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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Blaby shop stabbing: Teenager arrested
A 16-year-old boy is arrested after a suspect fled the scene of the attack in Blaby, Leicestershire.
Dev Naran: Hard shoulder warning after boy's death on M6 smart motorway
The hard shoulder was being used as a running lane when Dev Naran was killed in a crash in Birmingham.
Memorial garden to open on Leicester City helicopter crash site
There will be a private ceremony at the garden before its unveiling on the one-year anniversary of the crash.
Jessops owner plans to call in administrators
The High Street camera chain, owned by Dragons Den star Peter Jones, has seen big rent rises.
Paul Gascoigne train kiss trial: Ex-footballer 'lied and lied and lied'
The ex-England footballer is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a train in August 2018.
Diwali: Leicester lights switch-on attracts thousands
Spectators said the celebrations made them feel "very proud" to be from the city, which they call "little India".
Which vintage girls' toys are most collectable?
Which vintage toys - some worth thousands of pounds - are women seeking out? And why?
'What I learnt touring my home town of Loughborough'
BBC journalist Becca Bryers embarks on a guided tour of her home town of Loughborough.
My Money: Lucy's guilt over spending £1.50 on tuna
As part of a new BBC blog series, Lucy Holligan shares what she spent her money on this week.
Planes, weddings and sunsets: Your Thomas Cook memories
Sun-seekers and former staff have been sharing their memories of Thomas Cook holidays.
Blind climber Jesse Dufton leads ascent on Old Man of Hoy
The British paraclimber Jesse Dufton said he was the first blind climber to lead an ascent of the sea stack.
Ashby traders use real-life mannequins to attract customers
Businesses took on the approach to encourage people to shop locally.
Plastic alternatives: Spectacle frames made from waste material
A spectacles firm made 10 prototype frames using waste materials, which also includes mushrooms.
Ex-footballer Matt Piper used horse therapy to beat drinking problem
When Leicester City winger Matt Piper's career was cut short by injury he turned to alcohol.
UK weather: Man rescues driver stuck in flood water
Scott Green says he found the driver in a "frightened" state on a road in Leicestershire.
Jenny Gunn: England all-rounder retires from international cricket
England all-rounder Jenny Gunn announces her retirement from international cricket after 259 appearances across the three formats.
James Maddison: England and Leicester midfielder withdraws from Euro 2020 qualifiers squad
Leicester City midfielder James Maddison pulls out of the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers through illness.
Tatafu Polota-Nau: Leicester hooker banned for start of Premiership season
Leicester's former Australia hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau will miss the start of the Premiership season after being banned for three weeks.
Lavanini to miss first three games for Tigers
Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini receives a four-match after being sent off for a high tackle on England captain Owen Farrell at the Rugby World Cup.
Gary Lineker's World Cup semi-final shirt sold for £2.5k
A shirt worn by the striker during England's Italia 90 match against West Germany sells for £2,500.
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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National News Headlines
Historic England adds lighthouses, cliff lift and viaduct to At Risk Register
Historic England adds 247 sites to its At Risk Register but 310 have been saved and removed.
Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas 'disappointed' by White House rejection
Anne Sacoolas says she had hoped Harry Dunn's parents would agree to meet her at the White House.
Louise Ellman: MP quits Labour over anti-Semitism concerns
The MP leaves after 55 years, saying "anti-Semitism" has become "mainstream" under Jeremy Corbyn.
Milton Keynes Council: Man 'struggled to feed himself after care cut'
The local authority has apologised for the "mistake" which led to a man's care being reduced.
Family of England fan Rob Spray who died in Sofia 'broken'
About £10,000 has been raised for the family of Rob Spray, who died ahead of the Bulgaria match.
HMP Wealstun had 'difficult year' despite 10 Prisons Project funds
HMP Wealstun was given a share of £10m from the government to improve conditions.
Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl arrives in Italy
Hospital bosses in the UK had tried to block attempts to move Tafida Raqeeb to the hospital in Genoa.
Sarah Wellgreen case: Murder accused says shovel was gift for his mum
Ben Lacomba was asked to explain why a "gravedigger's shovel" was found at his home.
Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft: Three more people arrested
Two men and a woman are held after the £4.8m artwork was taken from Blenheim Palace.
Chick-fil-A's first UK restaurant sparks LGBT rights row
Campaigners say the popular US chicken chain gives millions of dollars to anti-gay organisations.
Oxford University professor accused of selling ancient Bible fragments
It is alleged 11 items from a collection held at Oxford University were sold by Prof Dirk Obbink.
Surrey County Council 'sorry' for porn on special needs website
Parents seeking information about special needs education are sent to a porn website instead.
Source: BBC News
