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Chief Fire and Rescue Officer Announces Departure from Service
Rick Taylor, Chief Fire and Rescue Officer at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, is stepping down from his role after almost 35...
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Jun 15, 20202 min read


Intensive Care Unit team aims to reach North Pole to raise funds to address loneliness
The ICU Therapy Team at Leicester Royal Infirmary has collectively set themselves the goal to travel the equivalent distance of 4,156km...
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Jun 11, 20203 min read


LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE REACT TO SPEEDING CONCERNS
Despite the easing of the current Covid-19 lockdown the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership (LLRRSP) is...
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Jun 10, 20201 min read


Volunteering Heroes Thanked in Heart-Warming Video
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) released an emotive video at the culmination of National Volunteers Week on Sunday 7th June 2020 to...
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Jun 10, 20202 min read


Up to 400 small businesses and charities yet to claim Government grant help
Around 400 small businesses and charities across Leicester who are eligible for Government grants of £10,000 to £25,000 have still not claimed the financial help. Leicester City Council has paid out grants totalling nearly £65million to 5,624 businesses under the Government’s Small Business Grants Fund, and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund scheme. While about 89 per cent of eligible businesses have claimed the grants, up to 400 have still not done so, and the c
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Jun 9, 20202 min read


Pop-up ‘Mini Holland’ scheme to transform Braunstone Gate
Two new pop-up schemes to create pedestrian and cycle-friendly areas linking Leicester’s West End and De Montfort University campus are...
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Jun 9, 20204 min read


Flexible Furlough and What Every Employer Needs to Know
Urgent Update: Flexible Furlough and What Every Employer Needs to Know Employers have been awaiting detail on how the continued...
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Jun 1, 20202 min read


Coronavirus: important information for you (updated 12 May 2020)
Lockdown measures imposed by the Government in March have meant big changes to the way we all live, work and socialise. And although the...
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May 13, 20203 min read


Further arrests made during police operation
A total of 16 arrests have been made during a week-long police operation in the Coalville, Ashby and Leicester areas following...
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May 13, 20203 min read


Ambitious £17million plans for Fenwick revamp get the go-ahead
Major redevelopment of Leicester’s historic former Fenwick building has been given its final go-ahead, with the complete £17million...
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May 11, 20203 min read


City prepares to mark VE Day 75 from home
People in Leicester are being encouraged to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day by celebrating at home. With public events of...
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May 5, 20203 min read


Reassurance for residents over expired parking permits
Residents parking permit holders are being reassured that they won’t be penalised if their passes expire during the coronavirus lockdown....
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Apr 28, 20201 min read


Prevent: Supporting people away from ‘negative influence’ during lockdown and beyond
Leicestershire Police is supporting a regional counter terrorism campaign aimed at supporting people away from 'negative influence'...
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Apr 28, 20203 min read


Businesses urged to come forward to claim financial help
Businesses across Leicester are being urged to come forward to get financial help from an £85million Government fund designed to help...
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Apr 28, 20202 min read


Leicestershire receives share of funding for critical domestic abuse services
£700,000 will go towards supporting the Hope Project More than £700,000 of funding has been awarded to help support survivors of domestic...
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Apr 18, 20201 min read


Leicestershire Specials step up to support force
Leicestershire’s special constables have contributed a total of more than 2,000 hours to support frontline policing since they were asked...
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Apr 15, 20202 min read


Training continues for new Police recruits
It is business as usual at Leicestershire Police as far as training for new police officers and staff goes. The force is aiming to...
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Apr 15, 20203 min read


Unleashed - the tail of PC Sewell
Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend but for officers, who spend all day everyday with their furry four-legged companion, it’s...
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Apr 10, 20202 min read


Public safety videos launched for communities across Leicester - Covid-19
SAFETY videos in 14 different languages have been launched today (Tuesday, April 7) to emphasise to communities across Leicester how to...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read


Retailers urged to be responsible over pricing
Retailers are being urged to act responsibly during the coronavirus outbreak by not charging vastly inflated prices. Leicester City...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read


City council launches ‘bikes for key workers’ scheme
Leicester City Council has teamed up with local bike shops, projects and organisations to offer free bikes to key workers during the...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read


LAUNCH OF 'ONE PREPARED' WEBSITE - LOCAL RESILIENCE FORUM (LRF)
‘One Prepared’ website will help direct people to advice and support’ We’re bringing together communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new website has been launched across the region today to assist in directing people to the help and advice available in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘One Prepared’ site aims to help visitors find support teams in their communities who can help
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Apr 7, 20202 min read


Covid-19 gives online safety messages renewed importance on anniversary of Breck’s Last Game
On the first anniversary of the release of a short film about a boy who was groomed online and murdered, the warning messages it contains...
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Apr 3, 20203 min read


MILLER HOMES INVESTS OVER £750K INTO SAPCOTE COMMUNITY
Heritage Grange launches on 25th January 2020, bringing 125 new homes to sapcote. Miller Homes Midlands has pledged more than £780,000 to...
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Feb 20, 20202 min read
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