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Warning to commuters as Leicester trains cancelled for strikes

No trains will run Wednesday, May 8, with cancellations and delays possible during the rest of the week

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Bollywood legends Shabana Azmi and Supriya Pathak to headline UK Asian Film Festival Leicester

Fans can book tickets now for exclusive premieres and a Q&A with their favourite stars

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Clara Amfo breaks silence on BBC Radio 1 exit as she says 'something had to give'

The award-winning presenter new ITV show will include a special performance from Ashby's Sekou

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Full list of Leicester road closures ahead of Leicester City open top bus parade

Leicester city centre will be swamped by fans as the Foxes celebrate promotion back to the Premier League

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Fresh attempt to build houses on grassland behind Leicester homes

Attempts to build on the land date back to 2005

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Labour wins Loughborough East Borough Ward by-election

The turnout for the election was 28.97%

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Labour wins Snibston South by-election vote

Councillor June Page resigned as councillor for the Snibston South Ward in March this year, creating the vacancy

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Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election result decided by just 860 votes

This time, for the first time in the PCC elections, the voting system used was first-past-the-post

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Leprosy passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests

Genetic analysis of Winchester samples shows similar strains of disease and supports theory that fur trade played role in spreadLeprosy passed between humans and red squirrels in medieval England, research suggests, supporting the theory that the fur trade could have played a role in the spread of t...

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Mark Morrison agrees 'multi-million dollar deal' for rights to his music

The Return of the Mack singer had five top 10 singles from his debut album

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Police appeal for witnesses after huge fire at Leicester cash and carry

The cause of the fire has yet to be revealed by emergency services

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Leicestershire's Martine Croxall loses part of legal action case against the BBC

The Leicestershire presenter and three BBC colleagues claim to being kept off-screen against their will

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Leicestershire's cheapest places for petrol and diesel this Bank Holiday weekend

A warning remains in place for Leicestershire drivers as prices continue to rise

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Leicester takeaway claims to have lost thousands of pounds after phone disconnected in 'routine upgrade'

The business's landline was disconnected to install a digital phoneline, but the upgrade went wrong

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Lib Dems gain Burbage from Tories in by-election

'It was an honour to get the support of so many residents'

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'Absence still aches' as Madeleine McCann's parents mark 17th anniversary of disappearance

The Rothley couple have thanked all those who support them

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Three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teen stabbed in Leicester park

A 18-year-old man was injured in the incident

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Gardeners' fair with 'huge' selection of plants set to attract thousands this weekend

The last fair had to be relocated to indoor venues because of Storm Kathleen

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Aldi reveals quietest times to shop in its stores ahead of bank holiday

It also said when the busiest day will be in its stores

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ITV Emmerdale teases a downfall, deadly stunt and shock split in new spoilers

Emmerdale spoilers have teased a dramatic week ahead in the village