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Marathon's Dancing Gran secures spot in music video
Real Life
Remeaise, 65, spent five hours cheering on the runners with her feelgood music
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Two new faces join Leicester mayoral team after Councillor Adam Clarke quit
Leicester City Council
Councillors Elaine Pantling and Geoff Whittle have joined the executive
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Thousands of community buildings failing basic energy standards
Property
New research shows that more than 7,300 community buildings in England do not meet basic energy efficiency standards
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Leicestershire traffic live updates as 'collison' closes off road near Hinckley
Traffic and Travel
Police have called on drivers to avoid the area
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Leicester's Vaisakhi celebrations welcome in thousands despite heavy rain
Sikh communities
The annual Nagar Kirtan procession wowed many with colour in Leicester city centre
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Quarter of people would like to move abroad for work
Business
The UK is one of the top destinations for foreign professionals looking to relocate
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Two rescued from submerged car at notorious flooded Leicestershire bridge
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A series of flood alerts across Leicestershire remain in force following heavy rain over the weekend
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Dame Kelly Holmes £1 a day pill aims to cut joint pain in 3 weeks
Health
The capsule combines collagen with a herbal remedy and supplements
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Rare 'overlooked' cancer killed teaching assistant one day after diagnosis
Real Life
Mum-of-two Liz Taylor died in 2022
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Leicestershire parent struggling to get place for son in special school says 'it just breaks my heart'
Education
She said expecting a child with additional needs to travel up to 47 miles one way to school every day was disgraceful in her opinion
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Rushey Mead stab victim still in hospital as boy, 16, is charged with GBH
Crime
Police said the victim who had been assaulted in Lockerbie Walk on Friday night was in his 20s
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Seven changes you need to tell DWP about to avoid sanctions
Cost Of Living
As well as losing benefits you may have to pay back money and could even face prosecution
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One in five Brits want to start their own business or side hustle, research shows
UK & World News
A poll of 2,000 adults found that 53 per cent want to go it alone, while 29 per cent would like to team up with others
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Top pieces of advice over 45s would give their younger selves
UK & World News
A poll of 2,000 adults over the age of 45 found 'don't compare yourself to others', 'don't let someone talk you into something' and 'don't regret, learn the lessons and move forward' were also golden nuggets they would have given to themselves
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Half of Brits have taken home decor inspiration from abroad - with these countries the most influential
UK & World News
A poll of 2,000 adults identified the places they draw their style from - everything from rugs to wallpaper - with France, Denmark and Norway also featuring
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360,000 to lose DWP benefits under new rules published today
Cost Of Living
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is expected to publish a green paper on Monday
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Tribunal rules 'pretty women' comment by Leicestershire recovery firm boss was sex discrimination
Courts
"It was not flattering the claimant, it was reducing her value to the business in that context," judge says.
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Average price of car insurance jumps another 33%
Cost Of Living
In the first quarter of 2023, the average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance was £478
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Why prices of bread, beer and biscuits will soar this year
Cost Of Living
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has sounded an alert for consumers
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Thug smashed girlfriend in face with palm making her mouth bleed
Crime
The court heard she left Josh Brawn two months later after he headbutted her
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Furniture store to open in old town Argos unit in 'real transformation'
Melton Mowbray
The shop will open next month
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Listed building in heart of Leicestershire town would have been lost if it was 'neglected' any longer
property news
New owners said the damp and moisture could have eroded the grade two listed building's structure if it was left in the same 'dire' state
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Long waits for GP visits in Leicestershire highlighted by new figures
NHS
Leicestershire and Rutland's statistics are worse than the national average
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'I lost eight stones and nine dress sizes by only eating between these times'
Health
Andrea Sciolaro has gone from weighing more than 18 stones and wearing a size 26 to a healthy 10st 3lb and a size eight
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Jet2 passengers' holiday 'ruined' as they're flown to Menorca instead of Majorca
Linda Trestrail and Wendy Russell had their tickets checked five times but still ended up on the wrong plane
Rushey Mead stab victim still in hospital as boy, 16, is charged with GBH
Crime
Police said the victim who had been assaulted in Lockerbie Walk on Friday night was in his 20s
Tribunal rules 'pretty women' comment by Leicestershire recovery firm boss was sex discrimination
Courts
"It was not flattering the claimant, it was reducing her value to the business in that context," judge says.
Listed building in heart of Leicestershire town would have been lost if it was 'neglected' any longer
property news
New owners said the damp and moisture could have eroded the grade two listed building's structure if it was left in the same 'dire' state
Leicestershire traffic live updates as 'collison' closes off road near Hinckley
Traffic and Travel
Police have called on drivers to avoid the area
Leicester City Council
Two new faces join Leicester mayoral team after Councillor Adam Clarke quit
Councillors Elaine Pantling and Geoff Whittle have joined the executive
Leicestershire traffic live updates as 'collison' closes off road near Hinckley
Traffic and Travel
Police have called on drivers to avoid the area
Leicester's Vaisakhi celebrations welcome in thousands despite heavy rain
Sikh communities
The annual Nagar Kirtan procession wowed many with colour in Leicester city centre
Two rescued from submerged car at notorious flooded Leicestershire bridge
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A series of flood alerts across Leicestershire remain in force following heavy rain over the weekend
Rare 'overlooked' cancer killed teaching assistant one day after diagnosis
Real Life
Mum-of-two Liz Taylor died in 2022
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Jet2.com
Jet2 passengers' holiday 'ruined' as they're flown to Menorca instead of Majorca
Linda Trestrail and Wendy Russell had their tickets checked five times but still ended up on the wrong plane
Enzo Maresca sets Leicester City Premier League target as he reveals most difficult challenge
Leicester City FC
The Leicester City manager discusses the difficulties of his first year in charge at the King Power Stadium and what he wants from the club now they're back in the top flight
Rushey Mead stab victim still in hospital as boy, 16, is charged with GBH
Crime
Police said the victim who had been assaulted in Lockerbie Walk on Friday night was in his 20s
Tribunal rules 'pretty women' comment by Leicestershire recovery firm boss was sex discrimination
Courts
"It was not flattering the claimant, it was reducing her value to the business in that context," judge says.
Listed building in heart of Leicestershire town would have been lost if it was 'neglected' any longer
property news
New owners said the damp and moisture could have eroded the grade two listed building's structure if it was left in the same 'dire' state
Leicester City Council
Two new faces join Leicester mayoral team after Councillor Adam Clarke quit
Councillors Elaine Pantling and Geoff Whittle have joined the executive
Leicestershire traffic live updates as 'collison' closes off road near Hinckley
Traffic and Travel
Police have called on drivers to avoid the area
Leicester's Vaisakhi celebrations welcome in thousands despite heavy rain
Sikh communities
The annual Nagar Kirtan procession wowed many with colour in Leicester city centre
Two rescued from submerged car at notorious flooded Leicestershire bridge
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
A series of flood alerts across Leicestershire remain in force following heavy rain over the weekend
Rare 'overlooked' cancer killed teaching assistant one day after diagnosis
Real Life
Mum-of-two Liz Taylor died in 2022