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Mark & Spencer shoppers snap up £29.50 lightweight jacket that's 'great for spring'
Shopping
The Collared Neck Relaxed Fit Knitted Jacket is available in three versatile colours - but one of them is already sold out
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'Perfect' comedy that fans call their 'absolute favourite movie' is now streaming
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The popular film was released in 2000 and quickly garnered acclaim for its ensemble cast
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Frankie and Benny's offering bottomless pancake feast for first time
Food & Drink
The offer runs for three days in time for Pancake Day
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You can now get inflatables to eat your takeaway off in the bath
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Banquet bathing is the latest trend taking social media by storm
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Splendour Nottingham 2025 lineup: More than 25 new acts announced
Music & Nightlife
An estimated 30,000 music lovers will flock to the event
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Boots shoppers snap up £220 worth of free makeup and skincare in Mother's Day deal
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The With Love Mothers Day Beauty Box from Boots is the perfect gift for the leading lady in your life - but it's expected to sell out quickly
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'Best' anti-ageing skincare solution credited for its 'magic' results
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Nip + Fab's latest skincare launch, the Peptide Finishing Oil 2%, has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 45.79% in just four weeks
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Family bakery chain could return to high street after shutting all its shops
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The family-run bakery chain based had 13 branches, having opened its first shop in 1905
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Best-selling Jo Malone fragrance could be yours for £2 thanks to limited deal
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Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir cologne has earned a cult following and now there's a way to get your hands on a bottle of the for a fraction of the price
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Tesco to axe popular shopping Clubcard option from stores in just weeks
Tesco
The supermarket chain will remove the option for customers next month
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We now spend more time Googling films while we watch than watching them
What's On News
The revelation comes as movie-watching peaks ahead of the Oscars this Sunday
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Uniqlo is selling the 'perfect' spring jacket in seven colours
Shopping
Uniqlo's Jersey Relaxed Jacket is a versatile piece that will become a wardrobe staple for years to come
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Grammy winner Roni Size set to perform with Leicester musicians
Things to do in Leicestershire
The conference is being spearheaded by the newly-formed Leicester Music Board
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Kids will go head to head in first ever feature-length gaming movie
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Kartoon Channel's Gaming Challenge UK will be released in Vue Cinemas
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LEGO launches 1metre long Jurassic World T Rex model set
Shopping
The set has articulated joints, including a movable head, opening jaw, and posable arms and tail
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'Stunning' £26 New Look dress that 'received compliments all night'
Shopping
The New Look Brown Twist Shoulder Maxi Dress has been hailed "gorgeous" and "flattering" by shoppers who have worn it and given it a try, but not everyone was as impressed with it
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Heydude launches Furby-themed shoes, bringing '90s nostalgia to your footwear collection
Shopping
Thankfully, they don't come with that terrifying habit of whispering in Furbish at 3am
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Tate McRae confirms new tour dates with one at Motorpoint Arena - how to buy tickets
Music & Nightlife
The Canadian pop star has just extended her UK tour with some extra dates, including one here in Nottingham.
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The Leicestershire venues named among Britain's best by pub-loving couple
Pubs and Bars
Dale and Holly Harvey have already drank pints from more than 5,000 venues
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'Fantastic' Amazon dehumidifier is 'simple to use' and costs as little as 5p per hour to run
Shopping
The Cosi Home 12L/Day Dehumidifier is on sale and you can save another £10 by opting in for the voucher listed below the price on-site
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Marks and Spencer's '£30 trousers are 'a flattering alternative to jeans'
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The high street retailer's Crepe Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers are available in several colours
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Boden's 'flattering' and 'most beautiful' dress now £44 in sale
Shopping
The "gorgeous" Boden dress has seen a huge price drop in the latest sale - and fans are loving it
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'I walked over 100k steps in New Look's £33 loafers and my feet weren't sore once'
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The New Look loafers are the perfect alternative to Marks and Spencer's sold-out leather shoes, with fans praising them as 'very comfortable' and 'stylish'
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Dragons' Den-approved brand delivers ready-made flower beds for an instant garden glow-up
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Plus, new customers get £5 off with a special discount code
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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
Food and Drink
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'
Shopping
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
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Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
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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
Food and Drink
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
Food and Drink
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
Recipes
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
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With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best
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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
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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