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BBC Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones drops 'death' bombshell ahead of Christmas special

The final episode of the beloved series could be devastating

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Leicestershire KP Snacks strike suspended as pay negotiations restart

Staff had previously 'overwhelmingly' voted in favour of a walk-out

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Investigation launched after two men injured in Leicester assault

Ambulance crews treated the men

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Poignant Christmas song shines a light on Leicestershire’s homeless

A Leicestershire Homeless Charity have released a poignant Christmas song, which shines a light on the plight of those without a home over the festive period. The song ‘Are you lighting the way this Christmas’, has been written and performed by staff and residents from Falcon Support Services, a...

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Beloved restaurant plays host to new Leicester manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Octopus was on the menu for the legendary striker

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Emmerdale death 'confirmed' for Dales legend in murder twist - but fans 'turn off'

Emmerdale fans have become convinced that a beloved character will be killed off, after 'everyone turns on them' in the village - but viewers have vowed to 'stop watching'

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Man dies in collision on Leicestershire's A6

Police have arrested a man in connection with the incident

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Derelict flats to be demolished in Beaumont Leys

A disused block of flats in Beymont Leys – that has stood empty for over seven years – is to be demolished to make way for new affordable housing and help to address Leicester’s current ‘housing crisis’ The Leys building, in Beaumont Leys, was bought by Leicester City Council in 2019 with ...

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Rebekah Vardy admits 'it's time to move on' from Wagatha Christie saga

She spoke out after Coleen Rooney narrowly missed out on the I'm A Celeb crown

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BBC EastEnders fans 'solve' reason behind Mickey Miller's return as Joe Swash reprises role

The I'm a Celeb winner returned to his acting roots in a surprise return to screens

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Live Leicestershire updates as A6 closed in both directions after crash

Drivers are urged to avoid the area

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Driver 'not surprised' to fail roadside drugs test after being pulled over by police

Mark Wilson has originally been stopped due to ice on his windscreen

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ITV Emmerdale star teases 'the story isn't over' as Belle Dingle's domestic abuse plot continues

Emmerdale icon Eden Taylor-Draper has teased her character Belle Dingle's forthcoming storyline and has confirmed the healing process she will endure following Tom King's horrific abuse

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Emmerdale Christmas and New Year spoilers: Belle's shock reunion and Home Farm drama

Emmerdale is set to be full of drama and heartbreak over the festive season and into the new year, with five flash forwards on New Year's Eve teasing what's to come

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Leicestershire's best performing secondary schools revealed

One school was top in all three categories

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Vacant Leicester care home branded anti-social behaviour ‘magnet’ could house vulnerable people

Police are 'regularly' called to the empty property

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ITV Emmerdale legend admits 'I didn't know' as major Christmas Day return confirmed

Emmerdale is set to welcome back a much-loved character on Christmas Day, and actress Eden Taylor-Draper has teased how the joyous reunion unfolds for her character, Belle Dingle.

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ITV Emmerdale's Cain Dingle 'makes sudden exit' after unwelcome visit from villager

Emmerdale's Cain Dingle was left making irrational decisions in Monday's episode of the ITV soap as he fled the village following an unwelcome visit from a villager

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Man in his 80s dies in A5 crash near Hinckley

Road closures are in place

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Love rival ripped out woman's hair in 'very serious' pub assault

Sarah Carter also pushed the victim into the ground