Alex Regan
BBC News

A former Mansfield Town FC sports scientist has swapped her training kit for an officer's uniform after joining Nottinghamshire Police.

Beth Wilcockson left her job as a pitch-side data analyst for the Stags to become a police constable in January.

The 27-year-old, from Mansfield, said: "I’ve always wanted to work for the police.

"They protect communities and are such good role models."

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More than half of the 202 new officers who have joined Nottinghamshire Police in the last financial year have been women.

Nationally an average of 42% of new recruits are women.

PC Wilcockson, who is assigned to the West Bridgford station, added: "I think it is really important.

"It’s great the force recognises that women can do just as good a job as men can.

"Even at the training school, it was great seeing how many female officers there were."

BBC Weather

Today is set to be another day of sunny spells and scattered showers with highs of 22C (71F).

This morning will be dry and sunny with occasional sharp and slow moving showers this afternoon.

In the evening, a few showers will stay with us but they will fizzle out leaving a dry and mild night with a lot of cloud around.

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This weekend sunny spells and with scattered showers are expected on Saturday and Sunday is due to be a drier but cloudier day.

Police say a 22-year-old man was found with a single stab wound and died in hospital.

Before the attack, the 25-year-old has exhibited obsessive behaviour triggered by the Covid pandemic.

Simon Ward
East Midlands Today Reporter

A funfair in Leicester is supporting the NHS and keyworkers by giving free rides.

Billy Bates - which is only just getting back in business after having to close during the pandemic - said it wanted to give something back to essential workers for their efforts in tackling coronavirus.

Revenue from money made on the food and drink stands over two days at Abbey Park will also go to the Leicester Hospitals Charity.

All the free tickets for NHS and key workers have already been allocated.

East Midlands Today

Most people pick a side when it comes to football.

But for Greek national Methimet Kalioutsis, he's happy that both teams are in the final.

"I was supporting England and I was supporting Italy," he said.

Mr Kalioutsis works in an Italian coffee shop in Nottingham, and is happy for both teams.

He said: "Last night I was supporting England to be honest, I was happy.

"England deserved to win the match yesterday, we'll see what happens in the final."

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Hospital staff have thanked celebrating England fans after a trouble-free night on the wards.

King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield had appealed for calm after staff were abused following England's 4-0 win over Ukraine in last weekend's quarter final.

As England made their way to a first-ever European Championship final with last night's extra time success over Denmark, chief nurse Julie Hogg praised the behaviour of patients and visitors, adding staff were "thrilled" to see the message get through and will be cheering the Three Lions on in Sunday's final.

Image source, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

East Midlands Today

George Topham said he was in Nottingham's Old Market Square watching England's 2-1 win over Denmark last night.

He said: "Seeing everyone running through the streets and having fun, it was a real shock to the system being in a city for the first time since Covid happened.

"I think it's amazing. I think it's totally changed the whole narrative of the year for me especially.

"It's been really nice for everyone to have something else to focus on."

East Midlands Today

Angie, Annette and Elaine all watched the match together with their family.

Elaine, far right, said: "We were just so excited. We watched the match in the house with the kids, the excitement was just unreal.

"We all needed it and we didn't talk about coronavirus for the full 120 minutes.

"My daughter was jumping and dancing around the telly."

The three women will be getting together again to watch the final against Italy on Sunday.

Annette, middle, said: "Even if they don't win we're ok, we're into the final."

East Midlands Today

People in Nottingham's Old Market Square have been talking about England's historic win last night.

Mark Truman, 55, can't remember the last time England won a major tournament in 1966.

He said: "It's fantastic, we've never had it so good with England.

"The country's needed it. It's been a difficult 18 months and everyone's been down in the dumps.

"It's brought everyone out, it's just fantastic."

An investigation finds police missed chances to help Graham Snell prior to his murder.

Father-of-five Carl Woodall, 44, died from multiple injuries, police say.

Alex Regan
BBC News

These were the scenes in Leicester as fans celebrated England's historic victory to reach their first finals of the European Championships.

Football supporters packed into Framework Brewery for the tense, nervous, but ultimately jubilant night as England beat Denmark 2-1 in extra time.

One fan said: "We're going to be so nervous for Sunday, but we're going to try and enjoy it."

Another said: "We made it a bit too hard for ourselves but we did it.

"When we went 1-0 we thought it was all over, then there was the moment Kane missed the penalty."

There was no love lost between England fans and Leicester City's Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who referenced the song Three Lions in a pre-match interview when he said "has [football] ever been home?"

One fan said: "Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel said it's never been home, but we think it is. It's coming home."

One-day specialist batsman Alex Hales signs a contract which will keep at Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2023 season.

Fans celebrate in Nottingham after England beat Denmark to book a place in the Euro 2020 final.

Alex Regan
BBC News

An unexplained death investigation is under way in Ibstock after a man was found dead on Wednesday.

Police were called to a property in George Avenue on Wednesday along with East Midlands Ambulance Service.

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A force spokesperson said the death was not being treated as suspicious and inquiries were ongoing.

Alex Regan
BBC News

A burglary victim has been reunited with her pet chihuahua after it went missing during a break-in.

Police were called to Brierley Cottages, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at 03:00 BST on Wednesday.

It is thought the dog escaped after the burglars broke in through the front door, before smashing up a TV and ornaments at the woman's house.

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But the chihuahua was found nearby by a dog warden and was soon back with its owner.

Nottinghamshire Police's Ch Insp Amy Styles-Jones said: "While we currently believe the animal escaped in fear rather than being stolen, as a dog owner myself I can understand how upsetting it would be for your dog to go missing.

“I’m pleased he was quickly found and returned thanks to some swift action."

Officers are still trying to ascertain whether anything was stolen from the woman's property.

West Indies fast bowler Ravi Rampaul returns to Derbyshire for this summer's One-Day Cup.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

This was the scene in Nottingham city centre last night as England beat Denmark to book their place in the Euro 2020 final.

Harry Kane scored the winner in extra time on a night of high drama at Wembley.

Gareth Southgate's side will now face Italy in the final on Sunday evening.

Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

There is a chance of one or two showers today but not as many as we saw yesterday.

The ones that do develop could be heavy but there will be a good deal of sunshine in between and the temperature is expected to be about 22C (71F).

The rain will start to die away in the early hours leaving clearer skies and temperatures will drop down to 12C (53F) overnight.

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