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CCTV captures company fly-tipping mattress in Leicestershire
Further prosecutions are being considered by officials

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Warnings against doorstep crime as complaints rise in Leicestershire town
Advice was given on how to deal with cold callers and sourcing trusted traders


Hunt launched for father and son after Leicestershire metal bar attack
The victim suffered multiple broken bones

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The seven Leicestershire areas undergoing a 'crime crackdown'
'Targeted enforcement' due to see 'troublemakers' banned from crime hotspots


Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September
The emergency alert system will be tested at around 3pm on September 7, in its second ever nationwide drill.


Leicester city mayor urges Government to back 'transformational' train service plan
The project would deliver three million extra seats


Man found injured in busy Leicestershire road
A police cordon was set up in the area


Leicestershire fire 'completely' destroys shed and damages house
Three fire crews were in attendance


Inflatables and obstacles set for Leicestershire Colour Run event
Runners of all ages are urged to take part


Meet the ‘tennis ball loving’ Leicestershire dog in search of a forever home
She is hoping to find a family before a new Wimbledon champion is crowned


Saqib Mahmood hat-trick helps Lancashire to victory over Northamptonshire
Mahmood finished with four for 49.


See the moment man who encouraged woman to take own life is arrested
He is the first person to be jailed for encouraging self-harm


Parent claims Leicestershire school's 'heating stuck on for two years'
'Our children have been really badly affected by the heat'


'Sexual deviant' urged woman to take her own life for his sexual gratification
'He told her how he wanted to murder people and that they should kill people together'


Festival with more than 100 events all over Leicestershire including Bradgate Park taking place
Most of the activities are free


Topps Tiles sales jump amid strong trade demand
Shares in the tile and flooring retailer lifted on Wednesday after it highlighted ‘strong trading momentum’ over the latest quarter.


See inside Leicester's new fried chicken restaurant using the 'perfect recipe'
Signature dipping sauces are on the menu


Leicestershire hammered by Middlesex to end unbeaten season
The County Championship Division Two leaders lost by an innings and 127 runs.


'Heartbroken' family remembers mum who died in alleged Leicester attack
A man has been charged with her murder


Leicestershire shopping centre demolition bid rejected amid concerns
Residents have feared the site could be replaced with student accommodation
