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Six e-scooters seized in just 90 minutes in Leicestershire town centre
The police also found some drugs, too

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Council fails to decide on controversial gas plant plan for abandoned mushroom farm
Councillors received a warning from officers


Multiple crews battle Loughborough University fire - as it happened
A building was 'fully involved' in the fire

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'Woeful' Leicester thief stole £170K car - but was caught after making basic errors
CCTV played a major part in the downfall


Leicestershire family suffering holiday nightmare as man left fighting for his life
He is now in ICU after initially feeling 'a bit shivery'


Woman stole pies, pastry and booze in 'very simple' Morrisons theft
She had pretended to pay for a trolley full of items


Concerns as Leicestershire villages 'completely cut off' from bus route
One resident says it alternate provisions are an 'unacceptable' distance away


Hay bales 'deliberately' set alight in Leicestershire arson attack
Multiple crews were called to the scene


Paranormal author defects from the Tories to Reform UK


The Leicestershire care homes rated 'outstanding' in latest inspections
These are highest ranking care homes across the city and county


Multiple road closures and 10mph limit to hit busy Leicestershire route
Diversions will also be in place


Suspected roofing rogue trader ‘targeted’ elderly Leicestershire man
The victim has been described as 'vulnerable'


Grandmother praises Leicestershire hospice who helped her through 'most difficult time'
Claire's granddaughter died aged just six


Free seaside event for families to come to Leicestershire
The free event aimed at families will run for three days.


Man who had just celebrated wedding anniversary among Leicester Mercury death notices
Tributes are also paid to a woman who died aged just 57


Leaders Surrey hit back at Scarborough but clash with Yorkshire heading for draw
Surrey are just 179 runs adrift of Yorkshire’s first-innings 517 for six declared.


Frustrated homeless man smashed shopping trolley into police sergeant's car
He became aggressive after going to the police station for help


Durham toil as 22 wickets fall on first day at Taunton
Yorkshire shrugged off the absence of Imam-ul-Haq to take the upper hand against Surrey, while Leicestershire took a step towards promotion.


All you need to know about free Leicestershire bus travel to key places - including Bradgate Park
People will be able to travel to key visitor attractions around the county without spending a penny


Decision made on controversial student block plan
The proposed building has been dubbed 'massive and overbearing'
