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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Construction worker's fatal fall was 'avoidable'
A man fell from roof beams at a house extension in Thurmaston and died in hospital.
Fox cub rescued from storm drain reunited with mum
The cub was stuck about 1.8 metres (6ft) in the drain under Stelle Way in Glenfield, Leicester.
HIV and AIDS memorial garden unveiled in Leicester
Organisers say the garden honours those who lost their lives in the early days of the HIV epidemic.
How sports coaches are helping tackle toxic masculinity
BBC Sport looks at the role sports coaches are playing in steering young people away from the influences of toxic masculinity.
Shopping centre demolition put on hold by council
Charnwood Borough Council says it needs more information on the impact the demolition would have.
Plans submitted to create £10.5m medical unit
Officials say the submission is a "major step forward" in the development of the centre.
Family pays tribute to woman after murder charge
Police say Ellen Cook, 72, was found injured in Littlethorpe, near Narborough, and pronounced dead.
Reform UK stands by councillor sacked by police
Reform's leader at Leicestershire County Council resists calls to suspend his colleague.
Tigers pull 'wildcard' with 'very sharp' Parling
BBC Sport talks to some of Geoff Parling's ex-Leicester team-mates about his surprise "wildcard" appointment as Tigers' next head coach.
New bollards which rise out of road installed
The council has warned drivers not to tailgate, or the bollards could rise under their car.
Pop-up clinic checks for 'subtle' heart disease
Hundreds of people are tested for the signs of heart valve disease, which often gets missed.
School transport funding decision to be reviewed
Five Labour councillors say the decision "requires scrutiny oversight".
First UK Asian traffic warden celebrates 50 years
Bhanu Jadeja Mahal made history as the UK?s first Asian traffic warden.
'Race Across the World has brought us closer'
Brothers Brian and Melvyn are taking part in the BBC series 'Race Across the World'.
The world's fastest puncher!
A Leicester man has bagged a Guinness World Record with 453 punches in 60 seconds.
Secret Leicestershire
Nightingale wards were named after Florence Nightingale, a pioneer of modern nursing.
Holland gives Foxes upper hand against Middlesex
Ian Holland takes five wickets for Leicestershire as Middlesex are bowled out for 232 on day one of their County Championship match at Lord's.
Riders 'confident' before Grand Final - Paternostro
Leicester Riders head coach Rob Paternostro and his players talk to BBC East Midlands Today before Sunday's Super League Grand Final against Newcastle Eagles at London's O2 Arena.
Vardy to make final Leicester appearance on Sunday
Jamie Vardy makes his final appearance for Leicester City on Sunday at the King Power Stadium.
Tigers pull 'wildcard' with 'very sharp' Parling
BBC Sport talks to some of Geoff Parling's ex-Leicester team-mates about his surprise "wildcard" appointment as Tigers' next head coach.
Feury signs new deal with PWR side Tigers
United States full-back Tess Feury signs a new deal with Women's Premiership Rugby side Leicester Tigers.
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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Firefighters killed in business park blaze named
The firefighters who died in a fire at Bicester Motion have been named as Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler.
Prison governor jailed for relationship with inmate
Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a "rising star" but her trial heard she "didn't play by the rules".
Bella Culley writes letter asking to see her family
Billingham teenager Bella Culley, 18, is being held in prison in Georgia on suspicion of drug offences.
JSO activists spared jail after Heathrow glue plot
Nine Just Stop Oil activists are sentenced for planning to disrupt Heathrow Airport last July.
Drug smuggler jailed after three years on the run
Emily MacArthur, 34, is jailed for nearly 14 years for a number of drug offences.
Man jailed for murdering mum in front of daughter at Notting Hill Carnival
Shakeil Thibou, 20, attacked Cher Maximen in front of her child with a zombie knife.
Tribute to 'family man' who died on cruise ship
Police continue to investigate the death of James Messham on a vessel that left Southampton.
Railway crossing shut after dangerous misuse
People were seen holding a gate shut to stop others leaving the track, Network Rail says.
Man murdered daughter-in-law in family home
Mashal Ilyas was found unconscious in October 2024, with her cause of death given as asphyxiation.
Couple who pinned woman down and raped her jailed
Anthony Preston and Nicole Rickatson were convicted following a trial at Hull Crown Court.
Campaigner wins legal fight over music festivals in park
Rebekah Shaman took on Lambeth Council over the use of parts of Brockwell Park for music events.
Yorkshire Dales village shaken by earthquake
The quake near Litton had a magnitude of 2.5, according to the British Geological Survey.
Source: BBC News
