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Plan an Easter visit to iconic Ladybird exhibition
More than 2,400 visitors enjoy Harborough Museum attraction
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Digital Leicestershire Matters - sign up
Find out the latest council news - and sign up for future editions
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There’s still time to nominate your young person of the year
The closing date for nominations for this year’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Young People’s Awards is 15 February.
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New opportunity to find out about fostering
Come along to first fostering information event of the year
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Have your say on plans for new SEND provision
Proposals include investing up to £20m in new provision
Ask for Angela scheme available at Christmas
Designed to provide support and reassurance when out on a date
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Key figureheads pledge to tackle violence against women
Council and police join forces to mark White Ribbon Day
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