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Hill leads Foxes resistance to hold up Essex

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Published: June 14, 2026 18:36

Leicestershire bat through all of day three to reach 326-7 as they try to hold up Essex's push for victory.

Man charged after police officer struck by car

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Published: June 14, 2026 16:01

A 30-year-old man will appear in court on Monday, said Leicestershire Police.

'Band's truck' hits house on way to Download

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Published: June 14, 2026 15:19

It is believed the lorry was carrying equipment for a band booked for the main stage.

Wilshere happy at Luton despite Leicester interest

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Published: June 14, 2026 14:06

Jack Wilshere remains committed to Luton Town despite rival clubs' interest in the Hatters head coach.

Download festival 2026 mayhem in 13 photos

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Published: June 14, 2026 12:10

The three-day metal festival has put on a show at Donington Park in Leicestershire.

Leicester close in on Martin appointment

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Published: June 14, 2026 10:21

Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

Students identify heavily eroded gravestone

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Published: June 14, 2026 06:32

They used digital imaging technology to identify the gravestone in Loddington.

The car park that set a vision for a 1960s city

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Published: June 14, 2026 06:21

Now seen as a relic of a past era, Leicester's Lee Circle car park was once seen as symbol of modernity.

Essex on top as they force Foxes to follow on

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Published: June 13, 2026 18:38

Struggling Leicestershire are in danger of slipping to a fourth consecutive Division One defeat after being made to follow on by Essex.

Champions Pulse beat Lightning to reach grand final

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Published: June 13, 2026 17:28

Defending champions London Pulse progress to the grand final of Netball Super League with a 60-56 win over Loughborough Lightning.

Crowd surfing in a wheelchair at Download

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Published: June 13, 2026 16:26

A wheelchair user was spotted crowd surfing during Limp Bizkit's set at Download festival 2026 at Donington Park, Leicestershire.

Is Download's first female headliner a milestone or a 'bittersweet' moment?

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Published: June 13, 2026 08:39

Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.

Event to celebrate 100-year anniversary of estate

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:21

Charnwood Borough Council says the construction of the Shelthorpe estate began in 1926.

County to get fresh batch of dormice

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:15

Wildlife experts are releasing 40 more dormice in the county to support an ongoing breeding project.

What happens when street signs go wrong

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Published: June 13, 2026 06:11

A road sign for Gilroes Cemetery in Leicester had to be repainted when it was spelt Gilrose Cemetery.

Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final

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Published: June 12, 2026 21:15

George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.

Cox ton puts Essex in charge against Leicestershire

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Published: June 12, 2026 18:27

Jordan Cox celebrates his call-up to the England squad with an unbeaten 184 as Essex overcome a rocky start to dominate Leicestershire.

Three 'targeted' gunshot cases thought to be linked

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Published: June 12, 2026 15:15

Property has been damaged in Braunstone, Newbold Verdon and Glenfield, detectives say.

Need To Know Leicestershire

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Published: June 12, 2026 11:22

260 people died when the London-bound Flight 171 crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad.

New parish council approved after unanimous vote

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Published: June 12, 2026 06:45

Less than a quarter of the electorate took part in a consultation on plans for the parish council.

Air India crash families still waiting for answers

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Published: June 12, 2026 05:32

Loved ones of those killed in the crash hope a report into the tragedy will provide closure.

Mum fears opportunities missed in son's murder probe

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Published: June 12, 2026 05:05

Matthew Schofield was found dead in Leicester in 2023 and his family is waiting for answers.

Armed police operation as reports of gunshots linked

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Published: June 11, 2026 22:22

Police set up the cordon in Sandown Road in Glenfield on Thursday

Hospital again told to improve by watchdog

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Published: June 11, 2026 19:36

Inspectors found out-of-date equipment was used by Glenfield Hospital during a 2022 inspection.

Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload

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Published: June 11, 2026 12:51

England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.

Injured duo back for Tigers as Saints stars return

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Published: June 11, 2026 12:20

Billy Searle and England international Freddie Steward return from injury to start for Leicester in their Prem semi-final at Northampton.

Council faces £360k bill to axe school meal service

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:31

The council says 13 staff could be made redundant as it winds up its school food catering arm.

MPs back campaign for David Attenborough statue

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Published: June 11, 2026 11:01

Two Leicestershire MPs are backing a campaign for a statue of Sir David Attenborough.

Leicestershire sign Kent's Evison on loan

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Published: June 11, 2026 09:41

Leicestershire sign Kent all-rounder Joey Evison for the next two County Championship games.

Northampton v Leicester – 'Epic' derby showdown in race for Prem glory

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Published: June 11, 2026 08:20

Soon-to-depart Northampton full-back George Furbank says Friday's Prem semi-final against Leicester is an "epic" showdown between East Midlands rivals.

MP's 'referendum' shows opposition to city expansion

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:20

MPs debate the future of councils ahead of a major redrawing of Leicestershire's political map.

Sole survivor of Air India crash still seeks answers

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Published: June 11, 2026 05:15

The London-bound flight went down shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad in on 12 June 2025.

Is Martin a more extreme version of Maresca?

