- Gas call centres go face-to-face
- PM support for NHS change 'drifted'
- Three million CRB checks in a year
- Harry becomes Everest trek patron
- Barclays set to reveal bonus pot
- Being lonely 'worse than smoking'
- MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'
- Girls in gangs warned of rape risk
- Disruption fears as snow forecast
- Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job
- Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed
- Shark tea party launches display
- 3,000 apply to be hotel apprentices
- PM talks to king about preacher
- 'Hope' for UK police Libya visit
- Bank set to add £50bn economy boost
- Firefighters' pension strike threat
- Sisters named oldest living twins
- Pupils suspended for snowball fight
- PM urges more women in boardrooms
Regional
Feeding study could save wild birds
Research carried out on a Leicestershire farm could pave the way for farmers to be paid for feeding starving wild birds.
Teenage parents star in new DVD
Teenage parents at a Corby-based family support centre have produced a fly-on-the-wall-style documentary to highlight the centre's work and inform other young mums and dads that help is available.
Murder charge man dies in hospital
A Rainworth man charged with murdering his 70-year-old neighbour on Boxing Day has died in hospital.
Inquest opened on soccer's Doughty
An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty.
Man remanded on baby murder charge
A Leicester man has appeared in court charged with murdering a baby.
Bishops urged to consult women
Religious figures from Oxford and Northampton have urged Church of England bishops to consult women before making changes to legislation introducing the first female bishops.
Rolls hits record £1.16bn profit
Engines giant Rolls-Royce, based in Derby and Bristol, has posted record annual profits of more than £1 billion and said it is confident of further growth this year.
Jobs assurance for Bombardier staff
Workers at train-builder Bombardier have been given confirmation that their short-term future was secure, providing a "breathing space" for the firm's main UK plant in Derby.
£45m lottery win in lucky county
A young couple from Nottinghamshire have became the second pair from the county to win a EuroMillions jackpot of more than £40 million in less than a month.
Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'
A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads and motorists in the East Midlands are being warned.
Jobs assurance for Bombardier staff
Workers at train-builder Bombardier have been given confirmation that their short-term future was secure, providing a "breathing space" for the firm's main UK plant in Derby.
Couple celebrate £45m lottery win
A Nottingham couple are celebrating winning a rollover jackpot of more than £45 million in the EuroMillions draw.
Siege officer 'had bullet in mouth'
A Lincolnshire Police officer, who was involved in a 12-hour armed stand-off, only realised he had been shot when doctors found a bullet in his mouth.
Footballer denies sex assault
Notts County footballer Lee Hughes has denied a sexual assault charge.
New take on 'Listen With' programme
An online literary project is being set up in Nottingham to get children interested in reading from a young age.
Britain braced for further snow
Areas of the UK could be blanketed by up to 3in (8cm) of snow as the country continues to shiver in the Arctic freeze and East Midlands residents are being warned.
'One in seven' shops empty in 2011
One in seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty in 2011 with Nottingham cited as having one of the worst vacancy rates, and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.
Home sellers 'forced to discount'
Homeowners have been forced to cut asking prices by an average £20,000 in an effort to sell their homes, and sellers in Chesterfield have been hit, a property website has said.
Chefs cook up a treat with recipes
Recipes handed down through generations have been included in a new cookbook which is being sold to benefit two charities, including one which has a centre in Nottingham.
Baby-led weaning 'may cut obesity'
Weaning babies on finger foods rather than spoon-fed purees could prevent them becoming obese in later childhood, according to research from Nottingham academics.
Reform 'risk to 55% of countryside'
Countryside in the East Midlands will be at greater risk of urban sprawl under proposed changes to the planning system, rural advocates have claimed.
Red Cross responds to weather chaos
Emergency teams in Nottingham which have been helping those affected by severe weather conditions are asking people to stay prepared as the icy snap continues.
