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Traffic warning as 10,000 Sikhs expected to take part in Leicester's Nagar Kirtan parade
The procession will go across the city from St Nicolas Circle to East Park Road
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East Midlands Airport offers global connections to USA and India through new Paris link
East Midlands Airport
A new point-to-point booking system means people can reach the USA and South Africa from Leicestershire
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Meet 'Instagram famous' Leicester cat who has social media account tracking his adventures
Animals
'He's a bit of a character'
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Download Festival organisers overhaul travel and site plans after 2023 traffic chaos
Download Festival
Miles of congestion and 13 hour queues were reported during last year's festival
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What Enzo Maresca's comical answer tells us as Leicester City finally stir up long-lost feeling
Leicester City FC
Talking points from Leicester City's 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, looking at the performance of the season, Abdul Fatawu's hat-trick, Jamie Vardy's display, and the promotion race
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LookFantastic launches sale with up to 25% off selected items - Elemis, Nars, Laura Mercier, Armani Luminous Silk and more
Leicester News
Make savings on your favourite products and discover new ones in the seasonal sale
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BMW destroyed in blaze near Bradgate Park as fire service provides advice to drivers
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire was believed to have started accidentally, emergency services said
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Concerns over electricity substation metres from woman's bedroom
Planning
The substation will be part of a housing estate of 170 new homes
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Couple who lost baby girl donate cooling cot to help other bereaved parents
Leicester Royal Infirmary
The cot allows parents to spend time with a recently-deceased child and helps their grieving
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Leicester restaurant offers bottomless tapas in new flavourful £25 deal
Food and Drink
Las Iguanas is aiming to bring Mexican street culture to everyone's palates and plates
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Speeding van driver sent texts at wheel before he crashed and killed 'devoted family man'
Courts
Aiden Lee was also found to be over the legal drug drive limit at the time of the collision
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'Code Red' issued at school as two teachers stabbed and third person hurt
Leicester News
It has been confirmed that three people were injured in the attack at school which remains in lockdown
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Plans for new Skegness drive-thru coffee shop at retail park
UK & World News
A new McDonald's recently opened on the site
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Major incident at school as air ambulance and police at scene
Leicester News
Footage has shown an air ambulance landing at the secondary school, with dozens of police cars and worried parents reportedly scrambling to the scene
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Four people taken to hospital after loose military horses bolt through London
Leicester News
One of them was seen covered in blood and another collided with a taxi
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Highcross pretzel counter has BOGOF deal this week
Food and Drink
The Auntie Anne's pretzel stand near the Next store will be offering two for the price of one
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ITV
ITV1 drama Red Eye with Leicestershire star Richard Armitage is as enjoyable as it is unrealistic
Who wants realism when there’s a killer vegan dish on a plane?
