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Former Army Cadet Force building could be demolished to make way for new Leicestershire homes
The homes would be built on the original footprint of the Army Cadet Force building
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Service at Hope Bell marks national Covid-19 Day of Reflection
A commemorative service was held at the Hope Bell in Queen’s Park, Loughborough, on Sunday (8 March) to mark the national Covid-19 Day of Reflection. Residents, community representatives and local organisations gathered to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and remember those who lost their liv...
Three jailed for more than 40 years after brutal stabbing in Leicester flat
Three people have been jailed for a combined total of more than 40 years after a man was stabbed in a frenzied attack inside a flat in Leicester. Emergency services were called to an address on Narborough Road shortly after 5.30pm on 19 August 2024 following reports that a 36-year-old man had been a...
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End in sight for 'preposterous' Leicestershire business unit planning saga
Councillors had failed to reach a decision on the proposal earlier this year
Face of man who travelled to Leicestershire in bid to recruit children into gang
The victims were 'taken to their knees' in a secluded area
Boys deny knife attack on Leicester kebab shop customer
Their alleged victim suffered multiple injuries in the incident
New book showcases stunning rocket science to kids
A space education champion from Space Park Leicester has produced an exciting new book to help children learn about the jaw-dropping power of rockets. In his role as Education and Outreach Officer at Space Park Leicester, Josh Barker has introduced hundreds of children to space science at the Unive...
Three Leicestershire businesses in the running for 'Rural Oscars' award
The accolades reward those who 'go the extra mile' in their community
Prison officer admits to sexual relationship with Leicestershire inmate
She has pleaded guilty to multiple charges at Leicester Crown Court
Plans to build up to 209 homes between Syston and Thurmaston approved in principle
Outline proposals for up to 209 homes to be built on land between Syston and Thurmaston have been approved by councillors, subject to planning agreements being finalised. Two planning applications for the project, which were both developed by Bellway Strategic Land, were discussed by Charnwood Borou...
Man suffers life-changing injuries during 'frenzied' knife attack inside Leicester flat
The trio responsible have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years
Sentence Increased for Man Who Drove Car into Crowd in Leicester
A man who drove his car into a crowd during a street fight outside a Leicester nightclub -leaving one woman with life-altering injuries -has had his prison sentence increased after intervention by the government’s law officers. Ellie Reeves, the UK Solicitor General, referred the case of Govinder ...
I visited Leicestershire pub's tapas restaurant - I can't wait to go back
The restaurant opened as part of a £500,000 project
Major decision made on vast new Leicestershire housing estate
The developments are to 'complement' the existing communities
The Leicestershire development that boasts a robot to help ease burden on NHS
It has already flagged one potentially cancerous lump
Police confirm man's body found at Abbey Park in Leicester
Several officers were spotted at the scene and a cordon was set up
The 20 best restaurants across Leicestershire according to your reviews
We have rounded-up some of the flavours most enjoyed by you
Prolific burglar who had ‘significant impact’ on residents jailed
DNA found on a stolen shotgun helped officers locate him
Suspect arrested over reports man seen carrying samurai sword at Leicester estate
Nobody was injured during the incident in Saffron Lane
'Much-loved' mum among 26 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a 'special nana'