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'Special guest' loco and behind-the-scenes tours at Great Central Railway gala

Great Central Railway

Food and drink will be available along the line

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Win a SPOOK-TACULAR family ticket to Blenheim Palace

We have 3 family tickets up for grabs to Blenheim Palace's spooky spectacular Halloween Trail

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Bonfire night: Leicester and Leicestershire firework displays

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Our city and county is set to sparkle this November

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Free Snow White pantomime funday promises theatre excitement for children

Children will be able to meet panto cast and take part in workshops

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Free heritage event will allow visitors to see Sue Townsend 'treasures'

Visitors will also be able to explore a Roman Leicester dig pit

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All DWP payments millions will receive from now to the end of 2024

The DWP has a number of upcoming payment schemes to help people in need, especially with winter and Christmas approaching

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Supernanny Jo Frost hits out at 'back to school' parenting mistake over lifts

The TV star said 'I believe that is not ok' and said that allowing teens to dictate would mean 'they have no regard'

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Farm announces plans for new playground in major £150,000 investment

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The farm says it is the single biggest improvement in 12 years to the site

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Get lawns looking 'thicker than ever' with Monty Don's essential September task

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared the key tasks to tackle in the garden this month, and has revealed the one 'essential' lawn care tip that will make your grass 'rejuvenated' and 'thicker'

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Lift toilet seat stains with 'game changer' 38p item — 'nothing works better'

A professional cleaner asked for cleaning advice on how to remove yellow stains from a toilet seat - and Mrs Hinch fans were quick to share their 'game-changing' solution

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I visited a little-known attraction on an industrial estate and had the best day of my summer holiday

It's a sensory overload, a maze of mind-bending spaces that are part art installation, part interactive adventure, part theatre

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Ice cream van cuts prices after outraged locals say it's 'taking the p**s'

'We saw many children crying the other day because their mum simply couldn't afford it,' said one annoyed local

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Free month of heritage events - and they're all in one part of Leicestershire

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A number of venues will be offering free entry

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Get shower glass clean and streak-free in five minutes — only household ingredients needed

Cleaning expert Jayden Copeland has shared a simple two-ingredient homemade spray that will leave your shower glass streak-free in just five minutes - and you can make it using items you already have in your kitchen

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People only just realising they've been eating Haribo sweets 'wrong'

Haribo lovers are discovering a unique way to keep their leftover sweet treats safe and secure once the packet has been opened

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Whiten yellow bed sheets in minutes with 80p product

Stained and discoloured bed sheets are a common issue, but it can be frustrating trying to get bedding white again - a laundry expert has shared the best way to get them looking brand new

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'Beautiful' Leicester Cathedral light show to transform historic building

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The Dean of Leicester said the cathedral seemed the 'perfect place' to host the show

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Get rid of ants for good with one natural ingredient you'll have in the kitchen

Ants can be a major pest in late summer as they are foraging for food and preparing for the colder months

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One simple cleaning trick will stop your bin smelling bad — almost no money or effort involved

Making food in the kitchen might be a bit off-putting if there are smells lingering from the bin. Here's a cleaning hack to keep your home smelling lovely and fresh

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Win the ultimate Thorpe Park experience with an overnight stay and a 2 day pass!

We have teamed up with Thorpe Park to give you the chance to win a thrilling two-day adventure for up to four-people with an overnight stay in the Swarm themed cabin and a goody bag full of memories for you to take away

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Leicestershire strongest man contest to take place this weekend

There will be activities for the family plus food and drink vendors at the free event

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Celebrate GCSE and A Level Results with a Free Moonpig Card!

Plus free delivery!

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Peppa Pig is coming to Leicester with a new live show

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Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out! is coming to De Montfort Hall

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Knight School and tours on bill as family-friendly medieval festival returns

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Interactive games and a re-enactment will also take place

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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