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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Driver who tested for cannabis crashed head-on into another car in Loughborough

He had no driving licence or insurance and was worried about being stopped

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Topps Tiles shares warning as traders pause work during heatwave

The group has been slashing costs and closing stores in the face of more difficult trading

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicestershire college hits back at axed courses claims amid widespread 'misinformation'

Worries were raised for the ‘future’ of young people

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Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'For her, it was only three months... I don't ever want to end up somewhere like that'

Angie Pierrepoint's mother spent three months at a care home that has now been rated inadequate

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Fresh bid launched to demolish Leicestershire shopping centre

A business still trading inside the centre says it's not going anywhere

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

How 9 Leicestershire schools were rated under Ofsted's new system

We break down what inspectors found at nine schools across Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Leicestershire deputy head banned from teaching after 'sexually motivated relationship' with student

He gave the pupil a set of keys to his house and exchanged gifts with her, a panel heard

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Drug dealer and cage fighter among those jailed in Leicestershire this month

These are some of the most serious cases from the courts

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

The three cafes named best in Leicestershire - now it's time to vote for your favourite

Three cafes have made the final - but there can only be one winner

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Mum put hearing loss down to age - but it was sign of brain tumour

Jane was told her issues could have been caused by menopause - until doctors checked inside her ear

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

All the Leicestershire areas urging people to put their bins out early due to heatwave

An amber weather warning is in place for Leicestershire

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'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

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

Hour-by-hour Leicestershire forecast amid heat health alert and highs of 37C

Some people face an increased risk due to the rising temperatures

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

'Very special lady' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Leicestershire Live - Loughborough

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