Kevin Stanley
Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

It's the end of an era for one of Nottingham's most famous food outlets.

The mushy pea stall in the Victoria Centre will close at the end of the year because of dwindling trade.

It's been there since the centre opened in the 1970s but the tradition stretches back to the former Central Market which stood on the site.

Claire Fletcher, who has run the stall for four years, said she'll be sad to go.

"It's been a tough decision but I'm afraid we're just not getting enough custom.

"Even with a rent reduction on the stall, I took less than £30 yesterday - it's just not viable.

"A lot of our trade is from older people and they're not coming out to the market as much as they used to," she said.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

An artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Damien Hirst has been donated to an NHS mental health trust in Leicestershire.

The limited edition Butterfly Rainbow print was created to show support for the NHS in the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's Mr Hirst explaining the piece back in April.

Profits from sales of the artwork were donated to NHS Charities Together and 70 NHS trusts were given one of the limited edition prints.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) was the only East Midlands trust and one of just two mental health trusts in the country to receive one.

The LPT said the artwork will "brighten up" the Bradgate Mental Health Unit when it is mounted permanently in the reception area.

Chief executive Angela Hillery thanked Mr Hirst for the print saying: "It's stunning and means so much to us."

The woman says instead of a "fairytale ending", she is left struggling emotionally and financially.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Hospitals in some parts of the East Midlands are reporting a sharp rise in Covid-19 patients.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS trust said, external it has seen a "significant" increase in admissions and in response is asking visitors not to attend except in specific circumstances.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS trust said, external it has seen "one of" its highest rises in the past 24 hours.

The trust, which is caring for 131 people including nine at Bassetlaw Hospital, warned patients this "means everything takes a little longer and makes everything just that bit harder" and urged them to follow guidance.

Image source, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Meanwhile, the medical director of Nottingham's two main hospitals said the number of inpatients is increasing, although demand on critical care is less than in April this year.

Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy Reporter

A former consultant gynaecologist under investigation over his care has been officially named as Daniel Hay.

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust had up to now refused to confirm or deny the identity of Mr Hay, from Alfreton.

But a statement given to the Local Democracy Reporting Service - approved by Browne Jacobson, the law firm representing the trust, following talks with fellow legal firm Freeths - confirms Mr Hay as the person under review.

The statement said: "Freeths solicitors, who are now representing over 30 of Mr Hay's former patients, have had a very useful discussion with the representatives from the Derby trust.

"We are hoping to agree a framework to move the case forward which will progress quickly and cost-effectively and, very importantly, provide Mr Hay's patients with the answers to questions they have arising from their treatment.

"It is clear it is going to be a significant and complex ongoing investigation and claims process and it is important that all parties work together to make it as painless as possible for Mr Hay's patients."

The 55-year-old is being investigated by the trust and NHS England amid claims he caused nearly 300 women "unnecessary harm".

He told The Times he had stopped work and subsequently retired due to mental health issues but remains on the specialist register with the General Medical Council.

Nearly 300,000 people backed a call to make pet theft a specific offence.

BBC Radio Nottingham

Police received more than 40 reports of illegal parties over the weekend in Nottingham.

Under the current coronavirus restrictions it's against the law to meet people socially indoors unless you live with them or are in a support bubble.

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

In a meeting with councillors yesterday, assistant chief constable Kate Meynell said students were thought to be involved in some of them.

She said: "On the Friday night through to the Saturday, we had 18 reports of parties - half of those we believe to be student parties.

"On Saturday, 25 reports of parties. We didn't issue any fixed penalty notices although we did give a lot of warnings."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

There are more delays on the M1 after a crash involving a lorry at junction 28 near Alfreton.

Image source, Highway England

Highway England said the northbound exit slip road remains closed while emergency services deal with the collision.

A diversion is in place and motorists are being urged to allow extra time if travelling via this route.

Traffic is reported to be heavy on surrounding approach roads, including the A46 and the A50.

BBC Weather Watchers

It's going to be a mild but windy day with showers in some areas this morning - possibly heavy or thundery.

However, dry conditions are expected for the rest of the day with sunny spells, but there is the chance of the odd shower.

Thank you to one of our BBC Weather Watchers, Janice Dyson, for this picture in Wingerworth, Chesterfield - it looks like rain might be on its way there.

Image source, Janice Dyson

A care home staff member raised concerns about Lord Janner taking a child to hotels, an inquiry hears.

Jason Mercer and Alexandru Murgeanu died in a three-vehicle crash on the M1 near Sheffield.

East Midlands Today

BBC East Midlands Today presenter Dominic Heale is leaving the show after two decades of service.

The broadcaster, who joined the programme in 2000 and was regularly paired with Anne Davies, will present his final show on Friday 23 October.

He said: "It’s been a joy and a privilege to work for BBC East Midlands Today. I owe so much to the team behind the programme - they’re the best in the business and I shall miss them enormously.

“I’ll also miss my daily live half-hour with Anne, who has been a great friend and a huge support.

"And, of course, I’ll miss meeting and interviewing the people of the East Midlands who have been endlessly fascinating – and unfailingly kind to me."

Anne Davies said: "What can I say? It feels as though I’m losing my right arm, my wingman, my friend, my co-conspirator, the man I’ve spent more time with than any husband, who makes me laugh and has my back when the going gets tough.

“Dominic has been a part of our fabulous programme forever and knowing he will no longer be there makes these strange times even stranger.

“Whatever he does next you can rest assured will be as thoughtful, intelligent and funny as he always is.”

Declan Wilson, head of TV and Online for BBC England, described Dominic as "a hugely talented broadcaster but also a gifted journalist".

Dominic said he's not giving up broadcasting entirely and hopes to explore new opportunities "away from the big red sofa".

Daniel Hibberts had a small but "determined" operation selling GHB to friends, a court hears.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

The coronavirus infection rate for Nottingham has dropped by more than a third compared to the same time time a week earlier.

In the seven days up to 16 October there were 2,135 new cases, down from 3,286 in the previous weekly period.

The rate of infection per 100,000 people has also gone down from 987.1 in the week up to 9 October to 641.3, making it the second highest rate in England behind Knowsley.

Hartlepool United's trip to Ilkeston Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round will be shown live on the BBC on Saturday.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

The number of active cases of coronavirus at the University of Nottingham has continued to fall.

From a peak of 1,530 on 9 October, the number has dropped to 622 - comprised of 592 students and 30 staff members.

Image source, University of Nottingham

The university said the decreasing numbers showed its Covid-19 security measures were working but there was "no room for complacency".

BBC Radio Derby

A fire has broken out at a disused industrial unit on Friar Gate in Derby.

The blaze, near the junction of Ford Street, was reported to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service at about 13:02.

Two fire engines and three police cars are currently at the scene.

There are no reports of any injuries.

A council says it struggled to object to the Vegan Camp Out, which was expected to attract 1,000 people.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Officers have helped to reunite a "distressed" 93-year-old woman with her pet dog after he got stuck under a chair.

The owner called the police after her cavalier King Charles spaniel Toby "went missing" for two days from her Matlock home on 11 October.

Derbyshire Police said when an officer checked on the woman's welfare the following day, the dog was spotted "lying quietly" underneath a reclining chair.

The dog appeared to be "well, just hungry and thirsty", the force added.

PC Tammy Wood said: "Both Toby and his owner appeared to be over the moon to be reunited, and it was clearly a huge relief for the woman."

Image source, Derbyshire Police