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Leicester's hospitals have recorded their highest weekly Covid-19 death toll since the start of the pandemic.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, which operates the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General and Glenfield Hospital, said 89 people who tested positive for the virus had died in its hospitals in the seven days up to 10 February.

"Ages of patients ranged between those in their 30s to those in their 90s," a trust spokesperson said.

During the previous week 59 people passed away.

The grim milestone means the number of in-patients who have died after testing positive for Covid-19 in Leicester is now 1,241.

The trust added: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the patients at this very difficult and distressing time."

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Four people have been fined for breaching coronavirus rules after they tried to retrieve an abandoned boat from the River Trent, police said.

Officers saw the three men, aged 20, 21 and 27, and a 22-year-old woman near the river in Burton Joyce at about 15:30 on Saturday.

Nottinghamshire Police said no-one was wearing a life jacket and the four were fined £200 each for gathering outside in a public place in a group of more than two people.

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The fines come after two 11-year-old girls were rescued when they became trapped on a frozen section of the river in Clifton.

Sgt Becky O'Connor said: "The River Trent is extremely treacherous due to its fast-flowing water and freezing temperatures, which is why we're urging people to please stay away from open water and keep safe."

Group manager Andy Macey, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Currents are often very strong and can get the better of even the strongest swimmers, so please avoid going near the water's edge. If you fall in, float on your back and shout for help.

"Please remember that we are in lockdown. I urge you to stay at home and avoid going near water."

Two men and a boy have been arrested after a man was slashed in the neck during what police believe was a fight involving a group of people.

The 20-year-old man who was hurt was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 16-year-old boy was also taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm and a suspected broken collar bone.

Police were called to Whitemoor Avenue in the Basford area of Nottingham shortly before 16:00.

The suspects, who are aged 20, 20 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of affray and grievous bodily harm.

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A paramedic who feared she was going to die after catching Covid has encouraged others in the BAME community to take up the vaccine.

Lauren Williams, 30, believes a lot of young people in particular do not realise how badly the virus can affect them.

She has now received the vaccine and said there was "light at the end of the tunnel".

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"As a family, we have seen so many friends and those close to us dying from Covid," said Ms Williams, who lives with her partner and his relatives, who are Indian.

"With us all being part of the BAME community, we knew that Covid could have the most serious consequences for us.

"It feels like a nightmare you can’t wake up from. I just hope that they will be offered the vaccine soon and I would encourage others in the BAME community to take it up when offered."

Ms Williams, who is based at Willow Row Ambulance Station in Derby, developed symptoms in April along with her crew mate.

"I realised the severity of how bad Covid was when it hit me that I was so out of breath - I was struggling to climb the stairs," she said.

"If I was sleeping, I would set an alarm every hour to make sure I would still wake up. I was terrified I was going to die."

She was seriously affected despite being young, fit and healthy.

"As the last year has progressed, I have started to see a lot more people in their 20s and 30s becoming seriously ill," she added.

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A man in his 70s has died in a crash on a busy Leicester road.

The single vehicle crash happened in Narborough Road at about 15.50 yesterday.

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The man was taken to hospital but died a short time later, police said.

The road was closed between Imperial Avenue and Fullhurst Avenue while officers carried investigations.

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A man has appeared in court after another man was allegedly hit in the face with an umbrella, police said.

Nottinghamshire Police, who were called to a report of an assault, said a man was found injured inside a property in Bracebridge Drive, Bilborough, at about 15:45 on 29 January.

The man, in his 30s, was given first aid and taken to hospital with facial injuries.

A 47-year-old man, from Nottingham, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and assault by beating.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 17 March.

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A man has appeared in court after police found a gun in a garden in Nottinghamshire.

Officers recovered the handgun after visiting a house in Burhill, Cotgrave, shortly after 19:30 on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire Police said it is being tested to see if it is a "viable firearm".

A 23-year-old was arrested on Monday and has since been charged with possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, breaching a restraining order and possession of cannabis.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody.

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An 18-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was punched and held at knifepoint during a burglary in Radford.

Police said on Monday, at about 22:00, the man's flat door in Midland Way was kicked open while he was sleeping, and a number of people took the victim's belongings, including a TV and games console.

During the burglary, one of the group held a knife to the man's chest, Nottinghamshire Police added.

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The victim suffered a cut to the eye after being punched, but he did not require hospital treatment.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and remains in custody.

Det Sgt Jon Kerry said the young man has been left "heavily shaken up and feeling unsafe in his flat".

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Two more teenagers have been arrested over the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Nottingham.

The victim was stabbed in the stomach in Beech Avenue, Forest Fields, on 9 January, Nottinghamshire Police said.

His injury was not life-threatening or life-altering.

Police said it is believed a large group of people were fighting with weapons in the street.

The boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, possession of a blade and affray.

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Earlier, three teenagers, aged between 17 and 18, were charged in connection with the incident and are due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on 9 March.

The force said it was working "to trace further people in connection" with the stabbing.

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