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Lorry driver 'betrayed' by friend who 'scammed' him out of thousands in property deal
The Leicester man had paid a desposit of more than £17,000 to the friend

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DWP alert over PIP assessments as new rules apply 'in all cases'
PIP supports people who live with a long-term health condition


Driver caught doing 167mph on M1 in Leicestershire
The speed was the highest recorded by any UK force in 2023 and early 2024

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ITV Emmerdale Joe Tate's real plan for Noah Dingle 'sealed' - and its not his organs
Emmerdale fans they know why Joe is so desperate for Noah to move to Dubai


Cyclist taken to hospital after crash on Leicestershire road
No arrests have been made


Former Leicestershire care home could be turned into 10-bed HMO
The property was previously used by the National Autistic Society


Live Leicester traffic updates as multiple roads closed following crash
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area


Escape to the Country star holds back tears as buyer breaks down during ‘bittersweet’ move
On Wednesday’s instalment of Escape to the Country, BBC viewers saw Ginny Buckley on a mission to help find Mark and Deborah their dream home in Northamptonshire.


Maximum police tax rise approved amid fears people will 'pay more for less'
Councillors reluctantly approved the rise in the precept


John Lewis to sell Harry Styles-backed brand in bid to lift fashion credentials
It's one of dozens of new brands John Lewis will be stocking


Emmerdale legend reveals plan to venture out of ITV soap after 'chaos'
Emmerdale fans may get to see a different side to one of its long-standing residents should she finally agree to ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! offer


Busy route Leicester 'blocked' following crash - as it happened
Motorists were urged to avoid the area


Emmerdale return 'sealed' for Tate member after 20 years - and Kim will be floored
Emmerdale viewers are convinced that a Tate legend is set to return to the village, with Kim Tate in for a shock

Unsung heroes honoured in Blaby
It was smiles all round at a special ceremony to announce the winners of the Blaby District Council Community Awards 2024. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the contribution and achievements of volunteers and voluntary sector organisations from across the District. Picture credit: Blaby Dist...

ITV Emmerdale villain's return 'sealed' as fans 'work out' true father of April's baby
Emmerdale fans have been sharing various theories about who the father of April Windsor's baby could be


Number of suspensions in Leicestershire's secondary schools quadruples
More than 5,000 suspensions were handed out in the county during the 2023/24 Autumn term


New centre aims to tackle school children suffering with mental ill health
The school wants the children to return to mainstream education


Decision due on controversial 41-home plan for village amid reports of 'rising sewage'
The application has had 562 objections


Emmerdale star breaks silence on soap future after 'sad' goodbyes in soap tragedy
Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley addressed her soap future ahead of the show's upcoming limo crash storyline, which will put 17 of the villagers' lives at risk

Football clubs get mental health training
A mental health initiative delivered by Leicestershire County Council giving advice and support has been expanded to offer dedicated help to football clubs. Mental Health Friendly Clubs is a pilot programme in partnership with Leicestershire & Rutland County FA supporting grassroots football clu...