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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
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Seven Leicestershire properties which smashed estimates at auction in 2025
Buyers went above and beyond to acquire these homes
Leicestershire children’s hospice must raise millions each year to continue 'important' care
Current government funding only covers a quarter of the year
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The worst Leicestershire drivers who were jailed in 2025
Some of the court stories from the past year involving driving crimes
'As a boy from a once war-torn land to being recognised by royalty - it's quite a remarkable journey'
Several people from across Leicestershire have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours
England women's rugby star Sadia Kabeya in King's New Years Honours list for Leicestershire
The 'Red Roses' World Cup hero has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
'Loving' father among 12 Leicestershire death notices this week
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved-ones
Murder charge after grandfather dies in alleged attack outside pub
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
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)
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