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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
'My grandma is not going into a care home'
Joseph Burton is a craftsman who works in his grandma's garage.
Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital 'forced' to destroy hurt squirrels
Rescue centres can no longer return non-native animals like grey squirrels to the wild after care.
Man admits murdering former partner in Leicester
Hafiz Sharifi pleads guilty to murdering Suvekshya Burathoki, also known as Fatima, in Leicester.
Is Rutland really England's smallest county?
How solid is Rutland's claim to be the smallest of all the English counties?
Murder bid charge after boy, 10, stabbed in neck in Leicester
The boy was attacked while helping his mother reverse into a parking space in Leicester.
History of Thomas Cook to be preserved in Leicestershire
Posters, travel guides, staff uniforms and board games and among the thousands of travel souvenirs.
Rutland McDonald's: Are locals happy to see fast food chain?
People in Rutland are reacting divisively to the county getting its first McDonald's.
Miscarriage can lead to 'long-term post-traumatic stress'
One in six women suffer post-traumatic stress for months after losing a baby, research suggests.
Wigston attack: Biker loses eye when hit by thrown egg
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm to Marc Toone.
Whole new world for Jasmine as Aladdin proposes during Leicester panto
Matthew Pomeroy proposed to Natasha Lamb during the curtain call in Leicester.
Sian Green-Lord has prosthetic leg made from Louis Vuitton bag
It is the first time Sian Green-Lord has been able to wear high heels since she was hit by a taxi.
David Bowie: Unseen footage released by De Montfort University
The footage shot in 1998 was to create a holographic artwork on David Bowie's album Hours.
PMQs: Corbyn and Johnson on veteran's hospital bed wait
The Labour leader says more than 2,000 patients faced a 12-hour wait for a bed in hospital last month, including a 92-year-old RAF veteran.
'Thank you for making dad's funeral so special'
Matthew Jacques is well-known around Melton Mowbray and says his disability does not stop him from working.
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.
Brentford 0-1 Leicester: Kelechi Iheanacho sends Foxes through
Leicester hold off a spirited second-half effort from Brentford to reach the FA Cup fourth round in the final tie to be held at Griffin Park.
Premiership: Bath 13-10 Leicester Tigers - Tom Homer's two tries earn home win
Tom Homer scores both of Bath's tries as they edge past Leicester Tigers in a low-scoring Premiership encounter.
Jamie Vardy: Leicester City striker could be fit to face Aston Villa in Carabao Cup
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says Jamie Vardy's injury is "not as serious" as first feared and the striker could be fit for Tuesday's EFL Cup semi-final at Aston Villa.
Leicester 4-1 West Ham: Routine win for Foxes despite Jamie Vardy blow
Leicester return to winning ways against West Ham at King Power Stadium but lose the league's top scorer Jamie Vardy to injury in the first half.
Geordan Murphy: Leicester expect Premiership-wide salary cap inquiry after Saracens scandal
Leicester boss Geordan Murphy says the club would welcome a league-wide salary cap inquiry after the Saracens scandal .
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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Cumbria Police officer dies in M6 motorway crash
The man, who was responding to an emergency call, died on the M6 near Carlisle.
Nut allergy girl's fear over Emerade adrenalin pen failure
Amber Sheppard relies on a brand of adrenalin pen that has been recalled because of faults.
Baby joy for traumatic stillbirth couple
Sarah and Jack Hawkins finally have a baby daughter after a traumatic journey for the couple.
Ex-England women's footballer blames dementia on heading
Former England and Southampton player Sue Lopez says children should not be heading the ball.
Sheffield shooting: Man charged after 12-year-old boy shot
He is the second man to be charged with attempted murder - six people in total have been arrested.
Milly Dowler?s family ?was targeted? by Sunday People
Court papers suggest the tabloid may have targeted the mobile phone of the murdered schoolgirl.
Southend burst water main leaves hundreds without water
Supplies were restored after more than two hours and a number of schools are shut.
Sex-for-rent landlord accused of making new offer
The man was secretly filmed making a similar offer to a BBC undercover reporter two years ago.
Preston double stabbing: Boy, 16, arrested
The stabbing of a man and a woman in the same part of Preston are being linked by police.
Jordan Sinnott: Murder arrests over Matlock Town footballer's death
Police arrest two 21-year-old men over the death of Matlock Town's Jordan Sinnott.
Border Force officer arrested in ecstasy supply probe
The 40-year-old is arrested in Folkestone by the National Crime Agency's anti-corruption unit.
Gas supplies cut at 1,200 Richmond homes after pipe burst
Homes in London have been without gas for four days after water from a burst main entered the pipes.
Source: BBC News
