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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…
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Stabbing Shakes New Parks Neighborhood | Leicester News
A stabbing on Aikman Avenue sent shockwaves through the community, leaving a young man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Three suspects — two…
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Charnwood By-Election Race Heats Up | Leicester News
A high-stakes special election is heating up in Charnwood as voters prepare to choose a new representative after Green Party leader Laurie Needham stepped down…
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Charnwood By-Election Race Heats Up | Leicester News
A high-stakes special election is heating up in Charnwood as voters prepare to choose a new representative after Green Party leader Laurie Needham stepped down…
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Illegal Waste Site Shut Down in Hinckley | Leicester News
Illegal waste site shut down in Hinckley as Environment Agency launches investigation — public urged to report suspicious vehicles or footage to help stop…
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BMW Chase Ends in Suspended Sentences | Leicester News
Two guys in a BMW, loaded with cash and drugs, tried to outrun cops at 90 mph—tossing phones and narcotics out the window during a high-speed chase involving…
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Tragic Cyclist Death on Narborough Road | Leicester News
A tragic and violent attack on Narborough Road left 27-year-old George Glover dead after he was punched while cycling — a beloved son, brother, and bike…
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East Midlands Railway Strike Dates Revealed | Leicester News
East Midlands Railway faces major travel chaos as the RMT union strikes again in August and September, hitting key bank holiday weekends—August 30-31 and…
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JCB Pothole Pro Trial in Leicestershire | Leicester News
Leicestershire County Council is giving the pricey JCB Pothole Pro a second chance, testing it for a full week this autumn — free of charge — to see if it can…
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Why Closed Trash Lids Matter | Leicester News
Why does your trash bin sometimes get skipped on collection day? It’s not the binmen being lazy—it’s a local council rule requiring lids to be shut tight…
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Opoku’s League Two Rise to Northampton | Leicester News
Northampton Town’s new striker Nathan Opoku, a 25-year-old Ghanaian talent with a unique path from Syracuse to Leicester, is set to make an immediate impact…
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Chisel, Court, and Crisis at Dawn Centre | Leicester News
A violent confrontation erupted at Leicester’s Dawn Centre when Jason Gumbs, armed with a chisel, attacked another man—apparently over a woman—before fleeing…
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Vet Warns Dog Owners on Dangerous Toys and Treats | Leicester News
A vet drops hard truths for dog owners: sticks in fetch? Deadly. Bones and antlers? Risky dental disasters. Raw diets? Spread germs to your family. Retractable…
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Man Admits Illegal Entry Into UK | Leicester News
A 36-year-old man named Twana Jamal walked into Leicester Magistrates’ Court and admitted to illegally entering the UK—breaking the 1971 Immigration Act—but…
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Championship Chaos and League One Dreams | Leicester News
West Ham’s Championship charge is heating up with record-breaking signings and a packed London Stadium showdown against Charlton, while Lincoln City’s historic…
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Leicester Man Dies After Assault | Leicester News
A tragic death in Leicester has sparked a major police investigation after a young man in his twenties died in hospital following an assault. Two arrests have…
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Leicester Man Found Unconscious, Police Seek Witnesses | Leicester News
A tragic murder in Leicester has rocked the community: a young man found unconscious on Narborough Road early Monday, August 17th, died days later. Police now…
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Oxfam Shops Face Closure Crisis | Leicester News
Oxfam is facing a major retail overhaul, potentially shuttering up to 100 shops and three key warehouses amid plummeting donations and shifting consumer habits…
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UK NHS Tests New Sick Note Approach | Leicester News
The UK’s NHS is rolling out a bold new pilot to overhaul sick notes, aiming to slash unnecessary work absences by connecting employees with community health…
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HMRC Pension Refunds Coming Soon | Leicester News
Get ready to cash in—starting this August, HMRC is sending refund letters to nearly a million workers who may owe nothing but could be owed hundreds or even…
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Britain’s Heatwave Hits Tuesday | Leicester News
Britain braces for a scorching heatwave starting Tuesday, with southern England hitting 24°C by evening and Cambridgeshire peaking at 26°C Wednesday — while…
