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Thousands of illegal cigarettes and booze seized in Leicestershire shop crackdown
More than 5,000 cigarettes were seized along with 6kg of illicit hand-rolling tobacco
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Inside new self-serve Loughborough bakery blending traditional warmth and modern convenience
The bakery encourages its customers to browse at their own pace
Work starts on £12m 420-pupil Leicestershire primary school
The project will help the county council meet growing demand for good-quality schools in the area
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Decision made over future of Leicestershire church
Developers say the building has recently 'fallen out of useful life'
Plans for new Leicestershire houses set for approval despite villagers' flooding fears
Neighbours have been 'overwhlemed' by storms in recent years
The Leicestershire cafe nominated as one of the best where customers become lifelong friends
Muzzy's Turquoise Cafe has fostered a growing reputation
Investigation into illegal e-bikes and scooters in four Leicestershire parks
Officers said they are working to to deter and prevent the misuse of these vehicles
Mum who 'brought laughter to everyone' among 27 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Leicestershire caravan layby murder victim named as tributes paid to 'beloved son'
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of Ashley Menzel's murder
Jobs saved as Leicestershire Pizza Hut operator collapses into administration
The operator was behind a number of restaurants in the county - including in Loughborough
Disused Leicestershire pub's fate sealed despite punters hoping for 'bright future'
The pub hit the market in 2023 and has been empty since
Man charged after Loughborough rooftop incident closed off town centre
Hours of disruption were caused following incidents in High Street and Baxter Gate
Disgraced Leicestershire couple spent PPE fraud cash on luxury cars and watches
The multi-million-pound fraud involved taking cash for gloves that were never delivered
Drunk driver jailed for Leicestershire 4-car pile-up that was 'like a terrorist attack'
The driver also had an unlicenced blank-firing pistol in the vehicle
Major disruption in Loughborough town centre as incident forces closures and big cordon
There is significant congestion in the area
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 5 Leicestershire postcode areas today — full list
There are delays right across Leicestershire
Woman arrested after car ploughs into historic Leicestershire department store
Bosses were left waiting for hours before they could safely enter the building
List of streets in one part of Leicestershire facing new HMO applications
The local authority recently introduced new rules for putting in HMO bids
'Nail in the coffin' fears as historic Loughborough store agrees demolition deal
Residents say there are no 'decent' shops left in the town - and believe more student accommodation is not needed
'Savage' man raped woman, tried to strangle her then threw her into canal
The victim was punched 10 times before she was raped