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Leicestershire school to undergo 300-pupil expansion amid increase in housing
Pupil capacity will jump to 1,200 places


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See inside the Leicestershire home that smashed estimates at auction
It has been described as being in a 'popular' area


'Extremely rare' dragonfly spotted in Leicestershire
It is the first time its been spotted in the county


Plan for Leicestershire town to have its own council
A new parish council could also be created


Crowds line the street for Leicester's Pride parade
The event continues at Abbey Park until later tonight


Leicestershire nature reserve to 'double in size' after donation of land
Money and land have been donated to the wildlife trust


Leicestershire set to welcome 'the worst actors' for new comedy show
A 'hilarious script' is promised


The 'first ever' Coldplay fan from Leicester who Chris Martin still remembers
The gesture was made in front of around 90,000 people


Leicestershire town car park closing for six weeks
Where you can park instead


Pictures from today's Leicester Pride parade
Thousands of people took part in the parade, weaving through Leicester city centre


Police cordon off part of Leicestershire park near wooded area
Numerous police officers are in the area


Woman, boy and girl hit by car in Leicester
No arrests have been made


I try a big meal from Leicester's Slamburger - and it was mostly tasty
Everything was strangely inexpensive


Public asked to name new fleet of food waste collection lorries
Nine winners will be chosen at the end of September


Free fun and music for all ages at Leicestershire park party
A 'diverse line-up of talent' is on the bill


'Unmissable' motor show set to return to Leicestershire for the 14th time
There will be an array of vehicles on show


Tiny clothes drying area to go on auction for about £3,000
The residents drying area is about 0.03 acres


Pensioners urged to take action as they could be due £4,000 a year from DWP
The surge in claims last year has died down, leaving thousands potentially out of pocket unnecessarily
