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Leicestershire board of governors announces school closure
'We understand how deeply the impact of this news will be felt'
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Firefighters share pic of tiny deer rescued from River Soar in Leicester
The animal was handed over to the RSPCA
Leicestershire town's second Pride event to celebrate 'Icons' as date confirmed
The free event will have live entertainment
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Great Central Railway to offer glimpse of the future with 'reuninifcation' event
The project has attracted 'worldwide interest'
'Brave' 13-year-old boy among 35 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a mother and daughter who died days apart
Leicester's Rachel Parris 'joins' BBC Strictly Come Dancing for Comic Relief special
The comedian will have a 'glittery' role in this year's Red Nose Day fundraiser
Police issue update after 10 arrested on suspicion of kidnap
Two teenage boys were among the those arrested
Fire shuts busy Leicestershire road - as it happened
Drivers were asked to seek alternative routes
Bid for 'crucial' direct Leicester to Coventry rail link formally submitted
The direct link would cut journey times to just 32 minutes between the cities
How you can get into these East Midlands' amazing attractions for free or at a discount
National Lottery Open Week runs from Saturday, March 15, until Sunday, March 23
Leicestershire dad’s leg ‘ripped apart’ and amputated after horror trike fall
Cameron Hassall now often experiences 'excruciating' pain
Free Easter holiday clubs and gym memberships offered to Leicestershire families
Arts, sports and meals included in government-funded scheme
Ten arrested on suspicion of kidnap after Leicestershire 'incident'
Two teenage boys are among those in custody
'Devastated' parents told their children 'not the right fit' by Leicestershire board of governors
'Those pupils were metaphorically thrown on the scrap heap'
Doctor stabbed fellow surgeon after failed plot to set house alight, court told
Peter Brooks, a specialist in burns and plastics, 'hated' Graeme Perks, a jury at Loughborough Magistrates' Court heard
Three men arrested after suspected stabbing near Leicestershire McDonalds
Two men were taken to hospital following the incident
All the Leicestershire bus changes as 20 villages get first service
Leicestershire County Council is expanding some of the rural bus services
Musician and writer among 30 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a sport lover and a woman who died aged just 44
Three police officers assaulted by man desperate for the toilet
Joseph Wayment was being questioned by police when he pushed them out of the way
Man opens up on 'roller-coaster' adoption journey which 'transformed' his life
Covid-19 lockdowns prompted Tim to reflect on his life