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'Thanks for everything' - Leicester pizzeria closes down after 10 years in the city
The Welford Road venue has served its final slice after more than a decade in the city
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Taxpayers fund £6,000 'grand evening' meal for new Leicestershire mayor
One former leader hass questioned if this was a good use of money
Armed cops in Shepshed as police negotiator called to help
Police went to a property to make an arrest and ended up staying for several hours during the stand-off
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Firefighters share pictures of straw bale lorry blaze on busy road
The burning truck meant support was needed from Loughborough's water carrier
'Cherished dad' among those in this week's Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Rod Lawrence 'lived a full and varied life, filled with warmth, humour, and dedication to those he loved'
Armed police swarmed a Loughborough park after reports of a gun. It was a water pistol
A force spokesperson said: 'In the interest of public and officer safety, armed police attended'
Major £300k revamp for 'end of life' Loughborough toilets
It's been described as a 'vital investment' that will benefit the town for years to come
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in Loughborough
A joint police and fire investigation is being carried out
List of cheapest places to fill up in Leicestershire over the bank holiday weekend
Many motorists will be heading off on holiday for the May half-term break
Police issue arson investigation update after fire hits Loughborough Town Hall
The blaze took place inside men’s toilets
Crowds evacuated as 'deliberate' fire hits Loughborough Town Hall before evening show
The historic building remains closed as damage is assessed
Birds Bakery confirms second location in Leicestershire town and shoppers say it's the 'best thing to hit Shelly'
Its opening date is just days away
Football legends praise Loughborough pupils for their work to fight racism
The three Year 8 pupils, from Loughborough High School, beat thousands of other submissions
The Leicestershire colleges 'removing snobbery' from hands-on learning to get people into construction
The government said the industry is facing 'significant shortages'
Ban for Loughborough cleaning boss who siphoned £200k from failing firm into new business
Philip Walker kept accessing his old company's bank account even after resigning as a director
They thought they'd be in Charnwood 'to the end of their days'. Now their homes are being sold off
One tenant said she thought she would be there "to the end of her days"
11 people Leicestershire Police would very much like to speak to
A number of appeals have been shared in the last few weeks
Mum with 'huge character' and headteacher among 29 Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Part of Loughborough shopping centre to be demolished to 'unlock' scheme
The area has been a magnet for anti-social behaviour
Police taser man who asked stranger with Pride flag 'why are you wearing that?'
The culprit was bare-chested and had a BB gun shoved down the back of his trousers