Leicester and Leicestershire News
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Firm appeals against fine over fly-tipping at pub
The firm has had its fine reduced to £8,000 after a hearing at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
Urgent road closure after lorry hits level crossing
Work is under way after the barrier and a set of lights were knocked off in the crash.
Weekend of rail disruption for East Midlands passengers
A reduced timetable and replacement bus services will be in operation throughout the weekend.
Twelfth arrest after two men shot in street
The injured men were taken to hospital after they were shot while walking along a road in Leicester.
Child rapist jailed after international manhunt
Altaf Khalifa fled the country while on bail but was eventually found in Spain.
Council to tackle chewing gum mess with new grant
Money from Keep Britain Tidy is to be spent on new cleansing equipment and signs.
Demolition plan for iconic industrial site deferred
Officers say the plans did not "adequately consider the significance of locally listed buildings".
Two police cordons after fears over unknown powder
Leicestershire Police sealed off two properties "for safety reasons" during initial investigations.
Rugby club 'heartbroken' by 'mindless' break in
A volunteer-led rugby club says the break-in caused "extensive damage" to the premises.
Rahane thrived on 'nerves' in Leicestershire debut
Ajinkya Rahane says he used the nerves he had about his Leicestershire debut to thrive in their One-Day Cup opener.
Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn
Proposals had been submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.
Half of city's buses now run on electricity - council
Leicester City Council says it needs £86.5m more to reach full electrification by 2030.
Foxes lose to Bears in One-Day Cup
Warwickshire make it two One-Day Cup wins out of two, while Notts, Hants and Somerset all claim victories too.
Wigan sign Leicester winger Thomas on loan
Wigan Athletic sign winger Silko Thomas on a season-long loan from Leicester City.
NFL could soon have Europe division says academy boss
A division of the NFL featuring franchises in some of Europe's biggest cities could soon become a reality, says academy coach.
Rahane thrived on 'nerves' in Leicestershire debut
Ajinkya Rahane says he used the nerves he had about his Leicestershire debut to thrive in their One-Day Cup opener.
Bears, Pears, Foxes, Durham & Derbys win in One-Day Cup
Ed Barnard and Ed Pollock smash big tons as Warwickshire and Worcestershire dominate a run-filled return of the One-Day Cup.
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.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Doctor urged ME patient to stay on ward - inquest
Dr Kashyap Patel told inquest he was prepared to keep Maeve Boothby-O?Neill in hospital "as long as was needed."
Horse left dead and mutilated after 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
The club helping people find their voice
Zarifa, from Afghanistan says "my life is different because now I can go to school".
Rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff jailed
Anthony Stocks was trying to silence the brother of a girl he had been sexually abusing.
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
'Paul was a friend and colleague - I'm proud to ride for him'
The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty.
'Making 3,000 toasties at Latitude is my dream job'
The four-day event is Suffolk's biggest music festival and there are plenty of local connections.
Heat chamber helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes
The University of Kent is helping athletes heading to the Paris with heat acclimation training.