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Boots branch at Fosse Park one of 17 offering weight loss jabs

The pharmacy chain has launched the service as a trial

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More details of Leicester murder investigation released as accused appear in court

Two men accused of murder and six others all appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court

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I grabbed a red basket in Asda at Fosse Park. It didn't go brilliantly

Asda are making it easier for shopping singles to meet with their Valentine's Day red baskets

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Lonsdale Mews Residents Celebrate Love with Valentine’s Day Tea for Two Special Couples

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Care UK’s Lonsdale Mews on Farley Way hosted a romantic celebration for two extraordinary couples whose combined years of marriage total more than 127. Residents Margaret and Ken Adams, along with Jim and Dinah Payne, enjoyed a special afternoon tea prepared by the home...

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Leicester trainspotter told 12-year-old girl he wanted her to be his 'secret girlfriend'

Michael Lawrence sent the girl a topless photo of himself cuddling the East Midlands Railway mascot, a teddy bear called Miles.

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Former Leicestershire meat factory in 'Golden Triangle' on the market for £2.2 million

The three-acre site includes a massive warehouse just 12 miles from East Midlands Airport

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Closure of much-loved Leicestershire maternity unit branded a 'sham'

Campaigners claims the move is a 'betrayal' of previous promises from officials

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'Sinister' Leicestershire man strangled girlfriend after months of mistreatment

She tried to leave him and he turned violent

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Ivanhoe Line revival not dead say campaigners despite council doubts on scheme

The route has not served passengers since the 1960s

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Village road flooded with 'cars stuck in water' as police called

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area

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Police issue warning to anyone set to 'withdraw cash' from bank

The Police took to X to alert people to the danger

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Live EuroMillions: Results for February 13 with £45m jackpot

There's a huge £45m prize up for grabs for those playing the EuroMillions tonight.

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Thugs hijacked Leicester taxi and asked 'do you want to lose your life?'

The pair also stole from a charity clothes bank

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Rogue trader left OAPs with no roofs in winter during £100,000 scam

Many of their victims were very elderly

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£10m surgery unit set to be scrapped by NHS due to costs and lack of demand

The council leader said the town 'needed' the unit

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Concerns raised as just two candidates turn up for Leicester by-election hustings

The race to replace the late Manjula Sood is on

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'We want our Leicestershire village to be kept for families - not a children's home'

Residents of Thorpe Arnold have been objecting to the plan

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Strangers turned up at woman's family home for sex after man's malicious online posts

Police also discovered more than 500 indecent images of children on his devices

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Chronobiologist explains why 'dark showering' helps you to sleep

The sleep hack trend could be backed by science as it combines a number of techniques

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Farmfoods recalls lunchtime snack over 'labelling error' causing health 'risk'

Anyone with concerns or questions about the recall should contact customer services on 0121 700 7160