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Military stables to be honoured with Green Plaque for more than a century of service
The Remount Barracks at the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) in Melton opened in 1903
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Top marks again for stunning 1620s House & Garden after Visit England inspection
The site was awarded an overall quality score of 91 per cent in this year’s inspection.
New £6 million primary school approved for growing Leicestershire town
It is hoped the school will be ready to open for the autumn term next year
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Leicestershire notches up a hat-trick of Green Flag awards for its country parks
The green spaces at Beacon Hill, Market Bosworth and Snibston are among the best in the country
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Display improvements will protect important artefacts at Harborough Museum
The Hallaton Treasure is one of the most important Iron Age discoveries ever made in the UK.
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People urged to have a say on trial scheme to improve road safety outside schools
Roads will close on a trial basis
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Still time to have your say on plans to support carers in Leicestershire
A consultation ends on July 31
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Call for Leicestershire people to help in fight against ash dieback
Thousands of trees have been wiped out by the disease
Extended opening hours at Coalville waste site
The site is now open for a further two hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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Council grant gives green boost to popular visitor attraction
SHIRE Environment Grants offer up to £3,000 to support local projects that reduce waste, improve biodiversity and help address climate change
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Green Living Leicestershire scheme will help county households cut their energy bills
The scheme will fund measures to help Leicestershire residents go green, reduce costs and tackle climate change.
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Emergency services issue a plea to stay safe in the heat
Public sector chiefs issue message as forecast shows mercury rising
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Lutterworth and Shepshed waste sites to close this weekend
Staff shortages mean there are temporary closures
Country park bird hide named in honour of Leicestershire resident
The hide at Watermead Country Park is now open to the public
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Hundreds of thousands of unsafe items seized at airport by Leicestershire Trading Standards team
The team works year-round to stop dangerous goods entering the marketplace
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Join the Gadgeteers for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
Children can have fun and collect rewards for reading books
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Major green scheme plants more than 100,000 trees
It's a major step towards ambition to plant 700,000 trees
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Scrutiny Committees keep council on its toes
On top of budget plans and a wide range of key health issues, scrutiny leads will also focus on new homes plans, learning disability support, home-schooling and many other topics