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Major incident declared as agencies join forces on gas outage
Partners band together to support communities without gas
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Moth flies into the history books as three millionth species record in Leicestershire
The earliest records on the database date back to 1414-1415
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Flood-hit residents urged to apply for Government funding
Apply now if your business or home was affected by Storm Henk
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County food partnership receives prestigious honour
The Good Food Leicestershire initiative has won a Sustainable Food Places Silver Award
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Free items available at Give or Take event
Give or take items for free at a new event in Harborough aimed to reduce waste
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Don’t miss the chance to nominate a 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year
Nominations close on 16 February
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Young people urged to make their voices heard
The Make Your Mark campaign is encouraging 11-18 year-olds to have their say and register to vote
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Free courses available to help people to boost their number confidence
The free courses show people how to use numbers in everyday settings
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Family hub network reaches countywide across Leicestershire
19 family hubs are now open in Leicestershire, providing support, help and activities countywide
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Skill sharing scheme begins in Charnwood
Innovative scheme for residents to share their skills and knowledge launched in Charnwood
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Care leavers flourish with cucumber tree planting
A promise to help young people leaving care to grow and thrive marked with a tree planting
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Still time to comment on ‘toughest budget ’plan
Less than a week left for consultation proposal feedback
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Watch out for rogue traders cashing in on storm damage
Be on the alert for doorstep traders and cold callers
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Closing date for primary school applications next week
The last date for application is Monday 15 January
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Caution advised as mercury set to plummet following storm
Gritters to head out and flooding work continues
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Funding boost to tackle county health inequalities
Government cash will help long-term initiatives to help local people
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Leaders call on Government to release funding to help residents
Support would help residents and businesses counting the costs of Storm Henk