Summary

  • Updates for Thursday 17 September

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Friday

  1. Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00

    That's all from us for today. Join us from 08:00 on Friday for more updates.

  2. Weather: Staying dry for most this eveningpublished at 17:52

    Anna Church
    Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

    A few isolated showers possible this evening but for most it will be a dry end to the day with some bright or sunny spells. 

    Remaining dry at first tonight with some clear spells but showers will arrive by dawn. Min 11C (52F) in towns and cities, 7C (45F) in rural areas.

  3. 'I've done some bad things': Notts soldier on PTSDpublished at 17:44

    Jeremy Ball
    Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands Today

    One of the former soldiers I spoke to about the post-traumatic stress disorder he's suffered told me it led him to drink heavily.

    Vaughn Cook

    Vaughn Cook, from Nottingham, said: "I had very high levels of aggression, anxiety, paranoia, sleepless nights and got heavy on the drinking - two litres of whisky a day.

    "I've done some bad things, tried using weapons on folk- knives etc, I've self-harmed."

  4. Notts aid arrives in Calaispublished at 17:35

    BBC Radio Nottingham

    The trailer full of goods which left Nottinghamshire this morning has arrived at the migrants camp in Calais.

    It's part of a convoy of three large trucks stuffed full of tents, clothes, boots and food which has been donated from people around the East Midlands.

    Migrants aid
  5. Cricket: Notts vs Warks ends in drawpublished at 17:30

    Dave Bracegirdle
    BBC Radio Nottingham commentators

    All over. Warks bowled out for 187 and Notts are guaranteed at least third spot in the table.

    Notts are 12 points behind Middlesex going into the last round of matches - a win could see them finish second.

  6. Aid convoy welcomed to 'The Jungle'published at 17:22

    Sarah Julian
    BBC Radio Nottingham

    We came through the tunnel and immediately as you hit Calais you see some of the scenes you've seen on your TV screen of the camp known as The Jungle.

    We're in one tiny area of this vast camp made up of makeshift shelters and tents.

    Calais aid

    The volunteers from Notinghamshire have been handing out aid and I've been following them

    These people are clearly hungry - we stripped the tarpaulin off the back and there was a crowd of people asking for food.

  7. Delays likely between Nottingham and East Midlands Parkwaypublished at 17:17

  8. Soldiers talk about post-traumatic stress disorderpublished at 17:04

    Jeremy Ball
    Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands Today

    I've been speaking to former squaddies from Nottinghamshire, all united by a distant war, helping each other deal with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. 

    Squaddies

    They were at war against the Taliban with the Mercian regiment, 2nd battalion and were under fire on a daily basis. Six years on they are home but loud bangs still send them diving for cover and they are questioning why so many lives were lost on both sides.

    See my special report on East Midlands Today tonight from 18:30.

  9. Travel: A6514 congestionpublished at 16:51

    BBC Travel

    As we move into rush hour, there's slow traffic on the A6514 Clifton Boulevard in Nottingham between the QMC and the Crown Island because of roadworks.

  10. Your pictures: Aerial view of citypublished at 16:34

    Dave Wade
    BBC News Online

    Simon Bull sent us this magnificent picture of Nottingham from the air, showing Trent Bridge and the City Ground.

    He took it while in a light aircraft above the city.

    NottinghamImage source, Simon Bull

    If you'd like to share your photos of Nottinghamshire with us send them via email, Twitter, external or Facebook, external.

  11. Labour leader's plea to keep DH Lawrence centre openpublished at 16:17

    BBC Radio Nottingham

    The cafe at the DH Lawrence Centre, which is run by people with learning disabilities, is just one reason among many to keep it open, according to leader of the opposition Labour group at Broxtowe Borough Council.

    A decision on the Eastwood centre's future is due to be made on Tuesday.

    Milan Radulovic said: "It's also the place where we operate the DH Lawrence Festival from, which is just coming to a conclusion and which attracted people from many miles around."

  12. Nottingham Local News: Washing machine donation for charitypublished at 15:57

    Nottingham Local News

    Homeless and vulnerable people at a Nottingham charity have received a much-needed washing machine, external – thanks to a donation via warranty specialists Domestic & General.

    Domestic and GeneralImage source, Nottingham Local News
  13. Panthers: Injured Clarke to undergo further testspublished at 15:35

    BBC Nottingham Sport

    Panthers forward David Clarke is not expected to play for club this weekend, external as the full extent of his injury against Belfast last weekend continues to be analysed, the club announces.

    David Clarke
  14. Resucitation kits in every ward at high death rate trustpublished at 15:20

    Rob Sissons
    East Midlands Today Health Correspondent

    Resuscitation kits are in every ward at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after continuing high death rate figures.

    In the trust's first TV interview about the higher than average mortality rate, Dr Andy Hayes said they understood the public's concerns.

    Dr Andy Hayes

    See the full interview on East Midlands Today on BBC One at 18:30.

  15. Petition to save DH Lawrence centrepublished at 15:04

    BBC Radio Nottingham

    An online petition to save Eastwood's DH Lawrence Centre from closure is gathering pace, according to the local MP's office. 

    Ashfield's Gloria De Piero launched the petition on Monday, saying it would be a huge blow to the town if the site closed. 

    DH Lawrence Centre, EastwoodImage source, Google

    Councillors in Broxtowe will make a decision on its future next Tuesday.

  16. Nottingham woman in war photos exhibitionpublished at 14:46

    A Nottingham woman, whose brother died in Afghanistan in 2009 features in a series of photographs aimed at exploring loss and remembrance.

    For Before They Were Fallen, photographer Louis Quail has recreated existing family photos but a new version is missing the person lost in the conflict.

    Emma BettsImage source, Louis Quail

    Pte James Prosser, 21, was a tank driver in 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh, who died as a result of an explosion in Helmand.

    His sister, Emma Betts, said: "I'm so proud of James and yet angry too. I'm angry at the Army, angry at the politicians for sending them there."

  17. Worksop Guardian: Limited space in Bassetlaw for refugees, says MPpublished at 14:15

    Worksop Guardian

    A "small handful" of Syrian refugees would be accepted into Bassetlaw due to the district’s size and limited resources, John Mann MP revealed, external this week.

  18. Broad's mum 'more excited about tram than Ashes win'published at 14:00

    Kirsty Edwards
    East Midlands Today, Sports Reporter

    Great filming with Stuart Broad and the tram that's made his mum more excited than winning the Ashes!

    Stuart Broad, Kirsty Edwards
  19. Travel: Delays after A50 accidentpublished at 13:46

    BBC Travel

    Trent Lane in Castle Donington is partially blocked and there's queuing traffic on the A50 northbound at Long Eaton because of an accident.