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Patient handover times to A are the worst in the country.

Numbers triple for those waiting more than an hour with ambulance

crews. We think it is unacceptable and ministers need to get a grip of

the situation. Everyone knows, they think I'm dirt. Nottinghamshire

teachers are trained to tackle sexting. And the two town is going

head to head for top of the shops. And Jack is officially Britain's

oldest man at 108. He cannot comprehend all of the attention for

how old he is. He said he can't help it.

Good evening and welcome to Tuesday's programme,

with Quentin Rayner and me, Anne Davies.

First tonight, the East Midlands has the worst delays in England when it

comes to patients waiting to be handed over from the ambulance

The number of people waiting more than an hour has tripled

Our hospitals insist they are working to improve the situation.

Our health correspondent Rob Sissons is here, Rob it seems things

It does look that way. We're talking about something known in the NHS as

handover delays. It is ambulance patients who have got to hospital

but A is typically too busy or doesn't have space to accept them.

Sometimes the patients end up waiting on the back of the emergency

vehicles, or they might have to stay in hospital corridors. Last year,

more than 18,000 patients waited over an hour to be handed over to

hospital staff. Now the numbers have tripled in two years. Last year,

more than 98,000 patients waited more than 30 minutes. That is more

than a fifth in two years. These figures were obtained and put

together by the Labour Party. And John Ashworth, the Shadow Health

Secretary, said it is shocking. I think they are typical

of the crisis engulfing I think it's partly to do

with the mismanagement, the financial mismanagement

of the NHS and I also think it's to do with the crisis that's

hitting our social care. For patients these

delays can mean misery. Last week we revealed how

83-year-old Hazel Baines from Grantham was kept waiting

for more than two hours outside Lincoln County Hospital

because A was too In a moment, the Sherwood Forest

Hospitals trust tells us more But first the boss of

the East Midlands ambulance service Quite frequently we are required

to respond to what we call red calls, these are life-threatening

emergencies and we are required So when we're taking one,

to sometimes in excess of three hours, to hand patients over,

clearly there's an issue why we can't respond to patients

in a timely manner. So we need to do as much

as we possibly can to hand those patients over and free

up the clinical staff, the paramedics and the ambulance

staff, to be able to respond to When we are seeing an increase of

16% year on you, particularly in our ambulance presentations, it is the

unpredictable part that is difficult to manage. You know you what you

would expect on a normal day, but it only takes an influx of patients,

whether that would be ambience or walk in patients, that presents a

challenge to the team. Well both Leicester NHS hospitals

and the Nottingham Hospitals Trust wouldn't be interviewed about this

today Leicester hospital told us it is a "significant complex

problem" which has reduced The Nottingham Hospitals trust told

us the hold ups stem from a "lack of flow" of patients out

of the emergency department and it's The danger is it'll get

worse over winter. Teachers in Nottinghamshire

are the first in England to get new training on how to deal

with what's become That's when children and young

people send sexually explicit mesages and pictures

of themselves to each other. It can be a major issue in secondary

schools, but it's even Pupils can face blackmail

and pressure to send pictures and it can be a minefield

for teachers to cope with. As soon as you hit that button, it's

out of our control. You can't undo and

you can't go back. A dramatic video that shows the only

too real consequences of sexting. This was produced for

the Child Exploitation and Online Protection group,

part of the National Crime Agency. It's children, often teenagers,

taking pictures of themselves and then sending them

on their mobile phones or webcams. It can end up causing

misery for those involved, even if it seems like harmless

fun at first. Today, these teachers

in Nottinghamshire got the latest training in how to deal

with the issues. The old advice used to be,

keep your computer in an open area in the house, we know that

all our children have phones, tablets and mobile devices,

which means essentially they can share images wherever

and whenever they are, so it can happen at any time,

which makes it quite complex for us as adults and parents and teachers,

to actually help to protect them. Teachers also have to take care not

to be implicated in some way and decide whether it can be dealt

with in school or whether the police Every single situation we might

come across, you've got to deal with individually,

for that particular student. Because no student will react

the same way and the consequences It is about providing that support

for them and make sure we educate them in the first place to hopefully

not do it. Unfortunately, the Internet

encompasses the whole world and not just people in our own school,

so quickly issues can spread between communities of schools

and sometimes we can be affected by issues in other schools

around the county as well. With Internet technology

moving ahead so quickly, teachers and parents have to keep up

in order to deal with this modern-day problem in schools

and at home. Simon Ward, BBC East Midlands

Today, Nottinghamshire. Well, this is a programme brimming

with boys, both young and old. As later we'll join in

the celebrations with eight-year-old Lewis who got a birthday bake-off

surprise that wasn't on the cards. And I win tonight for Leicester City

would be the icing on the cake as they look to make it three wins out

of three in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen.

