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'In a few seconds Taf lost his home, belongings and all the things we take for granted'
Taf managed to escape with his two dogs and is now trying to rebuild his life
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Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra
The Environment Agency are closely monitoring the situation
Coalville mum loses appeal over 'truly wicked' false rape allegations at Loughborough hotel
Her lies had a devastating impact
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Leicestershire dentist at 'melting point' after endless delays to start practice
Officers admitted empty Tory seats on the plans committee are impacting the council’s ability to manage applications
Man stalked his solicitor and threatened to chop off her head
He had been jailed for stalking the same woman in 2022
'Top bloke' among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones
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
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
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