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Free treats and golden ticket giveaway as Leicester's Highcross unveils 'new look'

The event will feature live entertainment and a vintage-style tearoom

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Review: & Juliet at Leicester's Curve Theatre is theatrical genius

It’s funny, it’s vibrant, it’s exhilarating and all-round superb entertainment

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Widow claims gambling regulator ‘not protecting customers’ amid legal action

Annie Ashton's husband Luke took his own life after amassing thousands in gambling debts

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School transport set to end for all Leicester post-16 SEND students

In limited cases, some financial assistance would still be offered

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Urgent next of kin appeal launched after death of Leicester man, 74

He died earlier this week

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Narborough Road crash causes delays - as it happened

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Drivers were being urged to avoid the area

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Heavy rain expected as temperatures set to soar in Leicester

The daily highs will leap up but the rain is coming

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Leicestershire dad used pile of paper as makeshift car seat for child, 4

He was also not wearing his seatbelt properly because his 'tummy was playing up'

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More than five child sexual abuse crimes recorded by Leicestershire Police every day

Last year, more than 2,100 such crimes were logged by Leicestershire Police

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Emergency services scrambled to blaze at Leicester park

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Crews are responding to a building fire

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Leicester drug kingpin dies in prison while serving 20-year sentence

He had been part of an international drug trafficking operation

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Watchdog warns Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deal for shoppers

The Leicester-founded business acquired 30 stores from a rival last year

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Exact date Leicestershire's temperatures set to soar to 12C

A warning has been issued the warmer spell will bring unsettled conditions

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Police officers 'raging' as force considers ban on radios and TVs to save money

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The cost-cutting measure was announced last week

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Leicester residents say point-less knives a 'good idea' to prevent future stabbings

We asked shoppers in Leicester city centre what they thought

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Chocolate thief turned to shoplifting after his father kicked him out

Christopher Woolford had reportedly hit 'rock bottom'

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Farmfoods eyes up new Leicester store as plan emerges

Leicester shopping

A number of jobs would be created from the scheme

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'Selfish parking' which delays fire crews slammed by LeicestershireLive readers

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews have warned the delays could mean 'the difference between life and death'

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Meet the engineer who ditched university to pursue his dream job

Adam did not believe university was the 'best fit' for him

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New police pic of terror plot mum in niqab released after complaints of ‘distress’

Farishta Jami was upset the police released a picture of her without her niqab on

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Hospital car park drink-driver claimed to press wrong pedal after crash

Richard Clifton was also more than twice the legal limit behind the wheel

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Dedicated nurse among 36 Leicester Mercury death notices this week

Tributes are also paid to a 100-year-old man

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Biker avoids jail after motorist's nose injured by helmet in road rage tussle

Shaun McManus already had a suspended sentence hanging over him

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Warning issued as multiple roads set to close amid return of Leicester 10k

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Restricted access will also be put in place on certain roads

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

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Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried

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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.

Dogs 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

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.

Death in Paradise's Ardal O'Hanlon's real reason he left as fans hail him best inspector

Death in Paradise

Ardal O'Hanlon played DI Jack Mooney on Death in Paradise and fans have been quick to hail him as the best detective on the show to date

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