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The 22-year-old was one of 25 Reform councillors elected to the authority in May's local elections.Reform UK's Joseph Bo...
18/08/2025

The 22-year-old was one of 25 Reform councillors elected to the authority in May's local elections.

Reform UK's Joseph Boam has also been removed from position as cabinet member for adult social care, with a party source saying he would now be taking on an unspecified "new role".

Read more: https://bbc.in/45NbDBw

"He taught me all about courage and strength" ❤️BBC Gladiators star Zack, aka Steel, and his wife have launched a charit...
18/08/2025

"He taught me all about courage and strength" ❤️

BBC Gladiators star Zack, aka Steel, and his wife have launched a charity to support other families following the death of their premature son.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3V8bTpu

"They will come as a group then split up, then each individual will fill a shopping trolley."Eleven women have been arre...
18/08/2025

"They will come as a group then split up, then each individual will fill a shopping trolley."

Eleven women have been arrested in a crackdown on high-value shoplifting across the East Midlands.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4oM2e5O

It will provide "significant economic and social benefits", council planners say.
18/08/2025

It will provide "significant economic and social benefits", council planners say.

Very sad news.A motorcyclist, aged in his 60s, has died following a crash in Leicestershire at the weekend.Read more: ht...
18/08/2025

Very sad news.

A motorcyclist, aged in his 60s, has died following a crash in Leicestershire at the weekend.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4lBQDDA

It looks out of this world 🌍An immersive light show about the story of planet Earth is coming to Leicester Cathedral.Ful...
18/08/2025

It looks out of this world 🌍

An immersive light show about the story of planet Earth is coming to Leicester Cathedral.

Full details: https://bbc.in/3HG2cvt

The overall feeling of approaching the city park has been described as "poor".Council bosses have drawn up plans to reva...
18/08/2025

The overall feeling of approaching the city park has been described as "poor".

Council bosses have drawn up plans to revamp underpasses leading to a park in Leicester.

Read more: https://bbc.in/47zNZL3

Built in the Ninth Century, this monument has stood since the time of the Vikings ⚔Here is its story: https://bbc.in/4mE...
17/08/2025

Built in the Ninth Century, this monument has stood since the time of the Vikings ⚔

Here is its story: https://bbc.in/4mEBgLn

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Leicester.Leicestershire Police s...
17/08/2025

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said it was called to Danvers Road by the East Midlands Ambulance Service at 10:25 BST on Sunday.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4mlQ81H

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested after a motorcyclist in his 60s was left with life-threatening injuries following ...
17/08/2025

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested after a motorcyclist in his 60s was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash near North Kilworth on Saturday.

The force said the woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released under investigation while inquiries continue.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4oDcbCo

Nick lost his son Bodie at 10 months ❤️He's now set to take part in the Great North Run to support a charity set up in B...
17/08/2025

Nick lost his son Bodie at 10 months ❤️

He's now set to take part in the Great North Run to support a charity set up in Bodie's memory.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4mL1gF2

⚽️⚽️⚽️ The Football Association (FA) has identified a "need" for a 3G pitch in the area, planning documents state.The pl...
16/08/2025

⚽️⚽️⚽️ The Football Association (FA) has identified a "need" for a 3G pitch in the area, planning documents state.

The plans were approved by a council earlier this week.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3Jc1ab8

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