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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is…
Episodes
- Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cadet Building Reborn as Offices
An old Army Cadet Force building in Market Harborough, once slated for demolition to make way for five houses, is now being reconsidered—this time as office…
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Leicester’s Best World Cup Viewing Spots
World Cup fever hits Leicester this weekend as venues transform into epic viewing hubs—beer gardens, rooftop terraces, and screen-filled pubs all ready for…
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Centennial Celebration at The Linford
Newtown Linford’s century-old community club, The Linford, is celebrating its 100th birthday with live music, bingo, axe throwing, and even a World Cup match —…
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Flying Ant Day Hits Early This Year
Get ready for a swarm spectacle—this year’s Flying Ant Day is shaping up to be epic, with winged ants launching mass mating flights fueled by warm urban…
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Ninety-Year-Old Hit in Groby Hit-and-Run
A hit-and-run in Groby, Leicestershire, left a 90-year-old woman critically injured after being struck by a black Yamaha motorcycle on June 4th. The rider fled…
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Council Clash Over HMOs and Immigration Claims
A Leicestershire council is embroiled in controversy after a new cabinet member sparked backlash with inflammatory remarks linking HMOs to immigration, fueling…
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England Shirts Banned at School Cultural Day
A Leicestershire school’s “Cultural Day” sparked outrage when two girls were sent home for wearing England football shirts — a move parents say subtly excluded…
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The Tiny Heroes Behind Your Clean Clothes
Tiny enzyme superheroes are quietly revolutionizing laundry—breaking down grease, blood, and grime into rinseable bits, even in cold water and short cycles…
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Dust Storm on A6 Bypass
Dust from the A6 Mountsorrel bypass resurfacing is turning locals’ lives into a haze—literally. With dry, hot weather turning loose chippings into airborne…
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Matt Dawson’s Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Former rugby star Matt Dawson is turning his life-saving experience with his son’s bacterial meningitis into a powerful mission to combat antibiotic…
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Ninety-Year-Old Hit and Run Victim
A 90-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run, but thankfully released from the hospital. A 20-year-old man has been arrested, though he’s been…
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Martin McDermott Dies in Prison
Martin McDermott, the convicted killer of Leslie Salmon in a horrific knife attack and brutal stomping, has died in prison. The murder, committed at a Derby…
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Yo So What Now
Yo, so buckle up—this episode drops wild insights, jaw-dropping stories, and game-changing advice you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re here for laughs…
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Fresh Agro Hit with £48K Tax Penalty
Leicester-based organic soft drink wholesaler Fresh Agro Ltd just paid a hefty £48,134 penalty after HMRC accused them of deliberately hiding £68,763 in income…
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Katie Hopkins Faces Leicester Backlash
Katie Hopkins’ Leicester show sparked major backlash as locals, outraged by her divisive past comments, rallied in protest — with activists calling her…
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Hinckley Post Office Gets Luxury Makeover
Hinckley’s historic Post Office building is set for a dramatic transformation into a luxury, twelve-person shared living space — sparking heated debate and…
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Teen E-Bike Crash on Dominion Road
Teen E-Bike Crash on Dominion Road
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Barrow-upon-Soar Gets New Homes and School
Barrow-upon-Soar is set for major growth with 350 new homes and a brand-new primary school approved by the council, despite fierce local opposition over…
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Tragedy at Meynell Lake Claims Young Life
Tragedy struck when 13-year-old Hayden Jones-Powell drowned in Meynell Lake during a summer heatwave, leaving his family and community heartbroken. Known for…
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Thurlaston Homes Battle Continues
Another shot at housing in Thurlaston: developers are back with a new outline plan for 14 homes on the same grazing land off Desford Road—just weeks after a…
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England Bans School Phones Starting June 29
Starting Monday, June 29th, England’s schools go phone-free under new law—no smartphones or smartwatches allowed during school hours, enforced by Ofsted…
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Teen Recovered from Meynell Lake
A tragic incident unfolded in Syston when a teenage boy entered Meynell Lake on Thursday, June 25th, prompting an immediate emergency response. Dive teams and…
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Teen Drowned in Meynell Lake
Teen Drowned in Meynell Lake
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Haunted Tearoom Turns Into Museum
An ancient tearoom in Leicestershire, housed in a 15th-century building that survived a 1613 fire and once hosted a pub for 200 years, is on the brink of…
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Transfer Market Chaos Unleashed
The transfer market’s buzzing with big moves and wild bids—Arsenal eye Bruno Guimaraes, Liverpool’s £100M offer for Yan Diomande was rejected, and Chelsea &…
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Family Band’s Sacred Drums Stolen
A family band from West Bridgford is shattered after thieves stole their van—containing irreplaceable gear, including a 40-year-old dhol drum signed by…
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Car Crashes Into Leicester School
Car Crashes Into Leicester School
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Coastguard Search Ends With Safety Reminder
Emergency crews raced to the Lincolnshire coast after reports of someone in distress—only to find nothing after a massive search involving Coastguard, RNLI…
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Brick Attacks Hit Market Harborough Shops
Brick-throwing smash-and-grab attacks hit three Market Harborough businesses early Thursday, June 4th — a beauty salon, clothing store, and tattoo shop — with…
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Dog Water Bowls Under Threat
Dog parents, alert: Leicestershire Police are investigating suspicious activity in Clarendon Park where someone tampered with communal dog water bowls. No dogs…
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Tragic Fall Amid Alcohol Disorientation
A tragic accident claimed the life of young architecture student Connor Calleja after he fell into Foss Dyke in Lincoln, a fall likely caused by disorientation…
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Open Your Loft Hatch to Beat the Heat
When temps skyrocket and sleep feels impossible, try this simple hack: open your loft hatch. Experts say hot air rises, and letting it escape through your loft…
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Heatwave Rats: Garlic to the Rescue
With record-breaking heatwaves driving rats indoors in droves, experts warn this could be the worst summer ever for rat infestations. Warmer temps not only…