
CBE honour for former Leicestershire Chief Constable
"I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to receive this CBE."
Cold-health alert for East Midlands
They've said that it will be challenging keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C.
Man charged with murder after pub assault
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder of David Darke in Appleby Magna.
Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna
Man dies after serious assault in Appleby Magna A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was seriously injured in an assault last weekend.
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Police are investigating thefts at Fosse Park.
Body found in search for missing Loughbrough student
Following a search of the river, a body has been located.
Unwanted bikes needed to give to Leicestershire’s young people a chance to learn to cycle
"Far too many children miss out on learning to ride because they don’t have access to a bike at home."
Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget open for consultation
The draft budget proposes increasing Charnwood’s share of the Council tax.
Snow warnings upgraded with bitterly cold weather expected to grip UK this weekend
A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.
How Britain's children are being exposed and becoming addicted to porn
Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.
Suspect charged with murder after death of man in Bury on New Year's Eve
A suspect has been charged with murder by police investigating the death of a 24-year-old man on New Year's Eve.
US 'locked and loaded' Trump warns Iran, as he pledges to rescue protesters
US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran's cost-of-living protests, provoking a warning that he could destabilise the entire region.
Chickenpox vaccine being rolled out on NHS for first time
A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.
FTSE 100 breaks 'historic' 10,000 points mark for the first time in 'best present chancellor could want'
The UK's flagship stock index has broken the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time.
Major FTSE record as much about companies not in the index as the ones that are
Passing the 10,000-point barrier is a largely symbolic milestone for the FTSE 100, but it underlines an upward trend for the index of the UK's largest companies and offers some cautious optimism for the year ahead.
Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis
Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a thinktank has said.
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea: Who is Strasbourg boss and the leading contender for the Blues job after Enzo Maresca's exit?
You'd have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024.
Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales international commits to Bristol Bears by signing long-term deal
Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term deal with Bristol, having joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell in the NFL.
Justin Hood: English player makes history with record-breaking World Darts Championship win over Josh Rock as Jonny Clayton avoids upset
Justin Hood produced one of the greatest performances at the World Darts Championship by hitting 11 consecutive doubles without missing on his way to a 4-0 win over Josh Rock in the last 16.
World Darts Championship: Luke Humphries reaches quarter-finals as Gary Anderson thrashes Michael van Gerwen at Alexandra Palace
Luke Humphries set up a quarter-final showdown with Gian van Veen at the World Darts Championship after beating Kevin Doets, as Gary Anderson thrashed Michael van Gerwen at the Alexandra Palace.
Anthony Joshua: British boxer and former world champion discharged from hospital after fatal car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital less than three days after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature
A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.
New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised
Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., who was best known for his role on The Wire, has died aged 71.
Brigitte Bardot: The bombshell and style icon who walked away from fame and glamour
Brigitte Bardot was the sultry film siren who helped ignite a sexual revolution, a woman whose cultural significance extended beyond her acting career.
Bayeux Tapestry: Priceless artefact to be insured for £800m
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for around £800m when it comes to the UK next year.

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