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PureGym moving into former Poundland at shopping centre near Leicester
The UK's biggest gym company is taking over a 13,500 sq ft unit that was previously as Poundland store
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Investigation launched after ambulance and car crash on busy Leicester road
The incident is being investigated by police
Leicestershire Harvester restaurant confirms closure after more than a decade
The site has been serving its salad bar and rotisserie chicken there for 15 years
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‘My autism diagnosis meant everyone understood that I needed help - I'm one of the lucky ones’
Bruce Astill wants to give something back during Autism Awareness month
'Angry young man' punched three men in night of violence at bar
One man lost his silver tooth and another suffered damage to his eyesight
Whip-cracking Leicestershire ITV Britain's Got Talent star fails to impress audience or judges
He asked if they wanted more and heard a loud 'no' in response
Low-price home in Loughborough's 'Golden Triangle' set for auction
It's in an area favoured by students
Yobs throw firework through Loughborough woman's window as she lay in bed
Residents have spoken out about a growing "yob" culture in the town.
Drummer who was a 'steady, joyful presence' among 22 Leicester Mercury death notices
Two men and a woman in their 90s also feature in the latest tributes
Young dad who strangled, shoved and bit pregnant partner is spared jail
He was drunk and high on cocaine when the assaults happened
M1 major traffic disruption as evening rush hour impacted by collision
The motorway is closed between Junctions 20 and 21 after a car crashed off a bridge
Diversion routes issued as M1 crash between Leicester and Loughborough leads to 'protracted closure'
The motorway is shut in both directions after a car came off a bridge and hit a van
Loughborough shop owner stashed illegal items in hidden compartment above toilet
More than 150 illegal products were seized from the site
Fill up at these cheapest Leicestershire fuel stations 'before 5pm today'
Fuel experts are warning drivers that Thursday evening (April 9) marks the point at which petrol and diesel prices typically begin to climb
Judge's sympathy for young drug dealer stabbed by rivals
Despite breaching a previous suspended sentence order, he was spared custody after being stabbed in the arm
Police legend among 26 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
'Unmissable' Great Central Railway to boast immersive celebration of all things diesel
The Spring Diesel Gala will boast an 'impressive selection' of diesels for young and old
Record £268,000 fine for Loughborough firm that cut down trees for petrol station
It is the largest fine of its kind in English history
Leicestershire's cheapest petrol station is revealed – and drivers could save £20 a tank
Leicestershire drivers are paying more than the national average
The cheapest places to fill up in Leicestershire as fuel prices continue to rise
Diesel vehicle owners are forking out an average of 180.2p per litre