Police say a Romanian woman, rescued from a brothel,

may have been a victim of human trafficking.

She was found as part of a crackdown on modern slavery

Officers also checked several car washes, for signs

Three workers were arrested on suspicion of breaking

Ryanair has announced it will fly to three

new destinations from East Midlands airport next year.

The airline says it will operate flights to Budapest, Genoa and Reus

They say in addition to the new routes they will continue

to add extra flights to it's current schedule from East

The Education Secretary has been at the University of Derby today

to discuss how to improve social mobility in the city.

It comes after Justine Greening announced earlier this month that

Derby would be one of six "Opportunity Areas" in the UK.

It will receive a share of ?60 million,

which aims to help young people achieve their potential.

Trying to get people moving up the social ladder. That's the mission

for the Education Secretary, and she's been visiting one of the first

place highlighted as part of her opportunity areas programme, where

she wants to see improvement. There are still too many pockets where

children don't do as well as they could do. We want to support those

schools to help them improve and work with the teachers in the

schools and also work outside the schools with parents, local

communities, with stronger careers advertise. The University of Derby

will be part of the discussion on how to improve social mobility in

the city. The challenge could be greater than expected. Sonia has

been running a community project in the poorest parts of Derby for a

number of years. Inequality has grown. Not everybody can access the

jobs. A lot of jobs have disappeared. We have a low-wage

economy, we have overcrowded housing. The issues go on and on.

What tangible, measurable benefits will be scheme delivered to the city

of Derby? It is about improving attainment in schools, but improving

outcomes for children. Better exam results, more jobs for graduates

that is the crux of it? And the raising of young people's site, make

sure they are aiming high. The Education Secretary has ?60 million

to spend on the problem across ten areas. Derby stands to get around ?6

million over the next few years. Next, three high streets

in the East Midlands have been deemed to be amongst Britain's

best shopping destinations. The Great British High Street

competition has shortlisted Derby in its top three UK cities,

and Hinckley and Market Harborough as two of Britain's

best market towns. So as the battle to be

top-of-the-shops gets underway, Amy Harris went to check out the two

Leicestershire towns Hinckley, a town with a proud past

and a bright future. Once factories brought prosperity to this town, now

it's on the map for its high street. Lane today, one of the best in

Britain. We have undergone a multi-million pound transformation

in the town centre and that's brought lots more facilities,

entertainment facilities and new shops. Despite tough economic

challenges, football is increasing. At this independent gift shop,

business has never been better. Business is thriving. We are very

excited about our future. We are a growing business. It is booming, so

long may it continue. But Hinckley faces competition from here, Market

Harborough, as well as Bridgnorth in Shropshire. All three finalists will

go through to a public vote and there will also be expected by a

panel of judges. We have our fingers crossed the judges were like what

they see. What makes Market Harborough nice, it has a nice feel

about it. A lot of people say they will come back again. Some people

come for the restaurants and some comfort the independent shops and

the food going on here. Who knows what the judges liked best. This

businessmen wouldn't be anywhere else. We walked around all of the

other towns in the East Midlands, and Market Harborough had the

potential for me 15 years ago. I still think it has a real vibrancy.

Both towns are campaigning hard to be named top of the shops. We will

find out in December if any of them are celebrating success.

800 years since the death of King John, a day of drama has

taken place at the Nottinghamshire landmark

Famed for signing the Magna Carta, today Newark Castle has been

the backdrop for the re-enactment of the controversial King's demise.

A final performance is being staged there this evening.

But earlier today local schools had the chance to catch a glimpse

of an important part of the town's history.

Organisers behind today's re-enactment hope it will encourage

more people to learn about Newark's past.

John is allegedly the most maligned and hated King in England.

We actually quite like him here because one, he brought

a lot of history to Newark and the fact that he

Not many castles can say they had a king dying at their castle.

