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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Last days of Long Clawson village butcher's shop
It has been run by three generations of the same family and originally delivered meat by horse and cart.
Labour loses thousands of city voters
Every seat across Leicestershire remains unchanged but Conservative candidates take votes from Labour.
Cyclists sue Leicestershire council over 'slippery' ford
Three cyclists suffer "serious injuries" falling off their bikes while riding through a ford.
Life insurance firm DeadHappy's ad banned for 'trivialising suicide'
The advert for East Midlands-based firm DeadHappy featured the strapline "insurance to die for".
General election 2019: What questions do you have?
Do you have a question about the election results?
General election 2019: What is the result in my area?
Find the detailed result from your constituency with our postcode search.
General election 2019 night: What, where, when? Key times to watch out for
What results to look out for, and when, on election night with BBC Electioncast's Adam Fleming.
How the BBC reports polling day
The BBC is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.
Star Wars: The Leicestershire factory at the centre of a toy galaxy
The team of British toy-makers who created a galaxy in plastic.
Boy, 4, defies odds to walk for first time
Bleu, who has a rare form of cerebral palsy, has walked for the first time.
Dementia patients filled with smiles while playing ukuleles
Making and playing the instruments leaves people with dementia with "ukulele smiles".
How Manu Tuilagi's journey to the World Cup final was honed in Hinckley
BBC East Midlands Today visits Manu Tuilagi's first club to see how his rugby journey to the World Cup final began.
Thousands enjoy Leicester Diwali celebrations
Leicester was awash with colour as 45,000 people took part in Diwali celebrations.
Fun Lovin' Criminals drummer Frank Benbini talks about mental health
The Leicester-based musician says people need to talk to each other.
Leicester 1-1 Norwich: Foxes fall further behind Liverpool with draw
Leicester are dealt a huge blow in the Premier League title race as they are held to a draw by a battling Norwich at King Power Stadium.
Calvisano 13-20 Leicester Tigers: English side keep control of European Challenge Cup pool
Tries from Freddie Steward, Andy Forsyth and Nephi Leatigaga see a much-changed Leicester Tigers beat Calvisano.
Jamie Vardy: Is Leicester City player the best striker in Europe?
Is Jamie Vardy the best striker in Europe? Is he better than ever? BBC Sport crunches the numbers.
Scottish Open: Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan beaten in Glasgow
World number one Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan exit the Scottish Open, but defending champion Mark Allen is through to the semi-finals.
Leicester City: James Maddison and James Justin take famous James quiz
Watch as Leicester City's James Maddison and James Justin take on Football Focus' Famous James Quiz.
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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Alex Rodda: 'Trusting young boy' found dead in Cheshire village
An 18-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of murdering the 15-year-old.
Man, 75, arrested over partner's death in Wigan hospital
He is being held on suspicion of murder after staff raised concerns about the 69-year-old woman's death.
Car crashes into Tesco cafe in Sutton Coldfield
A number of people suffer cuts and one man is taken to hospital after falling unconscious.
Honour for Leeds United fan Heinz Skyte who fled Nazis
A man who fled Nazi Germany in 1939 and went to watch Leeds United is honoured by the club.
Wigan stabbing: Attempted murder arrest after attack
One woman was seriously injured and the other was arrested after being discharged from hospital.
Somerset 'strawberries and cream' tree granted temporary protection
The "unusual" dual colour cherry in Somerset produces both white and pink blossoms each year.
Murder arrest after man dies in Bolton stabbing
A man, believed to be in his 30s, died after being found injured at a property in Bolton.
Sun-allergy man's joy at window revamp
Peter Hoad-Owen has a sun allergy which causes painful red marks on his skin.
Hayling Island: Search for person missing in the sea called off
The coastguard said the search of the sea off Hampshire had ended "pending further information".
WWII bomb found near River Thames in Chelsea
The device was discovered in Chelsea, west London, by the team building a new sewer under the river.
Disused water tower sold for five times its guide price
The water tower in Broadclyst, Devon sells for five times more than the guide price at auction.
John Lennon's sunglasses sell for £137,000
The Beatles star left them on the back seat of Ringo Starr's Mercedes in the summer of 1968.
Source: BBC News
