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New decision made on previously rejected Coalville care home bid

Concerns were raised that the home could exacerbate already 'dangerous' parking conditions

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Meet the teenager taking on mammoth challenge to honour his late siblings

Christmas Eve has been chosen for the event for a special reason

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Woman died after Leicester hospital cancelled surgery three times

Karen Dack would have survived if any of the surgeries had gone ahead, a coroner ruled

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Doctor says 'lose weight without cutting calories' by eating more of these foods

Millions of us will pledge to embark on a new diet as part of our New Year's resolutions. But one expert says you don't need to cut calories to lose weight

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Dentist warns 'Prosecco smile' is a real thing - and how to avoid it this Christmas

Christmas party season is in full swing, but if you enjoy Prosecco you need to be careful - as dentists have warned about the damage the drink can do to your oral health

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NHS bosses urged to U-turn on 'short-sighted' gluten-free food prescriptions axing

A charity has warned the move could put people at risk

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'I shed 14 stone after doctors said I couldn't have kids'

Jasmin Chapman hit 23 stone at her biggest and was given a health scare by her GP

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Nine ways you can avoid weight gain this Christmas

Christmas is a time of indulgence, but it is possible to enjoy a hearty Christmas meal and festive snacks without the negative consequences on your health and waistline

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Sleep expert explains why you should never drink coffee as soon as you wake up

A sleep expert has revealed why you should never drink coffee as soon as you wake up in the morning, and the best time to have your first caffeine fix for an energy boost

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Leicester man became 'prisoner in own home' after amputation

Bryan lost his leg two years ago

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Woman felt aches and pains in foot then needed both her legs amputated

Samatha Wyles is aiming to raise awareness of the condition which 'flies under the radar'

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Meet the girl who survived two heart attacks and will spend her first Christmas at home

Florence Bennett has spent more than half of her young life in hospital

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90/10 rule is key to staying fit and healthy over Christmas, expert says

Anthony Ng Monica says there are some simple steps you can take to get through the festive season and start the new year well

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Almost 2,000 ambulance staff shifts a month lost to hospital handover delays

Leicestershire patients are facing some of the longest delays

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NHS Leicester to end gluten-free prescriptions for autoimmune patients despite strong opposition

The decision was taken after a public consultation, said health bosses

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Government refuses to commit to funding major Leicester hospitals transformation

Leicester Hospitals

The funding programme was paused after Labour took office

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Leicester patients to get early access to 'potentially life-changing' treatments as new funding announced

Cancer, obesity, infectious diseases and heart attack treatments are all on the cards

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Patients demand 'urgent' action as they are left ‘risking their lives’ going to the doctors

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Residents fear 'someone is going to be seriously injured at some point'

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Vacant Leicester care home branded anti-social behaviour ‘magnet’ could house vulnerable people

Police are 'regularly' called to the empty property

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New £3.6 million state-of-the-art medical centre opens in Leicestershire village

Minor surgery will be carried out at the facility

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‘Huge numbers’ of children attending A&E, Leicestershire health bosses reveal

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NHS leaders acknowledged some people are currently receiving 'suboptimal emergency care'

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Residents fear they will be left taking two buses to see GP as surgery set to close

The current surgery building is being sold

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Life expectancy falls across Leicester and Leicestershire

Baby girls in the city saw one of the biggest drops in the country

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First look at new Leicester hospital care centre ahead of grand opening

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It will deliver around 100,000 more appointments a year

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