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Waitrose announces new shop on Leicestershire border

'We are moving up a gear in store investment'

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ITV Emmerdale 'work out' tragic exit for fan favourite following John Sugden 'hint'

Emmerdale fans are convinced that one villager could be in grave danger as they predict evil John Sugden will harm much-loved villager

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Sir Keir Starmer promises ‘more money in pockets’ for Leicestershire residents

'I won’t stop working until every person feels better off, more secure, and able to look to the future with confidence'

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EastEnders fans 'work out' new romance plot for Phil Mitchell - but it's not with who you think

EastEnders viewers are convinced that love is in the air for Phil following his battles with mental health

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ITV Emmerdale Bear Wolf's dark health plot 'sealed' and fans will be devastated

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out a dark health plot for Bear Wolf in upcoming scenes

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EastEnders' Belinda Slater star's life from Emmerdale ex-husband to forgotten Hollyoaks role

Carli Norris made her explosive debut in EastEnders in 2016 as Belinda Slater before leaving Walford after just seven months - but what happened to the actress?

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5 Netflix thrillers to watch next if you're a Harlan Coben fan

Netflix has released a number of hit TV series based on Harlan Coben's novels - but if you've already binged on them, there are plenty more thrillers to keep you occupied

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ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' how John Sugden will be caught as Robert returns to village

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they have worked out how evil John Sugden will be caught after his half-brother Robert returns to the village this week

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21 homes planned for Leicestershire village

51 parking spaces are proposed

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Dramatic pictures reveal scale of Leicester house fire damage

The fire was described as 'rapid'

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Aldi reveals Leicestershire locations where it wants to open stores

The retailer aims to open 40 more shops across the country before the end of 2025

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Plan for 90 homes on Leicestershire field next to M1 resubmitted

Nearly half of the homes would be 'affordable'

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Popular EastEnders star speaks out on new career move after BBC soap exit

Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty has taken to social media to share a major career update, following her 16 years playing Whitney Dean on the BBC soap

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Leicester AI Professor Wins Prestigious International Award

An artificial intelligence expert at the University of Leicester is to receive an international award for his contribution to the field. Professor Huiyu Zhou from the University of Leicester will receive the 2025 Distinguished Artificial Intelligence Scholar Award from the National Academy of Artifi...

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Coronation Street Rita’s secret child 'revealed' after 57 years and they're on the cobbles

Coronation Street's Rita Tanner could be set for a long-lost child twist, according to fans

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Coronation Street's Lisa Swain star Vicky Myers looks unrecognisable in throwback snap

Coronation Street's Vicky Myers, who has played DS Lisa Swain on-and-off since 2021, looked worlds away from her character in a sweet throwback snap

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Leicester to Hold Moment of Silence During Rathayatra Festival for Air India Crash Victims

A minute’s silence will be held in Leicester this weekend to honour the victims of the recent Air India plane crash. The tribute will take place during the opening of the city’s annual Rathayatra Festival of Chariots, this Sunday (June 22). Picture credit: Pukaar News Festival organisers have an...

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DWP PIP plans take major step forward as 800,000 could see payments slashed

Legislation to make changes to the welfare system were introduced to Parliament on Wednesday

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What is rabies and how is it spread?

A person has died of rabies in England after contracting rabies overseas

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Gardeners can 'kill weeds overnight' with one cup of a natural solution

Weeds can often be a challenge to get rid of, but a gardening expert has shared a natural solution you can make at home using just two ingredients