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HMO plan for neighbouring terraced houses in conservation area
The area is already 'overwhelmed', an opponent says

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Man suffers 'life-changing' injuries in town centre collision
Road closures were put in place following the incident


Homes plan for busy road backed in spite of safety concerns
Developers scaled down the size of their original application

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See inside 'most impressive' Leicestershire mansion on sale for £3.25 million
The home boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, six reception rooms and its own football pitch


Mine sweeper among 31 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a 99-year-old woman


The most dangerous part of Leicestershire to live in is revealed
More than 96,000 crimes were recorded across the county in the year to September 2024


Developer argues promised work at 'bottleneck' junction not needed
The company's data has been questioned, however


Leicestershire man spots his first car at vintage show 25 years after his mum sold it
He couldn't believe his eyes


Drunk man, 55, tried to hit neighbour with baton but hit himself instead
He also illegally had an Airsoft gun in a communal garden


Leicester shop closed down amid reported sales of 'illegal' knives
Police say it has been shut until further notice


Education secretary claims only 'small minority' will be impacted by two school closures
Funding changes and government rules have been seen as a reason for the closures


Major Leicestershire route 'blocked' following crash
Motorists faced delays this afternoon


Major changes coming to landline phones in Leicestershire
'Essential' changes are being made


'Desirable' Leicestershire village suitable for development surpasses auction estimates
The parcel of land once grew fruit and vegetables


New healthcare clinic set to open in Leicestershire town
It is set to open later this year


Retired GP among 28 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes have also been paid to those who died after a short illness


Speed limit to be reduced for massive bridge replacement scheme
A road will be rerouted over the new bridge


Leicestershire Lego festival set to include 'rare' and retired iconic sets
There will be large scale displays and speed building competitions


Action plans to tackle Leicestershire's worst-hit flooded areas 'desperately needed'
Some homes had only just been repaired from Storm Henk


Law student kept driving after hitting pedestrian in Leicester collision
Khalil Mari left the victim with a broken rib and punctured lung
