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Businesses urged to remain vigilant to mandate fraud
Businesses across the Leicestershire Police force area are being urged to remain vigilant after incidents of fraud resulting in the loss...
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May 27, 20203 min read


Stabbing in Highfields
A man has been stabbed on Evington Road this afternoon. Police have closed parts of Evington Road to allow investigations to take place. The road is closed at the junctions of Mayflower Road and Saint Stephens Road. A Police spokesperson said “Officers were called to a report of a stabbing in Evington Road, Leicester, just after 2.30pm this afternoon (Monday). The injured man has been taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre with a single stab wound, however it is not believed to
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May 11, 20201 min read


Leicester-based Co-op distribution team honour NHS with visual tribute
Central England Co-op’s Leicester-based distribution network has come up with a unique way to honour our NHS heroes – with the help of...
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Apr 30, 20202 min read


Thousands get help from council’s coronavirus support team
An advice service helping city residents who are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on their daily lives has so far been in...
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Apr 30, 20203 min read


Royal Mail Temporary change to postal arrangements on Saturdays
Our postmen and postwomen are working very hard across the UK in challenging conditions. As we said at the start of the coronavirus...
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Apr 29, 20201 min read


First school in Leicestershire to use TAP’s social thanking platform to recognise and reward staff
Eyres Monsell Primary School has joined forces with TAP (Thank And Praise), a unique social thanking platform, enabling parents to thank...
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Apr 29, 20202 min read


Temporary cycle lane creates route to help key workers
A new cycle track has been put in place to help key workers who are biking to work during the coronavirus lockdown. With traffic in the...
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Apr 28, 20204 min read


New COVID-19 redundancy and recruitment service for Leicester and Leicestershire
A new service has been launched to support people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus...
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Apr 22, 20203 min read


Businesses receive first payments from £85million grant fund lifeline
Small businesses across Leicester have begun receiving payments from a financial lifeline designed to help them survive in the face of...
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Apr 18, 20203 min read


NFCC warns campaign to light sky lanterns is ‘misguided’
The National Fire Chiefs Council has warned a campaign encouraging the public to light sky lanterns in a show of solidarity for NHS...
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Apr 14, 20202 min read


Plans to create 2,750 homes near Lutterworth
Plans to create up to 2,750 new homes, community facilities and business space near Lutterworth are set to be discussed by planners later...
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Apr 14, 20202 min read


City gets £85million package of help for businesses
Businesses in Leicester which are struggling due to loss of trade caused by the coronavirus pandemic will be able to access a package of...
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Apr 3, 20203 min read


Riverside Festival cancelled as coronavirus crisis continues
Leicester's annual Riverside Festival will not take place this year, as the coronavirus crisis looks set to continue beyond the spring....
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Apr 3, 20202 min read


Bin and orange bag collections to continue as usual over Easter
People in Leicester will see no changes to their household waste and recycling collections over Easter. Bins and orange bags will be...
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Apr 3, 20202 min read


Police continue to support public health response to Coronavirus
The Prime Minister has announced a series of new measures as part of the government’s response to the Coronavirus. The latest advice...
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Apr 1, 20201 min read


Weekend read: Domestic abuse – we are here for you
While the country is practicing social distancing by staying at home within their family units, being at home isn’t a haven for some...
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Mar 28, 20202 min read


Covid-19 and Police dispersals: What it means for you
In light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, officers from all forces throughout the Great Britain and Northern Ireland have been...
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Mar 27, 20203 min read


Message from the chief constable, Our duty to protect
To all in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, Today the police have been given new powers to help keep people safe. As your Chief Constable I would like to make a pledge to you. In return, I ask for your support. Every day and night my officers and staff go above and beyond to protect our communities. Every officer at Leicestershire Police knows this as our duty - to protect the people and deal with those who cause harm. We do this by engaging with our communities, explain
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Mar 27, 20201 min read


VOLUNTARY ACTION LEICESTERSHIRE TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL COUNCILS AND LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
Voluntary Action Leicestershire Teams up with Local Councils and Launches Campaign to Find 1000-Strong Army of Volunteers. Voluntary...
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Mar 26, 20202 min read


Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus
The government has today (26 March 2020) made new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in England, to reduce...
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Mar 26, 20203 min read
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