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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

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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

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Great grandad of 12 among Leicester Mercury death notices this week

Tributes are also paid to two doctors

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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

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Multiple illegal weapons and drugs found in Leicestershire man's bedroom

He was being arrested on separate matters when the search found the items

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The part of Leicestershire with the biggest demand for quaint cottages

Some small homes are going for big money

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I try Leicester's Tortilla Burritos meal and had perhaps too many beans

There was a great cheesy chorizo sauce dish, though

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Six e-scooters seized in just 90 minutes in Leicestershire town centre

The police also found some drugs, too

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Leicestershire woman opens up on ‘traumatic’ experience with long Covid

She lost mobility in her legs due to the condition

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Warning issued as Leicestershire road to be closed amid ‘urgent’ repairs

Diversion will be in place

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Reopening date revealed for Leicester's H&M amid 'exciting' revamp

The work aims to 'strengthen' the retailer's presence in the city

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Kwoklyn Wan set for Leicestershire food festival appearance

A showcase of 'flavourful' food will be on offer