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1 day ago · Drivers are being warned that one of the major routes through Leicestershire is set to be interrupted by two months' worth of roadworks. National Highways have warned of diversions and potential ...

Dec 31, 2024 · From 1,200 homes at the edge of a Leicestershire town to a huge Freeport bid, these are some of the biggest changes proposed for our city and county.

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4 days ago · Continued uncertainty around the future of local government in Leicestershire has caused "havoc, upset, and uncertainty", Hinckley and Bosworth MP Dr Luke Evans has said.

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5 days ago · Leicestershire County Council leaders have said they will be pushing ahead with plans to simplify local governance structures. The comments come despite the “disappointing” news that ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Record-breaking floods forced hundreds of Leicestershire residents from their homes as emergency services responded to more than 380 calls in 24 hours, according to official figures ...

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