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‘Be prepared’: Environment Agency issues flood warning for Leicestershire river

26 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
Further rain is expected in the coming days
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Which Leicestershire park cafes are open over Christmas and new year – and when

24 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

22 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

21 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

20 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
The lane lies just outside Leicester
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Christmas coronary warning as heart disease and cardiac arrests rise over festive season

19 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

17 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
Harvey Green was the postmaster of Cropston Post Office
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Dog with slashed neck among five found abandoned near Bradgate Park

17 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

17 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

16 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

15 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

6 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

1 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

1 December 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

21 November 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

5 November 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

31 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
Where gets the worst ratings?
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Spooky tales of hauntings at Leicestershire landmarks for Halloween

30 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

29 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
Take that, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln and Northampton
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Rutland teacher finds entire potato in pack of Kettle Chips

19 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
He says it simply refused to be a crisp
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Antlers clash as Bradgate Park rut gets into full swing

9 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
The battles have been captured by park volunteer photographers
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Six picturesque Leicestershire villages for perfect days out

9 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

7 October 2021 Leicester Mercury
18 parks across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will see improvements
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Bradgate Park is hiring and the pay is decent too

23 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
It sure beats sitting in an office
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Another 500 homes look set to be built near Bradgate Park

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘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

19 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

16 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

15 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
A team started the dig yesterday at the Leicestershire beauty spot
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Leicester City awarded ‘highest honour’ after recent success

15 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

13 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Three people were taken to hospital.
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Three pedestrians taken to hospital after collision with car

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing.
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Road near Bradgate Park closes as police deal with ‘incident’

8 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

7 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

5 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
Police were called to reports of a number of men fighting
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A50 near hospital closed due to collision

3 September 2021 Leicester Mercury
A man was taken to hospital
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Vote for Leicestershire to be named UK’s Favourite Place

23 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

21 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
He was dropped off and not seen since
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Driver left trapped with serious injuries after three car crash

21 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
Fire crews had to free the driver so paramedics could treat them
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Police stop drivers during operation on A5

20 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
One vehicle was seized
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‘Police incident’ shuts road near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
Drivers were advised to avoid the area
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Rider injured as horse collapses and dies near Bradgate Park

19 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
The animal died in the incident
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New owner sought for hidden gem historic mansion

14 August 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

31 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

27 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

21 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘This area will inevitably be trampled on and destroyed’
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Man and teenager arrested for murder of Usman Patel

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
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

20 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
He also damaged other motorists’ cars
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Leicester city museums now open for free summer fun

13 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
You can enjoy railway trips and an archaeology day, as well as some amazing new exhibitions
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Man lost more than £1,000 to Leicestershire car park fraudster as warning issued

9 May 2025 Leicester Mercury
Police are reporting a rise in incidents
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Local artist’s retrospective exhibition to be held at Atkins Gallery 

8 May 2025 HBBC
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2025 Council tenant garden competition launched

8 May 2025 HBBC
General News 

‘Proper gem’ Leicestershire pub near Bradgate Park launches search for new owners

3 May 2025 Leicester Mercury
General HBBC News 

Peer review gives outstanding praise to Borough Council

2 May 2025 HBBC
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See inside the home near Bradgate Park which has had its price slashed by £1 million

26 April 2025 Leicester Mercury

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