Leicester and Leicestershire News
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Major gas outage leaves couple cooking on single hob
Hundreds of households had appliances declared unsafe to use after water flooded village gas pipes.
Hope that prolific bird will have even more chicks
Maya the osprey returns to Rutland Water from migration for the 16th year in a row.
Easter break roadworks planned on major city route
Up to 10 days of roadworks are planned during the school holidays so resurfacing can be done.
Investigation under way after house fire
Four crews were required to extinguish the fire in a Leicestershire village.
Man charged after two-car crash
Police said one person was taken to hospital following the collision on Sunday.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in lamp-post crash
Police say the male rider is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash.
Overnight closures planned for parts of busy road
The repairs on the A607 in Syston and Thurmaston will take place in stages over three nights.
Man dies in hospital after two-vehicle crash
Three others were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash in Husbands Bosworth.
Unused HS2 cash could pay to finish Melton bypass
The final stretch of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road is on hold due to rising costs.
Developer seeks to drop planned bus link road
An MP is urging the council to refuse proposed changes to plans for a 600-home estate.
Investigation after fire at derelict retirement home
Police believe it was started deliberately and are appealing for information about the incident.
AI camera system caught litter louts in town
The trial saw a reduction in littering but there are no plans to install the technology permanently.
Leicester sign South African prospect Beets
Leicester Tigers sign South African Corne Beets, the junior Springbok player of the year, on a "long-term" deal.
Chelsea score late for dramatic FA Cup win over Leicester
Chelsea score twice in stoppage time to survive a major scare and beat Leicester to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Vinberg's early goal helps Spurs beat Leicester
Matilda Vinberg scores on her first start for Tottenham as they beat fellow Women's FA Cup semi-finalists Leicester in the Women's Super League.
Gloucester beat Leicester to clinch Cup title
Gloucester claim their first trophy in nine years as they beat Leicester in the Premiership Rugby Cup final.
Chelsea FA Cup tie evokes Foxes' Wembley memories
When Chelsea and Leicester meet in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, it will evoke memories of the 2021 final between the sides.
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.
Murder charge after man killed 'during car theft'
A man has been charged with murder after Christopher Hanley died on Saturday.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Doctor sorry for girl's 'sub-standard' care before death
Ivy Rupasinghe's grieving parents are considering their next move after a hospital's admission.
'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'
As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
Funeral inquiry 'casts shadow' over profession
Members of the sector and its regulatory body are gloomy about what the Hull inquiry portends.
Labour MP apologises for swearing in Commons
Clive Lewis, the MP for Norwich South, says he is sorry for his "outburst" as he left the chamber.
Kingfisher courtship caught on camera
Amateur Cornish photographer captures moment kingfishers begin courting.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Major search continues for missing swimmer
The search started after reports a swimmer failed to return to shore near Tinside Lido.
River Wye pollution leads chicken firm to be sued
Up to 23 million birds are farmed at any one time in the Wye's catchment area, estimates suggest.
Six people banned from city hospitals over behaviour
It comes after an NHS trust brought in a red and yellow card system due to a rise in incidents.
Couple receive 'too realistic' cake replica of dog
The cake, ordered as a birthday treat, is a life-sized version of their pet Arthur.