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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Hour-by-hour Leicestershire forecast amid heat health alert and highs of 37C

Some people face an increased risk due to the rising temperatures

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'Very special lady' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Social media clamp down after leader accused of 'controlling narrative' on Leicestershire Facebook group

The top figure at a Leicestershire council backed the new rules after being accused of "peacocking" online

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'We came here for a quiet life - now we're in limbo'

A last-minute bid to review the closure of five sheltered housing sites was branded 'cruel'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

New Leicestershire authorities approved despite taxpayer cost concerns

The two new parish councils could result in an increase on council tax

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Redundancy fears at Leicester hospitals as AI introduced in major restructure

The trust has acknowledged that the proposals will create 'uncertainty'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Man killed in Isle of Man TT race among this week's death notices

Dan Ingham died following a crash during a qualifying session

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

The 12 lowest rated Leicestershire food businesses amid latest inspections

Five areas of the county had businesses which scored a zero

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Exact time Red Arrows set to fly over Leicestershire this weekend

The famed planes will also be staying over at East Midlands Airport

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Stilt-walkers set for free Leicestershire park military-themed fun event

It is being billed as a chance to recognise those who served their country

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Rugby player Emily Scarratt among Leicestershire residents recognised in King's Birthday honours list

Professor Melanie Jane Davies is appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her international work in diabetes research

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Major update over future of three Leicestershire leisure centres after operator collapsed into administration

The sites in Loughborough, Syston and Mountsorrel will be taken over

The Independent Leicestershire

Rare hazel dormice released into ancient woodland in conservation push