- Man released in missing woman probe
- Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute
- CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship
- Barton's Terry tweets under review
- Tory MPs rebel against wind farms
- Man arrested over teacher murder
- Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'
- Miliband in call over NHS reforms
- Police control rival demonstrations
- Man killed in tractor crash named
- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
- Army battalions lay up Colours
- App to show alcohol's ageing effect
- Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
- Delivery driver chased off robber
- Man's ear bitten off in attack
- Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'
- Social housing consultation begins
- Motorists warned as snow falls
- Fire crews tackle property blazes
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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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will writer charged with fraud
A will writer and estates administrator has been charged by Leicestershire Police with fraud in connection with the disappearance of more than £100,000.
Police 'did what could' at siege
Police did everything "they reasonably could" to try to bring a peaceful end to an armed stand-off with a man who was later found dead in his Lincolnshire home, a watchdog has said.
Man held over murder freed on bail
A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman who fell ill at her Derby home has been released by police.
Soccer star Lee Hughes is charged
Notts County footballer Lee Hughes, who was arrested last month on suspicion of sexual assault, has been charged, his club has said.
William beats DiCaprio on climate
People in the East Midlands are more likely to be influenced by the Royal Family and business leaders than celebrities when it comes to climate change, according to new research.
Concern raised over flood insurance
Around 200,000 homes at risk from flooding, including thousands in the East Midlands, may face problems getting insurance from next year, the industry has warned.
Savage autobiography up for grabs
Football fans are getting the chance to win a singed copy of ex Derby County and Leicester City player Robbie Savage's autobiography.
Village shaken by armed siege death
A Lincolnshire village has been in shock after an elderly resident was found dead in a house following an armed stand-off with police negotiators.
Ex-financial adviser admits fraud
A former financial adviser from Derbyshire has admitted more than 40 fraud-related offences that netted him profits in excess of £1 million.
Village shaken by armed siege death
A Lincolnshire village was in shock after an elderly resident was found dead in a house following an armed stand-off with police negotiators.
Village shaken by armed siege death
A Lincolnshire village was in shock after an elderly resident was found dead in a house following an armed stand-off with police negotiators.
Village shock over siege death
A sleepy Lincolnshire village is in shock after a resident was found dead in a house after an armed stand-off involving police negotiators.
Man found dead after armed siege
A man has been found dead in a Lincolnshire house after police negotiators were involved in an armed stand-off for several hours.
Hospice gets £200 in Asda scheme
Staff at an Asda store in Derbyshire have raised hundreds of pounds for a hospice caring for adults with life-limiting illnesses.
Police officer hurt in 'incident'
An officer has been injured and an area in Lincolnshire sealed off in what police have described as an "ongoing incident".
Police officer hurt in 'incident'
An officer has been injured and an area in Lincolnshire sealed off in what police have described as an "ongoing incident".
Tax office workers to strike in row
Thousands of tax office workers, including employees in Cumbria, Newcastle and Leicester, will stage a 24-hour strike in a row over privatisation, leading to a delay in the deadline for filing tax returns.
Police officer hurt in 'incident'
An officer has been injured and an area in Lincolnshire sealed off in what police have described as an "ongoing incident".
Police officer hurt in 'incident'
An officer has been injured and an area in Lincolnshire sealed off in what police have described as an "ongoing incident".
Honorary degree for ex-rugby star
Former England rugby international Ben Cohen is to receive an honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to sport, the University of Northampton has announced.
Queen Scout enters record books
An adventurer from Derbyshire has become the youngest person from the UK to ski the full distance to the South Pole.
Events held for LGBT adoption week
An event is being organised in Nottingham as part of the UK's first ever Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Adoption and Fostering Week.
Comedy line-up helps fight stroke
Comedian Greg Davies and a host of secret stand-up friends are preparing to take to the stage in Leicester to raise awareness of strokes.
Triathlete near end of mercy trip
An Olympic triathlon hopeful is nearing the end of a 10,000 mile cycling trip from China to the UK to raise money for the charity that helped save her life.
Man in river had been assaulted
A man whose body was found in a river is thought to have been the victim of an assault, police said.
Farmer jailed over rotting animals
A Nottingham farmer has been jailed for 12 months after scores of animals were found dead and decaying at his farm.
Conviction of drug gang boss hailed
Prosecutors have welcomed the conviction of a drugs gang boss who plotted to supply heroin and cocaine in Bedford while on licence from a previous jail sentence.
Rutland by-election gain for Tories
Tories have made their first council by-election gain of the year with a landslide victory in England's smallest county, in the East Midlands.
Special Bafta honour for actor Hurt
Derbyshire-born screen veteran John Hurt - famed for classic performances in films such as Alien and The Elephant Man - is to be honoured by Bafta for his outstanding contribution to cinema.
Half of Britons do voluntary work
More than half of Britons did some form of voluntary work last year, with 54% of people in the East Midlands saying they had volunteered and women and older people doing the most, according to a new report.
Runners offered Silverstone place
Runners are being urged to speed around one of the UK's most famous motor racing circuits to raise funds for vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
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Sunday 05 February 2012
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