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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

VE Day celebrations announced across Leicestershire district

Five towns and villages have confirmed they will partake in beacon lighting

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The Independent Leicestershire

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as Nottinghamshire dominate Sussex

The hosts are five runs behind with seven first-innings wickets left.

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Car fire closes off busy Leicestershire road

Traffic was seen queuing

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Trans rights protesters take to Leicester to oppose Supreme Court ruling

Protesters claim the ruling is a 'completely needless attack' on trans people

The Independent Leicestershire

Jamie Porter claims six second-innings wickets as Essex see off Worcestershire

Porter finished with match figures of eight for 101.

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

All the bank holiday Monday shop opening hours in Leicestershire

Many shops are operating on reduced hours today

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Urgent appeal for Leicestershire dog foster carers amid rise in homeless pets

Large breed dogs and those with specific requirements in particular need temporary housing

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'Dearly loved' wife among 17 Leicester Mercury death notices this week

Tributes are also paid to a much-loved father

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

The part of Leicestershire where house prices have dropped by more than 10 per cent

Most areas have seen prices drop recently

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Great Central Railway unveils new steam train experience coming to Leicestershire

It will allow passengers to 'let the train take the strain'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Smoke warning issued as industrial blaze burned overnight

The firefighting operation has been scaled back but 10 crews were in attendance at one point

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Why an ocean rower - and his boat - will be outside a Leicester bingo hall

Army veteran Alan Fortuin is taking on his most epic challenge yet

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

All the pharmacies open in Leicestershire this Easter holiday weekend

A handful of stores will be open for your healthcare needs

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicestershire's cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel this Easter weekend

Even the Easter bunny needs to know where is cheapest for fuel

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

‘Remorseless’ Leicestershire car dealer sold ‘unsafe’ vehicles and falsified documents

A judge accused Lee Irons of not showing a 'scintilla of remorse or contrition' for his behaviour

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Decision due on controversial Loughborough student flats plan

Scores of objections have been levelled against the 167-bed scheme

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Stately home and popular wedding venue closes due to ‘serious’ public safety risk

Wedding ceremonies and receptions will not be able to take place within the venue

The Independent Leicestershire

Jayden Seales helps Sussex end 10-year wait for a top-flight Championship success

The West Indies bowler took three wickets in the absence of Ollie Robinson and fellow quick Sean Hunt.

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Drive a locomotive yourself as Great Central Railway's diesel gala returns

Visitors will get the chance to take control of a locomotive

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Nurse among 24 Leicester Mercury death notices this week

Tributes are also paid to a couple