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First turf turned on new school build
Work starts on the building of the Bowman Academy special school
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Hospital discharge grant to support unpaid carers
The hospital discharge grant is there for unpaid carers looking after a loved one who has recently been discharged from hospital
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Family hub network created in Leicestershire with opening of final ‘big six’ venues
The 'big six' Family Hub venues are now open, giving families access to all types of support
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Get ready for the Bosworth Medieval Medley 2023
Popular show marks the Battle of Bosworth over August weekend
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Council gets £6.8m grant funding to help county households reduce their energy bills
The Home Upgrade Grant funding is available to homes without mains gas central heating
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Partnership project is huge boost for grasslands and wildlife habitats
The three-year project aims to enhance grasslands and wildflower habitats at three sites along the River Soar
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Convenience store fined £2,500 for selling fake wine
Trading Standards officers found 21 bottles of counterfeit Yellow Tail Australian wine for sale
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Authorities and local community working together on climate change
An online resource has been created to help Leicestershire groups aim for net zero in their local communities
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Explore Leicestershire’s museums for special prizes
Journey to county council's museums for the chance to add stickers to your museum "passport"
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Popular skills support hub comes to Shepshed
Pop up hubs offering tailored, one-to-one support are running throughout August
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Unpaid carers can visit attractions for free for 12 months
Carers' passport holders can take advantage of special offer
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Hundreds of thousands of unsafe items stopped at airport by Leicestershire Trading Standards
The seizures are worth more than £15.3m
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National award for wildlife verges project
More than 70 grass verges have been transformed into mini-wildlife havens
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Communities urged to make ‘ultrafast’ pledge
People in Melton, Charnwood and Harborough can sign up for vouchers
First-time Green Flag award for Watermead (North) country park
Location joins other parks in claiming accolade
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Bradgate Park invests in green transport
Bradgate Park Trust and Leicestershire County Council have teamed up to invest in greener transport
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‘Short-sighted’ move to propose ticket office closures
Call for rail travel to be safe and inclusive
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Council shortlisted for top equalities award
The council has been shortlisted for the Local Government Chronicle Workforce awards