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City centre businesses say they are plagued by 'lawless' youths
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Halloween 2026 pumpkin picking events in and around Leicestershire this October
Some events will also feature tractor rides, family entertainment and food
Labour officials urged to stop 'being neutral' over major Leicester city expansion plans
Increasing calls are being made from parties to force the council to fight against local government reorganisation plans
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Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays in and around Leicester
Some events will host a main display alongside a quieter show suitable for those who prefer less noise
Elderly residents forced to use kettle and bucket to bathe after being left without hot water
Vulnerable tenants were left struggling for 10 days during their ordeal
Drugs, cash and gun seized after police spot suspicious BMW in Loughborough
The car was parked in a cul-de-sac after dark and the officers became suspicious
Greatly-missed grandmother among those in the Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Sonia Bray was 76 when she passed away earlier this month
Drugs, incapacitant spray and a huge amount of cash found in Loughborough dealer's home
Samuel Omubo Dede is now behind bars
Loughborough residents urged to look out for new food waste bins before new service rolls out
The new packs will be left on the kerbside outside people's properties
Worker says he didn't know it was illegal to sell counterfeit products at Loughborough store
Mahdy Fatah pleaded guilty to multiple offences relating to the sale of illegal products
Leicestershire has declared war on HMOs - and renters are being caught in the crossfire
From crackdowns to outcries, the county has become a battlefield for renters wanting to share homes
Multiple bronze memorial plaques stolen from Loughborough Crematorium
The crematorium is in the process of contacting families affected by the incident
Loads of flies, overflowing bins and bad meat smells found at Loughborough restaurant
Inspectors gave them one of the lowest ratings possible
Leicestershire handed huge points deduction as Bollywood film shoot blamed for damaged pitch
Leicestershire beat Glamorgan last month but have now been docked all of the points from their victory
Greggs Stilton bake becomes its second-biggest launch
The high street chain offered customers the chance to swap the Steak & Stilton Bake for a free Steak Bake if they did not like the taste.
Faces of two prolific shoplifters banned from Leicestershire shops
Michelle Ward and Christopher Chapman were hit with Criminal Behaviour Orders.
Emergency services called to fire at Leicestershire multi-storey car park
A big smoke plume could be seen in Loughborough
'Much loved' motocross rider, 28, among Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Leicestershire law firm hit with £18k fine after breaking strict rules for eight years
The Loughborough firm avoided a harsher fine after admitting its mistakes
Security wardens scrapped as Leicestershire Police boss announces U-turn over controversial plan
The deal has drawn further questions