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Luxury electric car dealership to be built in village
M1
The plan was criticised by objectors as 'drastically different' from current 'rural community'
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New bid to flatten historic fire station and build 36-bed care home
Planning
A similar scheme for Coalville's Ashby Road was rejected last year over a number of concerns
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Early signs of autism and when children usually start showing symptoms
Health
Spotting signs of autism early on and early intervention can greatly improve outcomes researchers have found
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Apple Watch calls 999 after thinking goal celebration was an accident
Leicester News
The National Police Chiefs’ Council said recent software updates to smart devices were having “a significant impact” on the volume of emergency calls
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Get 20% off all food at TGI Fridays for one week only – claim it here
Leicester News
The American-inspired restaurant chain will slash the cost of almost everything on the menu for diners who book using this simple money-saving method
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Dad-of-three, 27, explains how he earnt £7k in three weeks with 'side hustle'
Real Life
Taj earned himself an impressive £7,000 in three weeks after swapping three jobs for a 'side hustle'
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HMRC gives new scam warning saying people's personal details at risk
Leicester News
Anyone receiving the email is told to not engage and report it immediately
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Beauty fans swap expensive skin creams for £16 anti-aging Amazon tool that tightens skin
Shopping
Amazon's face roller and Gua Sha set has more than 10,000 five star reviews as people say it helps banish saggy skin
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Doctor Who stars to reunite at Leicester's Comic Con Mania event
Things to do in Leicestershire
Stars from the Harry Potter movies and a video game classic will also be appearing
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Petition launched following preschool closure news
Education
The school said the decision had not been taken lightly
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Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire hospitals and mental health services
NHS
Families now have a window of 9 hours to visit relatives in community hospitals
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Jordan Blackwell's Leicester City player ratings v Southampton as stunning Fatawu gets a 10
Leicester City FC
How we scored the Leicester City players as Abdul Fatawu runs riot to score a hat-trick and leave his team one win from promotion to the Premier League in a thrashing of the Saints
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Dog attacks man trying to save his pet from mauling
Leicestershire Police
The animal that attacked the man is thought to have been a Staffy or a Bully XL
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Tributes
Great-grandmother of seven among 26 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes also paid to beloved Oadby golf club member
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Win a £4,000 luxury cruise with the latest Rainbows Superdraw
Rainbows
There's also an alternative prize of £3,000 cash in the hospice's fundraising raffle
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Leicester City task finally clear but Enzo Maresca says Southampton demolition not their best
Leicester City FC
The manager gives his reaction after a 5-0 thrashing of the Saints leaves his team just one win from the Premier League, with Abdul Fatawu leading the way with a hat-trick
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'Brilliant' £89 air fryer people are snapping up as it 'puts Ninja to shame'
Shopping
One shopper said the lesser-known dual basket model 'put Ninja to shame' when it came to the price
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Work underway on Leicestershire's first 'garden village' - and it includes Hollywood-style sign
Planning
Almost 2,000 homes will feature as part of the major Broadnook development off the A6
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'Fabulous' Leicestershire country mansion back on market for reduced price
property news
Auctioneers say the six-bed Ibstock property could be transformed into a 'superb family home'
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Join LeicestershireLive on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phone
In the News
We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first
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Driver, 96, dies three weeks after car crash
Leicestershire Police
The A52 was closed for several hours with police appealing for witnesses to come forward
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Police make drink driving arrest after Hinckley Road crash
Crime
Drivers were urged to avoid Hinckley Road after the two-vehicle collision
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Criticism mounts on town transformation scheme despite council's 'looking great' claims
Planning
The Marlborough Square redevelopment project has repeatedly been labelled a 'waste of money'
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Man banned after birds of prey kept in 'appalling' conditions
Animals
Concerned members of the public alerted police to the issues in Ellistown's Whitehall Road
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Photo clue in Hinckley burglary investigation after two cars stolen
Crime
Neither vehicle has been located and police say the person pictured could help with the investigation
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Victoria Beckham's 'secret' to maintaining slender physique at 50 costs £2.50 at Asda
Health
Victoria Beckham, who turned 50 last week, says she takes three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day, which has been shown to aid weight loss
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Anti-inflammation foods Harvard experts say reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes and dementia
