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Leicester care service that looks after people in their homes placed in special measures - Leicester Mercury
Leicester care service that looks after people in their homes placed in special measures Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 9:04 am
Lanzarote and Tenerife slapped with 'no travel' warning for UK tourists - Leicester Mercury
Lanzarote and Tenerife slapped with 'no travel' warning for UK tourists Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:38 am
Hundreds more 'essential' homes set for major Leicester development - Leicester Mercury
Hundreds more 'essential' homes set for major Leicester development Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Closing 'lifeline' Leicester centre will have 'ripple effect' on disability projects - Leicester Mercury
Closing 'lifeline' Leicester centre will have 'ripple effect' on disability projects Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Dozens of cannabis plants uncovered in Leicester estate raid - Leicester Mercury
Dozens of cannabis plants uncovered in Leicester estate raid Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:45 pm
Neighbours speak of fire 'worry' after cannabis factories uncovered in town - Leicester Mercury
Neighbours speak of fire 'worry' after cannabis factories uncovered in town Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 1:06 pm
House partially collapses as firefighters battle major fire 48 hours after it began - Leicester Mercury
House partially collapses as firefighters battle major fire 48 hours after it began Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:17 am
All the Leicestershire Wetherspoon pubs celebrating St Patrick's Day with drinks deals - Leicester Mercury
All the Leicestershire Wetherspoon pubs celebrating St Patrick's Day with drinks deals Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
New lock gates lifted into Gees Lock near Glen Parva - BBC
New lock gates lifted into Gees Lock near Glen Parva BBC
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 7:19 am
'Bang out of order' say drivers as vehicles reportedly targeted by serial car vandal - Leicester Mercury
'Bang out of order' say drivers as vehicles reportedly targeted by serial car vandal Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Animal lover and cricket fan among 21 Leicester Mercury death notices - Leicester Mercury
Animal lover and cricket fan among 21 Leicester Mercury death notices Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Warning as homeowners with driveways ‘excluded' from new £500 boost - Leicester Mercury
Warning as homeowners with driveways ‘excluded' from new £500 boost Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
The real reason black boxes have been appearing on UK lampposts - Leicester Mercury
The real reason black boxes have been appearing on UK lampposts Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire and Rutland PCC invests in forest therapy to support domestic abuse victims - Rayo
Leicestershire and Rutland PCC invests in forest therapy to support domestic abuse victims Rayo
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:52 am
Missing Doctor Who episodes rediscovered by Leicester charity - Leicester Mercury
Missing Doctor Who episodes rediscovered by Leicester charity Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:07 pm
Bid launched to overturn Leicestershire town's banking hub rejection - Leicester Mercury
Bid launched to overturn Leicestershire town's banking hub rejection Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:46 pm
Warning issued as overloaded dryer causes Leicestershire pub fire - Leicester Mercury
Warning issued as overloaded dryer causes Leicestershire pub fire Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:28 pm
Gary Rowett addresses Leicester City future with manager happy to 'walk off into the sunset' - Leicester Mercury
Gary Rowett addresses Leicester City future with manager happy to 'walk off into the sunset' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Airport firefighter set to retire after 34 years - BBC
Airport firefighter set to retire after 34 years BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:28 am
Fresh details emerge on controversial 200-home plan for Leicestershire village - Leicester Mercury
Fresh details emerge on controversial 200-home plan for Leicestershire village Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Martin Lewis issues major car insurance warning to drivers - Leicester Mercury
Martin Lewis issues major car insurance warning to drivers Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicester school 'among elite group' after winning top education award - Leicester Mercury
Leicester school 'among elite group' after winning top education award Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex - BBC
My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:00 am
'Mega' indoor slide park opens less than an hour away from Leicester - Leicester Mercury
'Mega' indoor slide park opens less than an hour away from Leicester Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:19 pm
Leicestershire birth centre set to close for good over costs and staffing pressures - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire birth centre set to close for good over costs and staffing pressures Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Council chiefs vote for talks over Rutland and Leicestershire ‘mega council’ - LincsOnline
Council chiefs vote for talks over Rutland and Leicestershire ‘mega council’ LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Leicestershire Second XI Fixtures Confirmed for 2026 - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire Second XI Fixtures Confirmed for 2026 Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:30 pm
Owners of village swingers club slam 'malicious' accusations - Leicester Mercury
Owners of village swingers club slam 'malicious' accusations Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:46 pm
Plans for town padel courts and fitness hub approved - BBC
Plans for town padel courts and fitness hub approved BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:03 pm
Work starts on 105 new homes close to ‘beautiful’ Leicestershire countryside - Leicester Mercury
Work starts on 105 new homes close to ‘beautiful’ Leicestershire countryside Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:47 pm
'I refused to shave until Leicester won' - BBC
'I refused to shave until Leicester won' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Melton mum hits out over at-risk Leicestershire birth centre as closure branded 'shambolic' - Leicester Mercury
Melton mum hits out over at-risk Leicestershire birth centre as closure branded 'shambolic' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:55 pm
