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Fraudster jailed for £1.5million renewable energy and home safety scam
Thirty-two of the victims were from Leicestershire, and between them, they lost more than £285,000 to the fraud
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Free entry to attractions for unpaid carers
Free adult admission is available at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and 1620s House and Gardens for anyone with a valid Carers Passport
Helping swifts enter a new era with free nesting boxes
Swift boxes and installation are free, and are available to anyone who has a suitable property
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Series of events to mark Great Big Green Week
The year's focus is on the small changes people can make that make a difference
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Essential work on distributor road to build new roundabout
The A606 Burton Road will be closed for eight weeks from Monday, 1 July
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Warning as doorstep home improvements scams rise
In the last 12 months, 217 Leicestershire residents were conned out of almost £3m
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Shaping future of county transport
Boosting greener travel and creating better-connected communities
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Social care overspends loom large in budget update
Accounts show budget is on track but highlights growing social care pressures
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Thirty years of fostering, 50,000 nappy changes and a lot of love
The couple have fostered 22 babies, adopted two young people, and raised two birth children
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Active travel proves a mental health boost for county resident
A more active lifestyle has transformed Brendan's mental health
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Playful ways to have fun with numbers at numeracy events
The free events will feature number-based games in a friendly, supportive and relaxing environment
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Nigel’s fulfilling experience as a youth mentor
Nigel is among hundreds of volunteers who have been honoured for their service
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Voluntary groups presented with King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Six groups in Leicestershire received the award - the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK
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Don’t miss your chance to help us make space for nature as deadline approaches
Surveys close on Sunday 26 May
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New scheme to help residents reduce energy bills and install energy-efficient measures
County residents are now being invited to apply
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Hinckley development used as pilot for innovative new tree selection guide
It will be used to make sure the right trees are planted in the right place
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Leicestershire's New Deputy Lieutenants
Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been commissioned in honour of their service to the local community
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Latest closure to allow drainage work linked to distributor road
Work is linked to building of one of six roundabouts