Health
Lower your risk of cancer, diabetes and dementia with these six Harvard-approved foods that keep inflammation at bay
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Zoe Ball 'bereft' as she announces heartbreaking news
Leicester News
The BBC Radio 2 presenter had said last month that her mum was battling cancer
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New 'five minutes' update from DVLA to all UK drivers
Leicester News
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
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51p hack can unblock drains and banish smells for good
In the News
A home maintenance expert has revealed the way to stop having a stinky sink
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ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' who will be killed off
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans took to social media to share their theories
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'Fabulous' rattan egg chair worth £227 on sale for just £99 in time for summer
Property
The Outdoor Patio Hanging Rattan Egg Chair is foldable, allowing for easy storage when not in use. The chair also comes with a thick, padded cushion for added comfort
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Holly Willoughby's 'lengthening' mascara that 'doesn't clump' only £8 on Amazon
Leicester News
Holly Willoughby's glam squad says the £8 mascara helps 'lengthen' lashes for a classic look
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Marks and Spencer customers say 'beautiful' garden chairs are 'so comfortable'
Property
The Set of 2 Lois Garden Armchairs are a popular choice in the high street giant's garden furniture range
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'Protect yourself' warning to anyone who uses parking ticket machines
Leicester News
Drivers have been warned to be vigilant over a surge in parking ticket scams that are causing "distress" to motorists across the UK
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Food and Drink
Restaurant in Leicester takes me back to the Mediterranean - almost
The restaurant has had a makeover and the food is as great as ever
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Street lights stuck on all day due to cyber attack
Leicester City Council
The cyber attack happened in early March and led to confidential documents being released online
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Cause of blaze at 18th century lodge revealed
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The derelict home in Melton Road was set alight on Sunday evening
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Rwanda plan to deport illegal migrants to 'become law within days'
Leicester News
Labour's Yvette Cooper slammed it as an 'eye-wateringly expensive election stunt'
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DWP to get extra powers to raid homes and make arrests under new Fraud Bill
Leicester News
The new Fraud Bill will give the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers on top of monitoring bank accounts
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First statue of late Queen since her death is unveiled in Oakham
The Queen
The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II since her death has been unveiled in a town in England’s smallest county. Oakham in Rutland is now home to a 7ft bronze statue of the late Queen and her beloved corgis, which was revealed on Sunday (April 21) which would’ve been her 98th birthday. From her accession in 1952 until her death 70 years later, the late Queen owned more than 30 corgis, two of whom are commemorated by joining her in the creation. One is amongst the folds of the Imperial Mantle, and the other is at the base of the statue. Real-life corgis barked as the green drape was pulled off on Sunday and crowds sang God Save the King. One spectator had driven several hours from Suffolk with her corgis - meaning ‘dwarf dog’ in Welsh - to witness the event. Alicia Kearns, Conservative MP for Rutland and Melton, spoke at the event outside the town library. Before the unveiling she posted on X, formerly Twitter, that “Rutland’s statue will be England’s first permanent memorial to Her Late Majesty” and praised the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness, for commissioning the “wonderful tribute”.
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Who is replacing Huw Edwards at the BBC? The top candidates
Leicester News
Mr Edwards resigned from the BBC on Monday after 40 years
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Where the cast of ITV's Heartbeat are now
ITV
The much-loved drama first hit our screens in 1992 and ran for an impressive 18 years before it was axed in 2010
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Huw Edwards' four decades at the BBC as he hands in resignation
Leicester News
Edwards, who was born in Bridgend and brought up in Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, joined the BBC as a trainee in 1984
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Shoppers snap up Reese Witherspoon-approved skincare capsules that reduce 'wrinkles, skin texture and pigmentation'
Leicester News
The capsules have been reduced on Amazon for a limited time
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Recap after Leicester's Hinckley Road closed off following collision
Traffic and Travel
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area
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Third boy arrested after Leicester stabbing
Crime
Three boys aged 16, 15 and 15 have now been arrested after the stabbing of a boy who is also 15
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Travel updates as person hit by train in Leicestershire
East Midlands Trains
Services in the county have been affected
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New Leicestershire 'healthcare hub' will deal with 'thousands' of patients a year
NHS
The hubs carry out tests, checks and scans
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Entertainment
Living life in the shadow of Leicester City's King Power Stadium
There's noise, often thousands of people crowd the streets, and parking is pain say residents
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Man charged after incident on roof of Leicester flat
