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More illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Leicester city centre police operation
Leicester City Centre
Police have also revealed to total number of vehicles seized
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Drivers warned of parking machine scam as fake QR codes found in Leicester neighbourhoods
Leicester City Council
The council has said that it does not use QR codes at any of its car parks or for on-street parking
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M1 traffic stopped due to fire in Leicestershire - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
All four lanes were closed
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Leicestershire rail passengers set for GPS-based 'contactless' ticket trial
Leicester Railway Station
The new system will attract more people to the railways
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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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Bhim Kohli murder accused 'acted out of anger' after relationship break-up
Courts
The jury has been told about a letter written by the boy after the alleged fatal attack
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Urgent 'sextortion' warning issued amid reported rise in cases
Crime
Crimestoppers says the act can have a 'devastating impact' on victims
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Historic discovery delayed building of 53 homes on school site – with work to now begin
Planning
Demolition 'took longer than originally planned'
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Police misconduct meeting postponed at 11th hour after LeicestershireLive requests media access
Leicestershire Police
The delay came after a formal request by LeicestershireLive to attend
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Fire service 'devastated' after 'much-loved' watch manager dies
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
He served his community for nearly two decades
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Bhim Kohli murder accused claimed pensioner 'pulled a knife on a girl'
Courts
The 15-year-old boy claimed Mr Kohli also tried to slap him
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Met Police officer sacked after mocking Leicester City helicopter tragedy
Crime
He had been under investigation for multiple instances of hooliganism
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Police unveil solution to tackle 'extremely dangerous' Leicestershire car cruising
Crime
Racing is 'putting lives at risk', Leicestershire Police said
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Police reveal reason behind Leicester Railway station incident
Leicester Railway Station
Emergency services were called to the scene
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Energy bills set to rise from April - see how much extra you'll pay
Your Money
The impact will vary from household to household
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Bhim Kohli trial shown footage of alleged fatal park attack on pensioner
Crime
Mr Kohli was reportedly slapped in the face with a shoe
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Fines threat for Leicester drivers as new ‘red route’ to be created
Traffic and Travel
A series of road closures are scheduled over the coming weeks
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Revamped bus station in running for RIBA architecture award
In the News
It is being recognised for its environmental credentials
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Police officer jailed after pursuing relationship with vulnerable woman
Leicestershire Police
Daniel Jackson's messages 'quickly turned flirtatious'
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Parents against 'brutal' proposed post-16 SEND cuts confirm protest
Disability
'Does the council expect me to give up my job and depend on benefit payouts?'
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Proposed AI changes could be disastrous for future of your local news and arts
Google
We stand with the UK’s outstanding local journalism and creative industries
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Teenager kicked and hurled homophobic abuse at police after arrest for fighting
Crime
Ewan Clarke was not used to drinking alcohol, his solicitor said
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Counterproposals to stop planned single council for Leicestershire emerge
Politics
Our local leaders cannot agree on what the right way forward is
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Full list of Leicestershire schools chosen for free breakfast scheme under new plans
Education
Every pupil will be eligible
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Emmerdale
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Emmerdale
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Emmerdale
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Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
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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
Coronation Street fans 'work out' horror kidnap twist as Rob Donovan victim 'sealed'
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.
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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.
EmmerdaleEmmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 yearsA 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