Drone footage shows scale of large grass fire as it sweeps across wooded area
Flames spread rapidly due to the soaring temperatures on the hottest day of the year
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Author: Leicester Mercury
Tinderbox Leicestershire as ‘scary’ record temperature set, fires break out and streets and parks left deserted
The fire service was left so stretched it declared a major incident – as Leicestershire baked in a frightening record 39.2C
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Two large blazes tear through farm and recycling plant – live updates
The farm is in Walton on the Wolds, near Loughborough, and the recycling plant is in Leicester
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Major incident declared as fire service tackles blaze near Bradgate Park
Dozens of firefighters have been tackling the blaze throughout the afternoon
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Large grass fire near Bradgate Park tackled by firefighters – live updates
Five pumps and a water carrier vehicle ar at the scene
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‘It’s not getting easier’ – Mum’s heartrending story on anniversary of son’s death
Indila Simandi wants to help break the stigma surrounding suicide
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Vintage fire engine charity has just weeks to find new home
There is a risk the charity’s eight fire engines and other equipment could be lost to Leicestershire
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Tesco and Heinz release joint statement after beans, salad cream and soup taken off shelves
The supermarket and food manufacturer have reached an agreement after falling out over prices
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Bradgate park opens up its secret garden – so people can meet its bees
And you can get the chance to meet a hive of bees up close and personal
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Opportunity to join match day at King Power Stadium as Leicester City recruits for casual workers
An open day is being held in Filbert Way on July 7 for interested parties
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Leicester City squad keen for pre-season return despite ‘most difficult’ campaign
Marc Albrighton was among the first batch of City players to return to Seagrave ahead of his ninth campaign at the club, and he discussed last season, fitness, and Jamie Vardy
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7 of the best glamping sites with hot tubs in Leicestershire and Rutland
Spend the evening gazing out across the countryside in your own private hot tub
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Old pictures of Bradgate Park from the Leicester Mercury archives
We’ve delved into our archives to find pictures of the park from years gone by
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Gorgeous thatched mansion for sale in Leicestershire has asking price cut again
The Ernest Gimson property was originally on the market for £2.5million
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Leicestershire’s Bradgate Park sizzles in the sun as temperatures look set to hit 31C
Our photographs show people having fun but the park’s deer were sticking to the shade
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Boy, 14, airlifted to hospital after collision with car while riding on handlebars of friend’s bike
Police closed a section of the road while 999 crews dealt with the emergency
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Find hidden history through new interactive map of Leicestershire’s walks
Some 150 walks have been mapped out
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Toast the great outdoors at Leicestershire’s best pub beer gardens
It’s beer garden weather and here are some of the best to try out
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Leicestershire’s Bradgate Park is officially one of the most beautiful walks in the UK
Awe-inspiring area ranks higher than the White Cliffs of Dover
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Police appeal after dog attacks member of the public on industrial estate
One person was injured in the incident, which happened a couple of weeks ago
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Bradgate Park car parks – where they are, how to get there and how much they cost
Bradgate Park is one of the most popular destinations for day-trippers around the Midlands and offers some of the best countryside views in all of England
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Ofsted’s damning verdict on nursery where children were left in soiled clothes and fought over toys
‘To now know [our son] was unsafe makes us feel we have failed him as a parent’
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Leicestershire events to enjoy with the family this half term holiday
Martians, Peter Rabbit, railways and Jubilee fun are just some of the delights on offer
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Police arrest man who exposed himself in bushes close to village reservoir
He had been spotted by a member of the public
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With petrol prices at all time high we roll back years to how it used to be.
A reminder of all things petrol we have reported on including some prices that seem super cheap today
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Tesco trolleys have been dumped all over Beaumont Leys for years – and no one knows how to stop it
“Been like it 30 or more years, it won’t change”
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Luxurious Leicestershire glamping site and B&B could be named the best in the country at VisitEngland awards
They have already been recognised as the best in Leicestershire
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Boss of failed energy firm apologises to former customers as he’s told he should never have started Avro Energy
The company was managed through a separate firm that was paid £250,000 a month
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Seventeen new speed camera van locations to be patrolled around Leicestershire from this weekend
The mobile speed van will be carrying out enforcement at a raft of new places over the next 18 months
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Pub that helped locals through pandemic wins Pub of the Year award
The New Plough Inn in Hinckley ran online pub quizzes and later did food and drink deliveries for people who missed the pub
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Bid to build 150 new homes on fields near Bradgate Park
Residents have formed an action group in a bid to stop the plan getting permission
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Four hidden gem days out in Leicestershire
Fun for all ages that the masses seem to have missed
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Eight tunnels, caves and underground passages to explore within driving distance of Leicester
Just don’t forget your torches!
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15 gorgeous glamping sites in Leicestershire and Rutland
If you fancy a luxurious break, but without hours of travelling, take a look at these places
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CCTV appeal as police hunt sneaky thieves who stole 50 mobile phones
Police have picked out two men they believe may have information about the thefts
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Bradgate Park café re-opens today after a refurbishment
We’ve been to take a look round the eatery at the popular beauty spot
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Inside Deer Barn Café
Inside Deer Barn Café
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‘What’s that strange noise that’s making my home vibrate?’ – villager’s plea to end mystery
They turned to a community Facebook page in their search for an answer
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View of county beauty spot to be restricted by five days of roadworks
Pedestrians will still be allowed through
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Jobs available at Bradgate Park café which is re-opening soon after refurbishment
Here’s your chance to work at the heart of one of Leicestershire’s favourite beauty spots
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‘Diversity, football, and food’: the reasons why we’re proud of Leicester
Our readers have their say on why they love where they live
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Quiz: Can you recognise these Leicestershire landmarks from the view facing the other way?
Some are trickier than others
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Glenfield finally gets its post office back after 2-year absence
‘We know how important a post office is to a community’
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The hidden tunnel that runs under hundreds of homes in Leicester
Did you know this was underneath the city?
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The Highway Code’s rules about people parking their cars across your driveway
It’s not a crime but the Highway Code has some things to say about it
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Search and rescue teams called to remote part of Bradgate Park to save injured walker
The walker was deep into the country park when emergency crews were called
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Fears plans for 140-acre business park will ‘decimate’ beauty spot near villages
The plans would impact residents of a number of villages
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You can buy a piece of The Grey Lady restaurant which is about to close for good
It will serve its final customers this weekend
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Massive new business park centre planned for site near beauty spot
The plan is for 140 acres of light industry near Groby Pool
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We try Sunday lunch at village pub close to Leicestershire beauty spot Bradgate Park
It’s in an ideal location for a post-walk lunch – but how good is the food?
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