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Landline services affected after 1km of cable stolen bbc.in/47MXo0L

Landline services affected in Leicestershire village after 1km of cable stolen

Openreach says thefts "on this scale require extensive reconstruction work".

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Man charged after fatal two-vehicle crash on A52 bbc.in/48lVYKS

Man charged after fatal crash on A52 in Leicestershire

Leicestershire Police says the crash took place in Bottesford on 28 June 2024.

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Warning to anglers after cygnet injured by hook bbc.in/4zgUGNl

Warning to anglers after Ripley cygnet injured by hook

The RSPCA had to take the young swan to a vet to be freed from discarded fishing line and a hook.

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Residents respond to rollercoaster's rejection bbc.in/4iop7tK

Residents have mixed feelings about rollercoaster's rejection

Residents living in the shadow of a large rollercoaster respond to news it may be taken down.

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Ex-miners optimistic pension cash will be released bbc.in/4zjKSSK

Former miners optimistic pension cash will be released

Former miners say they are feeling optimistic the Budget announcement could bring good news.

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Car park partially closes for fire safety work bbc.in/4srJWJ8

Nottingham car park partially shuts for fire safety work

Dozens of spaces will be out of action for weeks while a sprinkler system is installed.

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Leicester gets ready to celebrate Diwali bbc.in/4ibfboz

Leicester gets ready for Diwali celebrations

Details have been shared of the full programme of events for this year's festivities.

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Woman hit by falling tree debris 'lucky to be alive' bbc.in/47KH5BK

Mum 'lucky to be alive' after being hit by tree in Storm Boelo

Nina Lunn says part of a large tree snapped off and hit her on the head during storm weather.

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'Jewel in the crown' theatre in line for £8m upgrade bbc.in/4eS7Yr5

'Jewel in the crown' Hinckley theatre in line for £8m upgrade

The scheme is part of the Project 2030 initiative, aiming to modernise the theatre for the future.

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Investigators say councillor breached conduct code bbc.in/4klCIEt

Investigators say Reform councillor breached conduct code

Joseph Boam is facing two member conduct panel hearings later this week.

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'Funeral march' staged over planned university cuts bbc.in/4yRHY6x

'Funeral march' staged over planned University of Nottingham cuts

The University and College Union (UCU) holds a themed protest at the University of Nottingham.

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'Nationally significant' solar farm plan approved bbc.in/3TZBsfN

'Nationally significant' solar farm near Newark approved by government

Developers say the Great North Road Solar Park has the potential to power up to 400,000 homes.

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M&S taken to court by city council over closed store bbc.in/4BMVEmb

M&S taken to court by city council over closed store

Officials confirm they are seeking £419,000 linked to the store that closed in 2024.

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Biker killed in crash was 'source of pure delight' bbc.in/4z7tkcc

Motorcyclist killed in Leicester crash was 'source of pure delight'

The wife of Mathew Mitchell, 57, described the father of three as the "heart of our family".

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Man guilty of 'unprovoked' double stabbing in village bbc.in/48ohJtr

Man guilty of 'unprovoked' double stabbing in Quorn

Cohen Barley, 24, stabbed his victims through an open car window before fleeing the scene, police say.

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Council errors led to collapse of major fraud trial bbc.in/3UeXmf3

Derby City Council errors led to collapse of major fraud trial

Derby City Council's trading standards team brought a prosecution against Motor House UK in 2019.

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'Dangerous' doctor struck off after failing to quit bbc.in/4zigp7A

'Dangerous' Derby doctor struck off after failing to quit

Dr Jan Mozny failed six patients while working in Derby and Burton hospitals' oncology department.

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Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking homes bbc.in/3UroFCX

Council rejects rollercoaster overlooking Hucknall homes

The prototype rollercoaster is being built by a fairground firm but towers over nearby houses.

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Plans for warehouse dubbed a 'monstrosity' approved bbc.in/4stBTLV

Plans for Hinckley warehouse dubbed a 'monstrosity' approved

Developers revise initial proposals, but councillors remain concerned about the unit's size.

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Developers consulting on plans for up to 1,750 homes bbc.in/4zbBsZ7

Developers consulting on plans for up to 1,750 Leicestershire homes

Developers say the proposals include plans for a three-form entry primary school.

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