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£600k Housing Development Sparks Anger With Dismal Kids’ Play Area

Residents express outrage over a fenced-off area with logs and a single bench

Zenger

Wilko: List of 124 stores set to close next week

The retailer has announced 124 more stores which will shut between Sunday September 17 and Thursday September 21.

The Independent UK

Lives transformed by swimming with Newfoundland dogs

Paramedic Pete Lewin is transforming the lives of firefighters, police officers and soldiers suffering from PTSD by taking them swimming with his Newfoundland dogs. Those taking part in the therapy put on a dry suit and a lifejacket, and wade into the middle of a lake in Leicestershire, where they…

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Pilot dies after two gliders collide in mid-air in Leicestershire

The second pilot landed safely with minor injuries, police said

Evening Standard

Leicestershire-born Ashleigh Plumptre out to beat England at Women’s World Cup

The Nigeria defender faces her country of birth in the last 16 of the tournament on Monday.

The Independent UK

Clarke retakes second in Autosport National Driver Rankings

Clubmans Sports Prototype dominator Clarke continued his impressive form by winning the opening two races in Leicestershire, but he was denied another clean sweep after an electrical fault on his Phantom PR22 in the finale.

Autosport

Glasgow cyclist killed after being struck by car later found on fire

Anthony Smith tragically died after being struck by the Audi while on his bicycle while on a road in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The car was later found on fire.

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Residents of 'UK's unhappiest place' defend their neighbourhood as it 'has potential'

People living in Melton, Leicestershire, disagreed with an Office for National Statistics survey which ranked the borough as the most unhappy place in the UK - and said the area has potential

Daily Mirror

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire's police forces could be combined in future under plans for new authority

Directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners could also be scrapped

Nottingham Post

Village on Nottinghamshire border where people feel 'torn between three counties'

One of the village's closest town is a Lincolnshire one and it has a Nottinghamshire postcode

Nottingham Post

Record results for Leicestershire building society

CEO - 'The results demonstrate our commitment to provide all customers with good outcomes'

Birmingham Post

He loves the big stage – Rehan Ahmed backed to shine when Ashes call comes

Ahmed has hit four half-centuries and claimed six wickets in seven county championship appearances in 2023.

The Independent UK

Search is on for best new buildings to go forward for the 2023 Leicestershire ProCon Awards

'Winning a ProCon award – or being a finalist – is a great achievement for everyone who works on a successful project'

Birmingham Post

Alun Thomas obituary

Other lives: Teacher, community volunteer and local politician in Leicestershire and Derbyshire

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The Independent UK

Two arrests in Leicestershire over £120m cocaine haul hidden in charcoal

The National Crime Agency said around 1.6 tonnes of cocaine was found in 800 sacks of charcoal that was on a ship travelling from Panama.

The Independent UK

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison – Parole Board

Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling two 15-year-olds in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986.

Daily Mirror

School placement for autistic child set to cost family £14K in transport bills

Emma Carvell has been fighting Leicestershire County Council to help find a specialist primary school for her son Lewis Massey, 5, who has autism and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)

Birmingham Post

Aggregate Industries wins £47m road-mending deal

Leicestershire and Leicester city council deal will see it maintain 3,000 miles of roads – including pothole repairs

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Daily Mirror

Mum with such bad migraines she suffers 'six-week hangovers' and has to hide from kids

Kerry Spalding, who is from Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been suffering with chronic migraines for decades after initially collapsing from a "horrific" pain in her head

Daily Mirror

Artist drops five dress sizes in weeks after photos 'give her a kick up the backside'

Sally Cooper became more determined than ever to tackle her weight after seeing photos of herself at her heaviest and so she joined a Slimming World group in Leicestershire

Nottingham Post

The confusing town where people are unsure of which county they're in

It's an easy mistake to make in the Leicestershire town, with the postcode being DE74, Derby the nearest city and to add to the confusion, the town is next to what was formerly known as Nottingham East Midlands Airport.

The Guardian - UK

Leicestershire offer parable for English cricket: teams should serve, not just sell

The perpetual strugglers have a mission beyond simply shaking people down and offer a reminder of what sport can be

Daily Mirror

'Distressed' boy 'tried to save pal who couldn't swim' before teen pulled from river died

The boy, who is believed to be a pupil in Year 8, was pulled from the River Soar in Leicestershire on Saturday evening but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later

The Independent UK

Boy dies after being pulled from river in Leicestershire

Three of the teenagers were found safe, but the fourth was rescued and died at the scene

Daily Mirror

Boy dies after being pulled from river as 3 teens rescued from water by 'masses of police'

The teenage boy, who has not been identified, was rescued from the River Soar in Leicestershire at around 9.15pm last night, but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later

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