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'Very effective' carpet cleaner reduced to £111 in Dunelm sale
It is the cleaner's cheapest price this year

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Bid to increase sentence of Bhim Kohli’s teenage killer to be heard
A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to seven years’ custody in June and that could change either way


Leicestershire care home 'must improve' following latest food hygiene inspections
The top rating has been handed out to a number of eateries

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The cheapest part of Leicestershire to buy a house has been revealed
More expensive areas have seen prices surge


Great grandad of 12 among Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to two doctors


Emmerdale fans in disbelief as 'grown up' star looks unrecognisable after exit
Sebastian Dowling, who played Heath Hope on Emmerdale for 17 years, has undergone a dramatic transformation following his exit from the ITV soap


Multiple illegal weapons and drugs found in Leicestershire man's bedroom
He was being arrested on separate matters when the search found the items


The part of Leicestershire with the biggest demand for quaint cottages
Some small homes are going for big money


‘Staffing issues’ and ‘backlog’ of reports delaying Leicestershire Police investigations
A case of a car allegedly being driven the wrong way into traffic is 'ongoing' six months later


Thousands enjoy sunshine at the Leicester Food Festival 2025
Food and drink from all over the world was available, along with live music and fun and games


Emmerdale stars says he's been left 'gutted' as ITV confirm cancellation of show
A former Emmerdale star has been left devastated after finding out his ITV game show has been taken off air after one installment


Strictly Come Dancing's Jowita Przystal vows 'not to give up' as fans 'worried'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal shared a lengthy message about her 'demanding' year as she thanked her 'guardian angels' for their support


Cocaine and £61,000 seized in police raid at home of Leicester dealer's grandad
The dealer had failed to turn up to an earlier court hearing


The part of Leicestershire where more than 6,100 new homes are planned
Applications range from a 5,000-home estate to a 14-home development in a small village


I try Leicester's Tortilla Burritos meal and had perhaps too many beans
There was a great cheesy chorizo sauce dish, though


Six e-scooters seized in just 90 minutes in Leicestershire town centre
The police also found some drugs, too


Leicestershire woman opens up on ‘traumatic’ experience with long Covid
She lost mobility in her legs due to the condition


Warning issued as Leicestershire road to be closed amid ‘urgent’ repairs
Diversion will be in place


Reopening date revealed for Leicester's H&M amid 'exciting' revamp
The work aims to 'strengthen' the retailer's presence in the city


Kwoklyn Wan set for Leicestershire food festival appearance
A showcase of 'flavourful' food will be on offer
