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Parents hit out at proposed nursery closures amid charity boss’s heartfelt plea
A number of 'lifeline' SEN nurseries could be closed as part of the council move
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Manhunt launched over linked Leicestershire indecent exposure incidents
Increased patrols have been launched by police
Concerns raised over controversial 21,000-home plan for part of Leicestershire
It has been approved after 10 years in development
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New details emerge after missing Loughborough man Shahab Uddin found dead near A6 in Leicestershire
Investigations into Leicestershire Police's handling of the case also remain ongoing
Everything you need to know about Leicestershire specialist schools earmarked for closure
The proposals are out for consultation
Brothers targeted deaf woman, 92, and cancer patient in burglary spree
One victim barricaded herself in her bedroom
List of Leicestershire locations where 21,000 homes could be built finally approved
One councillor said the impact would be "devastating"
Leicestershire couple fly to Spain for the day to celebrate New Year's Eve
Jayne Harrison -Bond and husband Ian spent just under £100 each on the impromptu trip
Shoplifter hit and threatened to stab Home Bargains worker during theft
She also targeted parcels and post in student flats
The 32 people, aged from 40 to 95, in the latest Leicester Mercury funeral notices
See the full list of those who have died below
Free event to light up 'beautiful' Loughborough park for three nights
The event takes place next month
Tourism experts expect Leicestershire to 'lead the staycation boom in 2026'
Leicestershire offers exactly what tomorrow’s traveller is searching for, according to local tourism bosses
Deaf 92-year-old woman fought off burglar responsible for spate of horrible crimes around Leicestershire
She found him bouncing on her bed, trying to get to the top of a dresser. Now two brothers are facing jail terms for various burglaries
Locomotives to delight steam fans at Great Central Railway's Winter Steam Gala
The Great Central Railway has announced some of the locomotives that will be on show at the four-day event
'Children will suffer': Thousands sign petition against proposed Leicestershire SEND nursery closures
The council said proposals will create more accessible and inclusive SEND nursery places
Stocks in green as US manufacturing surprises
Homewares retailed Dunelm expects financial 2026 pre-tax profit to land at the lower end of the analyst consensus range of £214m to £227m.
Person hit by train near Loughborough as all lines closed and emergency crews called to scene
Sadly, a person has been struck by a train and emergency crews remain at the scene
Leicestershire firefighter job cuts could be scrapped as officials to vote on major changes
Plans would have removed firefighters from a number of stations
Arrest after child assaulted near Leicestershire school
The man is now on conditional bail pending further inquiries
Leicestershire town toilets at end of life lined up for £300,000 revamp
The facilities are reportedly difficult to maintain hygienically