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County cricket: Gay makes hay on opening day to blast season’s first century

Zak Crawley failed to put the Ashes misery behind him but history was made at Southampton where Noah Thain became the first full substitute

The Guardian - UK

Topps Tiles shutting 23 stores as part of cost-cutting measures

The Leicestershire-based tile chain is also making savings across its head office to offset tougher trading and rising costs.

Evening Standard

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’

The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce

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Bosses at housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Vistry set to retire

Leicestershire-based Barratt Redrow said on Wednesday that David Thomas is set to step down as chief executive of the company after 11 years.

Evening Standard

Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire

This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport

The Guardian - UK

Police officers investigated over response to summer camp abuse

Jon Ruben, 76, was jailed on Friday after admitting to sexually assaulting young boys at a summer camp in Leicestershire.

Evening Standard

Police officers investigated for gross misconduct over Jon Ruben summer camp abuse

Jon Ruben, 76, was jailed after admitting to sexually assaulting young boys last summer

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Brickbat: Foraging Foul Play

A police officer in Leicestershire, England, was found to have committed gross misconduct for how he handled a case involving… The post Brickbat: Foraging Foul Play appeared first on Reason.com.

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Topps Tiles set for ‘another year of progress’ as sales continue to grow

The Leicestershire-based tile chain posted a 2% rise in like-for-like sales for the Topps Tiles brand in its first quarter to December 27.

Evening Standard

Man in court charged with murder of grandfather who was punched outside pub

David Darke, 66, died in hospital on Saturday after suffering a serious head injury outside a pub in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, on December 21.

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder of 66-year-old who was punched outside village pub

David Darke suffered a serious head injury outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, on December 21.

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to ‘devoted family man’ who died days after being punched outside village pub

Leicestershire Police launched a murder investigation following the death of David Darke in hospital on Saturday

The Independent UK

‘An unsung alternative to the Cotswolds‘: exploring Leicestershire’s Welland valley

This hidden gem has country inns, canalside walks, a stunning viaduct, the historic town of Market Harborough – and not a tour bus in sight

The Guardian - UK

Lidl celebrates its 1,000th store by offering free gift to customers

The supermarket chain launched its first UK supermarket 31 years ago in Lutterworth, Leicestershire

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Warehouse terror attack organiser was ‘easy meat’ for Wagner Group, court told

Dylan Earl, from Elmesthorpe, Leicestershire, was working under the instruction of the proscribed Wagner Group, the Old Bailey was told.

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Champions Leicestershire toast absent Aussie skipper

Leicestershire are toasting absent club skipper, Peter Handscomb, after they ended up winning promotion back to England's county championship top flight.

The Guardian - UK

Surrey all out for 246, McKinney punishes Essex: county cricket day one – as it happened

County cricket returned and Ben McKinney showed why England are so smitten with a stylish 121

Evening Standard

Inmate dies in hospital two weeks after prison incident

Leicestershire Police said Dennis Green, 42, passed away last month after an alleged assault at HMP Fosse Way.

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The Independent UK

Reform councillor investigated by police after ‘handing out ice creams to voters outside polling station’

Former Leicestershire County Council deputy leader Joseph Boam, 22, is facing claims so-called ‘treating’ took place near a polling station

Evening Standard

Tories call for suspension of Reform UK councillor over ice cream van inquiry

Former Leicestershire County Council deputy leader Joseph Boam, 22, is facing claims so-called ‘treating’ took place near a polling station.

Evening Standard

Pensioner to enter pleas over ‘sweets laced with sedatives’ at summer camp

Eight children and one adult were taken to hospital as a precaution after the incident in Stathern, Leicestershire.

Evening Standard

Full list of childhood vaccination uptake for local areas in England

Uptake of vaccines remains lowest in areas of London.

The Independent UK

Two arrested after spate of dog attacks leave multiple people injured

A girl aged 17 and a man, 47, were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog in a public place

Evening Standard

Reform serving 'plate of chaos' to voters as deputy council leader, 22, sacked three months into job

Joeseph Boam, 22, was removed from his role after a clash with the Reform leader of Leicestershire County Council

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK accused of serving a ‘plate of chaos’ at Leicestershire county council

Tory opposition criticises leadership after Reform’s 22-year-old deputy leader is removed after three months in role

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