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August Bank Holiday Weather Warning | Leicester News
Get ready for a wet and windy Bank Holiday — the Met Office warns August’s weather is flipping from sun to showers, with cooler temps, heavy rain, and even…
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New School Absence Rules for Medical Appointments | Leicester News
Starting September, schools are rolling out new rules to handle medical absences — with a focus on minimizing disruption and keeping kids in class as much as…
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Wreake Valley By-Election Battle | Leicester News
A fierce five-way battle is heating up in Leicestershire’s Wreake Valley ward as voters prepare to decide the next councillor in a by-election triggered by…
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UK Braces for Wild Weather Ahead | Leicester News
UK brace for brutal autumn and winter as a record-breaking El Nino triggers unprecedented storms and heavy rain, while global temperatures soar—2027 could be…
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Leicester Bridge Renovation Starts Sept 1 | Leicester News
Leicester City Council is launching a major four-month bridge repair project on Ocean Road over Bushby Brook, starting September 1st — replacing concrete…
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Wildfires Strain Leicestershire Fire Service | Leicester News
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service faced its most intense wildfire season ever, with crews stretched to breaking point amid relentless heatwaves and…
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Wrong Way on the Highway | Leicester News
One driver a week is getting busted for driving the wrong way on highways—reversing, doing U-turns, or chasing missed exits. Over 30 arrests in just 30 weeks…
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Anytime Care 2020 Faces Serious Oversight Failures | Leicester News
Anytime Care 2020 in Leicester has been hit with a damning “requires improvement” rating from the Care Quality Commission, exposing serious governance failures…
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Barrow upon Soar Housing Push Sparks Outcry | Leicester News
Barrow upon Soar is on the brink of a housing boom—with 60 new homes proposed just off Gardner Way, adding to 350 already approved. But locals are sounding the…
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Machete Attack Leaves Victim Forever Changed | Leicester News
A 17-year-old cyclist was horrifically attacked in Leicester last June when a group, led by Muhammed Suleman, robbed him—forcing him to surrender his bike…
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Parking Ticket Fiasco in Coalville | Leicester News
A Coalville mom is fuming after getting a $50 parking ticket for not displaying a ticket—despite only being parked for 30 minutes while dropping off her…
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Tom the Tortoise’s Miraculous Recovery | Leicester News
A six-year-old tortoise named Tom had a harrowing summer—gone missing, hit by a car, and left with a cracked shell. But thanks to heroic vets at Kingfisher…
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Beckett’s GCSE Triumph Amid Grief | Leicester News
Beckett, a teen who just smashed his GCSEs with nine top grades, is honoring his late father—a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist—by chasing the same career…
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Glamorgan Dominate Day One Against Leicestershire | Leicester News
Glamorgan seized control on day one against Leicestershire, dismissing them for 113 for seven despite rain interruptions — every bowler got a wicket, led by…
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Leicestershire Schools Smash GCSE Records | Leicester News
Leicestershire schools are crushing it with record-breaking GCSE results—Beaumont Leys, Martin High, and Manor High all hitting all-time highs, with top grades…
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Neighbor Demands Hedge Costs | Leicester News
A new homeowner’s peace is shattered when a neighbor demands he foot the bill for hedges along their shared fence—complete with maintenance—just because the…
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Float to Live Saves Lives | Leicester News
When you’re in trouble in the water, don’t panic—just float. The RNLI’s life-saving “float to live” technique teaches you to stay calm, tilt your head back…
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Second Chance Gone Wrong | Leicester News
Jonathan Blundell’s crime spree is a chilling reminder that second chances don’t always last—he racked up 116 offenses, got a suspended sentence for stealing…
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Spot Lies With These 3 Tactics | Leicester News
Spotting a lie just got easier: lawyer and communication expert Jefferson Fisher reveals how absolute words like “never” or “always” are major red flags, since…
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Small Weddings, Big Savings | Leicester News
Wedding costs are driving couples to rethink tradition—nearly 75% report burnout, and 40% nearly called it quits over price and guest drama. With smart…
