Sandish Shoker
BBC News

Sir Paul Smith returned to home soil to visit a new exhibition at Nottingham Castle dedicated to the world-famous designer.

The castle's “Hello, My Name is Paul Smith” exhibition includes more than 1,500 objects, many of which are from his personal collection and reflect his interests and personality.

"The idea of the exhibition was always to be helpful to young people who are starting out, not necessarily in fashion, but in any form of creative career," said Sir Paul, who was born in Beeston.

Ted Cantle CBE, Chair of the Nottingham Castle Trust board, said it was a "real privilege" to welcome the designer and added: "It’s been a day that makes you proud to be associated with the city.”

Sir Paul hosted two events where he passed on advice to art and design students from Nottingham Trent University, and met a Brownies group from Chilwell.

A donor from Coventry meets a family from Nottingham whose children who were saved by plasma.

The 22-year-old died in hospital after a double stabbing at the weekend, police confirm.

Lawson Byrd, 18, is set to go on trial at Derby Crown Court next year.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Two people have been arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen van on the M1.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers "used tactical contact" to bring the vehicle to a halt near junction 27 at about 05:00 this morning.

A force statement said the van driver "is alleged to have attempted to evade officers by driving down the wrong side of the road".

Two men, aged 25 and 41, were arrested once the van was stopped.

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Rummy, one of eight dogs stolen from a kennels in Derbyshire, is found in Leicestershire.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Three people arrested amid fresh protests at a Leicester drone factory have been released on bail, police have said.

Members of campaign group Palestine Action blocked the entrance of the Israeli-owned Elbit Systems subsidiary UAV Tactical Systems shortly after 04:00 on Tuesday.

Two men, 28 and 58, from Leicester, and a 19-year-old man from Burton-upon-Trent were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

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On Wednesday, Leicestershire Police said the trio had been bailed pending further inquiries.

Campaigners allege unmanned aerial vehicles built at the facility have been used in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

At least 260 people were killed in Gaza during 11 days of fighting in May.

Palestinians had said they were suffering because of Israeli actions and restrictions, including the threatened eviction of some families in East Jerusalem.

Israel said it was only acting to protect itself from Palestinian violence.

It culminated in clashes at al-Aqsa, a holy site revered by both Muslims and Jews. After warning Israel to withdraw, Hamas began firing rockets, triggering retaliatory air strikes.

Elbit Systems has been approached for comment.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Police in Derby are appealing for information after a woman reported being sexually assaulted in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday.

In a statement, Derbyshire Police said the attack was believed to have taken place on Iron Gate between 02:00 and 02:30.

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with the force.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

A Leicestershire man said he was delighted after being awarded France's highest honour for his military service in World War Two.

Gordon Bennett was presented with the Legion d’Honneur in Hinckley this month, following the postponement of the event due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jean-Claude LaFontaine, Honorary Consul of France, bestowed the award for the 95-year-old's role in helping liberate France from Nazi occupation.

Mr Bennett said he was "totally overwhelmed with this wonderful honour".

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Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

Banners to recognise the success of Britain's first-ever female Olympic weightlifting medallist have been put up in her home town.

Emily Campbell, from Bulwell, Nottingham, won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

The 27-year-old lifted a total of 283kg in the +87kg event, finishing behind China's Li Wenwen who won gold with an Olympic record.

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Nottingham City Council said several banners have been put up at Bulwell Riverside and across the market site to highlight her achievements.

The authority said the community had supported her success, with the Nottingham Markets team making a donation to her Olympic fund in 2019 to help with travel and accommodation costs.

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Councillor David Mellen, Nottingham City Council leader, said the city was represented at the Olympics by a number of competitors.

He added: "However, we wanted to acknowledge Emily's remarkable achievement of becoming the first female weightlifting medallist in British Olympic history. That's a huge thing for her personally and for her sport.

"Putting up the banners around the market and outside the Riverside is only a small gesture but we wanted to mark her success.

"She is an inspiration to young people – both here in Nottingham and further afield – and is the embodiment of just what can be achieved in life with talent, commitment, focus and hard work. We're so proud of her."

Leicester Tigers and Nottingham Rugby agree a formal partnership with co-operation on coaching and player opportunities.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A motorcyclist has died in a crash on the A6 in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police said the collision involving a Honda motorcycle and a black Audi Q2 took place on the A6 Harborough Road near Market Harborough shortly after 12:15 on Tuesday.

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The motorcyclist, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No-one else was injured and no-one has been arrested, officers said.

The section of the A6 where the crash occurred remained closed all afternoon and into the evening while investigations took place and an appeal for witnesses has been made.

BBC Weather

Today's weather will be mainly dry and cloudy, but there is the odd chance of a shower.

We expect highs of 20C (68F), and tonight will be overcast but dry with lows of 13C (55F).

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Wilfred Dawson, 99, served as a wireless operator with RAF Bomber Command.

Thomas Yates posts artwork he's created out of used face masks on social media.

Jake Rollinson denies murdering Joe Whitchurch, who was fatally stabbed on 26 December.

Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

Police are are appealing for information after four dead cockerels were found dumped on a country road.

Derbyshire's Mercia Police Safer Neighbourhood Team said on Facebook, external the birds were discovered in a cage near a farmer’s field in Bakeacre Lane, near Findern, on Sunday.

A spokesman said: “Someone may know where these birds have come from.

"We are encouraging residents who may have seen this distressing incident to contact Derbyshire Constabulary.”

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The neighbourhood team is also encouraging animal owners who may be struggling to look after or manage chickens and cockerels to contact the RSPCA for advice and support.

Discus thrower Dan Greaves is aiming for a sixth Paralympics medal in a sport he regards as an 'art form'.

Derby County sign former England defender Phil Jagielka and forward Sam Baldock on short-term deals until January.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

A care home in Derby has been rated inadequate and placed under special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Inspectors found staff at Cavista care home in Whitaker Road failed to respect residents’ “dignity and privacy”.

On one occasion during the visit in June inspectors had to physically intervene when staff left a toilet door open.

Other concerns raised by the CQC included leaking ceilings, call bells not working and staff not correctly using personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Owners Cavista Ltd said the inspection happened when the company had not had enough time to address its shortcomings due to lockdown restrictions.

A spokesperson said: “We acquired the care home, which was failing, for £1 - things were that bad.

“As soon as we brought it we went into lockdown and inherited a core staff and poor management and I’m pleased to say we got rid of the management and some of the staff who were not up to standard.

“We have pumped £30,000 to turn it around to a more acceptable care home. We are doing everything we can to rectify the situation.”

The home is due to be inspected again within the next six months.