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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
Driver released after road sweeper death
A man in his 80s was hit by a council road sweeper in Leicester and later died in hospital.
Council leader rejects MP's flag removal call
The county council said it would only remove flags if they posed a danger to the public.
Record-breaking powerlifter back in training at 74
"You're never too old to be an athlete," says Alan Gutteridge at 74 years old.
Rare bird sighting at nature reserve 'a real treat'
Baird's sandpipers normally nest in northern North America but occasionally head to the UK.
Trees felled to halt spread of harmful sooty spores
City council tree experts say sooty bark disease is fatal to trees and can be harmful to people.
Fresh plans may save historic pub from demolition
The Black Boy pub, which closed in 2012, could be converted into nine flats.
'Dangerous' street party kept community awake
Residents say hundreds of people gathered near a park in Leicester, playing loud music.
'Excited' parents get engaged at neonatal unit
Baby Penelope was born 13 weeks early after being rushed to Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Drama society to take final bow after 70 years
The Infirmary Dramatic Operatic and Literary Society - also know as the Idols - was set up in 1955.
Masked burglars threatened woman with screwdriver
Police say it was "a distressing incident for the victim" and are appealing for information.
Hundreds of hampers to help families ahead of Diwali
More than 120 volunteers work like a "well-oiled machine" to prepare the parcels on Sunday.
Secret Leicestershire
Leicester?s Turkey Café was designed by local architect and former mayor Arthur Wakerley.
'No 10' Christmas tree from Leicestershire grower
The Downing St Christmas tree is to be supplied by a Leicestershire grower.
Desford Colliery Band win National Championships
The Desford Colliery Brass Band won the title for the first time in 34 years.
Special moment for young Katy Perry fan Molly
Katy Perry dedicated her song 'Roar' to Molly from Wigston, who has Cerebal Palsy.
Diwali Basket Brigade to deliver 5,000 hampers
Volunteers have packed food hampers for families experiencing food insecurity.
Boulter out of Japan Open in second round
British number three Katie Boulter wins only four games as she is knocked out of the Japan Open by Sorana Cirstea.
Why Cifuentes was the pick of the bunch
Leicester City fan writer Chris Forryan on why Marti Cifuentes was the pick of the bunch of potential managers.
? What do the Foxes need to work on?
The When You're Smiling podcast team discuss what Leicester City have got on their to-do list before their return from the international break.
Boulter upsets Noskova at Japan Open
British number three Katie Boulter beats Linda Noskova to reach the second round of the Japan Open.
How Leicester's Ilione juggles time in scrubs and scrums
Leicester Tigers back-row Emeka Ilione on what it's like to balance a burgeoning rugby career with his medical studies.
Northampton see off Leicester in frenetic derby
Northampton Saints overpower rivals Leicester Tigers in the second half to close out a 32-26 win in a frenetic Prem contest at Franklin's Gardens.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Struggling Hinckley call game off
Hinckley United's game against Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday is postponed as the hosts are unable to field a team.
Thakor to captain England U-19s
Leicestershire's Shiv Thakor will captain a 15-strong England Under-19s squad for the tour of South Africa in January.
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National News Headlines
Ex-Hull funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Asylum seeker 'intimidated women before killing'
Staff "felt intimated" and asked hotel security to "keep an eye" on Deng Majek, jurors are told.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
Friends finish childhood kung-fu movie 47 years on
Friends from a now-demolished Liverpool housing estate reunite to finish a film 47 years on.
Ten new inquiries into police handling of abuse
The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates South Yorkshire Police's handling of cases.
'I'll lie down in front of solar farm bulldozers'
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create "an industrial wasteland".
Asylum hotel a 'feeding ground for unrest'
Lawyers for a council are trying to stop The Bell Hotel in Epping from housing asylum seekers.
Runner dies at finish line of London half marathon
Kory Russell had just completed the Royal Parks Half when he collapsed at the finish line.
'Driver ruined my life and I need to know why'
Kirsty Pickering is calling for the driver to hand themselves in to police.
Pam St Clement tribute to EastEnders husband
The star who played Pat Butcher says the actor who was her on-screen husband Roy was a "lovely man".
Why we had to help 'lovely' family on DIY SOS
The DIYS SOS team have been carrying out work at Ahmed and Rifat Ali's home in Southampton.
Source: BBC News
