M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, from J24 for A453 to J23A for A42.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J24, A453 (East Midlands Airport) to J23a A42, because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, between J29 for A617 Chesterfield and J28 for A38 Alfreton Road.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound between J29, A617 (Chesterfield) and J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
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M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, from J29 for A617 Chesterfield to J28 for A38 Alfreton Road.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M1 southbound from J29, A617 (Chesterfield) to J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
The photo on the left shows him at just eight weeks old. Let's be honest, he wouldn't have frightened many criminals looking like that.
He's now 15 weeks old and Nottinghamshire Police have said his confidence is "growing every day".
Revamped castle will 'attract more international visitors'
Kay Wright
BBC Radio Nottingham
The man leading on the £30 million revamp of Nottingham Castle says he's confident it will pull in more overseas visitors once it's completed in two years time.
Professor Ted Cantle chairs the Nottingham Castle Trust that's behind the ambitious project which has seen the Grade I listed tourist attraction closed to the public until 2020.
He says what's being planned will change visitors' experience of the castle through new attractions like the cave system and a Robin Hood and Rebellion Gallery.
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Quote Message: The new Robin Hood and Rebellion Gallery will pull in visitors from around the world." from Ted Cantle Chairman, Nottingham Castle Trust
The new Robin Hood and Rebellion Gallery will pull in visitors from around the world."
Parch marks appear at Hardwick
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
When the National Trust took over the running of the Elizabethan Hardwick Estate it removed this "high maintenance" design from the front garden.
National TrustCopyright: National Trust
About 50 years on, following weeks of dry weather, patterns from the former design are starting to reappear.
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The National Trust has said the initials E and S were for Elizabeth the Countess of Shrewsbury – commonly known as Bess of Hardwick.
Properties without power
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
More than 1,400 properties are without power in the Shepshed area.
It's the first day of Parliamentary recess and Jeremy Corbyn has been in Derby driving a new Bombardier train.
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Video caption: It's the first day of Parliamentary recess and Jeremy Corbyn has been in DerbyIt's the first day of Parliamentary recess and Jeremy Corbyn has been in Derby
Neighbours urged to care for street trees in heatwave
Hayley Compton
Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham
A West Bridgford woman is urging her neighbours to adopt trees on their street and water them regularly during the heat wave.
Environmentalist Penney Poyzer fears some urban trees may perish during the hot weather as their root systems struggle to find moisture.
So she's calling on her neighbours and other communities to draw up rotas for watering trees on their streets.
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Quote Message: It's hard for some trees in built-up areas to find moisture through their root systems." from Penney Poyzer
It's hard for some trees in built-up areas to find moisture through their root systems."
Huge increase in 'deliberate' grass fires
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Firefighters in Nottinghamshire have dealt with nearly 350 grass fires so far this month - that's a 600% increase on July 2017.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it believes most of these fires were set "deliberately".
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The service is asking parents in the county: "Do you know what your kids will be getting up to this summer?"
Parents, teachers, coaches and other influential people are being asked to spread the message that fires are "simply not fun".
Quote Message: When our crews are mobilised to deal with grass fires, which can be large or small, they are potentially being taken away from attending more serious incidents where lives may be at risk, and I am sure that nobody wants that on their conscience." from Paul Gair Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
When our crews are mobilised to deal with grass fires, which can be large or small, they are potentially being taken away from attending more serious incidents where lives may be at risk, and I am sure that nobody wants that on their conscience."
Gas leak cordon in place for 'several hours'
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The fire and rescue service remains at the scene of a gas leak in Worksop. It's been caused by a fractured gas pipe on Sandy Lane.
A 150m cordon is expected to be in place for "several hours" yet.
M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, from A14 to J18 for A428.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from A14, Catthorpe Interchange to J18, A428 (Rugby), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: A54 Derbyshire both ways
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A54 Derbyshire both ways severe accident, from A537 to Wildboarclough turn off.
A54 Derbyshire - A54 in Ladmanlow closed in both directions from the A537 junction to the Wildboarclough turn off junction, because of an accident involving a motorbike.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Derby compete deal for Posh's Marriott
Derby complete the signing of Peterborough striker Jack Marriott and remain keen on signing Martyn Waghorn from Ipswich.
