1 of 8 The Prince of Wales stressed his belief in protecting fish stocks during a visit to the Grimsby Coldwater Seafood factory.
2 of 8 East Midlands Airport changed its name, adding 'Nottingham' to its title. Civic leaders from Leicester and Derby were enraged that their cities were snubbed.
3 of 8 An 18-year-old man was charged with the murder of a jewellery shop owner Marion Bates, who was shot dead during an armed raid in Nottingham.
4 of 8 A university student created unusual works of arts from chocolate, including these sweet tasting soldiers.
5 of 8 Toby the dog swallowed a diamond brooch, but it was recovered in an operation.
6 of 8 Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon agreed to meet relatives of six Red Caps killed in Iraq, including Corporal Russell Aston from Derbyshire.
7 of 8 BBC News Online had an in-depth look at Nottingham's new tram system, which is now up and running in the city.
8 of 8 Nelson Mandela was a surprise inclusion in a list of celebrities admired by young Britons. The University of Leicester conducted the study into fame.