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14/12/2025

"It makes us very proud." ❤️

Congratulations to six-year-old Maxwell, who ran 5k in the Loughborough Santa Run in aid of Rainbows Hospice.

He took on the challenge in memory of his little sister Lily, who received care at the hospice.

"This is a very significant change. The winners are the customers".The new East Midlands Railway timetable means more se...
14/12/2025

"This is a very significant change. The winners are the customers".

The new East Midlands Railway timetable means more services and hundreds of extra seats on busy routes.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4q9hE3Y

A woman was arrested after three people died in a car crash on the A46 in Leicestershire.Police said the 37-year-old has...
14/12/2025

A woman was arrested after three people died in a car crash on the A46 in Leicestershire.

Police said the 37-year-old has been released from custody under investigation as inquiries continue.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4iXR8Iq

"Hopefully they'll be there in a thousand years."Saplings of giant redwoods - the world's largest trees - have been plan...
14/12/2025

"Hopefully they'll be there in a thousand years."

Saplings of giant redwoods - the world's largest trees - have been planted in Rutland, England's smallest county.

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

"He drinks from the dog's water bowl. That's normal for him." 😍The owner of a hand-reared reindeer in Leicestershire say...
14/12/2025

"He drinks from the dog's water bowl. That's normal for him." 😍

The owner of a hand-reared reindeer in Leicestershire says he's thriving, spending some time at home, and with his herd after being reintroduced earlier this year.

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

Fancy a career at the BBC? Here's your chance! We're looking for passionate individuals eager to find out how we make co...
13/12/2025

Fancy a career at the BBC? Here's your chance!

We're looking for passionate individuals eager to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life.

From live studio production to creating content for BBC Sounds and editing video for social media and TV - you'll get a taste of it all.

Apply here: https://bbc.in/44kWLdB

Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash on the A46.A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causin...
13/12/2025

Three people have died in a single-vehicle crash on the A46.

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Read more here: https://bbc.in/48Cc307

13/12/2025

"He's one of a kind!" 🫏

As the Leicestershire Young Farmer's Drive In Living Nativity returns to Melton this weekend, expect Tonto the donkey to steal the show once again!

Plans include 150 homes, public open spaces and children's play areas.The project is the second housing estate plan to b...
13/12/2025

Plans include 150 homes, public open spaces and children's play areas.

The project is the second housing estate plan to be submitted for Fleckney this year.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4oUPLf0

"Their fans are our patients" 💙 🦊Leicester City and the city's hospitals have joined forces for this weekend's football ...
13/12/2025

"Their fans are our patients" 💙 🦊

Leicester City and the city's hospitals have joined forces for this weekend's football fixtures to support a fundraising appeal.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4iS572e

"You fall in love with them." ❤️Jane and her husband Dennis left Leicester for Menorca and now help at a donkey sanctuar...
13/12/2025

"You fall in love with them." ❤️

Jane and her husband Dennis left Leicester for Menorca and now help at a donkey sanctuary.

Read their story: https://bbc.in/4q16cao

It's one the most spectacular meteor showers in the celestial calendar - but will we get to see it? ☄The Geminid meteor ...
12/12/2025

It's one the most spectacular meteor showers in the celestial calendar - but will we get to see it? ☄

The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits.

Find out more: https://bbc.in/4pJgk7Z

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