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire southbound
M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, from J24 for A453 to J23A for A42.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J24, A453 (East Midlands Airport) to J23a A42, because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Sexual conduct behind many teacher bans
By Laurence Cawley
BBC News
Cases included teachers kissing pupils, showing them pornography or sexual relationships.
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, between J29 for A617 Chesterfield and J28 for A38 Alfreton Road.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound between J29, A617 (Chesterfield) and J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, from J29 for A617 Chesterfield to J28 for A38 Alfreton Road.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M1 southbound from J29, A617 (Chesterfield) to J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Doctor would face 'truth drug rape case'
Dr Kenneth Milner would have been interviewed over rape and child cruelty at a psychiatric hospital.
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Weather: Another warm night
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
Tonight will remain dry with mostly clear skies, although a few areas of cloud are likely to drift up from the south.
Another warm night - a minimum temperature of 13°C.
A hot and humid day tomorrow with periods of sunshine.
There is the chance of the odd shower breaking out though, locally heavy and thundery. A maximum temperature of 32°C.
Rail service disruption following bridge crash
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Not ideal if you're about to catch a train home.
Police puppy growing up
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
What a difference a few weeks can make - this is Nottinghamshire police dog Taggart.
The photo on the left shows him at just eight weeks old. Let's be honest, he wouldn't have frightened many criminals looking like that.
He's now 15 weeks old and Nottinghamshire Police have said his confidence is "growing every day".
Revamped castle will 'attract more international visitors'
Kay Wright
BBC Radio Nottingham
The man leading on the £30 million revamp of Nottingham Castle says he's confident it will pull in more overseas visitors once it's completed in two years time.
Professor Ted Cantle chairs the Nottingham Castle Trust that's behind the ambitious project which has seen the Grade I listed tourist attraction closed to the public until 2020.
He says what's being planned will change visitors' experience of the castle through new attractions like the cave system and a Robin Hood and Rebellion Gallery.
Parch marks appear at Hardwick
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
When the National Trust took over the running of the Elizabethan Hardwick Estate it removed this "high maintenance" design from the front garden.
About 50 years on, following weeks of dry weather, patterns from the former design are starting to reappear.
The National Trust has said the initials E and S were for Elizabeth the Countess of Shrewsbury – commonly known as Bess of Hardwick.
Properties without power
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
More than 1,400 properties are without power in the Shepshed area.
Watch: Corbyn takes to the track
Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editor
Choo choo!!
It's the first day of Parliamentary recess and Jeremy Corbyn has been in Derby driving a new Bombardier train.
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Neighbours urged to care for street trees in heatwave
Hayley Compton
Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham
A West Bridgford woman is urging her neighbours to adopt trees on their street and water them regularly during the heat wave.
Environmentalist Penney Poyzer fears some urban trees may perish during the hot weather as their root systems struggle to find moisture.
So she's calling on her neighbours and other communities to draw up rotas for watering trees on their streets.
Huge increase in 'deliberate' grass fires
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Firefighters in Nottinghamshire have dealt with nearly 350 grass fires so far this month - that's a 600% increase on July 2017.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it believes most of these fires were set "deliberately".
The service is asking parents in the county: "Do you know what your kids will be getting up to this summer?"
Parents, teachers, coaches and other influential people are being asked to spread the message that fires are "simply not fun".
Gas leak cordon in place for 'several hours'
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The fire and rescue service remains at the scene of a gas leak in Worksop. It's been caused by a fractured gas pipe on Sandy Lane.
A 150m cordon is expected to be in place for "several hours" yet.
Doctor's suspension 'was correct decision'
Hadiza Bawa-Garba is appealing against a decision to strike her off the medical register.
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire southbound
M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, from A14 to J18 for A428.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from A14, Catthorpe Interchange to J18, A428 (Rugby), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: A54 Derbyshire both ways
A54 Derbyshire both ways severe accident, from A537 to Wildboarclough turn off.
A54 Derbyshire - A54 in Ladmanlow closed in both directions from the A537 junction to the Wildboarclough turn off junction, because of an accident involving a motorbike.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time