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Passengers who have travelled through East Midlands Airport have been contacted about a cyber security incident which saw email addresses and vehicle registration numbers accessed.

Hinckley baby creates five generations of women in one local family

Burbage Gardening Club has celebrated a successful 78th Annual Show, with exhibitors overcoming the challenging dry weather to produce impressive displays

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Burbage.

Bikers are being encouraged to sign up for a free Biker Down course at Birstall Fire Station. Run by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, the session will teach riders how to provide emergency first aid following a motorcycle crash.

Earl Shilton Children’s Day Nursery has achieved Strong Standards across every area of its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising children’s progress, wellbeing and the nursery’s welcoming community.

Ten chimneys at Beaumanor Hall near Woodhouse are being repaired as Leicestershire County Council carries out proactive work to protect the historic venue

European football's governing body UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, according to legal filings obtained by Sky News.

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide, has died.

Customer data has been stolen after a cyber attack targeting three UK airports including Manchester and Stansted.

A father and son have died after falling into a slurry tank on a farm in Cheshire.

A chemistry teacher has been found guilty of having sexual relationships with two pupils at an all-boys school in the late 1980s.

Donald Trump has said he will rename Lake Ontario as ⁠Lake America in the US following the escalating trade war with Canada.

An inquest has opened into the death of a British woman who became trapped in a wildfire while on holiday in Spain.

Dame Jenni Murray died days after she was involved in a car crash which happened when she was dazzled by headlights, an inquest was told.

Last season's European finalists Arsenal will play Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in this year's Champions League league phase.

Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Ali starred with the ball as Pakistan took advantage of overcast conditions at Lord's to reduce England to 248-9 on day one of the second Test.

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth £7.5m with Aston Villa to sign Emi Martinez.

Owner Audrey Turley paid a heartfelt tribute to Galopin Des Champs after the superstar chaser’s retirement was confirmed on Thursday.

Liverpool will host Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester United face Brighton as one of a potential six all-Premier League ties.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died aged 97.

Dame Jenni Murray died days after she was involved in a car crash which happened when she was dazzled by headlights, an inquest was told.

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

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