11 February 2012 Last updated at 10:34 ET

Rats in Crufts-style competitionRat wins Best in Show at The Midlands Rat Club rat show

Rats are judged on their appearance, colour and friendliness in a Crufts-style competition in Derbyshire.


L-R: Ihjaz Ali, Kabir Ahmed and Razwan JavedMen jailed for anti-gay leaflets

Three Muslim men from Derby are jailed for handing out leaflets calling for homosexual people to be given the death penalty.

Nottingham actor Sikander MalikTV actor's plea for ethnic donors

An ex-Hollyoaks actor urges more black and Asian people in the East Midlands to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register.

John Hess Article written by John Hess John Hess Political editor, East Midlands

Minister warned over social care

Council leaders in the East Midlands warn of 'unsustainable' costs of residential care for the elderly.

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