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Tributes paid to ‘devoted family man’ who died days after being punched outside village pub
Leicestershire Police launched a murder investigation following the death of David Darke in hospital on Saturday
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The Leicestershire roads where the most drivers were caught speeding
One camera issued more than 9,000 speeding notices alone
The cheap diabetes drug that can halt life-threatening condition
Scientists are assessing whether metformin can be repurposed to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)
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How much Leicestershire's top hotels are charging for Christmas day lunch
Some great options are available if you'd rather leave the stress of cooking to someone else this year
Bhim Kohli's killers and other teenagers in court in 2025
Some of the year's court stories involving youths
Worst domestic abusers before Leicester Crown Court in 2025
There were some utterly dreadful cases - with the dangerous offenders facing a long time behind bars
Cricket bat man in fight with police in town centre
Five months earlier he had punched a police officer in the face
Leicestershire attraction makes sweet gesture to those feeling lonely at Christmas
Special festive services will run on Christmas Day
Student block plans on former back gardens refused amid concerns
The ward councillor said residents were 'distressed' by proposals
Disabled prize winner makes journey to cinema to see film - but venue has poor access
The powered wheelchair user had no way of getting to the screen
Decision due on 'rammed in' Leicestershire village homes plan amid concerns
Full details will now be decided after appeal inspector gave initial go ahead four years ago
Decision due on student flats in former back gardens
Residents concerned over two parking spaces for 38 rooms
Porn addict loses family over child images he says he didn't mean to download
All but 14 of the 272 illegal images had been deleted but were still found by police
Arrest made after illegal tobacco, vapes, and cigarettes seized at Leicestershire business
Some illegal tobacco was found hidden inside a wall
'It will not be a village anymore': Residents raise objections to new 53-home plan
A previous plan for 45 homes had already been approved
The 'quirky' Leicestershire restaurant among the top 100 across the country
It is the only Michelin starred restaurant across the county
The biggest planning applications yet to be decided in one part of Leicestershire
Historic brickworks and back garden student blocks among plans being considered by council
Loughborough thug insulted barman's 'skinny legs' then punched him in the face
The two men were sitting on a bench outside a pub when the unprovoked attack took place
Leicestershire shoplifter gives bleak explanation for stealing beer, steak and washing tablets
Ryan Barker faced a series of challenges
Referee who claimed she was 'forcefully pushed' at Leicestershire camp loses tribunal battle
Tribunal rules body acted reasonably in sacking referee after Fifa downgrade