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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
HMP Gartree: Plans to increase category B prison by 247 inmates
Plans to expand HMP Gartree in Leicestershire have been published by the government.
Claudia Webbe: MP faces Labour Party expulsion
Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe has 14 days to appeal after Labour begins fresh disciplinary action.
Appeal to trace pedestrian after fatal Leicester crash
Police believe the pedestrian "may have valuable information" about the collision.
MP Jonathan Ashworth backs calls to protect 'abused' nurse title
Jonathan Ashworth is backing a campaign to ensure the title is protected by law to prevent misuse.
The Last of Us: Teen actress honoured to land lead role
Bella Ramsey, 18, is in Canada filming the series, which is an adaptation of the hit video game.
Manchester Marathon: Stranger helps blind runner finish race
Haseeb Ahmad, from Leicester, was 18 miles into the race when his guide runner had to drop out.
Covid: When will I get a booster jab?
More than two million people in England have had a third booster dose of Covid vaccine.
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
All children aged 12-15 across the UK are being offered one dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs.
Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers (Sat)
Team news as Worcester Warriors host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).
County Championship: Two-division structure to return from 2022 season
The County Championship will revert to a two-division structure again from 2022, after a vote involving the 18 first-class counties.
Harry Wells: Leicester lock says standards must stay high as rivals 'take a swing'
Leicester Tigers must stay focused because "everyone is trying to take a swing" at them, says lock Harry Wells.
Northern Ireland Open: 'Bored' O'Sullivan critical of 'flat' Belfast atmosphere
Ronnie O'Sullivan is left unimpressed by the "flat" atmosphere at the Northern Ireland Open after making it through to the last 32.
Chelsea 2-0 Leicester City: Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby goals sink Foxes
Late goals from Chelsea's Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby deny Leicester City a first point in the Women's Super League.
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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Sir David Amess killing was terrorism, police say
The fatal stabbing of Tory MP Sir David Amess has a potential link to Islamist extremism, say detectives.
Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded
How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess.
'David Amess was my best friend': Essex town in grief
Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP.
Sir David Amess: Tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed
Boris Johnson calls Sir David, who has died after being stabbed, one of the kindest people in politics.
Partner of Jo Cox's sister asks her to 'step down' as MP
Kim Leadbeater was elected as MP for her murdered sister's constituency in a by-election in July.
Man dies in Clayton-le-Woods house collapse blast
A man in his fifties died after the house collapsed in Clayton-le-Woods, near Chorley, police say.
Man killed girlfriend's unborn baby in Gillingham, court hears
Asa Davison is accused of attacking the woman, who was 29 weeks pregnant, in Gillingham in May 2020.
Matthew Hardy: Cheshire stalker harassed women online for 10 years
Matthew Hardy, from Northwich, set up bogus social media accounts to pose as his victims, a court hears.
Lewis Skelton inquest: Hull man unlawfully killed, jury rules
The family of Hull man Lewis Skelton, who was shot dead in 2016, say the inquest verdict is "huge".
Squid Game: Children copying Netflix show in playground, schools warn
Head teachers say children are discussing scenes and re-enacting games from the violent Netflix hit.
Normanby Hall: Scunthorpe Parkrun cancelled due to rutting stags
The red deer stags have been trying to enter the deer park at Normanby Hall, near Scunthorpe.
Fake Amazon delivery man's attack at Luton home caught on CCTV
The man pretended to be from Amazon before attacking and robbing people in the house.
Source: BBC News
