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'Long delays' reported on M1 near East Midlands Airport after vehicle fire - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Two lanes were closed by emergency services
In pictures - Leicester united against cancer in Race for Life at Victoria Park
Victoria Park
More than £180,000 was raised by those taking part in the city
Shia Muslims to walk through Leicester in return of Muharram procession
Leicester City Centre
The procession last took place in 2019
Work under way at new 'healthcare hub' in 'exciting milestone' for town
NHS
It will be one of two in the county
Busy Melton road to close for six weeks
Traffic and Travel
The road closure is planned to coincide with the start of the school and college holidays, the council said
Motorcyclist taken to hospital as police close off town road after crash - as it happened
Leicestershire Police
A car and a motorbike were involved in a collision
Free pop-up events and sports 'masterclasses' begin in Leicester
Entertainment
There's a mini outdoor running track, football nets for penalty shoot-outs and table tennis
'Sweet treats' and coffee shop set to open in Leicestershire town
Food and Drink
'I was baking them in my parent’s kitchen and they were saying ‘this is getting ridiculous, you are taking over the house'
M1 lanes closed near East Midlands Airport after 'medical emergency' - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
'Queuing traffic' was reported
E4 Married at First Sight needs singles - how to apply
Entertainment
You can find out how to sign up here
Dog walker assaulted and chased by 'quad-biker with spanner' in Leicester park
Leicestershire Police
Police would like to speak to the man pictured
Ooh la la! New daily flights to Paris running from East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport
You could spend a day at The City of Light
Man shot at with 'BB gun' by 'group of teenagers' in Leicester assault
Leicestershire Police
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the group to come forward
Man charged with arson after explosion in Beaumont Leys flat
Crime
He is due to appear in court
Leicestershire named as UK's most affordable place for 'staycation'
Entertainment
The survey was based on the price of hotel rooms in the county
Father 'devastated' after plaster falls into daughter's cot 'due to issues with new build home'
In the News
Cracks began to appear in the walls of their new-build house
'Rotting food' and rubbish left by students 'worst I have ever seen' says resident
In the News
'The other problem we have is landlords who think they can use it as a rubbish tip'
Leicester Caribbean Carnival cancelled in 'heartbreaking decision'
Leicester Caribbean Carnival
Organisers said planning the event was a 'huge and complex task'
Free pint for punters if England score in Euro 2024 semi-final
Pubs and Bars
Customers will receive a stamp after redeeming their free drink
Yellow thunder warning issued for Leicestershire with 'heavy showers' forecast
Weather
Some places could see 30mm of rain in a few hours, the Met Office said
Fundraiser launched for 'loyal' and 'dedicated' police dog who died in Leicestershire incident
Dogs
Thousands have already been donated as fund organisers describe the loss as 'absolutely tragic'
Man arrested after Leicester 'fight' as knife is recovered by police
Crime
Two men were taken to hospital, police said
Police called after vehicles 'racing' cause 'disruption' near county village
Leicestershire Police
Officers were called to 'disrupt this anti-social activity'
M1 traffic updates as lanes closed in Leicestershire after crash - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Queuing traffic was reported on the route
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