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Updates for Tuesday 12 April 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Staying cloudy into tonightpublished at 17:54 BST 12 April 2016
It’ll be cloudy for much of this afternoon with occasional showers and some brighter spells.
The cloudy conditions will continue throughout the night with occasional clearer spells and isolated showers.
Lows of 6C (43F).
Girl, 4, wants to tackle a different mountain nextpublished at 17:52 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineIsla Allen raised money for Winston's Wish because she wanted to help bereaved children who had lost members of their family.
Her mum said it was very difficult and she was "very proud" of Isla.
The toddler hasn't been put off from climbing though, she says she wants to climb a different mountain next.
Latest headlines for Nottinghamshirepublished at 17:43 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineHere are your final headlines for today:
- Plans to expand Fernwood Primary School in Wollaton have been approved which would see its pupil numbers rise to 1,050, making it one of the biggest primary schools in England
- Abbey Bridge, Lenton has reopened after it was closed for most of the day following a fatal crash shortly before 06:00 this morning
- Nottinghanshire's James Taylor has been forced to retire early because of a serious heart condition
Travel: Accident on Alfreton Road blocking one lanepublished at 17:40 BST 12 April 2016
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End of X postScores level between Notts and Surreypublished at 17:29 BST 12 April 2016
BBC Nottingham SportSurrey have wiped out the deficit, at 221-3 with Harinath on 76 and Roy on 33.
Toddler climbs Mount Snowdonpublished at 17:18 BST 12 April 2016
She's only four and she's already achieved something huge.
Isla Allen from Nottinghamshire has climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for a charity which supports bereaved children.
Image source, Allen familyMullaney 'numb' at Taylor retirementpublished at 17:06 BST 12 April 2016
Here's more from Steven Mullaney on the news of James Taylor's retirement.
Mullaney 'numb' at Taylor retirement
Nottinghamshire's Steven Mullaney says he feels "numb" at hearing James Taylor must retire from cricket aged 26 because of a heart condition.
Read MoreRussian medals being handed to British veteranspublished at 16:54 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineThis is Derek Tilley, aged 19 in 1944 when he was a target ranger on the destroyer, HMS Scourge.
He said: “I remember having to regularly chip the ice away from the superstructure of the boat and how it seemed to be cold and dark constantly."
Image source, Tilley familySo far more than 3,300 Ushakov Medals have been issued and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in London has embarked on a campaign to present them to British veterans across the country.
Veteran gets prestigious Russian medalpublished at 16:43 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineMansfield veteran Derek Tilley has been presented with a Russian military honour from President Vladimir Putin., external
The 90 year old had been part of the Arctic Convoys during World War Two - who were responsible for sending food to millions of Russians.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County CouncilIn 2014 the Russian president announced thousands of British veterans should also be given the Ushakov Medal, which is awarded to Russian sailors and soldiers for their bravery.
Lansbury happier in advanced Reds rolepublished at 16:30 BST 12 April 2016
BBC SportNottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury says he was not played in his best position by former manager Dougie Freedman.
The midfielder impressed when being used in a more advanced role by new boss Paul Williams in last night's defeat against Brighton.
Image source, Getty ImagesLansbury happier in advanced Reds role
Nottingham Forest's Henri Lansbury says he was not played in his best position by former manager Dougie Freedman.
Read MoreAbbey Bridge reopenspublished at 16:19 BST 12 April 2016
Abbey Bridge in Lenton has reopened.
The road had been closed since 06:00 this morning after a crash in which one man died.
School expansion to meet city demand for placespublished at 16:03 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineLabour councillor for Wollaton and Lenton Abbey, Sam Webster, said there was a rising demand for schools places in Nottingham so schools needed to create new places by expanding.
"There's no getting away from the fact that Fernwood is a big school and will be an even bigger school," he said.
"But we are pleased the team at the school support the expansion and they believe they can continue to deliver an outstanding education."
Councillor welcomes expansion of Wollaton primary schoolpublished at 15:54 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineLabour councillor, Sam Webster, is responsible for schools at the city council and has welcomed the discussion to expand Fernwood Primary School.
He said: "The options are pretty limited in a place like Wollaton. There's aren't too many sites available for building new schools and there isn't a near term solution for a new school."
Can Notts make it a win double?published at 15:41 BST 12 April 2016
Notts County face Hartlepool in League Two at Meadow Lane tonight, looking to win back-to-back matches for the first time since September last year.
The Magpies beat Stevenage on Saturday, external - their first victory under new manager Mark Cooper - his fourth game in charge.
City bar banned from playing musicpublished at 15:29 BST 12 April 2016
Nottingham bar, Bla Bla Bar has been banned from playing music by a High Court judge, external after it was discovered the venue did not have a licence for playing recorded music.
Woman designs sensory garden to help with illnesspublished at 15:19 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineA woman who designed a sensory garden in Wollaton Par, externalk says they can be used to help people with disabilities and memory problems.
Sue Crosby used a similar garden for her recovery when she suffered serious head injuries in a car crash 20 years ago.
Now a couple from Clifton, who were inspired by this garden, are trying to create one in their own garden for their disabled daughter.
Man jailed after swindling cash from elderlypublished at 15:08 BST 12 April 2016
A man who preyed on elderly residents in Sherwood, Forest Fields and Whitemoor, external has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceArfan Chaudry, 43, of Rosegarth Walk, Bulwell, pretended to be locked out of his home and would ask to use a phone or borrow money, but never returned with the cash.
Taylor 'had the world at his feet'published at 14:56 BST 12 April 2016
BBC Nottingham SportNottinghamshire's Steven Mullaney has been talking to the BBC about the shock of his team-mate (and former house mate's) retirement.
"He had the world at his feet...and unfortunately it's been taken away from him," he said.
Head to Facebook to watch , externalthe full interview.
New lamb is a whopperpublished at 14:41 BST 12 April 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineWhite Post Farm had a new addition last night - and she's pretty big!
This lamb weighs 19.5lbs when normally newborns weigh between 5 - 10lbs. Well done mum!
Image source, White Post Farm
