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Reform admits defeat and U-turns on plans to close special-needs nurseries in Leicestershire
Thousands of people were against the proposals
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Leicestershire's SEND nursery model 'doesn't provide the best value for money', says council
Controversial proposals could see four SEND nurseries in the county close down
SEND nursery closures pose 'real danger' as protests planned against move
Opponents say the plans from Reform UK county councillors have 'upset a lot of people'
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Sinkhole opens up on busy Loughborough town centre road causing traffic chaos
Bus services have been diverted
Detached house in 'desirable' Leicestershire village up for auction with £275,000 guide price
The property is in need of modernisation
'Kind friend to many' among 12 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
'Much-loved' great-granny Margaret has died at the age of 99
List of Leicestershire's best GP practices as one rated 'outstanding' by Care Quality Commission
They serve crucial roles in local communities, with them often being the first port of call when we need support with ill health or an injury
A512 Thringstone crash closes road in early hours of morning as police called
Police are currently at the scene of the collision
Fate of Leicestershire SEND nurseries hangs in balance as calls for clarity made
One MP has 'serious concerns' about the proposals to close a number of nurseries
'They were there for us at the darkest time of our lives' says family who lost son, aged 6
Mel and Tom Carte have spoken about Rainbows' work after their son died in 2024
Widespread flood alerts across Leicester and Loughborough after downpours
There are many residential areas subject to alerts this afternoon and there are also two flood warnings in place
Hazmat team called to Leicester building after report of suspicious smell
The smell was noticed on the upper floors of the four-storey building
'Fun-loving and vivacious' Leicester teacher in latest Mercury funeral notices
Anna Broszkiewicz died at the age of just 54
Major 18-mile diversion warning issued for Leicestershire bridge works
Bus services will also be affected
Lloyds Bank closures ‘dreadful’ and will leave ‘gaping hole’ in Leicestershire towns
Two branches in Leicestershire are set to close in June
Campaign steps up in bid to save 'vital' Leicestershire SEND nurseries at risk of closure
Four SEND nurseries are under threat if new proposals are approved
Arrest made in connection with Loughborough ‘hazardous substance’ discovery
The incident prompted a large emergency response
How Dave the Peacock became a village icon (and an AI Meme Star)
Meet Dave, the latest local internet sensation.
Loughborough buildings evacuated amid 'hazardous substance' town centre find
A major cordon is in place while the incident response remains ongoing
Multiple emergency services respond to 'incident' in Loughborough
People were being urged to avoid the area