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Controversial Leicestershire village homes plan approved in spite of concerns
One councillor said younger people are being 'kept off housing ladder' by such developments
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Much-loved mum among Leicester Mercury funeral notices
The funeral notices of a former dinner lady and motorbike-loving businessman are also included
List of flood warnings and alerts for Leicestershire areas including Loughborough and Anstey
The Environment Agency has issued the warnings and alerts after hours of rain in the county yesterday
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Fire-damaged house up for auction for buyers looking for a fixer-upper
It has a guide price of £100,000
Loughborough drug runner linked to 'big, sophisticated operation' spared jail
He returned to his heroin addiction, working for an organised drug gang to fund his habit
‘Much-loved’ cat found with ‘suspicious’ injuries in Leicestershire street
The RSCPA said Tyson was euthanised to ‘prevent further suffering’
Exact time snow to hit Leicestershire revealed as temperatures plunge to -3C
Temperatures are expected to plunge below freezing
Future of Leicestershire stately home remains unclear as calls made to sell up
The council-run building is expected to make a net loss of £561,000 this financial year
Scale of major Leicestershire house fire revealed as cause is identified
Two people were taken to hospital
Latest list of Leicester hygiene ratings as Curve Theatre scores top marks
A total of 85 businesses got the highest score of five, meaning ‘very good’
Police officer who attacked Loughborough pub landlord after drinking 6 pints of San Miguel learns her fate
A five-day hearing at Leicestershire force headquarters has reached its conclusion
Man to appear in court after alleged three-hour stand-off shuts Leicestershire village road
He is charged with multiple offences
Man arrested after three-hour stand-off with police
Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, were at the scene
Two arrests made after police recover stolen motorbike in Leicestershire
A police helicopter and dog were involved
Hundreds of homes and new school approved in 'struggling' village
Concerns were raised over the impact on village infrastructure
Home with countryside views and river on doorstep smashes estimates at auction
The property sold for £18,000 more than the guide price
Leicestershire NHS buildings to see £700k solar panel investment
The panels will help meet the country’s net zero targets
'Fun and kind' great grandad among 13 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one recently
Leicestershire to lose another Poundland store as only two are to remain
The retailer also announced the closure of two of its stores last week
Christmas lights switch-on and festive events in Leicestershire 2025
Different towns and villages will have their own celebrations