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BBC Radio Leicester Herdle White retires after 50 years
BBC Radio Leicester presenter Herdle White set to retire after 50 years. Herdle White is the longest-serving African Caribbean radio DJ...
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May 24, 20231 min read


Knives recovered and education events held as part of Op Sceptre week
More than 100 knives recovered, 91 education events held and 47 knife sweeps carried out – just some of our knife crime prevention work...
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May 24, 20233 min read


Riverside Festival will take to Leicester’s waterways
Leicester's biggest free family festival is set to bring alive the city’s waterways and parks once again next month with a fun-packed...
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May 19, 20233 min read


New Lord Mayor takes on role
Leicester's new Lord Mayor has been handed the chains of office at a ceremony in the city’s Town Hall. Cllr Dr Susan Barton, who has...
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May 19, 20232 min read


Midlands collaboration sees pressure sensor experts Druck help provide Hawk Racing with competitive
Midlands collaboration sees pressure sensor experts Druck help provide Hawk Racing with competitive edge ahead of Donington Superbikes...
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May 17, 20233 min read


PCC secures over £740K to help reduce domestic abuse
PCC secures over £740K to help reduce domestic abuse Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews...
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May 12, 20231 min read


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May 12, 20235 min read


Three Leicestershire Building Societies Unite to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
Three Leicestershire Building Societies Unite to Tackle Cost of Living Crises and Support Local Communities Hinckley & Rugby Building...
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May 3, 20232 min read


Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews issues statement on Braunstone factory protest
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has issued a statement in response to the ongoing protest at UAV Tactical Systems in Braunstone. He said: "I am concerned by the disruption that has taken place in recent days at UAV Tactical Systems in Braunstone. "This protest has required significant policing resources to manage, and many officers and staff have cancelled leave to provide an ongoing presence at the site, ensuring the safety
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May 2, 20232 min read


Nagar Kirtan parade to take to city’s streets
Thousands of Sikhs will be taking to Leicester’s streets later this month for the annual Vaisakhi procession. The event, known as Nagar...
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Apr 29, 20231 min read


Leicester Pride is moving to Abbey Park for a bigger event this year
Leicester Pride announce that their 15th Anniversary Festival in on the move to Abbey Park in the centre of the city. Martyn Parker, Chair of Leicester Pride said “I’m looking forward to our 15th Anniversary. We have worked extremely hard over the last 15 years to put the event together and I’m very proud of my team that work relentlessly to make sure that we deliver a successful event for the LGBT plus community. We are honoured to be recognised as one of Leicester’s main cu
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Apr 18, 20233 min read


Leicestershire volunteers desperately needed to help change lives of brain injury survivors
A national brain injury charity urgently needs more volunteers in Leicestershire to help it continue its vital work supporting brain...
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Apr 18, 20232 min read




LEICESTERSHIRE DEVELOPMENT IS OVER HALF WAY TO COMPLETION
Developer Barratt Homes has sold its 50th property on the second phase of a new housing development in Hugglescote, as the neighbourhood...
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Apr 11, 20232 min read


A Leicester Mum of three set to achieve her business dreams
MUM-OF-THREE SET TO ACHIEVE BUSINESS DREAMS AFTER TV APPEARANCE In the current Dragon line-up, owner of Mood Bears, Jo Proud, becomes...
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Apr 6, 20232 min read


A Murder investigation has been launched in the West End
Murder investigation launched following discovery of a body – three men in custody A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in a house in the West End area of Leicester. Officers went into a house in Harrow Road at 4pm on Friday afternoon (24 March) and found the body of a man. Formal identification has not yet been carried out. A post-mortem examination will be taking place. A 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder
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Mar 25, 20232 min read


Free electric bus service gets ready to hop around the shops
A FREE electric bus service that will connect transport hubs, shopping areas and visitor attractions in Leicester city centre will be...
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Mar 16, 20233 min read


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Mar 10, 20234 min read




£49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as Government funds vital new road scheme
Residents and tourists in Melton Mowbray and Leicestershire will benefit from more than £49 million in Government investment to reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys, the Roads Minister Richard Holden announced today (Thursday 9 March). The new road scheme – part of a £115.2 million total investment between the Government, local council and private investors - will help unlock the full potential of Britain’s “Rural Capital of Food”, stampi
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Mar 9, 20233 min read
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