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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Leicestershire care home rated inadequate by inspectors shut down
Inspectors found there was only one working shower, which was "not clean", between 34 residents.
Four attempted murder arrests after Leicester party stabbing
Police say a man in his 20s remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Molly's Gift: Friends plan exercise challenge in memory of footballer
A fundraising campaign is launched in memory of Molly Webb, 25, who died from sepsis.
Leicestershire care firm failures downplayed by council
About 120 people were affected in Leicestershire when two private providers handed back contracts.
Leicester West MP celebrates birth of baby boy
Liz Kendall becomes the first serving MP to have a child through surrogacy.
Boy, 11, injured in Leicestershire van crash
Leicestershire Police say the extent of the child's injuries is not yet known.
Omicron: How do I know if I have it?
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant.
What are the Covid variants and will vaccines still work?
A new Covid variant has emerged that looks worryingly different to the one vaccines were designed to fight.
What are the Covid rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
England is scrapping "Plan B" as Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also ease rules.
Covid: How to look after yourself at home
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help?
George Ford recalled to England's Six Nations squad
George Ford is recalled to England's Six Nations squad to replace injured captain Owen Farrell.
Leicester 1-1 Brighton: Danny Welbeck header earns Seagulls a draw
Substitute Danny Welbeck scores a late equaliser to earn Brighton a battling point against Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City Women 1-2 Aston Villa Women: Alisha Lehmann seals late Villa win
Aston Villa end their winless run in the Women's Super League with an injury-time winner against Leicester.
World Indoor Bowls: Les Gillett secures first singles title to deny Paul Foster a historic sixth
England's Les Gillett realises his "dream" of winning the World Indoor Bowls singles final as he denies Paul Foster a record-equalling sixth title.
Champions Cup: Leicester Tigers handed win after Bordeaux-Begles Covid outbreak
Leicester are awarded a 28-0 win over Bordeaux-Begles after an outbreak in the French side's camp forces cancellation of Saturday's Champions Cup match.
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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Maida Vale stabbing: Woman stabbed to death and man killed by vehicle
Detectives have arrested the driver of the car, a 26-year-old man, on suspicion of murder.
Koshka Duff: Met apology to woman over language in strip search
Police apologise to an academic over the "sexist, derogatory and unacceptable" language.
Kennie Carter: Boy, 14, arrested over murder of teenage boy
Detectives say Kennie Carter died after he was stabbed in the chest in Stretford, Manchester.
Covid left Manchester student who took own life 'literally isolated'
Finn Kitson took his own life while self-isolating after a flatmate tested positive, an inquest hears.
Four-year-old boy dies as off-road bike hits lamp-post
The child is believed to have been a passenger on the bike, police say.
Gay couple refused south London house viewing and purchase
The sellers defended their decision to deny the viewing and purchase based on their religious beliefs.
Spurn Point seal pup mauled and injured by dog
The seal was rescued at Spurn Point in East Yorkshire and is now being cared for at a special unit.
Tributes paid to ice cream 'legend' Mr Rossi
Vittorio Di Mascio worked for decades at Rossi's Ices where he became known as Mr Rossi.
Kate Josephs: Sheffield council boss on 'paid leave' amid party probe
Kate Josephs led the government's Covid-19 taskforce but had leaving drinks in her office.
Long Covid: Ipswich Hospital worker says it has changed her life
Jodi Avery experiences fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog after contracting coronavirus twice.
The Queen at Sandringham: 'People will come hoping for a glimpse of her'
After two missed Christmases, what does the Queen's arrival at Sandringham mean for people there?
Tomasz Dembler death: Hands of mutilated man 'placed in suitcase'
Five people deny murdering Tomasz Dembler, whose injuries were caused by 'blunt force', a court hears.
Source: BBC News
