Millers-Derby off with waterlogged pitchpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Tuesday's Championship match between Rotherham United and Derby County is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Read MoreMillers-Derby off with waterlogged pitchpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Suspected vehicle found in river car searchpublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Attempts to reach what is believed to be a car have failed due to the "treacherous conditions".
Read MoreMurder drama to be set in ex-mining villagespublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Award-winning playwright and dramatist James Graham's new drama is inspired by real-life manhunts.
Read MoreCovid outbreak at Rutland prisonpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThere has been an outbreak of coronavirus at HMP Stocken in Rutland, the prison has confirmed.
The category C men's prison, which has more than 950 inmates, said it had found positive cases on four of its seven wings.
"Our priority now is to contain the virus on infected wings, protect our shielders, vaccinate and to prevent an outbreak in the rest of the prison," it tweeted, external.
The prison said staff had "worked tirelessly" to keep the facility infection free for 11 months, but the new variant had "created significant challenges".
It added: "We appreciate this is a worrying time for families.
"We have a plan and will continue to keep everyone updated on our social media feed."
Lorry carrying bottled water overturns on A38published at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe A38 has reopened southbound in Derby after a crash at the Palm Court Island.
Highways England reported a lorry carrying 35 tonnes of bottled water overturned just before 11:00.
Image source, Recovery of lorry carrying bottled waterThe clear-up has taken several hours with motorists being diverted around the scene.
Derbyshire Police said the driver only received minor injuries.
Fire at Mansfield GP surgerypublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA fire at a Mansfield surgery is being investigated after it forced GPs to postpone hundreds of appointments.
Roundwood Surgery in Wood Street said on Facebook they believed it was caused by someone breaking in, although managers said it was still too early to be sure.
Today roughly 400 appointments have had to be postponed and staff are using rooms at other surgeries for emergency appointments.
Dr Milind Tadpatrikar said he has not been able enter the building to see the full extent of the fire but the main damage was to "patient care".
Police said no-one was injured and they have "not yet established" whether the fire was suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Image source, GoogleMan attacked with machete outside takeawaypublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA man was taken to hospital after he was attacked in a Leicester street with a machete and slashed in the back.
Leicestershire Police said the 22-year-old was targeted on Sunday in Belvoir Street after visiting a takeaway at about 23:50.
The force said the man had left the premises with another man, and while they were talking outside, he was attacked with a machete.
Image source, GoogleThe suspect then ran away along Belvoir Street towards Welford Road.
The victim was treated at Nottingham's QMC and has since been discharged.
Police said there were a number of people inside the takeaway at the time and urged them to come forward.
Overnight snow leads to school and road closurespublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
There are fears heavy rain later could combine with melting snow to cause flooding.
Read MoreTaufua seals Lyon move from Tigerspublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Jordan Taufua completes a move to French Top 14 side Lyon after Leicester Tigers release him from his contract.
Read MoreTwo piles of toxic asbestos found illegally dumpedpublished at 10:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFly-tipped asbestos has been found in two parts of Leicestershire.
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council said the toxic waste was found on Veros Lane, Nailstone, on Friday and on Green Lane, Odstone, on Saturday.
Image source, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough CouncilA specialist crew will be needed to safely remove the waste.
The authority is asking for anyone with any information on who illegally dumped the asbestos to get in touch.
Image source, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough CouncilHeavy snow closes motorway and schoolspublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Heavy snow closes the M62 east of Rochdale overnight and schools across east and north Lancashire.
Read MoreArrest after man conned out of almost £10Kpublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
A suspect from Rugby has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering after a man was conned out of almost £10,000.
Warwickshire Police said the victim, a man in his 60s from Nottinghamshire, had responded to a text proclaiming to be from HSBC containing a link leading him to a site where he was told he needed to transfer funds to another account.
He went on to transfer £9,350 into an account set up by a scammer, police said, after being told his account was in danger.
The suspect has since been released under investigation, police said.
Nottingham stages candle tribute for 500 Covid victimspublished at 09:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsHundreds of candles were lit outside Nottingham's Council House last night in memory of 500 people in the city who have died with Covid-19.
The city council said the unhappy milestone had been reached last week, at roughly the same time as the nation's death toll had passed 100,000.
Image source, Nottingham City CouncilThe city centre tribute featured 500 candles to mark each life lost.
Council leader David Mellen said: "This is a tragic milestone for our city.
"It is hard to put into words how much of a toll this virus is taking on our lives – the impact of each and every one of these deaths is devastating."
Image source, Nottingham City CouncilWeather warnings for snow and rain issuedpublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNorthern parts of Derbyshire have already seen snow overnight and a Met Office amber warning, external for further winter shows remains in place until 13:00.
But it doesn't end there - Derbyshire also has a yellow warning for rain on the way, from 18:00 to 04:00 tomorrow.
The Met Office said heavy showers combined with melting snow could lead to flooding.
Image source, VideomanM1 closed after five-vehicle crashpublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe M1 northbound was closed this morning at junction 29, following a crash involving five cars.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England said there were delays of 30 minutes but it was aiming to have the road fully open by 10:00.
It has said two lanes have now been reopened but congestion remains.
It's not yet know if there have been any injuries.
Image source, Highways EnglandSnow closes roads and schools in Derbyshirepublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsSeveral roads have been closed in north Derbyshire, external following snow and freezing rain overnight.
The county council said the roads currently affected are:
- A57 Snake Pass
- A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle
- A6024 Holme Moss
- A628 Woodhead Pass
Image source, HomegirlThe authority said all primary and secondary routes had been gritted and conditions were expected to improve through the morning.
Four schools have also closed: Edale Church of England Primary School, Hope Primary School, Cutthorpe Primary School and St Giles Church of England Primary School in Killamarsh.
Today's weather: Snow in the East Midlandspublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Looks like some areas of the East Midlands have had a fresh batch of snow overnight - our Weather Watchers have reported seeing the white stuff in Shirebrook, Worksop and Mansfield (pictured).
Further sleet and snow are expected this morning but most parts will just see rain and strong winds.
A drier afternoon is then anticipated with heavy cloud.
Image source, SnowboyyDerby sign five including Gregory & Mengipublished at 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Derby County sign Teden Mengi, Lee Gregory, George Edmundson, Beni Baningime and Patrick Roberts on loan.
Read MoreStevenage sign Hector-Ingram and Rolespublished at 22:11 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Stevenage sign Derby striker Jahmal Hector-Ingram and Tottenham midfielder Jack Roles on loan until the end of the season.
Read MoreForest sign striker Murray from Brightonpublished at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Nottingham Forest sign veteran striker Glenn Murray from Brighton after cutting short his season-long loan at Watford.
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