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1 week ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett
Controversial plans for 105 homes in a Leicestershire village look set for approval despite many concerns. Residents and parish councillors fear the scheme will adversely impact highway safety, but officials say there is "no evidence" to support the concerns. The plan, from Gladman Developments Limited, looks to build up to 105 homes on land at Wash Lane in Ravenstone, near Coalville.
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2 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett
A man has been charged with multiple sex offences, including rape, which were allegedly committed in Leicester. Ali Huson was arrested earlier this week. READ MORE:'Irresponsible' driver caught speeding at 99mph on Leicestershire road Huson, 35, was arrested by Leicestershire Police on Tuesday (April 22) following a series of offences allegedly committed at an address in East Leicester earlier that day.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Sasha Morris
Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, the beloved Strictly Come Dancing duo, have shared their "exciting news" as they opened up about their life as new parents. The couple released an intimate film last month that offered a glimpse into their journey with their daughter Lyra Rose.
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3 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Paul Gallagher |Cullen Willis |Lee Garrett
The cheapest place in Leicestershire to fill up your car with petrol this Easter holiday weekend is found in the north west part of the county. According to the latest data supplied by retailers, a driver in an average family car could save up to £17 by filling up at this forecourt, compared to the most expensive petrol station. The cheapest of them all in Leicestershire is the Tesco garage in Resolution Road, Ashby, which is charging motorists 129.9p per litre.
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4 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Frankie Collins
ITV viewers were left in disbelief during Wednesday's episode of The Chase after contestant Chantal made a catastrophic error, contributing to her elimination from the quiz show. Bradley Walsh welcomed four hopeful contestants to face off against chaser Paul "The Sinnerman" Sinha for a chance to win a cash prize. Hampshire's Head of Facilities worker Chantal became the centre of uproar among fans, reports the Express.
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4 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Frankie Collins |Lee Garrett
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4 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Sasha Morris
Loose Women's Gloria Hunniford has taken to Instagram to share her mixed emotions, expressing heartfelt thanks for the birthday messages she received. However, she also acknowledged the poignant timing of her celebrations. The TV presenter's birthday coincided with a sombre anniversary – it's been 21 years since the passing of her daughter Caron Keating, who died from breast cancer on April 13, 2004, at the age of just 41, reports the Express.
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4 weeks ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Fran Winston
Brian May has opened up about his struggles with parenting, confessing that he might have been a "bad parent" at times. The 77-year-old Queen guitarist, who has three children—James, 46, Louisa, 43, and Emily Ruth, 38—with former wife Chrissie Mullen, reflected on the challenges of fatherhood. He admitted to making mistakes during that time, reports the Express.
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1 month ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Chloe Govan
Dame Esther Rantzen has shared her poignant wish to be reunited with her late husband, Desmond Wilcox, in the afterlife. The 84-year-old founder of Childline spoke candidly about her mortality and enduring love for her husband in a recent interview. Desmond passed away from a heart attack over 25 years ago, but his memory continues to provide comfort and hope for Dame Esther. Speaking to The Times, she said: "If there is a heaven, it would be a very happy place.
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1 month ago | 
leicestermercury.co.uk | Lee Garrett |Callum Parke
Coleen Rooney's lawyers did not commit misconduct after being accused of "deliberately" understating some of her costs in the Wagatha Christie case, a court has ruled. It is the latest setback suffered by Rebekah Vardy in her dispute over costs relating to the trial. Mrs Vardy unsuccessfully sued Mrs Rooney in 2022 as part of the famed Wagatha Christie libel case. The two are now in further dispute over how much Mrs Vardy should pay in legal costs as a result.
