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Leicester, UK
Joined December 2009
Plan for 115 homes on edge of village to be decided
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The applicant had previously proposed building 150 homes on the site.
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The hero dog who parachuted into France on D-Day
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Bing is honoured with a sculpture ahead of a Remembrance service on Sunday.
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Council earmarks fields near village for 500 homes
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The council says a new link road could also be built under the proposals.
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Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
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The presenter and campaigner was described by his family as a "true national treasure" and "true consumer champion".
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Memorial arch work completed for Remembrance event
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The Arch of Remembrance was built to mark those who died in World War One and was dedicated in 1925.
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Part of bell foundry taken off 'at risk' register
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The west side of the site has been removed from the register after extensive repairs were completed.
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New prison name 'sounds like a hotel' - councillor
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The government says the name HMP Welland Oaks is inspired by local history and geography.
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Six bailed after man stabbed in city street
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A total of five men and a 16-year-old boy have been released on bail.
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Why this woman believed she was Madeleine McCann - and what she did next
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Julia Wandelt began "telling anyone who would listen" she was the missing child in June 2022.
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Dispersal order after fireworks set off in streets
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The order came into force at 7:33 GMT on Friday and will be in place until Sunday morning.
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How the Foxes are tackling mental health issues with goals
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BBC Sport takes a look at how one of Leicester City's community projects is helping people deal with mental health issues though football.
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Woman guilty of harassing Madeleine McCann's parents
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Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg are cleared of stalking but Wandelt is found guilty of harassment.
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Man who drove car into wedding party crowd jailed
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Govinder Singh, 28, hit a number of people with his car before getting out and "throwing punches".
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Jury returns in trial of women accused of stalking McCann family
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Julia Wandelt, 24, and Karen Spragg, 61, are charged with stalking Kate and Gerry McCann.
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Reform UK wins first seat on district council
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Reform UK's Jonny Austin takes the Fleckney seat from the Conservatives following a by-election.
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Remembrance event trees stolen from burial ground
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Staff and relatives voice concern after thieves stole dozens of trees bought for a special service.
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Watchdog takes action against failing care home
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The Amwell, in Asfordby Road was first rated inadequate in an inspection in December 2024.
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Council refuses payout to homeless B&B family
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The council fears making a compensation payment would open it up to future claims.
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Police commissioner appoints two new deputies
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Reform UK's Rupert Matthews says the deputies will undertake "specialist roles" to support him.
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Three men arrested after man stabbed in city street
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Police say the three men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
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