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Virgin Media O2 outage leaves customers unable to get online
In the News
Virgin has apologised 'for any inconvenience'
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Lives 'endangered' as train windscreen smashed in 'reckless' act of vandalism
Crime
Several incidents have taken place in Leicestershire this month
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Leicestershire man among two arrested on drug offences after police stop car
Crime
One man has been charged by police
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Families of fatal attack victims demand halt to 'farcical' Leicestershire Police misconduct meeting
Leicestershire Police
They are calling for the meeting to be postponed
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Dad with MND says change to 'cruel' law will come too late
Politics
Phil Newby, 54, from Rutland, says the new law will not happen quickly enough to help him
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Opening date set for new Leicestershire PureGym
In the News
It is set to take over former Carpetright and Halfords stores
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‘Significant concerns’ over proposed 120-home extension to Leicestershire town
Planning
It would bring the total number of planned homes to around 720
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Air date confirmed for Bella Ramsey's return in The Last of Us season two
Bella Ramsey
The Loughborough trained actor will reprise their role as Ellie
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The one part of Leicestershire where house prices have leapt 10 per cent in a year
property news
The latest figures show rises in every area of the county
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Meet Leicester's only all-female crime scene cleaning team
Real Life
Laura and Debbie's job is not for the faint-hearted
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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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'Absolutely ridiculous' say LeicestershireLive readers as police fear losing TVs will lower morale
Leicestershire Police
Others have labelled the move 'spiteful penny pinching'
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Leicestershire home in 'highly desirable' location heads to auction
property news
The house has plenty of storage place
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Latest Leicestershire food hygiene results as two venues rated 'improvement necessary'
Food and Drink
Tjs in Thurmaston received a rating of '2'
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Developer touts plan for up to 200 new homes in Leicestershire village
Planning
Land for potential school extension and a possible community/health hub are also included
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Meet the girl who is baking mad to help fight nan's debilitating condition
Real Life
Ariana's grandmother Sue needs dialysis for the rest of her life
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Inside Leicestershire-based star Stephen Graham's life - from racism to famous wife
Stephen Graham
Stephen is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV
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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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Great grandmother among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes
Tributes have also been paid to those who died unexpectedly
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Controversial 'forbidding fortress' luxury homes dismissed on appeal
Planning
The scheme had no affordable housing
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All the Leicestershire stars who could become the next James Bond
Entertainment
Nobody does it better than Leicestershire, surely?
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Homes plan for 'eyesore' former Leicestershire pub given the go ahead
Planning
The former Angel Inn closed in 2022
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Tributes flood in for 'mad giant' junior school teacher who loved running
Tributes
Tony Wade taught at the same school for 37 years
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Twycross Zoo's new parking charges 'not going to work' claim LeicestershireLive readers
Twycross Zoo
Others believe the new charges are a 'fair price'
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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
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
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Coronation Street
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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
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.
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
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
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