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RAC issues rundown for massive vehicle tax changes in April 2025 for all petrol, diesel, electric cars
Cost Of Living
Full list of what people will pay with some tax doubling and many drivers paying for the first time
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£30 'ghost' number plates on sale that avoid police cameras sparking crackdown calls
Susanna Reid
MPs will debate whether to bring in tougher penalties for people using the reflective number plates, known as "ghost" or "stealth" plates, that are currently undetectable by ANPR cameras
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Traffic held on M1 in Leicestershire following crash
Traffic and Travel
Traffic was queuing following the incident
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Dramatic pictures reveal 'immense' damage and disruption after bin lorry crash
Leicestershire Police
A busy road was close following the crash
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First services for Leicestershire's M69 one step closer in spite of traffic concerns
Planning
A final decision is needed from Rugby Borough Council before work can get underway
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Drivers warned major changes on the way as vehicle tax on some cars to double from April
Motoring
The UK's vehicle tax system will undergo changes this spring, with certain cars to be subject to much higher rates
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Drivers set to face miles of diversions amid essential roadworks
Traffic and Travel
Closures are set to last a number of weeks
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HGV drivers set to face 39-mile diversion amid Leicestershire roadworks
Traffic and Travel
The closure is in place for public safety reasons
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It's time to crown Leicester's worst road for traffic from our shortlist
Traffic and Travel
Five of the very worst roads are vying for the title
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Motorists urged to make one simple update to avoid hefty DVLA fine
Motoring
The fine is a hefty one - and one you can easily avoid
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Second-hand VW, Renault and Skoda warning as buyers 'lose £2,560' for unexpected reason
Motoring
If you're in the market for your next car, this could change your thinking
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Police reveal reason for M1 closure - as it happened
Leicestershire Police
Both sides were shut near Leicester Forest East services
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See massive new Leicestershire bridge lifted into place
Traffic and Travel
'It’s incredibly exciting'
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All the road closures for the Leicestershire Half Marathon
Traffic and Travel
A number of roads are being closed in their entirety
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Thousands of motorists told to 'register your car' now even if 'exempt' from new rule
Motoring
A vehicle's tax bill might be £0, but the details and information is needed for administrative purposes, according to Octopus
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Narborough Road crash causes delays - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Drivers were being urged to avoid the area
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Drivers could be hit with fines over habit more than one in 10 motorists admit to
Motoring
A survey of British road users from a private plate supplier saw 1 in 10 drivers admitting that they don't use their speedometer to judge their speed
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Decision due on first motorway services for Leicestershire's M69
Planning
Proposals include a number of big-name food and drink chains
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Diversion warning issued as main road set to close for several days
Traffic and Travel
The closure has been issued on public safety grounds
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Congested Leicestershire route needs vital funding, says campaign group
Traffic and Travel
Midlands Connect say the road is currently at '98 per cent capacity' each morning
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Warning issued as multiple roads set to close amid return of Leicester 10k
Traffic and Travel
Restricted access will also be put in place on certain roads
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Let us know your view on breaking the speed limit as driver caught doing 167mph
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Main Leicestershire route set for two-week closure amid works to tackle bridge flooding
Traffic and Travel
Bus services will be re-routed
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Leicester Uber drivers to take part in six-hour nationwide protest over pay and conditions
Employment
'It's got to the point where it is unsustainable'
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Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
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Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
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Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
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Coronation Street
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Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
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
Emmerdale
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
Emmerdale
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
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
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Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
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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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