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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

Daily Mirror

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.

Nottingham Post

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

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'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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Andrew Bridgen becomes first Reclaim MP after expulsion from Tories

Leicestershire MP was kicked out by Conservatives for comparing Covid vaccines to Holocaust

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Police appeal over teenager reported missing from Long Eaton

He has links to the Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire areas

Nottingham Post

County cricket: Labuschagne’s 170 puts Glamorgan in charge against Yorkshire

Marnus Labuschagne hit 170 not out as Glamorgan set their host 492 to win just before the heavens opened at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks for first time since her disappearance at vigil

The ceremony took place in the McCann's home village of Rothley, Leicestershire, with Amelie lighting a candle for her sister on Wednesday night at the 16th year anniversary of her disappearance

Edinburgh Live

Creasy harassment concern raised with Leicestershire police by Labour MPs

Move by senior party figures comes after fellow MP said she was worried about how force was handling crimes against woman

The Guardian - UK

Stella Creasy says police ‘green lighting’ trolls to target politicians’ children

MP questions police response that troll who tried to have her children removed was ‘entitled’ to call her an ‘extremist’

The Guardian - UK

Business patrons backing ProCon Leicestershire in 2023

21 business patrons are backing the ProCon Leicestershire network of property and construction professionals and firms

Birmingham Post

Unipart taking on hundreds at huge new Jaguar Land Rover global parts distribution centre

Unipart eventually expects to have 1,000 people working on the 238 acre logistics campus in west Leicestershire

Birmingham Post

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Birmingham Post

April round-up of East Midlands movers and shakers

Changes at Azets, Premier Logistics, Nottingham University Business School, Allison Homes, PKF Smith Cooper, Blueprint Interiors, IMA Architects, The Speakers Agency and Wattbike

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Cool Handscomb guides Leicestershire to memorable win

Australian Test batter Peter Handscomb has shone once more, guiding Leicestershire to a memorable win in England's county championship.

The Independent UK

Leicestershire reel in Yorkshire for first County Championship win in 19 months

Rishi Patel’s 125 underpinned a successful chase at Headingley.

Nottingham Post

East Midlands Ambulance Service long wait times lead to rise in serious incidents

The ambulance service covers Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

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The Independent UK

Rising star Rehan Ahmed backed to soar with bat and ball for Leicestershire

Ahmed is ready for another new challenge after breaking into the England team in some style.

Birmingham Post

Topps Tiles renews links with local haulier Pall-Ex

Following a three-year partnership, two Leicestershire businesses have strengthened their relationship even further

Birmingham Post

Plans for 120 homes on quiet country lane refused for fourth time

Hundreds of people objected to the plans by Davidsons Homes to develop a site on green fields in west Leicestershire

Daily Mirror

School pupils completely 'ruin' play by heckling and throwing food during show

The school has since apologised after a group of its pupils displayed 'inexcusable behaviour' during the performance of An Inspector Calls at the Curve theatre in Leicestershire

Birmingham Post

Developer resubmits plans for controversial £750m Leicestershire rail freight hub

Plans have attracted criticism from MPs, councils and people living nearby concerned about the scale and impact

Daily Mirror

Huge fire breaks out at HSBC building in town centre as black smoke billows into sky

Photos and videos of a fire at HSBC Loughborough in Leicestershire emerged on social media this afternoon. Fire services rushed to the scene and residents have been asked to stay away

Autosport

Radical to open new corporate headquarters at Donington Park

The move to the former Formula E building next to the main entrance of the Leicestershire circuit is the result of Radical's continued expansion with the prototype manufacturer enjoying strong sales of new models such as the SR10 and has launched an upgraded version of its popular SR3.

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