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Updates for Tuesday 27 October
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Rain likely in early hourspublished at 17:52
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterA largely dry end to the afternoon, however some showers are possible through this evening.
Further rain then likely in the early hours of Wednesday morning along with some mist and fog patches. Lows of 12C (54F).
Ice hockey: Lions to play GB Under-20spublished at 17:44
BBC SportNottingham Lions will play Great Britain Under-20s men on 3 November in preparation for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship (Division 1B) this year.
Image source, Nottingham LionsWorksop pub 'best in county'published at 17:33
Dave Wade
BBC Local LiveThe Ashley Hotel in Worksop has been crowned the best pub in Nottinghamshire by judges at the Best Bar None Awards., external
Image source, GoogleIt was the first time the awards scheme, which recognises responsible pubs, has been held in Nottinghamshire.
Winners of a public vote included The Lion in Farnsfield (Best Village Pub) and The Late Lounge in Mansfield (Best Late Night Venue).
Dogs shot after killing sheeppublished at 17:22
Two pet dogs were shot dead, external after killing a sheep in a field near a farm, say police.
Your pictures: Stapleford Woodspublished at 17:10
FacebookStapleford Woods is looking wonderfully autumnal in this photo taken today by Jackie Spindley.
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Travel: Traffic remains near Crown Islandpublished at 16:59
BBC TravelAs we move into rush hour, there are still problems between the Crown Island and the QMC because of roadworks.
Forest film coverage in best of local TV round-uppublished at 16:49
Dave Wade
BBC Local LiveNotts TV's coverage of the Nottingham Forest film I Believe in miracles has been included in this week's Digital Nation - a BBC round-up of the best in the UK's local independent TV.
Image source, Notts TVClarke on tax credits: Best time to cut is nowpublished at 16:28
BBC Radio NottinghamFormer Conservative Chancellor, and Rushcliffe MP, Ken Clarke says it would make more sense to go ahead with tax credit cuts.
Image source, PA"There's never a good time to do it but the best time is right now when the labour market is so very strong and pay will rise in response to the cutting of tax credit," he said.
George Osborne has told MPs he won't give up on the government's plans but has been forced to start re-thinking the policy after the House of Lords voted to delay the cuts last night.
Lady Pies look ahead to Arsenal gamepublished at 16:14
BBC Nottingham SportNotts County Ladies manager Rick Passmoor says the club have learnt their lessons from the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea in August.
Notts play Arsenal on Sunday in the Continental Cup Final at Rotherham's New York Stadium - three weeks since the last league fixture of the campaign.
New prostate cancer drug research at universitypublished at 16:05
Rebecca Dickson
Reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamA team of academics at the University of Nottingham has found a gene that is switched off in prostate cancer cells andidentified a new group of drugs to treat it., external
Image source, Science Photo LibraryAbout one in eight men in the UK will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
For many men surgery is the most effective option, but it carries risks and can cause incontinence and sexual problems, which could be ruled out with the use of drugs.
MP asks for Hucknall investmentpublished at 15:54
Sherwood MP Mark Spencer has written to the bosses of some of the country’s biggest high street retailers urging them to invest in Hucknall., external
Athletics: Whitehead breaks own world recordpublished at 15:44
BBC Nottingham SportNottinghamshire Paralympian Richard Whitehead has broken his own world record at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha...
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End of X postTravel: Carlton roadworkspublished at 15:35
BBC TravelRoadworks on Burton Road, Carlton, are slowing traffic at the Gedling Road junction.
Latest headlines for Nottinghamshirepublished at 15:19
Dave Wade
BBC Local LiveHere's a recap of the top stories today:
- Drone footage of the Hemlock Stone in Stapleford is to be used to unlock the secrets of the 200 million-year-old landmark
- Police searching for missing teenager Curtis Nutall have found a body in the River Trent, external
- University of Nottingham academics say they've discovered a new gene, external in prostate cancer patients which could help them to develop new drugs to treat it
Hemlock Stone: 3D printed version could be madepublished at 15:09
Geeta Pendse
Arts reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayA 3D printed model of the Hemlock Stone could be produced after a drone has scanned it from every angle.
Drone operator, Richard Gill from Cuair, said 400 hi-resolution images of the stone on Stapleford Hill were taken.
Frank Earp, who is hoping to find out more about the landmark's origins, said: "They're even talking about producing a laser printed model so people don't have to come to the stone, we can take the stone to them."
Hedgehog campaign at Attenboroughpublished at 14:58
Simon Ward
East Midlands Today ReporterWildlife groups across the East Midlands are encouraging people to do more to protect hedgehogs.
There's been a big drop in their numbers and children in particular are getting involved in activities to help save them.
Erin McDaid from Attenborough Nature Reserve, said: "We think it's because of loss of habitat... roads getting more busy.
"People have shifted to maintenance-free gardening - more patios, more fences - instead of hedgerows."
Mary Portas cash to help improve Bulwellpublished at 14:44
Bulwell is getting a cash boost from a fund to help high streets.
Image source, GoogleRetail expert Mary Portas was commissioned by the government to turn around struggling town centres throughout the country.
Bulwell has been given £10,000 from the scheme set up in her name.
'Surprising' new backers for Lords abolitionpublished at 14:35
Labour MP for Bassetlaw tweets...
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End of X postBroxtowe boasts best lifeguard in UKpublished at 14:22
Dave Wade
BBC Local LiveKimberley Leisure Centre worker Lizzie Shaw has been named the best female lifeguard in the UK.
Image source, Broxtowe Borough CouncilThe centre, run by Broxtowe Borough Council, also came third in the top facility category at the 2015 Lifeguard Triathlon competiton., external
