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ITV Coronation Street's Sue Devaney's devastating health battle and reason she left soap
As Sue Devaney says a sad goodbye to Coronation Street for a final time, the actress has opened up about her own health battles and the real reason she left the soap

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BBC EastEnders confirms two more exits in wake of Martin Fowler's death
EastEnders viewers were left heartbroken when Martin Fowler was killed off in the Queen Vic explosion, and now two more characters are set to leave the BBC soap


Emmerdale icon 'set for return' 32 years after debut to 'straighten out' April Windsor
Emmerdale viewers are predicting the return of a Dales legend in a April Windsor twist

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Coronation Street fans 'work out' Dee-Dee's 'nasty' midwife's identity - and it's bad news
Coronation Street fans are convinced that they have 'worked out' the true identity of the nasty midwife who has been treating Dee-Dee Bailey in maternity unit


Bid emerges to turn Leicestershire cafe into takeaway
The move could 'result in addtional employment' according to the applicant


Search launched after teenager with links to Leicester goes missing
The teen has been missing for several days


Parent claims Leicester school's 'extreme' new changes 'punish most vulnerable'
Students who forget their lanyard reportedly have restricted food choices


7 Emmerdale spoilers for next week 'confirm' legend's death after 15 years in health twist
It’s all kicking off in Emmerdale next week - from a potential legend’s death to a shock arrest


Fears raised over 'wrecking ball' plan for 475 more homes in Leicestershire village
One resident fears current flooding issues will only get worse


Get Leicestershire traffic and travel updates on WhatsApp as part of our new Community
Keeping up-to-date with the latest Leicestershire traffic and travel news can be difficult


Number of children living in poverty in Leicester on the increase
More than one in three children in the city are living in poverty


Emmerdale fans 'only just realising' Ruby and Moira stars worked together on iconic TV drama
Emmerdale fans have been left wowed to realise that Ruby Milligan and Moira Dingle stars, Beth Cordingly and Natalie J Robb, worked together in the past


Police defend major Leicestershire town centre response after arrest made
Officers said 'public safety' had to be ensured


Urgent warning issued over Home Bargains Easter toy which poses 'serious risk'
Shoppers have been urged to stop using it 'immediately'

Major City Centre Route to Close for Maintenance and Upgrades Starting This Weekend
Motorists and bus passengers are being informed that a section of a major city centre route will be closed for maintenance and upgrades starting this weekend. Leicester City Council will begin roadwork at the junction of Halford Street, Granby Street, and Gallowtree Gate from Saturday, 5 April. The ...

CCTV clue as 'serious' Leicester cafe assault injures two people
One of the victims was hit with a table


Has Joe Tate left Emmerdale? ITV soap return 'sealed' as comeuppance confirmed
Emmerdale viewers saw Joe Tate leave the village on Monday night after his sinister plan


Home plan emerges for Leicestershire village deli and former pub
The building lost its 'asset of community value' status last year

Leicester Fan Jailed and Banned from Football Matches After Throwing Bottle at Child
A Leicester man has been jailed and issued with a football banning order after throwing a bottle which hit a child at Goodison Park in February. Martin Ford, 35 years, from Narborough in Leicestershire was jailed for 12 weeks at South Sefton Magistrates on Friday 28 March after pleading guilty to as...

Coleen Nolan admits 'I couldn't speak' as she faces fresh family health battle
Coleen Nolan has been frank about the impact of having so many ill family members on her mental health and how she fears what will happen to her if she develops a common deadly disease
