‘Be prepared’: Environment Agency issues flood warning for Leicestershire river
Further rain is expected in the coming days
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Author: Leicester Mercury
Which Leicestershire park cafes are open over Christmas and new year – and when
Here’s where you can treat yourself to a cuppa after your walk
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Leicestershire road named as one of the most expensive to live on in the UK
A road in Leicestershire beats out competition from the rest of the East Midlands
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Vandals tear up trees days after they were planted
Yobs previously targeted the green space a few months ago
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Warning as electricity works set to shut country road for five weeks
The lane lies just outside Leicester
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Christmas coronary warning as heart disease and cardiac arrests rise over festive season
Warning to people to think of their heart this Christmas
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Tributes paid to ‘real character’ who served his community for nearly 50 years
Harvey Green was the postmaster of Cropston Post Office
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Dog with slashed neck among five found abandoned near Bradgate Park
RSPCA warns winter crisis is looming over abandoned pets
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Popular pub re-opens after £360,000 refurbishment – complete with heated chalet-style cabins
The pub now has heated chalet-style cabins – complete with TV screens
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Plan for 93 homes on pastureland near Bradgate Park delayed after warnings of ‘severe’ impact
Locals fear the extra homes would put local services under strain
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Leicestershire’s very own ‘TARDIS’ and historic ambulance station given protected status
Buildings described as ‘rare’ and ‘iconic’ parts of the county’s heritage
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ADVERTORIAL: Six reasons why we should all celebrate 100 years of the University of Leicester
Founded as a living memorial to the people after World War I, this is a ground-breaking university
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Man dragged woman out of shopping centre store around two minute silence on Armistice Day
Victim is said to have only suffered minor injuries during the incident
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Puppy tossed into air as woman attacked by robber while walking in Bradgate Park
The victim has appealed to the public for information on her attacker
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Pumping station for sale with stunning views over Bradgate Park has price slashed
You’ll still need to have quite a lot of cash burning a hole in your pocket mind
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Bradgate Park offering unique opportunity to visit Santa in Old John Tower
Certainly a different kind of Santa’s grotto experience!
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Map reveals the healthiest and unhealthiest parts of Leicester to live in
Where gets the worst ratings?
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Spooky tales of hauntings at Leicestershire landmarks for Halloween
Ghosts and ghouls abound at some of our more eerie historical haunts
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The unique Leicester experiences you can’t get anywhere else in the East Midlands
Take that, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln and Northampton
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Rutland teacher finds entire potato in pack of Kettle Chips
He says it simply refused to be a crisp
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Antlers clash as Bradgate Park rut gets into full swing
The battles have been captured by park volunteer photographers
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Six picturesque Leicestershire villages for perfect days out
Give the theme parks and tourist traps a swerve with these gorgeous spots
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Cash boost secured to improve safety of women and girls
18 parks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will see improvements
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Bradgate Park is hiring and the pay is decent too
It sure beats sitting in an office
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Another 500 homes look set to be built near Bradgate Park
A village near the beauty spot looks set to expand further
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Mum who feared she would die lost 11st 7lb in just 18 months
‘I didn’t want to die and leave Mohamed to look after our seven children’
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Bradgate Park named 10th most loved park in the UK
It’s certainly a popular spot for a walk
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Three sets of dog owners in a panic after their pets disappear
Harvey’s Army is appealing for help from the public to help track them down
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Weapons of Ice Age hunters being searched in Bradgate Park
A team started the dig yesterday at the Leicestershire beauty spot
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Leicester City awarded ‘highest honour’ after recent success
Susan Whelan, Brendan Rodgers and Kasper Schmeichel received the honour on behalf of Leicester City yesterday evening
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Fraudsters’ ghost worker scam costs charity and council thousands
Trio found guilty in lengthy and complex fraud and money laundering case
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with collision
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Three pedestrians taken to hospital after collision with car
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with ‘incident’
The incident is ongoing – motorists have been warned to find a different route
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Weather warning of thunderstorms issued by Met Office
The national forecaster said the recent heatwave will end with a bump on Thursday
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Arrests made after car park fight leaves man seriously injured
Police were called to reports of a number of men fighting
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A50 near hospital closed due to collision
A man was taken to hospital
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Vote for Leicestershire to be named UK’s Favourite Place
In this love letter to Leicestershire, Tom Mack shares why you should vote for the county in the nationwide poll to find the UK’s Favourite Place
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Searches as family and police concerned for missing man
He was dropped off and not seen since
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Driver left trapped with serious injuries after three car crash
Fire crews had to free the driver so paramedics could treat them
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Police stop drivers during operation on A5
One vehicle was seized
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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park
The animal died in the incident
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New owner sought for hidden gem historic mansion
The hall includes ‘fabulous architectural features’ but it’s a doer-upper
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Victorian pumping station overlooking Bradgate Park up for sale
Cropston Reservoir’s former pumping station is ‘the most stunning and unusual property to come on the market in Leicestershire for some time’
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Driver taken to hospital after 2-car crash on A46 slip road
The casualty had to be freed by the fire service
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Fury at council plans to use park cafe as venue for events
‘This area will inevitably be trampled on and destroyed’
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Man and teenager arrested for murder of Usman Patel
Two others have also been arrested in connection with the Green Lane Road stabbing
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Driver assaulted after helping man lying in lane near Bradgate Park
He also damaged other motorists’ cars
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Leicester city museums now open for free summer fun
You can enjoy railway trips and an archaeology day, as well as some amazing new exhibitions
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