Police investigating town council break-in after intruder caught on webcam - LincsOnline
Police investigating town council break-in after intruder caught on webcam LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:36 am
Child exploitation the focus for County Lines Intensification Week - Leicestershire Police
Child exploitation the focus for County Lines Intensification Week Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:45 am
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Measham - BBC
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Measham BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:58 am
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry - Derbyshire Live
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry Derbyshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:13 am
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry - Leicester Mercury
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:13 am
UK's top 10 best beaches for spring sunshine - full list - Leicester Mercury
UK's top 10 best beaches for spring sunshine - full list Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:34 am
Inside quiet Derbyshire village visited by celebrities including Taylor Swift - Leicester Mercury
Inside quiet Derbyshire village visited by celebrities including Taylor Swift Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:34 am
Leicestershire swingers club set to reopen after complaints led to closure - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire swingers club set to reopen after complaints led to closure Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Council U-turns on compensation for two vulnerable Leicester families - Leicester Mercury
Council U-turns on compensation for two vulnerable Leicester families Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:58 pm
Leicestershire electrician who encourages women into the trades is 'pointing the way' - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire electrician who encourages women into the trades is 'pointing the way' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:20 pm
Leicestershire quarry set to dig deeper over fears construction materials would dry up - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire quarry set to dig deeper over fears construction materials would dry up Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:18 pm
Sex offender jailed 20 years on from when offending began - Leicestershire Police
Sex offender jailed 20 years on from when offending began Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:10 pm
Leicestershire McDonald’s extension is approved - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire McDonald’s extension is approved Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:48 pm
Charity lifts in new lock gates as part of vital conservation work on Leicestershire's canals - InYourArea
Charity lifts in new lock gates as part of vital conservation work on Leicestershire's canals InYourArea
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:36 pm
Aldi recruiting for 43 jobs in three Leicestershire stores - Leicester Mercury
Aldi recruiting for 43 jobs in three Leicestershire stores Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:26 pm
Appeal after Pride flag stolen from business in Leicester - BBC
Appeal after Pride flag stolen from business in Leicester BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:24 pm
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane - Police Oracle
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane Police Oracle
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:46 am
Big bus stop brush up across the district - North West Leicestershire District Council
Big bus stop brush up across the district North West Leicestershire District Council
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:14 am
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane - Nottingham Post
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane Nottingham Post
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:46 am
‘This is the only option that maintains Rutland’s identity’ - LincsOnline
‘This is the only option that maintains Rutland’s identity’ LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:52 pm
Officer missed arrest warrant in killer's police log - BBC
Officer missed arrest warrant in killer's police log BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:50 pm
Multiple pupils caught up in 'upsetting' mass Leicestershire school gate 'crush' - Leicester Mercury
Multiple pupils caught up in 'upsetting' mass Leicestershire school gate 'crush' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 3:16 pm
List of 10 cheapest Leicestershire petrol stations as Iran conflict drives up fuel prices - Leicester Mercury
List of 10 cheapest Leicestershire petrol stations as Iran conflict drives up fuel prices Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 1:48 pm
Leicestershire by-election date set after Reform UK resignation - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire by-election date set after Reform UK resignation Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 10:16 am
By-election date set after councillor stepped down - BBC
By-election date set after councillor stepped down BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 9:17 am
Leicestershire universities "Go All In" to host March events for national reading competition - De Montfort University
Leicestershire universities "Go All In" to host March events for national reading competition De Montfort University
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 3:27 pm
Parts of Leicestershire set for hundreds more homes a year amid city housing shortfall - Leicester Mercury
Parts of Leicestershire set for hundreds more homes a year amid city housing shortfall Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 1:24 pm
Plans for two estates on same road set for approval - BBC
Plans for two estates on same road set for approval BBC
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:56 am
Leicestershire's distinctive industries key to boosting productivity as 2026 Innovation Festival launches - De Montfort University
Leicestershire's distinctive industries key to boosting productivity as 2026 Innovation Festival launches De Montfort University
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 8:23 pm
Trio sentenced for involvement in Narborough Road stabbing - Leicestershire Police
Trio sentenced for involvement in Narborough Road stabbing Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:47 am
The 20 best restaurants across Leicestershire according to your reviews - Leicester Mercury
The 20 best restaurants across Leicestershire according to your reviews Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 2:10 pm
