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03/11/2024

Officers responded to reports of fireworks targeted at "people and buildings"

03/11/2024

It's a huge match for Asfordby Amateur Ladies today 🤞

They play in the first round of the English Women's FA Cup for the first time - 25 years after they were founded.

More here: https://bbc.in/4hxgGLa

02/11/2024

“Heartbreaking." 😢

The poor tortoise, found in a hamster cage, “looked neglected”, the RSPCA said.

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

02/11/2024

The departure of M&S in Leicester's Gallowtree Gate has left a big hole to fill in the city centre.
More than two months after it closed, the large unit remains empty.
But city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says there has been interest in the site.
Read more about what the city mayor had to say here: https://bbc.in/48wzF4C

02/11/2024

Lots to be done

02/11/2024

None of the holiday homes have sold despite seven years and "extensive marketing".

02/11/2024

Showing the cows our "thanks, love and respect" 🐮

02/11/2024

Come on the bees! 🐝

Harborough Town FC are making their debut in the FA Cup first round against Tunbridge Wells: https://bbc.in/3NMf1Uz

01/11/2024

⚠️ Now Halloween's over, here's how to safely get rid of your pumpkins 🎃

Read more: https://bbc.in/48tQXiA

01/11/2024

He tried to r**e a woman after driving around Leicester looking for a s*x worker.

01/11/2024

What are your memories of the M1?

It's 65 years since the road welcomed traffic for the first time.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4fv8qd4

01/11/2024

Two men were arrested before being released on bail.

01/11/2024

👀👀👀

01/11/2024

🎉 Love it or loathe it, 140,000 people a day use the M1.

01/11/2024

What an amazing thing to do ❤️🪔

31/10/2024

Leicester hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Over 30,000 people are celebrating the festival of lights here on Belgrave Road.

31/10/2024

The wedding venue has gone into liquidation.

31/10/2024

Happy Diwali! The crowds are out to celebrate on Belgrave Road. If you are celebrating tonight, please post your pictures in the comments:

31/10/2024

"Remember to take litter home with you, don't leave it for the wildlife."

This 34-year-old crisp packet was found at a Leicestershire nature reserve.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4f5qNVQ

31/10/2024

After council cutbacks, a new panel wants to secure the future of Diwali celebrations in the city.

31/10/2024

The previous plan was rejected with concerns raised about a lack of living space for students.

31/10/2024

Here are some of our favourite Halloween decorations from all over Leicestershire 🎃👻

Drop yours in the comments 👇

31/10/2024

It's a feast for the eyes 😮

31/10/2024

It was a snack to the future moment 😮

31/10/2024

Poor thing 😢

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The early M1 had no speed limit, crash barriers, or lights 😮 Take a look back at this archive footage released for the M1 motorway's 65th birthday . . . #m1 #leicestershire

Look who was at Leicester's Diwali celebrations last night 👀 Former PM Rishi Sunak said he was "delighted" to mark the Fesitval of Lights in the city . . . #Diwali #leicester

Leicester hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Over 30,000 people are celebrating the festival of lights here on Belgrave Road.

This is the moment pupils met their new classmate - a giant praying mantis. Renowned visual artist David Shrigley went back to his old Leicestershire school to highlight the importance of art in education.

Why do people think Diwali in Leicester is cancelled this year? 🤔 We went down Belgrave Road to find out. . . . #leicester #diwali #diwali2024

It's happened again! 🤦 The A5 in Hinckley was closed this morning, less than three weeks since we last reported a lorry hitting the rail bridge. The road has now reopened. . . . #leicestershire #hinckley

Ever wanted to go back in time? 🕒 Kaye's pulled up in her DeLorean to remind you the clocks go back this weekend.

Remember, remember the two-th of November? This sign advertising a firework display has been spotted in Loughborough.

"I don't want to lose my mum." Ten-year-old Phoebe made this emotional 999 call after her mum collapsed at home in Whetstone, Leicestershire.

A thousand miles 🤯🏊 BBC radio teams across the UK are attempting to swim a mammoth 64,000 lengths for BBC Children in Need - and they need your help. Tap the link in the comments to donate to BBC Children in Need.

Harborough Town FC's manager Mitch Austin got a surprise from his children after his club made history. The seventh-tier side reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time ever with a 1-0 home victory over Bury at the weekend.

The Northern Lights have been putting on a spectacular display recently. But why are we seeing them so frequently? Anna has the answers. . . . #nottinghamshire #derbyshire #leicestershire #northernlights