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Transport
04:00, 28 FEB 2025
Bid launched to re-link Leicester and Northampton by rail
Transport
The British Regional Transport Association wants to see it happen
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Seven-storey flats block could be built in Leicester city centre
Planning
126 flats are proposed
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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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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
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It is being recognised for its environmental credentials
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Lives 'endangered' as train windscreen smashed in 'reckless' act of vandalism
Crime
Several incidents have taken place in Leicestershire this month
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It's time to crown Leicester's worst road for traffic from our shortlist
Traffic and Travel
Five of the very worst roads are vying for the title
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Warning to drivers as 45mph gusts sweep across Leicestershire - hour by hour forecast
Weather
Several parks have been closed
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Controversial truck park must close amid safety fears after losing appeal
Traffic and Travel
Some believe that pedestrians could be injured by HGVs and lorries
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Leicestershire bus service makes comeback after village campaign
Transport
The operator wants more people to use the service
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Price rise warning as Leicestershire bus company confirms five per cent fare hike
Leicester Buses
Costs are rising to meet maintenance costs for the firm's fleet of buses
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Twycross Zoo introduces parking charges to raise 'vital' extra cash
Twycross Zoo
The zoo says it needs to spend £1.5 million on 'vital' maintenance
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School transport set to end for all Leicester post-16 SEND students
Education
In limited cases, some financial assistance would still be offered
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More homes proposed for Leicestershire village where dozens have already been built
Planning
It would be an extension of a previous development
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Manslaughter arrest after woman in her 80s dies at train station
Crime
Police are looking for a potential witness in his 30s
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Train warning as nine weekends of rail work to affect Leicester to London services
Transport
Rail replacement bus services at weekends will continue until early June
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Deserted former council offices can be converted into scores of new homes
Planning
Officials say giving up the lease will save them more than £500,000 a year
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Storm Éowyn to hit Leicestershire with 24 hours of strong gusts
Weather
The Met office says 'very strong winds' are likely
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Major Leicester housing scheme will see huge cut in number of homes built
Planning
The project has been on the cards since the mid 1970s
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Warning issued over East Midlands Railway weekend services amid 'essential' works
East Midlands Railway
Bosses say the project will 'benefit customers in the future'
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Council fails to find contractor for major £22 million Leicester railway station revamp
Leicester Railway Station
City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said it was 'very disappointing'
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Developer refuses to redo traffic survey amid 'rat-run' concerns on 13-home plan
Planning
The applicant has threatened to appeal if the scheme is rejected
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Overturned lorry blocks busy Leicestershire road
Leicestershire Police
Motorists were asked to avoid the area
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'Crop of confused passengers' as East Midlands Railway customers unable to access seat reservations
East Midlands Railway
It has apologised to customers
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