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CPS claws back £337,500 from Leicestershire property empire built on unexplained wealth - TheBusinessDesk.com
CPS claws back £337,500 from Leicestershire property empire built on unexplained wealth TheBusinessDesk.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:13 pm
Leicester City make transfer statement as deal agreed - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicester City make transfer statement as deal agreed leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:26 pm
Husband and wife used undeclared cash to fuel Leicestershire property empire - leicestermercury.co.uk
Husband and wife used undeclared cash to fuel Leicestershire property empire leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:13 pm
Fly-tippers block road in Stoke Golding with tyres and nappies - BBC
Fly-tippers block road in Stoke Golding with tyres and nappies BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Leicestershire pub to open under new owners alongside well-loved chef - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire pub to open under new owners alongside well-loved chef leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:48 pm
‘Serious concerns’ raised over council plans to close multiple SEND nurseries - leicestermercury.co.uk
‘Serious concerns’ raised over council plans to close multiple SEND nurseries leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:40 pm
Safety concerns prompt city centre taxi rank trial - BBC
Safety concerns prompt city centre taxi rank trial BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:32 pm
Win a £200 Highcross shopping spree – exclusive for Leicestershire Live Premium subscribers! - Yahoo News UK
Win a £200 Highcross shopping spree – exclusive for Leicestershire Live Premium subscribers! Yahoo News UK
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:59 pm
Leicestershire Live Premium Exclusive: Get 15% off at Yimbly - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire Live Premium Exclusive: Get 15% off at Yimbly leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:59 pm
Leicester campus evacuated as college issues statement - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicester campus evacuated as college issues statement leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:16 pm
A new chapter in Leicestershire Live's history: sign up for our premium offering - leicestermercury.co.uk
A new chapter in Leicestershire Live's history: sign up for our premium offering leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:11 pm
Leicester pub landlord say 'we’re constantly getting screwed over' as support package announced - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicester pub landlord say 'we’re constantly getting screwed over' as support package announced leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:04 pm
The best 20 pubs in Leicestershire according to those who know them best - leicestermercury.co.uk
The best 20 pubs in Leicestershire according to those who know them best leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:58 pm
'Major' £19 million affordable housing development is unveiled in Leicestershire - leicestermercury.co.uk
'Major' £19 million affordable housing development is unveiled in Leicestershire leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:59 pm
Leicestershire's Ivanhoe Line revival takes 'important step' as case made for return - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire's Ivanhoe Line revival takes 'important step' as case made for return leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:32 pm
Waspi women will not receive compensation for state pension changes communication - leicestermercury.co.uk
Waspi women will not receive compensation for state pension changes communication leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:09 pm
Fire in flat above bakery caused by extractor fan - BBC
Fire in flat above bakery caused by extractor fan BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:06 pm
Fire in flat above bakery caused by extractor fan - BBC
Fire in flat above bakery caused by extractor fan BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:06 pm
WASPI women finally get answer on £3,000 compensation - and it's 'no' - leicestermercury.co.uk
WASPI women finally get answer on £3,000 compensation - and it's 'no' leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:59 am
Dunelm's £35 distinctive lamp down to £2 with cashback deal - leicestermercury.co.uk
Dunelm's £35 distinctive lamp down to £2 with cashback deal leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:52 am
'It is the residents who will suffer the most': Leicestershire MPs criticises police funding cut by PCC - ashby.nub.news
'It is the residents who will suffer the most': Leicestershire MPs criticises police funding cut by PCC ashby.nub.news
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:26 am
Leicestershire railway to host special Steam Weekend - RailAdvent
Leicestershire railway to host special Steam Weekend RailAdvent
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:23 am
MP campaigns for passenger line to be reinstated - BBC
MP campaigns for passenger line to be reinstated BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:22 am
'Powerful and lightweight' cordless Hoover that 'beats Dyson' now hundreds cheaper - leicestermercury.co.uk
'Powerful and lightweight' cordless Hoover that 'beats Dyson' now hundreds cheaper leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:31 am
Four arrested after body found at caravan site near Skegness - leicestermercury.co.uk
Four arrested after body found at caravan site near Skegness leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:33 am
Leicestershire tot left blind and unable to speak after two cardiac arrests - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire tot left blind and unable to speak after two cardiac arrests leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:06 am
Policing Budget Row Erupts In Leicestershire - harboroughfm.co.uk
Policing Budget Row Erupts In Leicestershire harboroughfm.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:41 am
Travel firm with 30-year history collapses as all holidays cancelled - leicestermercury.co.uk
Travel firm with 30-year history collapses as all holidays cancelled leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:15 am
'Serious chemical risk' detected in popular shampoo and conditioner - leicestermercury.co.uk
'Serious chemical risk' detected in popular shampoo and conditioner leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:58 am
Rutland and Leicestershire solar farm the size of 130 football pitches approved - BBC
Rutland and Leicestershire solar farm the size of 130 football pitches approved BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:19 am
Morningside Pharmaceuticals founder becomes first Leicestershire Business Voice ambassador - Insider Media Ltd
Morningside Pharmaceuticals founder becomes first Leicestershire Business Voice ambassador Insider Media Ltd
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:02 am
