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Find out about fostering event
People interested in fostering can chat to carers at a special event this week.
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We're geared up and ready for winter
The county council's gritting teams are ready to keep Leicestershire's roads moving.
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School place closing date looming
Parents of children who are to start secondary school next year have just one week left to apply for a place.
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Teen votes hit record high
A record number of Leicestershire teenagers have cast votes in the UK’s largest survey of young people’s views.
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Communities “stand together” for Hate Awareness Week
Communities are being urged to “Stand together” and report hate.
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Don't miss the deadline for secondary school place applications
The deadline for secondary school applications is on 31st October 2016
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Melton Mowbray set for town centre investment
Several streets in Melton Mowbray to receive update to surfaces
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Leicestershire teens asked to “make their mark”
Young people are being urged to get involved in a nationwide ballot
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£15.5m transport proposals for Hinckley
£15.5m plans to improve Hinckley's transport network are under consideration.
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Air your views on accommodation strategy
There’s still time to have your say on proposals to help shape the future accommodation needs of older people in Leicestershire.
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Over two thirds of young Leicestershire volunteers find jobs
A scheme launched by the county council to help young people into work has been successful
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Bulldozed bridge brought back to life
Snarestone's bridge 62 on the Ashby Canal has been rebuilt 50 years after it was demolished
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Driving experiences for teens itching to get behind the wheel
Teens can get a taste for driving on a Leicestershire race track
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