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Will you be having pork pie for breakfast on Christmas Day? 🥧 🎄It's a tradition for people across Leicestershire - but h...
23/12/2024

Will you be having pork pie for breakfast on Christmas Day? 🥧 🎄

It's a tradition for people across Leicestershire - but how did it start?

Find out here: https://bbc.in/404FrYq

The Rectory pub in Chesterfield closed in 2023 but could now reopen.Millions of pounds in funding has been confirmed for...
23/12/2024

The Rectory pub in Chesterfield closed in 2023 but could now reopen.

Millions of pounds in funding has been confirmed for projects to help reopen and restore parks and community buildings across the East Midlands.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3DuJ29u

They were nicknamed "The Wonder Twins" by Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am 🌟 Shanice and Andrea, from Wigston, still ...
23/12/2024

They were nicknamed "The Wonder Twins" by Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am 🌟

Shanice and Andrea, from Wigston, still sing for their church congregation - despite being crowned winners of The Voice Kids.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3Wgto8n

More than 250 festive tractors took part 👏The fifth annual Archers Festive Tractor Run set off from Lutterworth on Sunda...
23/12/2024

More than 250 festive tractors took part 👏

The fifth annual Archers Festive Tractor Run set off from Lutterworth on Sunday evening, passing through villages such as Countesthorpe and Whetstone on the way.

More pics here: https://bbc.in/4gsZS7g

⚠️ Some home deliveries may arrive late, Morrisons say.The supermarket has apologised after customers were unable to red...
23/12/2024

⚠️ Some home deliveries may arrive late, Morrisons say.

The supermarket has apologised after customers were unable to redeem discounts and had Christmas deliveries cancelled at short notice.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/3ZOEkL5

⚠️ Diversions are in place.A van fire has caused the closure of a section of the M1 in Leicestershire, causing two miles...
23/12/2024

⚠️ Diversions are in place.

A van fire has caused the closure of a section of the M1 in Leicestershire, causing two miles of traffic.

Read more: https://bbc.in/406MLmn

It launches in the new year 🚌The service runs seven days a week and covers new housing developments, industrial estates ...
23/12/2024

It launches in the new year 🚌

The service runs seven days a week and covers new housing developments, industrial estates and places of interest not currently served.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/41U20jM

For over 80 years, the French village of Le Fournet has celebrated six soldiers who lost their lives liberating their ho...
22/12/2024

For over 80 years, the French village of Le Fournet has celebrated six soldiers who lost their lives liberating their home.

Amongst them was Lance Sergeant George Richard Williams from the 1st Battalion Leicestershire regiment.

Now the local mayor is hoping to meet his family to honour his sacrifice.

This is George's story: https://bbc.in/49ELBBH

Developers say the buildings are "falling into disrepair" and the area in "significant need of revitalisation".Read more...
22/12/2024

Developers say the buildings are "falling into disrepair" and the area in "significant need of revitalisation".

Read more: https://bbc.in/3Dtgayo

Dr Josh Smalley uses his culinary creativity to "inspire and educate the next generation" in science.Read more: https://...
22/12/2024

Dr Josh Smalley uses his culinary creativity to "inspire and educate the next generation" in science.

Read more: https://bbc.in/41Nv90b

Security teams at East Midlands Airport say they confiscated about 300 items a month.With Christmas approaching, they wa...
22/12/2024

Security teams at East Midlands Airport say they confiscated about 300 items a month.

With Christmas approaching, they warn not to take crackers, party poppers and fireworks on to flights.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3ZLQjsZ

Sports, Pokemon and even bands! 👀Visitors from across the world visit Leigh's shop to find rare collectable cards: Find ...
21/12/2024

Sports, Pokemon and even bands! 👀

Visitors from across the world visit Leigh's shop to find rare collectable cards:

Find out more here: https://bbc.in/4iUIdXQ

Ronnie Roos on Millstone Lane opened in 2018 on the site of the former Boot Room restaurant.Read more: https://bbc.in/4g...
21/12/2024

Ronnie Roos on Millstone Lane opened in 2018 on the site of the former Boot Room restaurant.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4gx9a23

The decision is "short-sighted and backwards".From Febuary gluten-free bread and flour will no longer be prescribed in L...
21/12/2024

The decision is "short-sighted and backwards".

From Febuary gluten-free bread and flour will no longer be prescribed in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3Pa31wK

"Bringing a bit of light to everybody's doorstep."This year's Archers Tractor Run will raise money for both LOROS and th...
21/12/2024

"Bringing a bit of light to everybody's doorstep."

This year's Archers Tractor Run will raise money for both LOROS and the Leicestershire MS Therapy Centre.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4fLyZKN

Dunton and Broughton United are set to rename their stadium after Rohan Marley and their clubhouse after Bob Marley.It a...
21/12/2024

Dunton and Broughton United are set to rename their stadium after Rohan Marley and their clubhouse after Bob Marley.

It all came about after a chance meeting at a birthday party.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/49P0ulh

Passengers are urged to plan their journeys well in advance if they are travelling over Christmas.
21/12/2024

Passengers are urged to plan their journeys well in advance if they are travelling over Christmas.

❤ What a lovely gesture.With his family on the other side of the world this Christmas, Australian Michael Cheika has app...
20/12/2024

❤ What a lovely gesture.

With his family on the other side of the world this Christmas, Australian Michael Cheika has applied to spend his Christmas doing something special

Listen here: https://bbc.in/4h1Club

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