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Recap after runway shut at East Midlands Airport due to snow
All flights were suspended earlier today


Loughborough man's life flashed before his eyes in horror plunge on Peak District trip
Matt Hopper stills has nightmares of dying in the fall


Former Desford Colliery deputy among 24 Leicester Mercury death notices
Tributes also flood in for an honorary fellow of the University of Leicester


Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley and Melton under snow warning from tonight
A yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office


Loughborough Town Hall announces spring 2024 line-up including Russell Kane and Peppa Pig
There's a huge variety of shows coming to Loughborough Town Hall next year


Train driver for the day among Christmas gifts on offer 1at Great Central Railway
Experiences at GCR include driving a train, first-class dining, murder mysteries and afternoon tea


Christmas events across Leicestershire this December
We've listed Christmas events you can attend across the county this month


Care home in Leicestershire rated 'inadequate' again as watchdog threatens further action
Pinglenook Residential Home was already in special measures before inspectors paid their latest visit


Aldi to cover Christmas shopping for just £1 in special voucher offer
Aldi stores in Coalville, Loughborough and Melton among those taking part in festive giveaway


Local tourism specialist Leicestershire Promotions celebrates milestone at awards ceremony
Leicestershire Promotions aims to attract visitors to our fantastic county


Council sent letter with abuse victim's new address to alleged perpertrator
There was a lack of training and proper processes in place, an investigation has found


McDonald's launches bid to create new drive-thru opposite Shepshed homes
The new restaurant would sit on the site of a former bank and create 70 full-time jobs


Full details of homes that will increase Leicestershire village by six times
Residents fear there will be an extra 240 cars travelling around Woodthorpe


Anstey pub The Mash and Press announces it will close permanently
The Mash and Press team have thanked customers for their support over the last five years


Ex-England cricketers' Leicestershire gastropub The Griffin Inn marks 'fantastic' year
It has been named Leicestershire Pub of the Year and Best Gastro Pub since the cricketers took it over


Loughborough College students create menu including edible cutlery
The students were responsible for creating their own menu, which included serving everything from sushi to tiramisu in edible bowls, using tasty edible cutlery


Homeless charity condemns decision to axe £300,000 funding for 'lifeline service'
Leicestershire County Council believes Falcon Support Services' money could be better spent elsewhere


See Loughborough looking festive after Christmas lights switch-on
Thousands headed into the town centre for the event


Loughborough lights switch-on
Loughborough lights switch-on


Former police officer among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes have also flooded in for a couple who died within days of each other
