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Win a short break at Parkdean Resorts worth £499

The lucky winner can book a two, three or four night stay at one of 65 Parkdean Holiday resorts across England, Scotland and Wales worth £499

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Win a pair of Adult Weekend tickets to Gate to Southwell Festival

Don't miss your chance to win tickets to one of the UK’s best small music festivals! We're offering a pair of Adult Weekend Extra tickets and a large camping pitch, worth around £380, to this year's Gate To Southwell Festival.

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Expert shares eye 'tricks' he claims could spark a new romance

According to specialists eye contact can trigger deeper emotional connections

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McFly star's musical which brings 'fun' and 'chaos' for kids to visit Leicester

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Tom Fletcher said the production is not a ‘sit down and be quiet’ kind of show

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I took my kids for a sleepover at grand castle half an hour from Leicestershire — they especially loved one thing

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The new hotel at Warwick Castle is a great place to stay after a day out at the attraction

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Win a four night stay at the stylish Bodorgan Inn worth £4,000

We've partnered with Birch Stays to give one lucky reader the opportunity to stay in their very own private pub - the Bodorgan Inn - alongside friends or family, completely for free!

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Find a Leicestershire Santa's Grotto near you

There are plenty to choose from!

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Win the ultimate all-inclusive family holiday to Butlin’s worth £2,000

We've partnered with Butlin's to giveaway the ultimate UK three or four-night family holiday including an All Inclusive drinks package, Early Access VIP passes, and Premium Dining food

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New Leicestershire play centre with laser tag arena and private hire parties opens

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The play centre also has a soft play area

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Plumbers share bathroom mistake people make that can spread harmful bacteria

This one habit could get you and your family sick.

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Win 1 of 5 Mattel toy bundles in our fabulous competition, just in time for Christmas!

Join our festive giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 5 amazing prize bundles including a Monster High® Haunted High School, an iconic bundle of Barbie® goodies and a stellar Thomas & Friends™ My First Range play set.

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Deter spiders, slugs and beetles using popular drink used pest by controllers

If you have pests in your home then these household remedies could help

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The 'correct' way to light sparklers for a safer Bonfire Night

As people across the UK get ready to celebrate Bonfire Night, a video on TikTok has left many asking if they have been lighting their sparklers wrong for years

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Fosse Park to celebrate Diwali with dance, music and stilt walkers

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A DJ will bring a 'modern fusion of eastern and western beats'

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Divorce expert shares the one trait all his clients have when they decide to split

James Brien has since witnessed thousands of couples parting ways for various reasons - but they all have one thing in common

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Monopoly fans are arguing over the real colour of the most expensive spaces

The colour of the two most expensive Monopoly spaces has been the subject of debate, with some people saying they are purple and others insisting they are blue

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'Alton Towers pay me to invent ways to scare the guests at Halloween - and it's great fun!'

Alton Towers Resort has unleashed their annual Halloween event 'Scarefest' - we popped along to meet the man with the job of masterminding the theme park frights for guests

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All the Leicestershire pumpkin patches open this Halloween

A theme park in the county has introduced a pumpkin patch for the first time

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'Immersive' Laser Quest arrives in Leicester as revamped venue reopens

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An offer is available on bookings this month

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Date you should carve your Halloween pumpkin so it doesn't rot

Pumpkin carving is a fun Halloween tradition that can be enjoyed by all the family but you need to get the timings right so they're not rotten come October 31

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Bank holiday hack to get 61 days off work in 2025

If you're clever with what you book off, you can maximise your annual leave

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Great Central Railway Bonfire Night event to offer 'entertainment for all'

A spokeswoman for the railway said it would be one of the 'most exciting events of the year'

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'Driver for a Fiver' event could see you put in charge of Rolls Royce powered locomotive

Food and drinks will be available from the museum café

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I stayed at the UK's only all-inclusive resort just three hours from Leicester — it was brilliant in every way

Potters at Hopton on Sea is a little British gem tucked away on Norfolk's coast, which is steeped in history but has been bold enough to move with the times

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Shopping Aldi's new handheld vacuum cleaner to rival Shark is £40 in their Specialbuy sale The latest range of Aldi Specialbuys is set to be a hit with pet owners, with a huge selection of pet products available to buy in store and online from February 27

Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake

A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

Next's 'gorgeous' £48 fleece jacket that gets shoppers 'lots of compliments'

The jacket is available in a variety of colours and has proved popular with Next shoppers

Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out

Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Shopping Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Chef's 'perfect' poached egg recipe includes 1 extra step for round shape

Chef Thom Bateman, who has been sharing his recipes and cooking hacks on social media, says you can make the perfect poached eggs in minutes with a very simple extra step

Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake

A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

Chef shares fried eggs trick to make them tastier with one ingredient - not salt

Fried eggs are a breakfast staple, but they can taste a bit bland if not cooked properly. Luckily, you can make sure your fried eggs are bursting with flavour with one simple trick

Coffee experts reveal how to store coffee to keep it fresh for longer

With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best

Coronation Street Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance

Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before

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 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 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.

Emmerdale Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent

Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out

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

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'

Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit

Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response

The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021