Leicester gran avoids jail after racist hammer attack on daughter's neighbours - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicester gran avoids jail after racist hammer attack on daughter's neighbours leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire residents felt 'completely abandoned' after multiple days without water - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire residents felt 'completely abandoned' after multiple days without water leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Rubbish flytipped in the middle of Leicestershire country lane - fosse107.co.uk
Rubbish flytipped in the middle of Leicestershire country lane fosse107.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:01 pm
Row breaks out over police budget in Leicestershire - fosse107.co.uk
Row breaks out over police budget in Leicestershire fosse107.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:55 pm
Leicestershire boss transferred millions abroad while owing £32m in taxes - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire boss transferred millions abroad while owing £32m in taxes leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:07 pm
Row over cuts to frontline policing as Rutland and Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner announces budget - lincsonline.co.uk
Row over cuts to frontline policing as Rutland and Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner announces budget lincsonline.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:05 pm
Chief constable and policing boss clash over budget - BBC
Chief constable and policing boss clash over budget BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:00 pm
Drunk teenager bit policeman's leg in struggle after drug arrest - leicestermercury.co.uk
Drunk teenager bit policeman's leg in struggle after drug arrest leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:55 pm
Federation raises concerns about impact of PCC's Leicestershire Police budget - Police Federation
Federation raises concerns about impact of PCC's Leicestershire Police budget Police Federation
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:50 pm
Crackdown promised as vape shops suspected of dealing drugs - leicestermercury.co.uk
Crackdown promised as vape shops suspected of dealing drugs leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:46 pm
‘End of an era’ in Leicestershire town as Costa Coffee closes - leicestermercury.co.uk
‘End of an era’ in Leicestershire town as Costa Coffee closes leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:18 pm
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 🕒 12:57 pm
Crews called to flat fire above city bakery - BBC
Crews called to flat fire above city bakery BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:16 am
Crews called to flat fire above Leicester bakery - BBC
Crews called to flat fire above Leicester bakery BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:16 am
Appeal for information following city towpath robbery - Leicestershire Police
Appeal for information following city towpath robbery Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Car found abandoned on its roof in Leicester neighbourhood - leicestermercury.co.uk
Car found abandoned on its roof in Leicester neighbourhood leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:53 am
Incredible year for North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College celebrated at annual awards evening and graduation - warwickshireworld.com
Incredible year for North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College celebrated at annual awards evening and graduation warwickshireworld.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:49 am
HMO could be created inside Leicestershire pub with 200 years of history - leicestermercury.co.uk
HMO could be created inside Leicestershire pub with 200 years of history leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:46 am
Major Leicestershire road closed for eight hours after crash - leicestermercury.co.uk
Major Leicestershire road closed for eight hours after crash leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:50 pm
Leicestershire care worker appears in court charged with sexual offences - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire care worker appears in court charged with sexual offences leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:48 pm
The 15 exemplary GPs in Leicestershire where patients' needs are met - harboroughmail.co.uk
The 15 exemplary GPs in Leicestershire where patients' needs are met harboroughmail.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:56 pm
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra - leicestermercury.co.uk
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:54 pm
Search for driver after police officer struck by car in Oakham - BBC
Search for driver after police officer struck by car in Oakham BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:37 pm
‘Proposals for police force amalgamations will leave towns and villages hopelessly exposed to crime’ - lincsonline.co.uk
‘Proposals for police force amalgamations will leave towns and villages hopelessly exposed to crime’ lincsonline.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:27 am
Police officer struck by car in Oakham - Leicestershire Police
Police officer struck by car in Oakham Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:20 am
Solar farm given go-ahead by councillors - lincsonline.co.uk
Solar farm given go-ahead by councillors lincsonline.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:10 am
Severn Trent issues update on water outage affecting thousands of Leicestershire homes - leicestermercury.co.uk
Severn Trent issues update on water outage affecting thousands of Leicestershire homes leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:27 am
Thousands without water as Leicestershire villages suffer major outage - leicestermercury.co.uk
Thousands without water as Leicestershire villages suffer major outage leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:09 am
Top reveals sale stance as he opens up on 'bad cop' Jon Rudkin and Leicester City masterplan - leicestermercury.co.uk
Top reveals sale stance as he opens up on 'bad cop' Jon Rudkin and Leicester City masterplan leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
SEND nursery proposals causing 'deep anxiety' - MPs - BBC
SEND nursery proposals causing 'deep anxiety' - MPs BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:33 am
SEND nursery plans causing 'deep anxiety', say Leicestershire MPs - BBC
SEND nursery plans causing 'deep anxiety', say Leicestershire MPs BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:33 am
Widow wants drivers to take retest every 10 years - BBC
Widow wants drivers to take retest every 10 years BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:29 am
Hundreds object to proposed Leicestershire development on underground springs - leicestermercury.co.uk
Hundreds object to proposed Leicestershire development on underground springs leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire magistrate disciplined for 'undermining public confidence' - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire magistrate disciplined for 'undermining public confidence' leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire dentist at 'melting point' after endless delays to start practice - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire dentist at 'melting point' after endless delays to start practice leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Thousands of homes left without clean water following burst water | ITV News - ITVX
