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Plans for 'bold' new Pentecostal church in old Leicestershire school emerge
The space could serve up to 180 worshippers
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‘Calm the traffic or watch someone die’: Leicestershire MP's ultimatum to Reform
Residents complain of speeding and boy racers near their estate
Major step forward on new school for one of Leicestershire's biggest developments
The new school will include dedicated drop-off points
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New plans emerge for fire-damaged former Leicestershire bank
The town centre had to be evacuated during 2023 blaze
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
Loughborough shopping centre workers sold smuggled cigarettes and counterfeit tobacco
Undercover officers bought smuggled and fake cigarettes
'Vile monster' throttled woman at Leicestershire home after she accused him of cheating
She had just found items on his phone that made her believe he had cheated on her
'Thanks for everything' - Leicester pizzeria closes down after 10 years in the city
The Welford Road venue has served its final slice after more than a decade in the city
Taxpayers fund £6,000 'grand evening' meal for new Leicestershire mayor
One former leader hass questioned if this was a good use of money
Armed cops in Shepshed as police negotiator called to help
Police went to a property to make an arrest and ended up staying for several hours during the stand-off
Firefighters share pictures of straw bale lorry blaze on busy road
The burning truck meant support was needed from Loughborough's water carrier
'Cherished dad' among those in this week's Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Rod Lawrence 'lived a full and varied life, filled with warmth, humour, and dedication to those he loved'
World Cup 2026: List of 16 of the best spots to watch England's matches in Leicestershire
Venues are promising an ‘electric’ atmosphere for the summer tournament
Armed police swarmed a Loughborough park after reports of a gun. It was a water pistol
A force spokesperson said: 'In the interest of public and officer safety, armed police attended'
Major £300k revamp for 'end of life' Loughborough toilets
It's been described as a 'vital investment' that will benefit the town for years to come
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in Loughborough
A joint police and fire investigation is being carried out
List of cheapest places to fill up in Leicestershire over the bank holiday weekend
Many motorists will be heading off on holiday for the May half-term break
Police issue arson investigation update after fire hits Loughborough Town Hall
The blaze took place inside men’s toilets
Crowds evacuated as 'deliberate' fire hits Loughborough Town Hall before evening show
The historic building remains closed as damage is assessed
Birds Bakery confirms second location in Leicestershire town and shoppers say it's the 'best thing to hit Shelly'
Its opening date is just days away