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Dad Posts Kids’ Pics, Gets 6-Month Order | Leicester News
A dad who flaunted a court order banning him from posting photos of his kids on Facebook ended up facing jail time—literally. Jonathon Armston, 37, with no…
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Desford’s Big Housing Plan Sparks Debate | Leicester News
Bellway Homes is pushing forward with a bold plan to build 550 new homes in Desford, Leicestershire — right behind Bosworth Academy — complete with a doctor’s…
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Claire Lomas: Tragic Accident in Flight | Leicester News
Claire Lomas, the inspirational disability campaigner paralyzed from the chest down after a horse-riding accident, tragically died five weeks after a…
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Leicester’s Financial Reality Check | Leicester News
Leicester’s mayor is firing back at rumors of city bankruptcy, calling them baseless as new data shows a modest £700K shortfall—far less than struggling…
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Hedgehog Highways: Help Them Roam | Leicester News
Hedgehogs are in trouble—less than a million left in the wild—and your yard could be part of the problem. Fences and walls are blocking their paths, forcing…
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Claire Lomas Legacy Lives On | Leicester News
Claire Lomas, the inspirational paralympian and charity fundraiser who conquered the London Marathon in a bionic suit, tragically died in a microlight crash…
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Man Sought in Melton Mowbray Supermarket Incident | Leicester News
Leicestershire Police are urgently seeking public help to identify a man captured on CCTV who allegedly touched a woman inappropriately at a Melton Mowbray…
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Care Home Proposal Sparks Medical Alarm | Leicester News
A new 72-bed care home is set to rise in Sileby, promising a full-service facility with cafe, salon, and cinema — but local doctors are sounding the alarm…
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Alex Davies Joins Wales as Kicking Coach | Leicester News
Alex Davies, ex-Leicester half-back and seasoned kicking specialist, is set to join Wales as their new kicking coach starting September 1, bringing a wealth of…
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School Attendance Fines Under Fire | Leicester News
Parents are being hit with fines up to $160 if their kids miss too much school, sparking a petition that’s now garnered over 100,000 signatures and forced…
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Apple Just Patched Critical Security Gaps | Leicester News
Apple just dropped critical security updates for iPhones and Macs that patch dangerous vulnerabilities hackers could exploit to steal data, spy on your…
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GCSE Results Day in Leicestershire | Leicester News
GCSE results day in Leicestershire brought a mix of nerves and pride as students and teachers alike celebrated hard-earned achievements. Councillor Charles…
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easyJet Leaves Leeds Bradford Forever | Leicester News
easyJet is shutting down its entire operation at Leeds Bradford Airport starting January 5, 2027, ditching flights to Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, and more after…
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Schools Push Attendance at Parents' Evenings | Leicester News
Starting this September, schools across the UK are being told to make student attendance a top priority during parents’ evenings — with the Department for…
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Eleven Convicted in £13M Cannabis Smuggling | Leicester News
Eleven couriers were convicted for smuggling £13 million worth of cannabis into the UK—hidden under clothing in suitcases and tracked via Apple AirTags—all…
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Summer Heat Lingers Into Autumn | Leicester News
Summer 2026 is turning into a scorcher, with record-breaking heat already hitting London—38.1°C and counting—and the Met Office warning of heavy rain and…
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Leicester Market’s Big Upgrade | Leicester News
Leicester Market is getting a $9.4 million makeover with new flagstones and a deadline to finish by year’s end, but the real twist? City officials are adding…
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Mad Cow Case Caught Early in Scotland | Leicester News
A mad cow disease case has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland — but don’t panic: the infected cow never entered the food chain, so there’s zero…
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Harry and Meghan Return to UK | Leicester News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a major return to the UK by late August, setting up their own home and enrolling kids Archie and Lilibet…
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New School for SEND Students Opens in Leicestershire | Leicester News
A new beacon of hope for families in Leicestershire: Aurora Brampton Valley School opens this autumn, offering vital specialist education for up to 80 children…