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Listen: Prank 999 caller requests armed police to gorilla in busy town centre

A prank caller dialled 999 to report a "gorilla" in a town centre in Leicestershire in a call released by police to remind the public to only use the line in an emergency.

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Leicestershire villages battle it out at annual ‘bottle-kicking’ contest

The competition between neighbouring Hallaton and Medbourne happens every Easter Monday.

Evening Standard

Family of man stabbed to death pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’

Leicestershire Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in connection with the death of Louis Howard.

Evening Standard

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Two teenagers found guilty of manslaughter of 80-year-old man in Leicestershire park

Bhim Kohli, who was walking his dog, was racially abused, kicked and punched in ‘gratuitous’ attack

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County cricket day four: Middlesex v Lancs, and Essex v Surrey end in draws – as it happened

Join Tanya Aldred for updates as the first round of the County Championship comes to a close

The Guardian - UK

Topps Tiles reveals accelerating sales ahead of £4m costs increase

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Evening Standard

Welcome to the Notswolds: the area offering commutable Cotswolds charm without the price tag

On the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the Welland Valley is less than an hour by train from London but you’ll get a lot more bang for your buck

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‘I never wanted to work indoors’: Andy Ward on 40 years as a cricket groundsman

Andy Ward tells Simon Burnton that he is happy to leave the long days behind after 40 years after at Leicestershire

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Families say Nottingham attack victims ‘failed by authorities’ after report

The Independent Office of Police Conduct report found Leicestershire Police missed a chance to detain killer Valdo Calocane a month before the attack.

Evening Standard

Council leaders call for Government to ‘wake up’ to floods after major incident

A letter signed by Leicestershire council leaders has asked for funding after severe flooding hit the county.

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Homeowners trapped inside while ‘still recovering’ from flood a year ago

A major incident was declared in Leicestershire on Monday after rain and snow brought severe flooding.

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More than 100 flood warnings in force with more rain, sleet and snow on way

The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Weather woe continues with flooding and snow

More flood warnings have been issued as parts of the UK struggle to recover from the wintry conditions.

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Man who rescued driver from flood tells of devastation to his business

Cimi Kazazi says he is proud to have helped woman trapped in car, as thoughts turn to his flooded Leicestershire gastropub

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Man’s body recovered from flooded North Yorkshire area

Melting snow and rain lead to major incidents being declared in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire amid UK travel chaos and power cuts

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Lincolnshire and Leicestershire floods: Major incidents declared as severe flooding leaves dozens trapped

Cars have been left submerged while residents have had to be evacuated from their flooded homes

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Stephen Graham 'faces FA investigation' for branding referee 'a f**king Teletubby' in vicious rant at non-league game

The British actor, 51, faces an FA investigation after an abusive outburst at a referee during a non-league football match last weekend

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Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli

Kohli died in hospital after being injured in Leicestershire park in September

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‘I felt like I was a made man’: Stephen Graham on working with his childhood heroes

One of Britain’s most prolific actors, Stephen Graham is the face of countless hard-to-forget TV and film characters, a regular Scorsese collaborator and good mates with Leo DiCaprio. He talks about living it up in Leicestershire – and why he’s in the shape of his life

The Independent UK

Fast food? Takeaway delivery driver spotted cycling down M1

Leicestershire police were called to reports of the cyclist on the M1

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Pregnant cow rescued after getting stuck in swimming pool in Rutland

The 600kg animal was in the deep end and it took Leicestershire firefighters three hours to get her out safely

The Independent UK

More than a dozen injured in crash involving school bus and lorry on A46 in Leicestershire

The collision closed the dual carriageway northbound between A607 near Cossington and the B676

Evening Standard

Ten people taken to hospital after HGV and bus carrying schoolchildren collide

Sixteen people suffered minor injuries in the collision in Leicestershire on Wednesday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Schizophrenic Leicestershire man who killed mother given life sentence

Gregor Bauld, 23, cleared of murder but admitted manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility

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Leicestershire man admits arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London

Dylan Earl, 20, is believed to be the first person to be convicted under the National Security Act 2023

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