Travel warnings as snow blankets UK
The East Midlands has woken up to a blanket of snow after the big freeze brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and caused road and rail disruption.
Tractor used to snatch bank's ATM
Thieves smashed a huge hole in the wall of a Nottinghamshire bank after using a tractor to steal a cash machine.
Man faces court over baby's death
A 22-year-old man will appear in court charged with murdering a 10-month-old baby in Leicester.
Footballer denies sex assault
Notts County footballer Lee Hughes has denied a sexual assault charge.
Footballer faces sex attack charge
Notts County footballer Lee Hughes is due to appear in court in connection with a sexual assault charge.
TV's Angela to be guest of honour
TV journalist and broadcaster Angela Rippon will give insights into her 45-year career at a Leicestershire charity's annual celebrity luncheon.
Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
Labour leaders past and present were mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
1,000 people expected in marches
More than 1,000 protesters are expected to take part in marches by two opposing campaign groups.
Lottery couple defend benefit claim
A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
Officer was shot in armed siege
A police officer was shot in the face by a gunman who was found dead in his Lincolnshire home following a 12-hour armed stand-off, police have said.
Tanker drivers walk out
Tanker drivers who deliver fuel to Jet garages have started a fresh series of strikes in Immingham and other towns after peace talks failed to resolve a row over pay and conditions.
Ex-PCSO jailed for rape of girl, 12
A former Lincolnshire police community support officer has been jailed for 10 years for the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Man jailed for encouraging rioting
A man from Nottinghamshire has been jailed for three years and three months after he admitted encouraging hundreds of people to join in widespread riots during the summer.
£1,000 reward for wanted man
Nottinghamshire Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £1,000 in the hunt for a suspected burglar and car thief.
Woman rescued from frozen lake
A 35-year-old woman from Derbyshire has been taken to hospital with hypothermia after being rescued from a frozen lake.
Beauty queen denies benefit fraud
A former Miss Great Britain competitor from Northampton has denied claiming more than £22,000 in benefits as a single parent while living with her partner.
Travel warnings as snow blankets UK
The East Midlands has woken up to a blanket of snow after the big freeze brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and caused road and rail disruption.
Woman rescued from frozen lake
A 35-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with hypothermia after being rescued from a frozen lake.
Undercover officer 'outraged'
An undercover policeman whose actions led to the collapse of a trial of environmental protesters accused of planning to invade a power station near Nottingham has reacted with "outrage" to an official report that he was "resistant to management intervention".
Dog thrown from car and run over
Witnesses are being sought after a dog was allegedly thrown from a car window and run over by the driver in Nottingham.
Ten jailed over sham marriage plot
Ten people have been jailed for attempting to organise an international sham marriage conspiracy spanning three churches in Nottingham.
Snow forecast for UK at weekend
Bitterly cold weather sweeping Britain will leave a light dusting of snow across the Midlands and other parts of the country this weekend, forecasters have said.
Police identify siege death man
A man who was found dead in his Lincolnshire home following a 12-hour armed stand-off with police has been formally identified.
Beauty queen denies benefit fraud
A former Miss Britain competitor from Northampton has denied claiming more than £22,000 in benefits as a single parent while living with her partner.
Osborne 'has lost the toolbox'
An East Midlands Tory MP has launched an attack on George Osborne, saying business chiefs believe the Chancellor has "lost the toolbox" containing the kit needed to spark growth.
Tax office strike 'well supported'
A strike by tax workers in a row over privatisation has been said to be well supported, with thousands of staff, including employees in Newcastle, Cumbria and Leicester, joining picket lines or staying away from their offices.
Fundraising superheroes take flight
Thrillseekers are getting the chance to become a real-life superhero for the day in Northamptonshire while raising funds for sick and disabled children.
Slam dunk success for Notts scheme
Young adults with mental health support needs in the East Midlands are getting involved with basketball training thanks to a grant from Sport England.
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Friday 10 February 2012
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