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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
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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
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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
Drunk man punched daughters in row over their mother's will
One was left with a split lip and was bleeding following the incident
M1 reopens between junction 22 and junction 23 after crash caused delays on icy motorway
A diversion route was in place and drivers were told to allow for extra time on their journeys
'Big character' in Leicestershire rugby dies, club confirms
The club confirmed a minute's silence will be held before all junior and senior matches this week
Man barricades himself inside shop as neighbour comes after him with a knife
As the police arrived he told them: 'He was picking on my friend in a wheelchair. I didn't like it so I went after him'
M1 near East Midlands Airport closes following incident with cattle trailer
Motorists were warned of delays between J23 and J23A
Leicestershire college students win top prizes in farming competition
They're over the moon with their awards
Full list of Leicestershire teachers sacked or disciplined in 2025
From one having an improper relationship with a pupil to another claiming to be an ex Leicester City player
Leicestershire children’s hospice must raise millions each year to continue 'important' care
Current government funding only covers a quarter of the year
Seven Leicestershire properties which smashed estimates at auction in 2025
Buyers went above and beyond to acquire these homes
The worst Leicestershire drivers who were jailed in 2025
Some of the court stories from the past year involving driving crimes
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