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Everything the judge told Leicestershire drug driver who killed cyclist in crash
Court heard Jonathan Knight 'should never have been behind the wheel'

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Family pays tribute to 'happy loveable' Leicestershire man killed by drug driver
The family called the man responsible for his death a 'coward'


Major healthcare equipment supplier sells product sales arm after insolvency
NRS Healthcare has sold the division after collapsing into insolvency earlier this month.

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'Pathetic' man six times drug driving limit killed cyclist in Leicestershire crash
The driver fled the scene and later set the car on fire to destroy evidence


New ‘bingo arcade’ set for Leicestershire town centre - and it's opposite existing casino
A number of jobs will be created as part of the move


Two arrested after spate of dog attacks leave multiple people injured
A girl aged 17 and a man, 47, were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog in a public place


New homes for busy Leicestershire road approved in spite of safety concerns
Opponents claimed the scheme was in a 'dangerous' location


Leicestershire BBC Gladiators star to honour late son's 'strength' and 'bravery'
Little Leo was just 13 days old when he died


Much-loved son among 15 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes were also paid to cherished friend


'Deceptively spacious' detached Leicestershire home goes to auction
It is reportedly in a 'desirable' village location


Great Central Railway's 'must visit' diesel gala returns to Leicestershire
Three new locomotives will be making an appearance


All the Leicestershire pharmacies that will be open this bank holiday weekend
A handful of stores will be providing help for your healthcare needs


Multiple arrests made after Leicestershire police 'cloned plates' pursuit
Items were reportedly 'thrown' from the vehicle during the chase


'Significant concern' - Leicestershire MP asserts his position on asylum seeker hotels
He wrote to councils suggesting they "take judicial action" should the government seek to use hotels in the area


Body found in search for missing Leicestershire man Shahab Uddin
He had been missing for more than a week


'Police incident' saw major Leicestershire road closed - as it happened
Drivers were advised to find alternative routes


Leicestershire Police 'playing catchup' in search for man who 'vanished' witnesses claim
One resident claims 'the response has been awful'


Multiple crews respond to Leicestershire house fire
A road was closed off for several hours


Family of missing Leicestershire man who 'vanished' at 'breaking point' as search continues
Hundreds have joined the search for Shahab Uddin


Search intensifies for missing Leicestershire man as helicopters and drones deployed
He was last seen four days ago