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Published: June 10, 2026 16:29

BBC Radio Leicester's Owynn Palmer-Atkin dissects the links between Russell Martin and the vacant managerial role at Leicester City.

'Martin could succeed - if he's learnt his lesson'

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Published: June 10, 2026 14:32

Your opinions on the links between the vacant managerial role at Leicester City and former Southampton and Rangers boss Russell Martin.

Police investigate reports of gunshots in village

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Published: June 10, 2026 14:05

Detectives say damage "consistent" with a gun being fired has been caused to a house and a car.

Driver killed in crash with lorry

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Published: June 10, 2026 12:58

Police say a man in his 20s died at the scene after a car and lorry collided near Shepshed.

Plea after children seen playing in demolition site

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Published: June 10, 2026 09:41

Police received reports of them entering The Boyzee youth club site which is being demolished.

Would you be happy with Martin as Leicester boss?

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Published: June 10, 2026 08:58

BBC Sport asks Leicester City fans to have their say on the potential appointment of ex-Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin.

From bands to bags to beer bins - everything you need to know ahead of Download festival

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Published: June 10, 2026 05:18

Donington Park is gearing up to host the UK's biggest festival of rock and metal music.

Repair plan for medieval church in 'poor condition'

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Published: June 10, 2026 05:16

According to planning documents, the church requires "reasonably urgent" works.

Leicester in talks with Martin over manager's role

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Published: June 9, 2026 17:53

Leicester City are in talks with former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin over their vacant manager's position.

Plans for bike path to link Rutland Water and Oakham

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Published: June 9, 2026 17:39

The route would begin near Oakham Library before continuing along Catmos Street and Stamford Road.

Pro-Palestinian protester 'wanted to shut factory'

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Published: June 9, 2026 17:28

Four targeted a company as they believed it was involved in the supply chain to Israel, a court hears.

Woman in her 90s still in hospital after hit-and-run

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Published: June 9, 2026 15:40

Police were called to Oaktree Close after a motorbike collided with a pedestrian and then rode off.

Plans to turn former town school into church

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Published: June 9, 2026 06:51

Trinity College in Loughborough closed in 2022 with just 14 pupils on its roll.

Two primary schools set to open in 2027

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Published: June 9, 2026 04:59

The county council says it is inviting academy trusts to apply and run two primary schools.

Leicestershire lose Budinger for up to 12 weeks

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Published: June 8, 2026 17:22

Leicestershire batter Sol Budinger will be out of action for up to 12 weeks because of a knee problem.

Leicestershire TT rider 'suffered chest injuries in fatal crash'

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Published: June 8, 2026 14:18

The inquest into the death of Daniel Ingham, 33, is opened and adjourned at Douglas Courthouse.

Boy, 17, detained over town centre knife threats

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Published: June 8, 2026 12:39

Police say the teenager was detained for making threats with a blade and assaulting an officer.

Man denies murdering university student near campus

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:58

Khaleed Oladipo, of London, died in hospital after being stabbed near the university's campus.

Plan for homes next to motorway set for approval

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Published: June 8, 2026 11:39

The district council's planning committee is set to give the scheme the green light.

Need To Know Leicestershire

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Published: June 8, 2026 09:15

The UK's biggest celebration of metal music takes place at Donington Park.

Proposals set out for 'loss-making' historic hall

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Published: June 8, 2026 05:26

The county council says it wants to invest in the hall, which made a loss of £627,000 last year

New homes plan set for approval amid objections

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Published: June 7, 2026 19:02

Critics of the proposals say there is a lack of facilities in the area earmarked for the project.

T20 Blast round-up: Foxes beat Yorkshire to boost chances

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Published: June 7, 2026 19:01

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.

Blood scandal victim says award-winning garden 'saved him from dark hole'

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Published: June 7, 2026 06:26

Steve Damon says the garden he has created at his Market Harborough home is helping him heal.

Heritage railway appeal to restore historic viaduct

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Published: June 7, 2026 06:19

The Stanford Viaduct carries a line 100ft (30m) above the River Soar at the Nottinghamshire/Leicestershire border.

Air India crash memorial to be held on anniversary

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Published: June 7, 2026 06:17

The London-bound Air India crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on 12 June last year.

Thunder to face Lightning or Pulse in Grand Final

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Published: June 6, 2026 20:20

AO Manchester Thunder are the first team to book a place in the Netball Super League Grand Final after beating London Pulse on Saturday.

MP calls for solution amid road safety fears

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Published: June 6, 2026 17:48

Dr Jeevun Sandher has called on council officials to take action.

Bath beat Leicester to secure home semi-final

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Published: June 6, 2026 16:45

Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.

Batter Gumbs signs one-month Foxes deal

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Published: June 6, 2026 12:59

Batter Sheridon Gumbs is handed a one-month contract with Leicestershire after being promoted from the club's second XI.

The celebrant making dreams come true at Download

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Published: June 6, 2026 06:20

Rachel Clark will be officiating four ceremonies at the Donington Park rock gathering.

Candidates confirmed for five-way by-election fight

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Published: June 6, 2026 06:14

The winner will take a seat on a tightly-balanced Harborough District Council.