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Driver who tested for cannabis crashed head-on into another car in Loughborough
He had no driving licence or insurance and was worried about being stopped
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Topps Tiles shares warning as traders pause work during heatwave
The group has been slashing costs and closing stores in the face of more difficult trading
Leicestershire college hits back at axed courses claims amid widespread 'misinformation'
Worries were raised for the ‘future’ of young people
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'For her, it was only three months... I don't ever want to end up somewhere like that'
Angie Pierrepoint's mother spent three months at a care home that has now been rated inadequate
Fresh bid launched to demolish Leicestershire shopping centre
A business still trading inside the centre says it's not going anywhere
How 9 Leicestershire schools were rated under Ofsted's new system
We break down what inspectors found at nine schools across Leicestershire.
Leicestershire deputy head banned from teaching after 'sexually motivated relationship' with student
He gave the pupil a set of keys to his house and exchanged gifts with her, a panel heard
Drug dealer and cage fighter among those jailed in Leicestershire this month
These are some of the most serious cases from the courts
The three cafes named best in Leicestershire - now it's time to vote for your favourite
Three cafes have made the final - but there can only be one winner
Mum put hearing loss down to age - but it was sign of brain tumour
Jane was told her issues could have been caused by menopause - until doctors checked inside her ear
All the Leicestershire areas urging people to put their bins out early due to heatwave
An amber weather warning is in place for Leicestershire
Amber extreme heat warning issued for Leicestershire as temperatures set to soar
The warning comes into force from midnight on Friday and will remain in place until 11pm the same day, covering Leicestershire as part of a wider alert across much of England
Police search after fire at Loughborough Town Hall
A fire broke out in the men's toilets before an evening show - with the incident being treated as arson
'Record' crowds set for Leicester Pride as event set to bring city centre economic boost
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this year's celebrations
Gang forced vulnerable people to 'do their dirty work' while flooding Leicestershire streets with drugs
Police say the gang used fear and violence to keep crack cocaine and heroin lines running
'Avoid the area' warning issued as multiple crews tackle large field fire
A road closure is also in place - and people are urged to keep windows and doors closed
'Something needs to happen' to Leicestershire town's 'eyesore' market hall
Officials have put forward early plans for the 'eyesore' site to be transformed - and potentially gain a cinema
Hour-by-hour Leicestershire forecast amid heat health alert and highs of 37C
Some people face an increased risk due to the rising temperatures
'Very special lady' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Four-star Leicestershire hotel had 'dirty water dripping onto food preparation surfaces'
Inspectors say it was the fifth time the hotel was visited within a year