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Man sexually assaulted 'particularly vulnerable' step-sister in major abuse of trust
The first attack happened when the victim was just 12
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Warden's family 'eternally thankful' for heroic coffin rescue during Leicester church fire
Dozen of firefighters and crews responded to the blaze at the historic building
Boy held over attempted murder incident after allegedly 'driving at police officers'
He also allegedly rammed five parked cars during the incident
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Leicester events venue Athena bids for 3am weekday alcohol and music permit
The venue currently has no licence for late-night alcohol or music on Wednesdays
Exact date Leicestershire hot spell will finally end as temperatures set to plunge
Here's when temperatures will finally start to cool after the region's latest hot spell
Disqualified driver rammed into police officer and sent him flying over the bonnet
He was banned from driving at the time of the incident and has now admitted to a string of offences
Driver attempts to flee scene of multi-vehicle crash on major A-road
Police said he was found hiding in nearby woodland
Street racing, drifting and dangerous driving as huge car meet takes place in Leicestershire
Officers took more than 100 vehicles registrations in one night
Girl, 6, dies after car and tractor crash leaves her with 'serious head injuries'
She was found with serious injuries on the Fosse Road near Moreton Morrell
Two men die in multi-vehicle collision on major Leicestershire road
No arrests have been made following the incident
Police in Loughborough issue warning after fire comes dangerously close to buildings
'What may start as a bit of fun can have serious consequences'
Witnesses sought following death of two motorcyclists near Melton
Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after two motorcyclists died in a collision yesterday (Sunday 2 August). Police were called to a stretch of the B676 Saxby Road between Melton and Saxby just after 8a...
Family-run Leicestershire food business opens facility creating 50 jobs
The move marks a significant milestone for the company
Former Belgrave Gate pub and garage closer to the bulldozer
Plans for a Belgrave Gate pub and garage move forward
Leicestershire McDonald's bids to push closing time to 2am
Diners could soon be tucking into late-night meals
Body found in search for Leicester man, 28, who disappeared a week ago
Police have confirmed a body has been found in the search for missing Kacper Cichor
Body found in search for missing person
Police have confirmed that a body has been found as a result of a missing person investigation to find Kacper Cichor. Kacper, aged 28 and from Braunstone, was last been seen on Tuesday 21 July and was reported missing the following day. The incident is not being treated as suspicious but officer...
A large police presence has been spotted in Braunstone tonight.
Police are attending an incident on a small play area between A47 Hinckley Road and Hockley Farm Road in Braunstone this evening. The Park area is cordoned off, police forensic officers are at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more on this incident. More to follow. Police update...
Police spotted near Leicester roundabout as forensic officers surround black tent
An area of disused land is taped off by police
Residents returned to their homes after building collapse here in the city.
They have been away from their homes for two weeks. Residents evacuated from their homes in Leicester due to the partial collapse of a nearby building have been permitted to return. On 13 July, emergency services responded to Wharf Street South following reports of a former factory building collapsi...