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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Social media clamp down after leader accused of 'controlling narrative' on Leicestershire Facebook group

The top figure at a Leicestershire council backed the new rules after being accused of "peacocking" online

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'We came here for a quiet life - now we're in limbo'

A last-minute bid to review the closure of five sheltered housing sites was branded 'cruel'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

New Leicestershire authorities approved despite taxpayer cost concerns

The two new parish councils could result in an increase on council tax

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Redundancy fears at Leicester hospitals as AI introduced in major restructure

The trust has acknowledged that the proposals will create 'uncertainty'

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Man killed in Isle of Man TT race among this week's death notices

Dan Ingham died following a crash during a qualifying session

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

The 12 lowest rated Leicestershire food businesses amid latest inspections

Five areas of the county had businesses which scored a zero

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Exact time Red Arrows set to fly over Leicestershire this weekend

The famed planes will also be staying over at East Midlands Airport

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Stilt-walkers set for free Leicestershire park military-themed fun event

It is being billed as a chance to recognise those who served their country

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Rugby player Emily Scarratt among Leicestershire residents recognised in King's Birthday honours list

Professor Melanie Jane Davies is appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her international work in diabetes research

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Major update over future of three Leicestershire leisure centres after operator collapsed into administration

The sites in Loughborough, Syston and Mountsorrel will be taken over

The Independent Leicestershire

Rare hazel dormice released into ancient woodland in conservation push

The Independent Leicestershire

Hope for rare dormice as over 40 released into ancient Leicestershire woodland

The tiny mammals have suffered a 70% population decline since 2000

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicester doctor grabbed 'terrified' boy by throat after he rang bicycle bell to get past

The doctor was pulled away from the boy by a stranger who heard screaming

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

New bid to tackle 'oversaturation' of HMOs will help Loughborough residents 'sleep a little easier'

It comes following years of protest from neighbours

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Woman's dog bit multiple people in street - then she attacked police officer trying to restrain it

One of the dog's victims was captured on camera with blood pouring from their ankle

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Plans for 'bold' new Pentecostal church in old Leicestershire school emerge

The space could serve up to 180 worshippers

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

‘Calm the traffic or watch someone die’: Leicestershire MP's ultimatum to Reform

Residents complain of speeding and boy racers near their estate

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Major step forward on new school for one of Leicestershire's biggest developments

The new school will include dedicated drop-off points

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

New plans emerge for fire-damaged former Leicestershire bank

The town centre had to be evacuated during 2023 blaze

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Addict shop thief wants long prison sentence - and gets his wish in 'rare' move

He stole £1,350 of products from one shop in just 11 days