Wilko worker finds homophobic note in lockerpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Pammie Clinton handed in her notice after discovering the message at the Nottinghamshire store.
Read MoreWilko worker finds homophobic note in lockerpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Arrests after woman found lying in carriagewaypublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA woman is in hospital after being found lying in a carriageway with "life-threatening injuries".
The discovery was made on the A6 between Mountsorrel and Loughborough following a call to police at about 10:45 this morning.
Image source, GoogleLeicestershire Police said two men, aged 18 and 19, who were in a van nearby, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The A6 remains closed in both directions between Granite Way, Mountsorrel and Quorn.
The force has appealed for witnesses.
Coronavirus: Volunteer marshals start patrolspublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterCovid marshals have hit the streets of South Wigston, Oadby and Wigston in an effort to keep the rate of new coronavirus cases down.
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council confirmed the marshals have been deployed and will visit public spaces and settings, including pubs, restaurants and shops in a bid to enforce the latest coronavirus rules.
The authority also introduced a curfew in its parks, banning people from visiting between 17:00 and 07:00.
Only Bolton has a higher seven-day infection rate in England, and Oadby and Wigston is the only area in the top 10 where no extra restrictions currently apply.
Council leader John Boyce urged residents to follow the Leicester lockdown rules, adding if the number of cases don't fall "there is the potential that further local restrictions will be introduced".
Cyclist found with head injuries in Derby streetpublished at 14:05 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlinePolice are investigating after a cyclist was found injured in a street in Derby.
The 39-year-old man is in hospital after he was discovered with serious injuries to his head and chest, in Louden Street, near the junction with Depot Street, at about 19:10 on Wednesday.
The force want to speak to a potential witness who was driving a white car from Depot Street towards Louden Street at the time.
Image source, GoogleCoronavirus: Heanor residents warned over risepublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsResidents in Heanor are being warned to stay alert after an increase in cases of coronavirus.
Derbyshire County Council said the area in and around the town had the highest number of confirmed cases across the county between 5 September and 11 September, rising to 25 from one the previous week.
Dean Wallace, the county's director of public health, said residents should follow government advice and observe restrictions and social distancing guidance to avoid a local lockdown.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageThis is not a dress rehearsal. It's vital that everyone plays their part in helping to beat this virus which is still spreading. Keep washing your hands, cover your face in enclosed areas, keep a safe distance from others and keep social gatherings to no more than six people - including children - both indoors and outdoors. While I know it is frustrating, it's important to understand that this virus has not gone away and that we're still in the middle of a pandemic."
Dean Wallace, Director of public health, Derbyshire County Council
Covid-19 tests demanded at Leicester's A&Epublished at 11:54 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterPeople have been turning up at Leicester Royal Infirmary's emergency department and GP surgeries in the city to ask for Covid-19 tests after being unable to book appointments online.
Health bosses have warned there are no swab tests available at either location.
Professor Azhar Farooqi, chair of Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group said: "We understand that some people are having difficulty accessing a test but people must follow the process and book online or call 119.
"A test will not be given at A&E or in a GP practice and strict rules on infection control and social distancing means we need to carefully manage the flow of patients going into these locations."
Image source, GoogleMeanwhile, the number of Covid-19 admissions to Leicester's hospitals has started rising again.
A spokesman for the hospital trust said: "The number of patients with confirmed Covid-19 at our hospitals declined over the summer period, but we have seen a small increase in patient numbers since mid-August."
Man told police he was speeding due to 'poorly turtles'published at 11:44 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA man who was stopped for driving at more than 100mph on the motorway told officers he was speeding because his "turtles are poorly" and needed antibiotics, police said.
Leicestershire Police said officers stopped the car on the M1 northbound near junction 21, at Leicester Forest East, on Wednesday shortly after 18:15.
Image source, @LeicsPoliceRPUThe force's roads policing unit added on Twitter: "We've heard some excuses for excess speed however tonight's is definitely up there with the best."
The man will be receiving a court summons, the force added.
Image source, @LeicsPoliceRPUHundreds of cannabis plants found growing in woodlandpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsHundreds of cannabis plants have been found in woodland near Rainworth in Nottinghamshire.
A member of the public came across the growth near Rufford Colliery Lane on Monday evening during a walk through the woods.
Nottinghamshire Police said further investigations uncovered "two large open air growing areas" containing about 750 individual plants in dozens of large pots.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police"There are many things that you may expect to find during a walk in the woods – but a large cannabis grow isn't one of them," said Sgt Mark Talbot.
"Most cannabis grows are inside – hidden from view on loft spaces, basements and industrial buildings. In this case the people responsible sought to hide what they were doing in dense woodland."
The force used a drone to find the two plots and said the plants had an approximate street value of £750,000.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceCoronavirus: Care home 'left residents exposed'published at 10:59 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterCare home residents were "unnecessarily exposed to the risk of Covid-19" because management and staff were not wearing the right personal protective equipment (PPE), according to inspectors.