There's a lot more history to Newark, obviously King John,

Knights Templar, Lady Godiva and we've got a lot more

Enever you he died there. I knew he signed the Magna Carta, but I never

knew he died there. Next tonight the

big-hearted Bake Off. When families struggle

to give their children birthday cakes, volunteer

bakers swing into action. It's thanks to a charity aptly named

'Free Cakes for Kids' and it means that today Lewis,

who suffered a brain condition, can still celebrate his eighth

birthday with all the trimmings, A birthday cake for

a special birthday boy. There's a circus bit

on it and animals. Is it the best cake you've

ever had? I like the bit where it

says "Lewis" on it. And it was handmade for him by Ria,

one of 200 volunteers In just over a year they've made

birthday cakes for more It's just amazing to see

their little faces light up. Not just the children,

the parents as well, because you can see they really

appreciate the things we can do. And you're saying it stops

you eating the cake as well? As much as I love baking,

I don't want to eat all the cakes that I make, otherwise

I would be humongous. We help children whose families

would struggle to provide a cake for them, whether it's

for a medical reason or financial It's an amazing feeling,

knowing we've made a child's day and they have a chance to blow out

the candles and make a wish. No soggy bottoms, just

hearts of gold. Jo Healy, BBC East Midlands

Today, at Harrington's How lovely is that? It is too nice

to cut into it as well. Later on, from eight year-old

Lewis, we'll catch up Jack Mansfield is actually 100 years

older than Lewis and was born Now he has officially become

Britain's oldest man at 108. Time for sport and only once place

for the team to be tonight - it's in Leicester -

good evening Natalie. Welcome here on this special

European night. Leicester City are going for a hat-trick of wins here

this evening against the Danish champions FC Copenhagen. And they

are flying in this competition. Champions League football, as you

see, draws in a crowd. It brings tens of millions of pounds to your

local economy and a huge international profile for the city.

So, everyone here has been making sure the Danish fans get a truly

warm welcome today. Hundreds of Danish people gathered

in Leicester for the city's big I wouldn't say Leicester is my

preferred team here in England, but it became so last season

because it was just an amazing It's going to be really,

really exciting tonight. We want to see the cathedral,

have a couple of beers Alongside an army of foreign

visitors, the Champions League It's the pinnacle of

world club football. We have to be strong and play

with a passion in our heart, with everything, the support

of our fans. For many of these players,

it's their first opportunity Leicester's goalkeeper Kasper

Schmeichel was born in Denmark. It is a draw that I hoped for,

it is a chance for my family to see It's never happened before,

so when that time comes, And the city is planning a special

welcome for fans, giving them I think it involves some cold beer,

lots of chocolates, a warm fire Local businesses like this Alpine

themed bar are embracing the idea. Our reputation is on the line

at the minute, isn't it? We want to be as

welcoming as possible. If we can continue this feat

of having European football coming to Leicester,

then the more the merrier really. Well, it's sitting by a warm fire

on a cold night, surrounded surrounded by candles,

drinking an amazing hot chocolate. Basically a concept that makes

you happier, but will those Copenhagen fans be going home

happy at night? I think they believe they can

at least get a point. Of course, they have a lot

of confidence, they have lost Of course, they have a lot

of confidence, they haven't lost They are playing with big stamina,

they are really playing The Premier League champions may be

struggling to defend their crown, but in this competition,

they are flying with a 100% record. A winter night would virtually see

them qualify for the knockout stages, bringing a world-wide

profile, once again Well the atmosphere

is fantastic here this evening. The Danish craze of that cosy

feeling the Hygge is spreading but are the travelling supporter

happy in Leicester tonight. Many of them have been

enjoying a Leicester welcome in the city centre and that's

where Tom Brown has been. I am here in Jubilee Square in the

city centre. Just like when Porto were visiting here, the City Council

have laid on a fan zone. They have had live music, places where fans

can buy food and drink and hundreds have gathered this afternoon as the

atmosphere builds for the match. Some of the fans have spent the

afternoon playing football. It must be a relief to have a Champions

League game, given the form in the league hasn't been any good? It is

an amazing opportunity for children to see. It might not happen again,

but we are loving it. How do you feel about the performance in the

Champions League so far? They have been really good. They have been

playing amazing. What about the score, how do you think it will go?

