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Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
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Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
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Bid to demolish Leicestershire cottage and build bungalows rejected for third time
Planning
The plans were largely identical to those submitted previously
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Council approves highest level of council tax for the borough
Your Money
'We are faced with little alternative but to recommend an increase'
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Man arrested after crash on major Leicestershire road as police search for key witness
Leicestershire Police
The incident happened in the early hours of this morning
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Fake toys mean kids could be choked, burned or even strangled - warning
Leicester News
Crimestoppers is urging parents to avoid knock-off items for their children
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Woman injured in 'dog attack' as police swoop on Leicestershire street
In the News
There was a 'significant' police presence
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Warning over cash machine scam after thieves target Leicestershire bank
Crime
Multiple incidents have been reported to police
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Housing estate plan for medieval Leicestershire village dubbed 'poor' over 'too small' gardens
Planning
The 50 homes were first approved for the Leicestershire village in 2023
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Caravan and glamping pod plan withdrawn amid 'severe' traffic concerns
Planning
Plans were for 21 touring caravans and five glamping pods
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Bid launched to re-link Leicester and Northampton by rail
Transport
The British Regional Transport Association wants to see it happen
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Company fired man then called police after he drove home drunk
Crime
Alan Brown was more than three times the drink-driving limit
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Council accused of 'dragging its heels' over review of Chinese CCTV cameras
Politics
'I am not convinced that the council is taking this issue seriously'
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'Unprovoked' Leicester nightclub attack left man with smashed skull and bleed on brain
Crime
Brodie Carmichael was among two to carry out the attack
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Leicestershire by-election candidates revealed after councillor resigns
Politics
A by-election will take place next month
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New £100,000 Leicestershire flooding support announced for residents
Flooding
One-off payments will also support those hit by January's devastation
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Leicestershire council seeks 'specialist legal advice' after documents leaked
Politics
Police may also become involved
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Arrest after car destroys several road signs in crash
Crime
The driver was taken to hospital
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County chiefs hit out at district leaders as local government reorganisation spat continues
Leicester City Council
Leaders do not agree on what the best option is for residents
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Bomb squad called to detonate century-old grenades discovered in home
In the News
The devices were reported to police onliine
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Uninsured drug driver was criminology student
Crime
Leicestershire Police officers became concerned when he spent a long time stopped at a green light and then mounted a kerb
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Primary school goes into lockdown after barefoot man appears in playground carrying two knives
Crime
He offered a 'preposterous' explanation
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Man found smashing phone against his head at Fosse Park appears in court
Crime
He said he was surrounded by 15 police cars after a tip-off by the man who sold him drugs
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Leicestershire rail passengers set for GPS-based 'contactless' ticket trial
Leicester Railway Station
The new system will attract more people to the railways
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Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
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Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
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Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
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Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021