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Don’t miss out on free trees giveaway
The trees are available to community groups, parish councils and schools, as well as landowners and farmers
County Hall to be lit up in red to mark Remembrance
The building will be illuminated each night from Saturday 28 October until Remembrance Sunday on 12 November
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Toy appeal launched to help give children a happy Christmas
Last year’s appeal saw brand-new toys given to 910 children and food vouchers helping 386 families in need
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Festival shines spotlight on social care
The Festival of Practice attracted more than 900 bookings to nearly 30 workshops
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Multiply adult learning programme sets out its stall with showcase event
Multiply is a three-year programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills
Honours and awards presented by Lord-Lieutenant
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur OBE presented the MBE, BEM and Coronation Champions awards at two ceremonies
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Apply now to popular free tree and hedge scheme
Anyone in the county with a suitable piece of land to plant can apply for the free trees
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Boost to threatened bird species across county as recovery project gets £77,000 grant
The funding will be used to buy and install 364 swift nesting boxes
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Green light for permanent School Streets scheme
'Incredibly popular' support as children cycle, walk or wheel to school
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‘Tiny forest’ to be created as part of new eco-park
The council is working in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council and Earthwatch UK to plan the miniature woodland on the Hermitage Recreation Ground in Whitwick
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Community orchard scheme set to bear fruit and grow a greener future
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the free orchard packs
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Council gets £6.8m grant funding to help county households reduce their energy bills
The Home Upgrade Grant funding is available to homes without mains gas central heating
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Partnership project is huge boost for grasslands and wildlife habitats
The three-year project aims to enhance grasslands and wildflower habitats at three sites along the River Soar
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Convenience store fined £2,500 for selling fake wine
Trading Standards officers found 21 bottles of counterfeit Yellow Tail Australian wine for sale
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Authorities and local community working together on climate change
An online resource has been created to help Leicestershire groups aim for net zero in their local communities
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Popular skills support hub comes to Shepshed
Pop up hubs offering tailored, one-to-one support are running throughout August
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Unpaid carers can visit attractions for free for 12 months
Carers' passport holders can take advantage of special offer