In Nottingham three libraries have closed since 2010, with 68 jobs being cut and one more is also proposed for closure this year.
Nottingham City Council’s portfolio holder for leisure and culture, councillor Dave Trimble, said they have "protected the library service as best they can" and are investing money into several libraries over the coming months.
Adjustments made to avoid more traffic delays
BBC Radio Nottingham
The crane which has been blamed for causing traffic problems in the city this morning is lifting equipment onto the roof of Nottingham's Victoria Centre.
The city council said the work had been planned for the Easter period when roads "are generally quieter"..
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A spokesman said they had made some adjustments to the traffic lights and added an extra lane on Shakespeare Street to avoid the same traffic issues.
Might still be best to avoid the area if you can until Thursday.
PCC: 'Justice' for victims of convicted social worker
Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham this morning, Nottinghamshire's police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping said he was "pleased" for the victims and felt it was a big step for bringing them justice.
England face Belgium on 8 April and Bosnia & Herzegovina four days later.
Crime falling in Nottinghamshire
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Nottinghamshire Police says in total 29 children were arrested for suspected firearms offences last year, which is an increase from previous years.
The arrests included three children under the age of 11 in 2015, two in 2014 and two in 2013, and has seen 15 children aged 17 and under being charged in the last three years.
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The county's Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping told BBC Radio Nottingham that despite these figures, crime in our region was falling faster than anywhere else.
He said there was still a lot of work for the force to do.
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Mansfield facing 'tough task' to make play-offs
Rob Schofield
BBC Radio Nottingham Sport
Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray admits his side now faces a very tough task to reach the play-off places after the Stags had to settle for a 2-2 draw with runaway leaders Northampton.
Matt Green had scored a brace within 16 minutes to give Mansfield the lead but Jamie McGuire’s red card changed the game and allowed the visitors to get back in it.
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The result leaves Mansfield eight points off the play-off places.
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- A council's anti-begging poster has been removed and put up for auction on eBay to raise money for homeless people in Nottingham
- A Nottinghamshire man who was given a life sentence for a robbery and firearm possession has gone on the run from prison
- Notts County Ladies forward, Ellen White, has returned to the England squad for their Euro qualifiers next week
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- A city council anti-begging poster in Nottingham has been removed and placed on sale on eBay to apparently raise money for homeless people in the city
- Almost 30 children in Nottinghamshire were arrested over gun crimes last year, according to figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request
- Ellen White who plays for Notts County Ladies has returned to the England squad for their Euro qualifiers
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Weather: Showers to continue
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
Showers which may be wintry over higher ground will continue this afternoon with occasional brighter spells.
Highs of 10C (50F).
First black actor to play Shakespeare role performed in city
BBC Radio Nottingham
As part of the BBC's Shakespeare on Tour series BBC Radio Nottingham today looked at when black actor Ira Aldridge performed in Nottingham.
Mr Aldridge born in New York moved to Europe to be taken seriously as an actor and was famous for his portrayal of Othello.
Striker makes comeback with a goal for U-21s
BBC Nottingham Sport
Forest striker Britt Assombalonga marked his return from injury by scoring and playing for 45 minutes for the Under-21s side against Hull City.
The 23 year old has been out with a knee injury since February 2015.
Shopping centre apology for traffic problems
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
The congestion is continuing on Mansfield Road and Shakespeare Street this afternoon because of road closures around the Victoria Centre.
A large crane has appeared outside the centre which is replacing old cooling towers on the roof as part of the redevelopment.
General manager, Nigel Wheatley, said: "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we will endeavour to complete the works as quickly as possible.”
Travel: Crown Island delays
BBC Travel
Middleton Boulevard is busy this afternoon at Crown Island in the roadworks area.
Woman taken to hospital after A57 crash
Mansfield Chad
A woman was airlifted to hospital this morning after a crash on the A57 in East Markham. She is not thought to have life-threatening injuries. Two others were also treated for minor injuries.
City council 'investing' in libraries
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
In Nottingham three libraries have closed since 2010, with 68 jobs being cut and one more is also proposed for closure this year.
Nottingham City Council’s portfolio holder for leisure and culture, councillor Dave Trimble, said they have "protected the library service as best they can" and are investing money into several libraries over the coming months.
Adjustments made to avoid more traffic delays
BBC Radio Nottingham
The crane which has been blamed for causing traffic problems in the city this morning is lifting equipment onto the roof of Nottingham's Victoria Centre.
The city council said the work had been planned for the Easter period when roads "are generally quieter"..
A spokesman said they had made some adjustments to the traffic lights and added an extra lane on Shakespeare Street to avoid the same traffic issues.
Might still be best to avoid the area if you can until Thursday.
PCC: 'Justice' for victims of convicted social worker
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
On Thursday a former social worker was jailed for the rape and abuse of children in homes more than 30 years ago.
Speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham this morning, Nottinghamshire's police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping said he was "pleased" for the victims and felt it was a big step for bringing them justice.
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Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Library jobs cut highest in East Midlands
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Almost 8,000 jobs in libraries have been cut across the UK in the last six years.
In the East Midlands 36% of jobs in libraries have been lost which is the biggest percentage drop.
There were 1,905 paid posts in 2010 compared with 1,213 now.
The BBC has compiled the data from 207 authorities responsible for running libraries through the Freedom of Information Act.
Absconded prisoner has connections to Worksop
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
South Yorkshire Police say Darrel Bryce who has gone on the run from a prison in Doncaster has connections with Nottingham and Worksop.
The force said members of the public should not approach either men if seen but contact police immediately.
Robber absconds from open prison
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
A Nottinghamshire man has gone on the run after absconding from prison.
Darrel Bryce (left) was serving a life sentence at HMP Hatfield in South Yorkshire for robbery and possession of a firearm.
Bryce absconded with Jeremiah St Phorose (right) yesterday morning.
Crane causing travel problems in Nottingham
Nottingham Post
Some of the delays motorists experienced around Mansfield Road this morning were caused by a crane outside the Victoria Centre.
White gets England call up for Euro qualifiers
BBC Sport
Notts County Ladies forward Ellen White has been called up again for the England squad for their next two European Championship qualifiers.
England face Belgium on 8 April and Bosnia & Herzegovina four days later.
Crime falling in Nottinghamshire
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Nottinghamshire Police says in total 29 children were arrested for suspected firearms offences last year, which is an increase from previous years.
The arrests included three children under the age of 11 in 2015, two in 2014 and two in 2013, and has seen 15 children aged 17 and under being charged in the last three years.
The county's Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping told BBC Radio Nottingham that despite these figures, crime in our region was falling faster than anywhere else.
He said there was still a lot of work for the force to do.
Latest headlines for Nottinghamshire
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online
Your photos: Purple skies this morning
BBC Weather Watchers
There was an interesting colour in the skies over Shelford this morning.
David E was there to take this shot.
Mansfield facing 'tough task' to make play-offs
Rob Schofield
BBC Radio Nottingham Sport
Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray admits his side now faces a very tough task to reach the play-off places after the Stags had to settle for a 2-2 draw with runaway leaders Northampton.
Matt Green had scored a brace within 16 minutes to give Mansfield the lead but Jamie McGuire’s red card changed the game and allowed the visitors to get back in it.
The result leaves Mansfield eight points off the play-off places.