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List of Leicestershire's best GP practices as one rated 'outstanding' by Care Quality Commission
They serve crucial roles in local communities, with them often being the first port of call when we need support with ill health or an injury
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A512 Thringstone crash closes road in early hours of morning as police called
Police are currently at the scene of the collision
Fate of Leicestershire SEND nurseries hangs in balance as calls for clarity made
One MP has 'serious concerns' about the proposals to close a number of nurseries
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'They were there for us at the darkest time of our lives' says family who lost son, aged 6
Mel and Tom Carte have spoken about Rainbows' work after their son died in 2024
Police officer denies two counts of raping a woman
Stephen Reynolds, 28, appeared in Northampton Crown Court for a plea hearing
Widespread flood alerts across Leicester and Loughborough after downpours
There are many residential areas subject to alerts this afternoon and there are also two flood warnings in place
Hazmat team called to Leicester building after report of suspicious smell
The smell was noticed on the upper floors of the four-storey building
'Fun-loving and vivacious' Leicester teacher in latest Mercury funeral notices
Anna Broszkiewicz died at the age of just 54
Major 18-mile diversion warning issued for Leicestershire bridge works
Bus services will also be affected
Lloyds Bank closures ‘dreadful’ and will leave ‘gaping hole’ in Leicestershire towns
Two branches in Leicestershire are set to close in June
Campaign steps up in bid to save 'vital' Leicestershire SEND nurseries at risk of closure
Four SEND nurseries are under threat if new proposals are approved
Arrest made in connection with Loughborough ‘hazardous substance’ discovery
The incident prompted a large emergency response
How Dave the Peacock became a village icon (and an AI Meme Star)
Meet Dave, the latest local internet sensation.
Loughborough buildings evacuated amid 'hazardous substance' town centre find
A major cordon is in place while the incident response remains ongoing
Multiple emergency services respond to 'incident' in Loughborough
People were being urged to avoid the area
Police find £60k worth of drugs in car boot during operation
They were stopping cars looking for stolen vehicles when they came across the drugs
Busy Loughborough road closed due to flooding
The route runs directly over the River Soar
Flood alerts remain across Leicestershire as residents advised to ‘act now’ in one area
Some river levels are expected to remain high until Saturday evening (February 7)
Several flood alerts issued across Leicestershire with problems ‘expected’ in one area
People are being urged to be prepared
New Loughborough taxi rules approved despite concerns some drivers can't afford it
It's all part of efforts to reduce pollution in the borough of Charnwood