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Community orchards planted across Leicestershire thanks to free trees scheme
Almost 280 trees have been planted on 30 sites
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Trading Standards officer named National Apprentice of the Year
Ali Walker is at the forefront of Leicestershire County Council’s work to tackle illegal tobacco
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New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The summer edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
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Nature is important, according to more than 1,000 who completed survey
90 per cent of people agreed that nature should be protected for its own sake
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Councillor warns of con as he narrowly avoids being scammed
Fraudsters hack into online accounts and attempt to change passwords
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Work to foster a love of the arts with children in care gains award
Leicestershire Virtual School is one of the first virtual schools in the country to be granted a platinum Artsmark award
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Nick Rushton – Leader of Leicestershire County Council
Nick Rushton has told County Councillors he has been diagnosed with cancer and will soon be undergoing treatment
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Young Leicestershire chefs cook up success at competition
Great Bowden Academy 10 year old crowned 2024 winner
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Flag raising ceremony at County Hall to celebrate our armed forces
Public invited to show support for all our service personnel
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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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