I think Jamie Vardy will score first, then they will score and then

we will score an ex-2 so it will be 3-1 to us. What have you made of the

welcome? Amazing. Amazing welcome of all the people and the fans. It has

been amazing. How do you think the game will go to night? Copenhagen

have an amazing defence at the moment. A tie would be awesome. I

would love that. Enjoy your time here. Leicester fans are confident.

But Leicester will have to pick up their form if they are to continue

their winning streak in the Champions League.

Well more from here in a moment but there are games

Derby County are at home to Brentford. Steve McClaren looking to

make it two wins out of two. Meanwhile Nottingham Forest

are away at Blackburn. There are many famous faces and

broadcasters behind me tonight. And also some of the biggest sport

writers and biggest names from Fleet Street. A moment ago I caught up

with John Cross from the Daily Mirror.

I do think it is a great challenge. You can make a statement within the

group. For Leicester, it is there for them, hopefully to win

back-to-back games. You are virtually there if they win tonight.

That would be a remarkable achievement. Bearing in mind the

slightly indifferent league form. But in the Champions League, they

have been untouchable. This is Leicester's priority, isn't it? It

does look like that. It is very difficult to balance the Premier

League and the demands of the Champions League and being in

Europe. It is something very different. And therefore, it is

worth doing. Mahrez will probably come back fresh hopefully tonight

and maybe give Leicester a bit of a boost. FC Copenhagen drew their

first game against Porto, how do you think this game will go? Thing

Leicester will win. There will be something of a point to prove and I

think they can win well tonight. Thank you very much indeed.

Wouldn't that be fantastic for Leicester City and their fans,

soaking up every moment of this tonight. It will be deafening inside

the stadium here. Let's hope Leicester can make it three wins out

of three in front of their famous noisy home crowd. Let's hope so, we

will see you again on our latest news with the results.

Finally, a great-grandfather from Derbyshire has just become

Born in 1907, Jack Mansfield from Etwall, is just two months away

A father of six, the eldest of whom is 83, Jack says his long

It has been eight years since his first birthday card from the Queen.

Now Jack is the oldest man in Britain. Born in 1907 during the

reign of Edward VII, he was just four years old when Titanic sank and

seven when World War I broke out. Coming up to a hundred, we thought

it was brilliant. Hundred and two, hundred and three a new thing, that

is it. But now he has kept going and it is unbelievable. How can you

comprehend your dad still being here. There is six others and we are

all still here as well. It is amazing. Jack grew up on a farm in

Derbyshire and after meeting his wife Beatrice at the dance hall, had

six children. All of whom said they are immensely proud of their dad. It

is through dedication. He just hasn't given up on anything. To be

sick, it's not his thing. What's your secret, dad? Keep going? Hard

work. He wanted to work hard. Jack delivered coal by horse and cart in

the week and milk at the weekend to support his family. He also worked

on farms and still misses being outside. His family might be excited

by his new title, but Jack is taking it in his stride. Are you proud at

being the oldest man? It doesn't bother him.

None of them look their age. Neither is Kate, you wouldn't think she was

65. It was gloomy this morning. It did

improve for the middle part of the day. Beautiful sunshine at

lunchtime, but we rolled downhill this afternoon. Another batch of wet

weather pushing in and those winds have picked up again. It is the same

weather front responsible. It has whipped us with wind and rain this

morning and it came back row to give us a glancing second blow this

afternoon. But it is clearing away and pushing away to the east. We

have high pressure trying to build in from the West. It does mean

things will improve slightly through tomorrow. There will be a few

showers over eastern parts but most places staying dry and bright. It

will feel warmer at least. A few showers at the moment. These will

fade away through tonight. We are dry, clear skies again through the

night, which is normally a recipe for a cold one. The winds straying

Billy Mager staying gusty which will help keep the temperature is up.

Tomorrow morning, a better looking start to the day. Blue sky and

sunshine in the morning. It will still be blustery and breezy. Light

showers, but a lot of places having dry and bright weather and feeling a

little bit warmer with highs of 13 Celsius. We stay with the setup into

Thursday and Friday as well. BP to the east, high pressure to the West.

Dry and bright weather. -- low-pressure to the east.

What heart-warming stories tonight, just seen Jack crowned

the oldest man and Lewis, who is 100 years, his junior

And we are embracing the Danish Hooga concept here today

And we are embracing the Danish Hygge concept here today

with our candles and roaring fire, as we bid good luck

We will have full result live from King Power

Happy Hygge. Drink your hot chocolate.