Crime
The charges include five counts of assaulting an emergency services worker
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Video shows armed trio robbing elderly shopkeeper in terrifying 3-minute raid
Crime
Three Leicester men are now behind bars for the 'cowardly and appalling' crime
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Time running out to apply for voter ID in the upcoming police and crime commissioner elections
Politics
If you have not got photo ID, the deadline to apply for your voter authority certificate is 5pm tomorrow
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What Leicester City did for the first time with three games left to prove Enzo Maresca right
Leicester City FC
Verdict on Leicester City's 2-1 victory over West Brom as they cash in their good luck all at once to beat the Baggies and take a big step towards promotion to the Premier League
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What's On
Shopping
Vactidy slashes price of it Blitz V9 cordless vacuum for spring
Vactidy V9 cordless vacuum boasts a powerful brushless motor that delivers 30KPa of suction power
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Virgin Media is handing out £200 or free Nintendo Switch in deal that ends this week
Shopping
One TV provider is giving away a free Nintendo Switch console to anyone who buys one of its streaming bundles - but you'll need to be quick as the deal ends soon
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Anti-frizz spray for 'ultra-glossy glass hair that lasts days' getting hundreds of five-star reviews
Shopping
"Wow it’s amazing, leaves your hair like you have stepped out off the salon," one pleased shopper said
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Download Festival organisers overhaul travel and site plans after 2023 traffic chaos
Download Festival
Miles of congestion and 13 hour queues were reported during last year's festival
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Aldi's brand new £4.99 haircare range gives you 'salon-perfect' hair
Shopping
Aldi has announced three new haircare products to its beauty collection - and they launch next month
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Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC
Leicester City loanee faces months out after double leg fracture
Striker Nathan Opoku was stretchered off just six minutes after coming on as a substitute for OH Leuven on Tuesday night and is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday
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What Enzo Maresca's comical answer tells us as Leicester City finally stir up long-lost feeling
Leicester City FC
Talking points from Leicester City's 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, looking at the performance of the season, Abdul Fatawu's hat-trick, Jamie Vardy's display, and the promotion race
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Leicester City season ticket increase explained and what it means for FFP
Leicester City FC
Leicester City news as the increase in season tickets for the 2024/25 season has left supporters frustrated
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Neil Warnock makes 'chinned him' remark after Leicester City win as he offers manager advice
Leicester City FC
With years of managerial experience, Neil Warnock assessed the impact Leicester City's 5-0 thumping will have on Southampton
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Enzo Maresca told Abdul Fatawu he'd be benched at Preston – and he may not be joking
Leicester City FC
The Leicester City hat-trick hero ran riot against Southampton, but Maresca is keen for him to learn a lesson and not believe his own hype ahead of the trip to Deepdale next Monday
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UK and World News
UK & World News
Plans for new Skegness drive-thru coffee shop at retail park
A new McDonald's recently opened on the site
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'Unscrupulous tattooists' warning as number of parlours explodes
UK & World News
Concerns have been raised about the trend of recent years
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51p hack using two common household items can unblock drains and banish smells
In the News
A home maintenance expert has revealed the way to stop having a stinky sink
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ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' who will be killed off after 37 years in village
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans took to social media to share their theories
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Woman left temporarily blinded in hospital after salon forgets to do allergy test on eyebrow tint
UK & World News
Danielle Hubbard had visited the beauty salon to get her eyebrows tinted for the first time before going on holiday to Malta - but things went disastrously wrong
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Animals
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Download Festival
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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
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Traffic and Travel
The procession will go across the city from St Nicolas Circle to East Park Road
Leicester City FC
Leicester City loanee faces months out after double leg fracture
Striker Nathan Opoku was stretchered off just six minutes after coming on as a substitute for OH Leuven on Tuesday night and is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday
East Midlands Airport offers global connections to USA and India through new Paris link
East Midlands Airport
A new point-to-point booking system means people can reach the USA and South Africa from Leicestershire
Meet 'Instagram famous' Leicester cat who has social media account tracking his adventures
Animals
'He's a bit of a character'
Download Festival organisers overhaul travel and site plans after 2023 traffic chaos
Download Festival
Miles of congestion and 13 hour queues were reported during last year's festival
Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire hospitals and mental health services
NHS
Families now have a window of 9 hours to visit relatives in community hospitals