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Man in critical condition after city centre attack bbc.in/4zThy55

Man in critical condition after Leicester city centre attack

A man in his 30s remains in critical condition after an assault in Silver Street, Leicester.

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Mum proud of son whose organs helped six strangers bbc.in/4sn7ejk

Diseworth mum proud of son whose donated organs helped six strangers

A mother's campaign to encourage conversations about organ donation after her son collapsed unexpectedly at home following an asthma attack

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GP surgery issued warning over patient monitoring bbc.in/4egG1cz

Leicestershire GP surgery issued CQC warning over patient monitoring

Castle Medical Group in Ashby-de-la-Zouch says it is committed to making improvements.

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Marathon cancelled and parks closed as storm hits bbc.in/4zLBuqC

Marathon cancelled and parks closed as Storm Boelo hits East Midlands

Several events have been postponed or cancelled in the East Midlands due to the weather.

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The non-football fan who snapped the game beautifully bbc.in/3VTWgG6

The non-football fan who snapped the game beautifully

Peter Robinson has been a photographer at 13 FIFA World Cups since 1970.

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Family backs brain tumour research after death bbc.in/4idvWy2

Coalville family backs brain tumour research after death

The Wilton family donated almost 拢190,000 towards brain tumour research.

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Ice rink operator pulls out after council dispute bbc.in/4Bijwxv

Ice rink operator pulls out after dispute with Leicester City Council

A spokesperson for Leicester City Council says it is "disappointed by this late cancellation".

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Three men arrested after woman's body discovered bbc.in/4imEPFM

Three men arrested after woman's body discovered in Sileby

The body of a woman, in her 40s, was found by East Midlands Ambulance Service, police say.

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Summer camp abuser has sentence appeal rejected bbc.in/4eJetMP

Leicestershire summer camp abuser has sentence appeal rejected

Jon Ruben, 77, who fed his victims drug-laced sweets, challenges his prison sentence.

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Concern as violence almost doubles at prison bbc.in/4BhsyLb

Watchdog finds violence almost doubles at HMP Stocken

An inspection report also finds drug smuggling has been destabilising HMP Stocken.

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Inflatable monsters taken down due to wind bbc.in/4874Nbo

Inflatable monsters taken down in Leicester due to wind

The collection of large, brightly-coloured monsters were installed as part of a Halloween trail.

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Plans approved for new 拢30m special needs school bbc.in/3WIehav

Plans approved for new 拢30m special needs school in Harborough

Permission is granted to build a 252-space school on land off Kilworth Road near Husbands Bosworth.

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Charger warning after model plane sparks house fire bbc.in/4ibdHL3

Charger warning after model plane sparks Leicestershire house fire

Tim Harwood said his charger was from a reputable manufacturer but still caught fire.

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New 20mph speed limits approved for 60 streets bbc.in/4zRT5NS

New 20mph speed limits in Leicester approved for 60 streets

Leicester City Council has approved the plans which would be introduced from spring 2027.

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Police seize bike which raised 'serious concerns' bbc.in/4soWd1e

Police seize bike in Leicester which raised 'serious safety concerns'

Police are urging parents and guardians to check the bikes their children are riding.

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Restaurant boss makes plea to no-show diners bbc.in/3W0KEB3

No-show bookings cost restaurants hundreds each week

Restaurant owners says they are losing out because of ghost reservations.

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Warning after man dies while awaiting surgery bbc.in/4sqE2YP

Warning after man dies while awaiting surgery

Malcolm Budd suffered a torn artery but died while waiting to be operated on.

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Objections raised over quarry redevelopment plans bbc.in/4BnsXMo

Objections raised over plans to redevelop Leicestershire quarry

Plans have been lodged to create a waste processing facility, concrete plant and solar farm at Shawell quarry.

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Stalking laws must change to save lives, family says bbc.in/4hZJY7x

Stalking victim's dad urges law change to over death fears

Alice Ruggles' father calls for a review into legislation to be published to prevent future deaths.

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Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post bbc.in/3UEttVB

Tory MP questions government advisor's position after wife's Palestine Action post

A Downing Street spokeswoman told the BBC: "These views are held by an individual who does not represent the government in any capacity."

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