Ram-raider banned from road arrested while driving attacked dog to vets
Jamie Sylvester’s pet had been attacked by a pitbull and needed urgent attention
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Council decides on unpopular scheme for 93 village homes after hearing fears for countryside
Residents have raised concerns about the impact on traffic and village services
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Bradgate Park gets £17,000 as city science firm pays up for breaking environmental rules
The Environment Agency demanded chages at Leicester company Trafalgar Scientific after it broke recycling rules
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A peek inside The Badger’s Sett pub as it prepares to re-open after major renovation
It’s got a fresh new look and a new menu
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Inside the luxury £1.4 million bungalow that comes with three acres of land
It might seem like a steep price for a bungalow – but wait until you see inside it
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Where to find the cheapest houses in Leicestershire
Prices average just £55,000 in the cheapest street in the county
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Free and cheap family days out in Leicestershire this half term
Have fun this half term without breaking the bank
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Owners of popular restaurant near Bradgate Park announce its permanent closure after 42 years
The Grey Lady will be turned into a family home
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First Leicestershire drive-thru jab centre opens today
The drive-thru is at County Hall, on the western edge of the city
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Village to get its Post Office back after previous service closed in 2020
The service will open in a new location on Monday, March 7
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People from Leicester list their favourite things to do in the city
From grabbing a sarnie by Town Hall foundation to jamming at The Donkey
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Two acres of ‘highly sought after’ land to develop just off A50 goes on the market
Would-be buyers get two houses and planning permission for eight more
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Remembering Gladys the granny who pioneered ‘groundbreaking’ heart treatment which was UK first at Leicester hospital
Glenfield hospital performed the first ever TAVI heart valve procedure in the UK, transforming treatment forever
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Battle ongoing to save wildlife haven golf course from development ‘decimation’
‘The golf course is like a green island surrounded by suburbia and industry’
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Gorgeous thatched mansion for sale in Leicestershire has asking price cut by quarter of a million pounds
The Ernest Gimson property is one of the most picturesque homes on sale at the moment
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Unemployment almost at record low thanks to booming logistics sector
More large business developments are planned for the county
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Troubled 25-year-old who ‘battled anorexia’ at Glenfield Hospital died after taking illegal slimming pills
‘In our opinion the system failed Annie’
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Bradgate Park offers dream job for nature lovers
The country park is on the look-out for more rangers
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Charming ‘chocolate box’ Leicestershire village named one of the ‘poshest’ in England
Residents have their own private members’ club and stunning views of the countryside – but the houses are rather pricey
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Leicestershire’s most treasured hidden gems – according to those in the know
Believe it or not – one of them is a stone’s throw away from a supermarket car park
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Searches under way for missing woman, 38
Amandeep Kaur was last seen on Thursday morning
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American Pit Bull attacked dogs and women – now a court is to rule whether he should be destroyed
The dog, called Rio, escaped through an open front door and caused terror in street, court hears
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Leicestershire walkers encouraged to take on 75 mile National Forest Trek starting at Beacon Hill
Could be an ideal challenge if you enjoy being in the great outdoors
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Police lay out plans to make parks safer for girls and women
Nearly £600,000 is being spent at 18 parks across Leicester and the county towns
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Leicester has been named one of worst 50 places to live in the UK in 2022 by iLiveHere – here’s 50 reasons why it’s not
We live here and we wouldn’t swap it for anything
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Through the keyhole of Leicestershire’s most expensive properties currently on the market
One of the mansions even comes with a helipad
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Look around cute Arts and Crafts thatched mansion in the heart of Charnwood Forest
The property is on sale of £2.5 million
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Man, 83, has pension snatched from his hand at city centre cash machine
He gave chase but the young thief got away
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Police Taser suspect after being charged at and spat on by man ‘assaulting people in park’
‘Stand back! Stand back!’
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Everything you need to know about new Covid variant found in France
The strain was detected by experts in Marseille
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Bin collections across Leicestershire district missed due to coronavirus absences
And some homes may now have a three week gap between collections
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Search and rescue operation to find injured walker in Bradgate Park
The rambler had suffered leg injuries in the park
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New Years honours for Leicestershire include a 95-year-old for five decades of dedication
Tony Bradley is among several Leicestershire people to receive awards
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Seriously ill man thought the doctors and nurses at Leicester hospital were trying to kill him
But if it wasn’t for Glenfield medics he would have died
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‘Lots of people just walking about’: Leicestershire tourist attractions and their worst TripAdvisor reviews
One family dubbed The Space Centre ‘boring’ and a ‘waste of time’
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‘Be prepared’: Environment Agency issues flood warning for Leicestershire river
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
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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