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Christmas lights switch-on events taking place across Leicestershire in 2026
People in towns and villages are preparing to welcome in the festive spirit
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Health warning for Leicestershire as fireworks smoke trapped by thick fog
Vulnerable people with asthma and heart conditions are being urged to take care
Serial shoplifter stole £444 worth of sweets and drinks from Morrisons
Abbey Wilson stole the items despite a criminal anti-social behaviour order designed to protect shops in her area
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Five projects set to improve Leicestershire district in major £4.3m boost
Leisure centres in Loughborough, Syston and Mountsorrel will be receiving part of the funding
Great Central Railway management questioned over 'completed' Leicestershire canal bridge restoration
The project was supposedly 'almost completed' six years ago but still remains unfinished
Homeowners win bitter land row after neighbours paved over garden for new driveway
The couples fell out over accusations of ‘land grabbing’ and claims of squatters’ rights
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Full list of 2026 Remembrance Day events taking place across Leicestershire
People will gather across the county as a mark of respect to those who served for the country
Leicestershire leader survives vote of no confidence after claim he put personal ambitions first
Green Party members voted to save Cllr Jewel Miah
‘Questions still deserve answers’ says opposition after Reform UK Leicestershire council leader quits
The Conservatives say concerns should not ‘simply be forgotten’ after Dan Harrison stepped down
Plan for new officers to crack down on balaclavas and anti-social behaviour in Leicestershire town
Fines could also be issued for riding e-bikes and loitering
'Lack of development' makes picturesque village one of the best places to live in Leicestershire
Residents said the community, countryside and amenities make their village 'amazing'
Scammer who made millions from pandemic among those jailed in October
Others jailed in October include a serial sex attacker and two men who carried out knife attacks
'Much-loved' great-grandmother among 15 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
'Prolific' shoplifter banned from multiple Loughborough stores - full list
She has been banned from entering three shops
How an elected Leicestershire mayor could help revive the Ivanhoe Line
A new elected figure could also decide on buses, housing and jobs for the area
List of Diwali celebrations taking place across Leicestershire in 2026
This year's celebrations will offer live performances, food and market stalls
Bleak future for historic Leicestershire hall as millions needed to keep it afloat
Councillors have called loss-making Beaumanor Hall a 'weight around the authority's neck'
Elected mayor for Leicestershire a step closer as Government confirms devolution plans
The deal could lead to greater funding and investment opportunities for the county
Leicestershire's best places to live in 2027 - from 'thriving' village to 'pretty' town
A town with a 'buzzing' market also makes the list