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Peppermint Billy and the Last Public Hanging | Leicester News
In 1856, Leicester witnessed its last public execution when Peppermint Billy, a double killer with a vendetta against the man who sent him to pr…
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Britain’s Rare Solar Eclipse This Week | Leicester News
Get ready for a sky show like no other—Britain’s biggest solar eclipse in over two decades is happening Wednesday, August 12th, with up to 96% o…
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Fence Law Frenzy: Who Owns What | Leicester News
Fence drama? It’s real—and legally sticky. In England and Wales, no law mandates fences, but existing ones come with rules on height, permits, a…
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New 60-Bed Care Home Planned for Ashby | Leicester News
A new 60-bed care home is poised to rise in Ashby, targeting seniors and dementia support on land just across from the Money Hill Car Park — par…
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Leicester’s Mental Health Revolution | Leicester News
Leicester is set to revolutionize mental health care with a brand-new crisis-focused emergency department and two walk-in community centers, par…
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A-Level Grades on the Rise? | Leicester News
Top A-level grades may be on the rise this summer, fueled by a strategic shift toward math and economics—subjects seen as high-yield for top mar…
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easyJet Travel Rules for Summer | Leicester News
Summer travel just got a little more complicated—but don’t panic. EasyJet’s issued a crucial update: laptops and e-cigarettes must stay in your …
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New Homes or Lost Villages | Leicester News
Nearly 2,000 new homes are proposed for North West Leicestershire, with 650 earmarked for Whitwick and more for Thringstone — sparking fierce lo…
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Cultural Quarter Gets Major Upgrade | Leicester News
Leicester City Council is pouring £2.5 million into a major makeover of the Cultural Quarter—new trees, smarter streetlights, upgraded drainage,…
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Jewry Wall Museum Hits Target | Leicester News
Leicester’s new Roman museum, the Jewry Wall Museum, smashed its first-year visitor target—welcoming 35,234 people instead of the goal of 35,000…
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