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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Disability jobs fair returns as deaf man says he 'had interview Saturday, offered job Monday' last time

National disability charity Sense is about to host its second disability jobs fair

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Man charged with 'intentional strangulation' and more after roof standoff

Trained negotiators were called to the scene

The Independent Leicestershire

Woman sent mother photo of cattle moments before she was ‘trampled to death’ by cow, inquest hears

Rebekah Morris had been walking her dog in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire when she died in 2022 

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Negotiators deployed as man climbed onto roof after police 'arrest attempt'

The suspect had initially refused to leave a property

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Railway 'incident' sees emergency service response

Delays were expected

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Floods threaten Leicester Half Marathon cancellation just hours ahead of race

A final decision is expected later today

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Car park closure warning as thousands expected for Loughborough Fair's return

Rides big and small will be in place for the occasion

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Loughborough town centre road to reopen after 'emergency' works

The work has been completed 'ahead of schedule'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

When Christmas lights across Leicestershire will be switched on for 2024

Plenty of festive food and drink is planned as well

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Man who kept smiling 'to the end' among 20 Leicester Mercury death notices

Tributes are also paid to a woman who died at the grand old age of 99

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

All the Leicestershire pumpkin patches open this Halloween

A theme park in the county has introduced a pumpkin patch for the first time

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Men who 'exploited vulnerable people' jailed

Their sentencings have been hailed a 'huge breakthrough'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicester's Spicy Wok Express delivers quality, quantity and plenty of zing

The takeaway is on the Uber Eats shortlist for Restaurant of the Year

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicestershire businesses crowned in independent food and drink awards

Three Leicestershire businesses have picked up top awards in a contest to find the best independent producers, restaurants and cafes in the region. A local "food hero" was also recognised in the Great Food Club Awards 2024/25.

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Three injured after collision following Leicester police pursuit

The chase followed reports of vehicle break-ins across the county

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Dad strangled wife in front of their young daughter

Tom Curtis had assaulted his wife in the past, the court heard

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Meet the old aged pooch looking for a forever family

Oliver is looking for somewhere new to sniff around

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

The 10 Leicestershire pubs to make this year's Good Beer Guide list

Each pub is visited by volunteers who score pints

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Diversion warning issued as county route to close for nearly a week

Disruption is expected in the area

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'Passionate' athletics coach among 20 Leicester Mercury death notices this week

Tributes are also paid to a 98-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man