Appeal for help finding missing 14 year old girl - Leicestershire Police
Appeal for help finding missing 14 year old girl Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 1:00 am
Leicestershire CCC is delighted to announce a partnership with Sabras Radio - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC is delighted to announce a partnership with Sabras Radio Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 4:09 pm
Leicestershire CCC to Collaborate with Leicestershire Police to Raise Awareness of County Lines - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC to Collaborate with Leicestershire Police to Raise Awareness of County Lines Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 11:28 am
Parents relieved at decision to keep ‘valuable’ Leicestershire Send nurseries open - Leicester Gazette
Parents relieved at decision to keep ‘valuable’ Leicestershire Send nurseries open Leicester Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 7:14 am
Part of Leicestershire named UK hotspot for first time buyers - Leicester Mercury
Part of Leicestershire named UK hotspot for first time buyers Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 1 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire County Council axes plan to shut SEND nurseries - BBC
Leicestershire County Council axes plan to shut SEND nurseries BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire - The Guardian
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Appeal to save Bronze Age torc found in Leicestershire - BBC
Appeal to save Bronze Age torc found in Leicestershire BBC
📢 Published on 📅 23 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain - BBC
Leicestershire Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain BBC
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Pair rescued after flooding in Leicestershire - BBC
Pair rescued after flooding in Leicestershire BBC
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Latest News - News Updates - Charnwood Borough Council
Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Latest News - News Updates Charnwood Borough Council
📢 Published on 📅 5 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Chief Constable raises concerns about budget and impact on public safety - Leicestershire Police
Chief Constable raises concerns about budget and impact on public safety Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra - Leicester Mercury
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Biodiversity - North West Leicestershire District Council
Biodiversity North West Leicestershire District Council
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Parents worried by potential SEND nursery closures - BBC
Parents worried by potential SEND nursery closures BBC
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
CBE honour for former Chief Constable Rob Nixon - Leicestershire Police
CBE honour for former Chief Constable Rob Nixon Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 30 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Spike in complaints against councillors revealed - BBC
Spike in complaints against councillors revealed BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Detectives uncover major money laundering operation - Leicestershire Police
Detectives uncover major money laundering operation Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Cricket Club announces partnership with new Official Club Partner, Marshmallow - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire County Cricket Club announces partnership with new Official Club Partner, Marshmallow Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Malgorzata Wnuczek: Human remains found confirmed as missing woman - Leicestershire Police
Malgorzata Wnuczek: Human remains found confirmed as missing woman Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Reform confirms no Doge-style audit will take place in Leicestershire - Leicester Gazette
Reform confirms no Doge-style audit will take place in Leicestershire Leicester Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council faces 'real crisis' over £23m budget gap - BBC
Leicestershire County Council faces 'real crisis' over £23m budget gap BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The Armed Forces Community Covenant - North West Leicestershire District Council
The Armed Forces Community Covenant North West Leicestershire District Council
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Force works with local university to develop a safety compliant hijab - Leicestershire Police
Force works with local university to develop a safety compliant hijab Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Children's services boss set for council's top job - BBC
Children's services boss set for council's top job BBC
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Teenager sentenced for rape and assault - Leicestershire Police
Teenager sentenced for rape and assault Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
A Summer of Safety, Visibility and Partnership Across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland - Leicestershire Police
A Summer of Safety, Visibility and Partnership Across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Police investigation leads to 28 years behind bars for Snapchat groomer - Leicestershire Police
Police investigation leads to 28 years behind bars for Snapchat groomer Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Cricket Club to Rebrand Ground as Uptonsteel Grace Road from 2026 Season - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire County Cricket Club to Rebrand Ground as Uptonsteel Grace Road from 2026 Season Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review - BBC
Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review BBC
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council plans 'deep dive' cost cutting - BBC
Leicestershire County Council plans 'deep dive' cost cutting BBC
📢 Published on 📅 2 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Trio To Depart Leicestershire At End Of 2025 Season - Leicestershire CCC
Trio To Depart Leicestershire At End Of 2025 Season Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Leicestershire council warns of SEND costs 'mission impossible' - BBC
Leicestershire council warns of SEND costs 'mission impossible' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Leicestershire Sign Stephen Eskinazi From Middlesex On Three-Year Deal - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire Sign Stephen Eskinazi From Middlesex On Three-Year Deal Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Emma White appointed as new CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club - Leicestershire CCC
Emma White appointed as new CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
