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Leicestershire couple fly to Spain for the day to celebrate New Year's Eve

Jayne Harrison -Bond and husband Ian spent just under £100 each on the impromptu trip

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Derelict Leicester city centre bank to become 'vibrant' creative hub

The developer said it will be a 'beacon of hope and opportunity' for young people

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First look images reveal major £37 million Leicestershire school redevelopment

Several outdated blocks are set to be demolished after being 'no longer fit for purpose'

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Surprise as plans emerge to demolish Leicestershire village church

A children's home would take its place, but objections have been submitted

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Residents 'wouldn't walk alone' at night after Leicester park attack left two in hospital

'I don’t like walking through Leicester on my own, period'

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'Large' A6 pothole damages more than 10 cars in one day

The hole was described as being six foot wide

News – Leicester Times

Mother and daughter graduate side by side at University of Leicester ceremony

A mother and daughter were among the many graduates celebrated on Friday (January 16) as they both achieved top marks on the same postgraduate course at the University of Leicester. Mehnaaz Fayaz and her daughter Kauser completed the MSc in Cancer Molecular Pathology and Therapeutics, each graduatin...

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Boys, 16, charged with Leicester city centre attempted murder appear in court

The victim suffered 'multiple stab wounds' in the incident

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Major HMRC change sees Monzo make big announcement for customers

Monzo is bringing it in ready for a big change

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'Serious concerns' raised over 'unfair' East Midlands Airport parking fines

One MP has said the current system is 'stacked against ordinary travellers'

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Shoplifter hit and threatened to stab Home Bargains worker during theft

She also targeted parcels and post in student flats

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Sweet thief jailed for shoving Tesco security guard was 'just trying to save life of diabetic friend'

He shoved the guard to the floor as he stole a pack of sweets from the store in Leicester city centre

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Martin Lewis' MSE slams Leicestershire councils which displayed 'incorrect' carer information

The information was promptly changed after an investigation took place

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Driver and passenger seriously injured after car crashed into tree in Leicestershire village

They were travelling in a grey Cupra Formentor

News – Leicester Times

Repairs begin on historic Soar Lane bridge

Maintenance work on a historic bridge in Leicester’s Waterside area is set to begin today (Monday, January 19). The bridge provides an important pedestrian and cycle link between the Waterside regeneration area, Rally Park and nearby schools, and is recognised as a local heritage asset. Picture cr...

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New coffee shop and bakery opens at Canopy in Leicester city centre

A new coffee shop and bakery will open its doors in Leicester city centre today (Monday, 19 January), bringing speciality coffee and freshly baked goods to a landmark heritage site. Public, which already operates cafés in Mountsorrel, Loughborough and Nottingham, is expanding into Leicester with a ...

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Knifeman took revenge on housemate who refused to buy broken e-scooter

Carl Gittens had always carried a knife since his son was jailed for murder

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Leicester teacher starts recovery after 13 years of lungs 'slowly dying'

Sarah Marshall is finally able to walk again

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Man punched wife as she was balancing on a chair fitting a shower curtain in Leicester flat

She asked if he was going to help or just stand there and he attacked her

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Two 16-year-olds charged with attempted murder after Leicester city centre stabbing

A 19-year-old man was stabbed at German Doner Kebab in Granby Street on Thursday