Thousands of homes left without clean water following burst water | ITV News ITVX
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 8:43 pm
Leicestershire County Council latest news - LeicestershireLive - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire County Council latest news - LeicestershireLive leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Reform councillors spark fury over posts backing ICE officers after fatal shooting - leicestermercury.co.uk
Reform councillors spark fury over posts backing ICE officers after fatal shooting leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Roads closed due to burst water pipes - BBC
Roads closed due to burst water pipes BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 3:05 pm
Police in Leicestershire and Rutland urge rural communities to take urgent action - oakham.nub.news
Police in Leicestershire and Rutland urge rural communities to take urgent action oakham.nub.news
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 3:04 pm
All-rounder Scriven extends Leicestershire deal - BBC
All-rounder Scriven extends Leicestershire deal BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 2:52 pm
All-rounder Scriven extends Leicestershire deal - BBC
All-rounder Scriven extends Leicestershire deal BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 2:52 pm
‘Brilliant’ Leicestershire restaurant to close after eight ‘unforgettable’ years - leicestermercury.co.uk
‘Brilliant’ Leicestershire restaurant to close after eight ‘unforgettable’ years leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 1:22 pm
Investigation begins into tissue manufacturer fire - BBC
Investigation begins into tissue manufacturer fire BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 11:55 am
Image released as part of investigation into Coalville assault - Leicestershire Police
Image released as part of investigation into Coalville assault Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 9:44 am
Ivanhoe Line revival takes 'real step forward' as 'powerful' update issued - leicestermercury.co.uk
Ivanhoe Line revival takes 'real step forward' as 'powerful' update issued leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
'Finishing touches' underway for major £130 million Leicestershire bypass - leicestermercury.co.uk
'Finishing touches' underway for major £130 million Leicestershire bypass leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Marti Cifuentes leaves Leicester City as club release statement - leicestermercury.co.uk
Marti Cifuentes leaves Leicester City as club release statement leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 4:54 pm
Mysterious Leicestershire man wins £100k National Lottery jackpot - leicestermercury.co.uk
Mysterious Leicestershire man wins £100k National Lottery jackpot leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 9:39 am
How much could your council tax bill go up in April? - BBC
How much could your council tax bill go up in April? BBC
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 7:02 am
Appeal to find 15-year-old boy reported missing - Leicestershire Police
Appeal to find 15-year-old boy reported missing Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 6:43 pm
Appeal following serious collision on A6003 between Uppingham and Corby - Leicestershire Police
Appeal following serious collision on A6003 between Uppingham and Corby Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 2:50 pm
Multiple arrests made as armed police deployed to student accommodation block - leicestermercury.co.uk
Multiple arrests made as armed police deployed to student accommodation block leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 12:15 pm
Proactive operation leads to affray arrests - Leicestershire Police
Proactive operation leads to affray arrests Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 24 January 2026 🕒 11:24 am
Teen dies following collision in Newtown Linford - Leicestershire Police
Teen dies following collision in Newtown Linford Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 4:30 pm
Hearing for PCC over 'Putin-style' horse photo query - BBC
Hearing for PCC over 'Putin-style' horse photo query BBC
📢 Published on 📅 21 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Warning after driver rescued from flooded Leicestershire road - BBC
Warning after driver rescued from flooded Leicestershire road BBC
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Safety work to take place at busy junction in Leicestershire - BBC
Safety work to take place at busy junction in Leicestershire BBC
📢 Published on 📅 16 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
Leicestershire gypsy and traveller site will triple in size after man’s heartfelt plea - leicestermercury.co.uk
Leicestershire gypsy and traveller site will triple in size after man’s heartfelt plea leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Community mental health services told to improve - BBC
Community mental health services told to improve BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire councillor criticised over Muslim prayers comments - BBC
Leicestershire councillor criticised over Muslim prayers comments BBC
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Why Leicestershire is flooding more often - and what could be done - BBC
Why Leicestershire is flooding more often - and what could be done BBC
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire Police constable charged with two counts of rape - BBC
Leicestershire Police constable charged with two counts of rape BBC
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Police constable charged with rape - Leicestershire Police
Police constable charged with rape Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
The major developments in Leicestershire that could take shape in 2026 - BBC
The major developments in Leicestershire that could take shape in 2026 BBC
📢 Published on 📅 4 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire officer committed gross misconduct over mushroom foraging report - BBC
Leicestershire officer committed gross misconduct over mushroom foraging report BBC
📢 Published on 📅 3 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Snow warning in place for Leicestershire as amber cold-health alert issued - leicestermercury.co.uk
Snow warning in place for Leicestershire as amber cold-health alert issued leicestermercury.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was 'devoted dad' - BBC
Man who died after Leicestershire pub attack was 'devoted dad' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Family pay tribute to man who died after assault outside Leicestershire pub - The Guardian
Family pay tribute to man who died after assault outside Leicestershire pub The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 28 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley - The Guardian
‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The Armed Forces Community Covenant - nwleics.gov.uk
The Armed Forces Community Covenant nwleics.gov.uk
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 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
