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Not Hallaton nor Horninghold - Leicestershire's prettiest village named
It has been crowned Leicestershire's prettiest village by Love Exploring, ranking 35th in England. From the heritage steam railway at Quorn and Woodhouse station to the 12th-century St. Bartholomew's Church, discover what makes this charming village stand out from Hallaton and Horninghold.
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Full list of Leicestershire teachers banned or disciplined in last 12 months
One teacher pursued a sexually motivated relationship with a pupil while another drunk alcohol from a Lucozade bottle
Dozens more homes approved for flood-hit Barrow-upon-Soar
Neighbours say enough is enough
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Killer and arsonist among those locked up in Leicester in August
These are some of the most serious cases from the courts
The Leicestershire towns with the most empty shops - and what's being done
Dozens of units stand unoccupied across the county
New parking rules coming into force at Leicestershire hospital sites from September 1
Visitors and patients could be charged if they skip the new registration step
Multiple Leicestershire tips to reopen amid growing concern over closures
It follows calls from political parties to reopen certain sites
Loughborough children's home approved despite concerns over lack of information
Several people were against the proposal
Illegal and fake vapes uncovered at Loughborough shops in major crackdown
One store was selling counterfeit cigarettes for £4 a pack
Bottesford tip to reopen very soon after Reform slam 'scaremongering'
The temporary closure was blamed on 'wider pressure across the waste network, including high demand, reduced treatment facility and disruption from major fires'
Calls grow to re-open Shepshed tip as residents' patience is running thin
Leicestershire County Council previously said a number of tips could be closed for just 'a few weeks'
Several meerkats die after underground tunnel collapse at wildlife park
Meerkats die after ‘catastrophic’ tunnel collapse at wildlife park
Tropical Birdland in Desford said that ‘sudden heavy rainfall’ after the heatwaves had caused the mob’s tunnels to collapse
Leicestershire doctor speaks out as Loughborough children's home set to be approved
Developers say they want to make a "family-style home" for young people "in need of care"
'Forever loved' grandma among 21 Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one recently
Children pictured climbing Quorn railway bridge in ‘most alarming’ incident police officer has seen
Police have warned against the ‘extremely dangerous’ behaviour
Leicestershire schools report 'best grades ever' on GCSE results day
Many schools saw improvements compared to last year while some reported their best grades in history
GCSE results day Leicestershire 2026 - see how your school performed
Check through our A-Z listing to see how your school performed
New 72-bed care home planned for Leicestershire village - but GPs warn they're already at full capacity
'This development risks placing unsustainable strain on already overstretched NHS primary care services'
Man arrested after 2 pedestrians hurt in 'serious' collision in Quorn
A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving