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Convicted Migrant Smuggler Used Cheese and Onion Cargo to Evade UK Border Checks

An Iraqi people smuggler, previously jailed in France, has been found living in Leicestershire while seeking asylum in the UK, raising questions about the effectiveness of overseas conviction checks.

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Man who killed grandfather with single punch in Leicestershire park admits manslaughter

Joshua Moore put the victim in the recovery position and left the park

The Independent UK

No 10 shares ‘public’s shock’ at reports of convicted people smuggler living in UK

Downing Street urgently looking into BBC report that ‘godfather’ of Calais migrant camps is living in Leicestershire

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Iraqi 'Godfather of traffickers' found in UK seeking asylum under changed identity

A convicted Iraqi human trafficker, Twana Jamal, was traced to Leicestershire, where he is allegedly living under a false identity while awaiting a decision on his UK asylum claim.

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Durham edge Northants in thriller, Glamorgan see off Surrey and more: county cricket – as it happened

Durham tightened their grip at the top of Division Two on the last day of action before the County Championship takes a two-month hiatus

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Thurmaston shopping centre fire: Roof collapses in huge blaze in Leicestershire

Around 40 firefighters attended the scene, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said

The Independent UK

Essex beat Leicestershire by six wickets to go top: county cricket day four – as it happened

Meanwhile there was high drama at Wantage Road, where Calvin Harrison blazed 92 from 100 balls to give Northamptonshire a seven-wicket victory over Gloucestershire with just 13 balls to spare

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Mahmud’s six continues Kent’s revival at Lancs as Cox joins England mid-game – as it happened

Jordan Cox has been called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Hope for rare dormice as over 40 released into ancient Leicestershire woodland

The tiny mammals have suffered a 70% population decline since 2000

The Independent UK

Archaeologists uncover rare 2,300-year-old Iron Age shield in England that is rewriting ancient warfare history

Archaeologists occasionally stumble upon amazing findings in the quirkiest spots. So when a rare Iron Age shield turned up near Enderby, Leicestershire, it blew researchers away. Buried under soggy earth for over 2,300 years, this unique artefact has shaken up long-held ideas about ancient battles, craftsmanship, and defence.

The Times of India

CRIK:Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire

Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire.

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Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire

Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire.

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History repeats as 70th anniversary of Mallory Park is celebrated

The 500cc Formula 3 machines that were in action at first car race meeting at the Leicestershire circuit were in competition again and two cars with strong links to 1956 triumphed

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Man, 37, killed ‘much-loved’ grandfather after losing fight outside pub in ‘senseless act of fatal violence’

Nathan Gothard, 37, was jailed for 10 years for manslaughter after knocking David Darke to the ground near the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire

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Finding Emily’s Spike Fearn could be the Gen Z Hugh Grant. He’s trying not to pay attention to it

RISING STARS: The very sweet British romcom ‘Finding Emily’ looks set to send the Leicestershire-born 25-year-old into a new stratosphere of fame, following smaller roles in ‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘Ella McCay’. He speaks to Adam White about learning to sing, staying off social media, and how watching Paul Mescal on…

The Times of India

UK beaver rewilding row: Reform council backs river releases to fight flooding despite party opposition

Leicestershire's Reform UK-led council has defied its party's national stance by approving beaver releases to combat flooding. This move, supported by local councillors, highlights an internal party division on rewilding. Beavers, natural engineers, are recognized for their flood mitigation and habitat restoration benefits, a stark contrast to Reform's broader opposition…

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding

Councillors in Leicestershire support move in efforts to reduce flooding as Reform faces divisions on nature policy

Evening Standard

‘Sickening’ waste covering area size of football pitch found at protected site

The area where the 30,000 tonnes of waste has been dumped is ‘well-concealed’ and was only found after members of the public reported a bad smell.

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Leicestershire horror: 2 dead after car plunges off M1 bridge near Lutterworth, crashes into minibus

Two teenagers were killed after the car they were travelling in reportedly veered off a road bridge and crashed onto the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, colliding with a minibus below, police said.

The Independent UK

Two teenagers killed after car plunges off bridge and hits minibus on M1

Four people in the minibus were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Evening Standard

Fact check: Did Reform UK break its promises on council tax?

Part of Full Fact’s work fact checking claims about the local elections.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: McKinney stakes England claim with Durham double century – as it happened

The Durham batter ended day one on 214 not out as the visitors built a big lead over Gloucestershire at Bristol

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Yorkshire draw against Glamorgan – as it happened

The champions Nottinghamshire batted out a draw at Somerset, while Northampton’s last pair defied Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Gay makes hay on opening day to blast season’s first century

Zak Crawley failed to put the Ashes misery behind him but history was made at Southampton where Noah Thain became the first full substitute

Evening Standard

Topps Tiles shutting 23 stores as part of cost-cutting measures

The Leicestershire-based tile chain is also making savings across its head office to offset tougher trading and rising costs.

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