Staff at The Amwell, on Asfordby Road in Melton Mowbray, also have been accused of being "complicit in deceiving" an inspection team about the use of such safeguards, a report by the Care Quality Commission, external (CQC) said.
Inspectors were sent to the purpose-built home - which has a cinema, gym, restaurant and spa - after a number of concerns were reported to the CQC.
It was rated inadequate after the inspection, which found staff "did not always conduct themselves appropriately".
The home - which has been contacted for comment by the Local Democracy Reporting Service - has been placed in special measures, with inspectors due to return within six months.
Six League and Union games allowed fanspublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Six matches from across both rugby codes are chosen to host up to 1,000 fans each as part of government crowd pilots.
Read MoreSchool roads closed to traffic in congestion battlepublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamRoads outside eight Nottingham schools are being closed to traffic during the school run until further notice as authorities try to tackle congestion outside the school gates.
Nottingham City Council says it's starting a trial to help with social distancing and encourage families to walk or cycle.
The dates for the trial scheme will vary, but the schools taking part are:
- Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
- Carrington Primary and Nursery School
- Djanogly Northgate Academy, New Basford
- Greenfields Community School, The Meadows
- Highbank Primary and Nursery School, Clifton
- Stanstead Primary and Nursery School, Rise Park
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Mapperley
- Sycamore Academy, St Ann's
Fatal fire 'started by naked flame'published at 09:50 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA fire that killed a woman in a flat in Chesterfield was "started by a naked flame", police believe.
Derbyshire Police said its investigation into the death of a 34-year-old woman at the property on Devonshire Close in Newbold on Saturday is "ongoing", and asked anyone with information to get in touch.
Image source, GoogleTwo injured in Netherfield 'knife fight'published at 09:47 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineTwo people have been taken to hospital after a fight between two groups of boys, reportedly involving knives.
Nottinghamshire Police said it happened in Victoria Road, Netherfield, at about 17:25 on Wednesday.
Officers said knives were seen but none of the injuries are believed to be either life-threatening or life-altering.
They asked anyone with information to come forward.
Image source, GoogleSchool that kept 1,000 pupils at home reopenspublished at 09:43 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA school where about 1,000 pupils were told to stay at home after a teacher tested positive for coronavirus has fully reopened, with students asked to wear masks outside of lessons.
Pupils in years 8, 9, 10 and 12 at Carlton le Willows Academy, in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, were kept at home on Wednesday after a teacher tested positive on Tuesday.
Head teacher Craig Weaver criticised health bosses for giving "slow" and unclear advice, which forced him to send teachers home, causing staffing issues.
Public Health England said it was assisting the school.
Image source, GoogleA statement on the school's website said when all pupils return today, they will be required to wear face masks inside the school building, except those who are exempt.
It added: "This includes times such as when moving between lessons, queuing for food, using toilets and visiting student support.
"Students may remove their face masks once they are inside their classrooms if they wish to do so. Students are not required to wear face masks when outside the school buildings."
'Hoppy ending' for rabbit rescued after being dumpedpublished at 08:52 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA rabbit that was rescued by an off-duty officer after being left for dead among fly-tipped rubbish is going from strength to strength in his new home.
Reacher was spotted "cowering and shivering" under a mattress on land near Newark by Insp Marcus Oldroyd while on his morning run in February.
The white lop-eared rabbit was taken to an RSPCA shelter in Radcliffe-on-Trent, where he was named after Operation Reacher, a police initiative to tackle serious and organised crime which was led by Insp Oldroyd.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceReacher has now found his "hoppy ending" with a family in Arnold, where he also has a bunny best friend called Honey.
His new owner, Louise Ellis, said: "Reacher is doing absolutely fantastic and it's such a pleasure to have him as part of the family.
"We're truly thankful he survived the ordeal and police found him."
Insp Oldroyd said Reacher had become "quite the mascot" for their operation as it prepares to expand across the county.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
A bright and sunny day is on the cards, but top temperatures will dip to about 19C across the region.
Today's BBC Weather Watchers picture comes from Curly Claire in Holme Pierrepont.
Image source, Curly ClaireThe failed council firm that cost city millionspublished at 00:28 British Summer Time 17 September 2020
Robin Hood Energy aimed to help the poor but ended up taking millions out of public coffers.
Read MoreMPs 'released confidential badger cull map'published at 20:51 British Summer Time 16 September 2020
Their constituencies are in a county where badgers are to be killed in a bid to tackle TB in cattle.
Read MorePM backs move against 'health risk' vegan festivalpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 16 September 2020
The Vegan Camp Out, expected to attract about 1,000 people, had faced mounting opposition.
Read MoreParents asked to wear masks on school runpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 16 September 2020
The measure has been introduced in Leicestershire as infection rates in one area tripled in a week.
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