Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A man was stopped from getting a clean getaway after he attempted to steal a washing machine from a bungalow.

Nottinghamshire Police said the 57-year-old had tried to take the appliance from inside a new-build property in Winrow Gardens, Basford, on Monday evening when he was confronted by members of the public who kept him there until officers arrived.

He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of a bladed article.

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The force said officers also discovered the would-be thief had even created a space in his own property ready for the new washing machine.

Det Con Ben Grayson praised those who challenged the man.

“While we would never encourage anyone to confront suspects or put themselves in danger, I would like to thank the members of the public who apprehended this man last night," he said.

BBC Weather

Today should be another largely dry and cloudy day - although the odd spell of light drizzle cannot be completely ruled out.

There is also the small chance of a few brief sunny spells later on.

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The mother and her ducklings were "calm and unflustered" as they walked around George Green Library.

Charlton Athletic sign Sam Lavelle from Morecambe for an undisclosed fee and bring in Harry Arter and Jonathan Leko on loan.

Nottingham Forest sign Olimpia midfielder Braian Ojeda, Olympiakos full-back Mohamed Drager and West Ham's Xande Silva.

Essex close in on victory over Glamorgan while Darren Stevens hits an unbeaten 55 for Kent in the County Championship lower divisions.

Liam Patterson-White and Luke Fletcher star as Nottinghamshire dominate day two at Somerset, who suffer a batting collapse.

Leicester complete a season-long loan deal for RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman.

Oliver Lewin is accused of being engaged in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

People have been congratulating a Nottingham bus driver who has won two games of Countdown.

Steve Gamble, who drives the number 77 turquoise line route between Nottingham and Strelley, scored 90 today and 106 yesterday.

He is due back on the Channel 4 show tomorrow.

Image source, Steve Gamble

A spokesman for Nottingham City Transport (NCT) said: "NCT and his colleagues are exceptionally proud of Steve’s performance, where swapping his number 77 bus for the number and letter challenges on Countdown has seen him win both of his games this week.

"Fingers crossed he becomes an Octochamp!"

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Josh Carter passed away in hospital two days after being attacked in Derby city centre.

Leicester are close to completing a loan deal for RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A new store is opening in Derby's former Debenhams department store, which closed permanently in May.

Retailer Frasers will take up the three-floor space inside the Derbion shopping centre housing beauty, fashion and accessory products, plus a Sports Direct concession.

It is owned by Frasers Group, which has its headquarters in Shirebrook and also owns big retail names including House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Flannels.

The group said it would also open a Flannels store in the unit formerly taken up by Topshop and confirmed it was taking on the former BHS outlet in St Peter's Street.

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Derbion's general manager Adam Tamsett said it was "particularly rewarding" to announce the news.

“The significant investment planned for the centre further signals the complete confidence that we have in Derby," he added.

Marketing Derby's managing director John Forkin said the Derbion team had "really excelled themselves".

"It's hard to underestimate how important this news is for the city," he added.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Eight fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at an unused hotel in Nottingham on Sunday.

The alarm was raised shortly after 12:30 and smoke was seen coming out of the Strathdon Hotel on Derby Road.

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The road, the main route out of the city centre to the west, was closed, disrupting bus services as well as other traffic.

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus searched the building to make sure no-one was inside.

No casualties have been reported and the incident was declared over at 16:15.

An investigation into the cause has started.

BBC Weather

It will be another largely cloudy day today.

In the afternoon the cloud may break up in a few places to give the odd sunny spell but it should remain cloudy and dry for most

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