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Coronation Street’s Asha 'distraught' over co-star's soap exit after devastating move

Tanisha Gorey, who plays Asha in Coronation Street, has opened up about her character's devastation following the exit of her co-star

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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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Who cuts it best? Help us find Leicestershire's leading barber with your nominations

We're asking for you to name your favourite barber in Leicestershire

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See inside the Leicestershire home that smashed estimates at auction

It has been described as being in a 'popular' area

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'Extremely rare' dragonfly spotted in Leicestershire

It is the first time its been spotted in the county

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Plan for Leicestershire town to have its own council

A new parish council could also be created

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Crowds line the street for Leicester's Pride parade

The event continues at Abbey Park until later tonight

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Leicestershire nature reserve to 'double in size' after donation of land

Money and land have been donated to the wildlife trust

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Leicestershire set to welcome 'the worst actors' for new comedy show

A 'hilarious script' is promised

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The 'first ever' Coldplay fan from Leicester who Chris Martin still remembers

The gesture was made in front of around 90,000 people

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Leicestershire town car park closing for six weeks

Where you can park instead

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Pictures from today's Leicester Pride parade

Thousands of people took part in the parade, weaving through Leicester city centre

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Police cordon off part of Leicestershire park near wooded area

Numerous police officers are in the area

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Woman, boy and girl hit by car in Leicester

No arrests have been made

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

Everything was strangely inexpensive

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Public asked to name new fleet of food waste collection lorries

Nine winners will be chosen at the end of September

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Free fun and music for all ages at Leicestershire park party

A 'diverse line-up of talent' is on the bill

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'Unmissable' motor show set to return to Leicestershire for the 14th time

There will be an array of vehicles on show

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Tiny clothes drying area to go on auction for about £3,000

The residents drying area is about 0.03 acres

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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