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Leicestershire M1 fire live updates as road closed after seven cars engulfed in blaze
There are heavy queues for drivers travelling northbound
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Reassurance given as primary school announces closure
Governors' decision made with support for parents on offer. Leicestershire County Council is supporting parents to find alternative primary places for their children after Diseworth Church of England Primary School announced its intention to close. Governors voted to close the school from the end of...
Car transporter Fire M1 North of the Catthorpe interchange (J19)
Multiple Fire crews are responding to a car transporter fire on the M1 motorway north of the Catthorpe Interchange (J19). M1 JUCTIONS 19 - 20 CLOSED Credit - LFRS Seven cars are ablaze, as well as the transporter. There are no casualties. There are six fire engines currently at the scene, plus two...
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Leicestershire village school with just 35 pupils to close as it loses remaining staff
It had not been financially sustainable for years
20,000+ Expected at Leicester Pride as Midlands strengthens claim as UK’s Pride capital
Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrat...
'Avoid the area' warning issued as multiple crews tackle large field fire
A road closure is also in place - and people are urged to keep windows and doors closed
'Something needs to happen' to Leicestershire town's 'eyesore' market hall
Officials have put forward early plans for the 'eyesore' site to be transformed - and potentially gain a cinema
Leicester firm broke the law over customer charges - and is hit with big fine
The retailer had automatically added paid extras onto orders without asking customers first
The UKHSA has just issued a Red alert for the East Midlands
A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert. For further information, visit the data dashboard: Alert...
Devastating damage of Thurmaston Shopping Centre fire revealed in new images
Demolition work has begun after the fire, which police believe was started deliberately
Rare red warning issued as extreme heat set to hit close to Leicestershire with 40C predicted
Extreme heat is expected to hit parts of the Midlands this week
Thurmaston Shopping Centre fire was 'started deliberately', say police
A fire which destroyed multiple units at Thurmaston Shopping Centre is believed to have been started deliberately, police have said. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: "Police were called to the Thurmaston shopping centre just after 4.15am on Saturday (June 20) following a report of a f...
Thurmaston Shopping Centre fire was 'started deliberately', say police in big update
Eight fire engines and more than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze
Dramatic drone pictures shows the aftermath of the fire at shopping centre in Thurmaston
Demolition started over the weekend to make the site safe. The cause of the fire is not known at this time. The latest from the Fire service is that this incident has now been handed over to Leicestershire Police for investigation. Fire Service received multiple calls at 4am on Saturday morning to r...
Krispy Kreme urgently recalls doughnut sold in Nottingham Leicester over hazelnut fears
Krispy Kreme confirmed it was recalling the product on a 'precautionary basis' after the undeclared allergen was identified
Sir Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister
Sir Keir’s decision to stand down means Labour will now hold a contest to choose his successor, with Andy Burnham seen as the frontrunner
Hour-by-hour Leicestershire forecast amid heat health alert and highs of 37C
Some people face an increased risk due to the rising temperatures
Santander to cut costs by £433million with 40pc of calls handled by AI
The group has not said how many jobs will be impacted
Pub near Leicestershire town to close after two years due to 'high costs'
A pub spokesperson said staying open is 'just not financially viable anymore'
Leicester Comedy Festival acts still awaiting payment months after event ends
Jim Smallman said he is 'fuming' that 'something so good can be ruined by incompetence'