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Amber extreme heat warning issued for Leicestershire as temperatures set to soar
The warning comes into force from midnight on Friday and will remain in place until 11pm the same day, covering Leicestershire as part of a wider alert across much of England
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Police search after fire at Loughborough Town Hall
A fire broke out in the men's toilets before an evening show - with the incident being treated as arson
'Record' crowds set for Leicester Pride as event set to bring city centre economic boost
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this year's celebrations
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Gang forced vulnerable people to 'do their dirty work' while flooding Leicestershire streets with drugs
Police say the gang used fear and violence to keep crack cocaine and heroin lines running
'Avoid the area' warning issued as multiple crews tackle large field fire
A road closure is also in place - and people are urged to keep windows and doors closed
'Something needs to happen' to Leicestershire town's 'eyesore' market hall
Officials have put forward early plans for the 'eyesore' site to be transformed - and potentially gain a cinema
Hour-by-hour Leicestershire forecast amid heat health alert and highs of 37C
Some people face an increased risk due to the rising temperatures
'Very special lady' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Four-star Leicestershire hotel had 'dirty water dripping onto food preparation surfaces'
Inspectors say it was the fifth time the hotel was visited within a year
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
'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'
New Leicestershire authorities approved despite taxpayer cost concerns
The two new parish councils could result in an increase on council tax
Redundancy fears at Leicester hospitals as AI introduced in major restructure
The trust has acknowledged that the proposals will create 'uncertainty'
Man killed in Isle of Man TT race among this week's death notices
Dan Ingham died following a crash during a qualifying session
The 12 lowest rated Leicestershire food businesses amid latest inspections
Five areas of the county had businesses which scored a zero
Exact time Red Arrows set to fly over Leicestershire this weekend
The famed planes will also be staying over at East Midlands Airport
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
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
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
Rare hazel dormice released into ancient woodland in conservation push