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Inside Emmerdale couple Eric Pollard and Brenda Walker's real life romance amid soap wedding
Emmerdale's Eric and Brenda are set to get married on the soap this Christmas, but the couple have faced a series of challenges over the past year - will they make it down the aisle?
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Work to tackle Leicestershire's 'most bashed' bridge could start next year
Its claimed that each incident costs the economy up to £20 million
Meet the teenager taking on mammoth challenge to honour his late siblings
Christmas Eve has been chosen for the event for a special reason
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Emmerdale viewers say same thing as they notice 'unexpected' Amelia exit detail
Emmerdale viewers were left scratching their heads after spotting a detail during Amelia Spencer's exit from the village - but what did it mean for Sam and Lydia Dingle?
Drug driving arrest after head-on collision in Leicestershire
The incident caused lengthy delays
Air fryer users should try 'most cost-efficient' alternative, says energy expert
An energy expert has revealed which kitchen gadget Brits should be using to keep energy bills low in 2025 - and it's not the air fryer
Search for people who fled scene of crash which left several injured on major Leicestershire route
Several occupants were injured
Cricket umpire and 'legend' among 25 Leicester Mercury death notices
Tributes are also paid to those who died suddenly
Common kitchen appliance that is a 'bacteria haven' and how to clean it properly
Failing to clean this piece of equipment could lead to skin infections, respiratory illnesses and stomach problems - so it's vital that you keep on top of it
Leicestershire County Council seeks public views on four-year spending plan amid financial challenges
'We're in an extremely challenging position'
Crash causes lengthy delays on major road - as it happened
Motorists were urged to avoid the area
DWP Universal Credit payment date changes for Christmas and New Year
The DWP has confirmed that some Universal Credit payments due will be made earlier than planned
Have your say on how much more you want to pay for policing in Leicestershire
Leicestershire's police boss wants to know if residents are willing to pay an extra 39p per week for the force's services
Carol Vorderman speaks out on 'frightening diagnosis' and admits 'damage is done'
The Countdown star said it was a frequent habit during her younger days
Leicester's Grand Hotel restoration hailed a 'triumph' by Historic England
The Grade II-listed Grand Hotel, in Leicester, and its neighbouring shopfronts have been restored thanks to a £700,000 grant from Historic England
Jonathan Ross 'goes missing' in haunted forest while filming new show
The chat show host is exploring the supernatural
Leicestershire delivery driver's van stolen and emptied of parcels
The van was later found abandoned
ITV The Chase star strips to pants for Christmas special transformation
The Chase stars are set to look very different for this year's festive special
UK inheritance tax changes to impact more families by 2030: What you need to know
The number of families forced to pay inheritance tax on their loved one's estate is set to double to one in 10 by 2030, according to new analysis
Fire service warns of dangers of unattended candles after Leicester blaze
Part of the home was badly damaged