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Hundreds of jobs at Melton food plant at risk after firm made 'significant losses'
Employment
Revolution Kitchen say the situation is 'not sustainable' and the Pate Road site may now close
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Leicester factory workers strike after rejecting 7 per cent offer
Employment
With inflation at more than 11 per cent, they said it amounted to a 'significant real terms pay cut'
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Home-care network to create 100 new social care jobs in Leicester
Employment
The company is hoping to open a second and third office within the next two years, potentially creating 50 further jobs too
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More than 50 workers set to strike at aerospace parts maker over pay
Leicester jobs
Union members rejected a 4% pay offer – and incentives the union said had more 'strings attached than a grand piano'
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Major employer on Leicestershire border 3M puts more than 160 jobs at risk
Leicester jobs
The Atherstone site has entered redundancy consultations with staff
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Council leader 'not aware' of any public comments backing rail freight hub plans
Hinckley
Council leader ‘not aware’ of single public comment backing £750m freight hub
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Walkers crisps in major Leicester jobs boost amid £58m investment - including new Wotsits production line
Walkers Crisps
Changes will allow factory to make Wotsits Giants and Monster Munch Giants – currently made in Europe
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Getting out of bed is top reason people hate Mondays
Jobs
A fresh coffee tops the list of how to make a Monday better
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Vacancies at Amazon, Leicestershire Police, NHS and fire brigade at city council jobs fair
Leicester City Council
More than 20 local businesses will be taking part in the event.
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Fosse Park shop and restaurant jobs now available
Leicester jobs
There's a range of jobs now available at the popular retail park
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Hotel chain Travelodge looking to recruit around 15 new staff members in Leicestershire
Leicester jobs
Roles are available across seven hotels in Leicestershire
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Joules planning Market Harborough job cuts five months after Next takeover
Next
People affected will be invited to apply for jobs at Next head office in Enderby the company has said
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82 jobs saved at struggling Leicestershire fashion brand Just Hype after administrators called in
Fashion
Management hope deal will help Blaby fashion brand thrive again
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New image shows scale of planned £750m Hinckley Rail Freight Terminal on fields near Burbage Common
Planning
The buildings would have a footprint of 7 million sq ft and be up to 91ft high
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Gartree Prison looking for volunteers to become 'eyes on the inside' for vital new role
Employment
No previous experience of criminal justice is required
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New luxury cafe boutique Cocco and Delilah opening in former Leicester city centre attraction
Leicester City Centre
It aims to offer "a theatrical and extraordinary dining experience combined with skilful cooking"
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Leicestershire Amazon staff being balloted for strike action
Employment
The staff at Amazon warehouses across the county started voting over industrial action on Friday
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Almost 800 jobs to be created as major distribution centre takes shape near Ashby
Employment
Some residents are worried it will bring traffic problems and pollution
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The new minimum wage rates in place for workers from April 1
Employment
With the start of a new financial year brings a pay rise for millions of people across the UK
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Most teachers say students have had a positive impact on their lives
Jobs
The findings coincide with the launch of a new online video of teachers across the country revealing the life “lessons” they have learnt from working with young people
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Local college and university collaborate to make accessing apprenticeships easier
Education
Further and higher education institutions are working together in Coventry, Leicestershire and Warwickshire to make it easier for businesses and students to access apprenticeships
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Leicester firm owed nearly £1 million to creditors when it collapsed this year
Your Money
It is unlikely the money will be recovered
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Airline Emirates on the look-out for cabin crew at Leicester recruitment event
Leicester jobs
All Emirates crew will receive training at the airline’s 'state-of-the-art' facility in Dubai
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Hundreds of roles available at Blaby district-wide jobs fair from hotel staff to ballet shoe makers
Employment
Work placement and volunteer opportunities will also be available
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New shops opening in Highcross this summer
They follow the recent opening of a new Card Factory in the Leicester shopping centre
Cheap and simple homemade spray 'will make slugs and snails instantly turn away' from plants
Leicester News
Garden pests like slugs and snails can be a nuisance for gardeners, but one woman has shared a clever homemade spray that will make the slimy creatures go elsewhere
Arrest after two men stabbed in Leicester city centre in 'linked' incidents
Crime
A large cordon remains in place following the incident
Man who committed eight knifepoint robberies in the space of 24 hours jailed
Crime
All of the attacks were in Leicester
Major update as police find body in search for missing teen Jay Slater
In the News
The Lancashire teenager vanished nearly a month ago on his first holiday with friends
People
Leicester name checked as stats suggest immigration has driven 'biggest' population rise 'in 75 years'
Rutland also featured after a large increase in deaths last year
Leicestershire Police officer caught with illegal drugs to face accelerated misconduct hearing
Crime
He pleaded guilty to possession in court last month
Bold new measure to tackle illegal cycling in Leicester’s New Walk
Cycling
It is illegal to cycle on the route, but riders often flout the rules
The six common bathroom habits that could put your health at risk
NHS
A GP has issued a warning as certain bathroom habits could pose a significant danger to your health
New shops opening in Highcross this summer
Leicester shopping
They follow the recent opening of a new Card Factory in the Leicester shopping centre
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Leicester shopping
New shops opening in Highcross this summer
They follow the recent opening of a new Card Factory in the Leicester shopping centre
Cheap and simple homemade spray 'will make slugs and snails instantly turn away' from plants
Leicester News
Garden pests like slugs and snails can be a nuisance for gardeners, but one woman has shared a clever homemade spray that will make the slimy creatures go elsewhere
Arrest after two men stabbed in Leicester city centre in 'linked' incidents
Crime
A large cordon remains in place following the incident
Man who committed eight knifepoint robberies in the space of 24 hours jailed
Crime
All of the attacks were in Leicester
Major update as police find body in search for missing teen Jay Slater
In the News
The Lancashire teenager vanished nearly a month ago on his first holiday with friends
People
Leicester name checked as stats suggest immigration has driven 'biggest' population rise 'in 75 years'
Rutland also featured after a large increase in deaths last year
Leicestershire Police officer caught with illegal drugs to face accelerated misconduct hearing
Crime
He pleaded guilty to possession in court last month
Leicester City face Italian side in Chesterfield as pre-season fixture list completed
Leicester City FC
Steve Cooper's squad will take on Serie B outfit Palermo at the SMH Group Stadium on Friday, July 26, in the second of four official friendlies they have planned this summer
Bold new measure to tackle illegal cycling in Leicester’s New Walk
Cycling
It is illegal to cycle on the route, but riders often flout the rules
The six common bathroom habits that could put your health at risk
NHS
A GP has issued a warning as certain bathroom habits could pose a significant danger to your health