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General News 

Searches by police for Leicester woman missing for days

12 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
The woman takes medication and police are appealing for information
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Bendy electric tram buses could hit city streets

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
It’s hoped the new vehicles will offer a genuine alternative to private car travel in the future
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Tardis-style police box at Bradgate Park STILL used by police today

5 July 2021 Leicester Mercury
It is a listed building and even still used today
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Ring containing ashes of victim’s father stolen in burglary

29 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Anyone offered the distinctive ring to buy is asked to call the police
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Bradgate Park only sixth most beautiful place to walk in UK

27 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
To be fair, it has been beaten by some of the most renowned spots in the country
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Bradgate Park plea after rangers’ Land Rover is stolen

26 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The all-terrain vehicle helps rangers reach all parts of the park in emergencies
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Delays on new car park system at Bradgate Park

24 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
It had to revert back to pay and display just 24 hours after going live
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‘Routine scan saved my life’ says nurse after tumour found

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Sue Sharman underwent surgery within one month of the mass being discovered
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Burglar hunted down and beaten up after JD Sports spree

22 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
He gave himself away by splashing the cash prompting furious citizens who knew the victim to exact revenge
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10,000 households on western edge of city urged to drive less

19 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Incentives are being offered to tempt people out of their cars
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Places visitors to Leicestershire should visit say locals

13 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The county is full of parks, museums and historic streets
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Road in Glenfield still closed due to burst water pipe

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The road originally closed on Wednesday evening and is set to remain closed
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Cost of revamping Leicester’s hospitals could rise to £500m

11 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
An initial £450 million budget approved this week is unlikely to be enough
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Road closed due to burst water pipe in Glenfield

10 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
The road shut yesterday evening for emergency works
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‘Once in a lifetime’ £450m hospitals transformation decided

9 June 2021 Leicester Mercury
Big changes have been drawn up for the LRI, Glenfield and General Hospitals
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Dog-friendly Leicestershire pubs to visit with your pooch

29 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There’s lots of places providing a warm welcome – and free dog treats!
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New car park system at Bradgate Park fails after one day

28 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The car park is reverting back to the pay and display system
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Bradgate Park’s new car park barrier system to start

24 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There will be a 10-minute drop off allowed
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Bradgate Park backtrack after parking ticket blows over in wind

24 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The park agreed to refund the fine after being contacted by LeicestershireLive
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You can see the Super Flower Moon rise into the sky next week

21 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
It will be the biggest and brightest full moon of the year
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Teen fined £95 at Bradgate Park for leaving ticket face-down

20 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
‘It ruined our day and I think it is really mean-spirited and awful’
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Where to see a waterfall within 70 miles of Leicester

9 May 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
There are plenty around the East Midlands
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Leicester schoolgirl honoured by Morrisons for selfless work

2 May 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
Morrisons in Glenfield rewarded Rivelle Roberts’s incredible fund-raising throughout the pandemic
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Deer antlers for sale at Bradgate Park’s new pop-up shop

1 May 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The Visitor Centre has a brand new pop-up shop
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Tearoom at Leicestershire beauty spot available to rent

1 May 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
It’s in a perfect spot for visitors to pop in for a coffee and cake after a walk
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What to do if a deer charges when visiting Bradgate Park

30 April 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
Deer birthing season runs from May to July
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Covid-19 General News 

Coronavirus, one year on: a day of reflection

23 March 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
You are invited to join a one minute’s silence at 12 noon today (23 March) as part of a nationwide remembrance ‘A Day of Reflection’ and to mark one year since the first national lockdown.
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Covid-19 General News 

Parks with cafes where you could meet a friend from Monday

11 March 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
From March 8, you can meet with one person outside your household
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County pub to launch Pizza Shed serving takeaway wood-fired pizzas

11 March 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
The Pizza Shed opens this Saturday
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Covid-19 General News 

Summer events set to return 

10 March 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
POPULAR TOWN EVENTS are set to return to Hinckley this summer if Government restrictions allow.
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Covid-19 General News 

One year since first coronavirus case

5 March 202110 May 2021 Leicester Mercury
This week marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Leicestershire – and council, police and health chiefs and survivors are reflecting on their experiences.
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General News 

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
General HBBC News 

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
General News 

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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