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Drunk landscape gardener had no licence or insurance when stopped by police
He also had some cannabis in his pocket

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Leicestershire town set for inaugural food festival with street food and family fun
The festival will feature live entertainment


The best pizzas in Leicestershire according to TripAdvisor
Who serves up the best slices in the county?

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Haseeb Hameed leads by example for Nottinghamshire on day one against Durham
The visitors took control at Chester-le-Street.


How you could become a firefighter as Leicestershire station launches search
Certain criteria apply for would-be applicants


Listen: Prank 999 caller requests armed police to gorilla in busy town centre
A prank caller dialled 999 to report a "gorilla" in a town centre in Leicestershire in a call released by police to remind the public to only use the line in an emergency.


Leicestershire man 'plied' woman with alcohol and drugs before raping her
He is said to have planned out his crimes


Bulldozing of Leicestershire shopping centre on hold after council says approval is needed
Volunteers are calling for the possible 'preservation' and 'restoration' of an underground pub on the site


Free vintage bus rides at heritage Leicestershire event this weekend
Up to 50 buses from across the decades are expected to attend


First teasers emerge for Last of Us star Bella Ramsey's new movie
The Leicestershire actor is set to lead a stellar cast


New Leicestershire Reform councillor was fired from police force
His actions were branded 'deliberate' and 'for personal advantage'


Major fire breaks out at Leicestershire factory as multiple crews called out
Nearby properties were evacuated


Leicestershire County Council jobs including pensions officer and library assistant
A number of roles are available


Warning issued amid suspected bird flu outbreak at Leicestershire beauty spot
Offiicals are investigating


Warning after unattended barbeque causes 'rapid' spreading Leicestershire fire
Multiple crews were called to the scene


Rogue trader warning issued after woman, 84, targeted in Leicestershire
A number of reports have been made to police


Multiple fire crews called to blaze at Leicestershire college
The cause of the blaze has been revealed


Leicestershire man urged vulnerable woman he met online to take her own life
He is the first person to be charged under the new law


The riskiest part of Leicestershire to park is revealed
Incidents include cars being stolen, broken into and damaged


Leicestershire shop shut down amid sales of illegal vapes and tobacco products
A court granted the order earlier this week
