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East Midlands groups receive 40,000 saplings under Woodland Trust tree-pack scheme

A total of 271 schools and community groups in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland took delivery of the trees from the end of February to March 11.

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Leicestershire mum to honour daughter during 26.2-mile brain tumour charity run

12-year-old Grace Kelly was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a routine trip to the local opticians.

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Leicestershire NHS trust recognised as ADHD diagnosis scheme lands top award

Almost 57,000 people have received an objective assessment for ADHD since the launch.

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Leicestershire man's singing challenge raises over £1,200 for Lymphoma Action

Andrew Lock's 27-day challenge aimed to highlight that every 27 minutes, someone is diagnosed with lymphoma.

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Leicester school for vulnerable children receives food packages

Brian Andrews and his team provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the students and staff

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Beaumont Lodge food project helps local struggling families

“People are in need. Food is essential. They come to us, make it known and we just try to help them."

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Leicester museum exhibition to mark 50th anniversary of 1972 Ugandan Asian exodus

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery will celebrate the Asian community's cultural contributions to the city through a programme of commemorative events.

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Leicester Ugandan Asians to celebrate 50 years of UK settlement after 1972 exodus

A new oral history project will mark a 50-year milestone since over 28,000 Asians fled the brutal regime of Ugandan dictator General Idi Amin.

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Leicestershire MP welcomes ‘landmark’ parole reforms after Colin Pitchfork ruling

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has long campaigned against the release of Pitchfork, who murdered two teenage girls in the 1980s.

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Leicestershire Bishops come together to show solidarity with refugees

The Right Reverends Martyn Snow and Saju Muthalaly have announced their support for a national campaign.

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New Leicestershire strategy to increase number of apprenticeships in the county

Data shows half of apprenticeships in the LLEP region are started by people aged 25 and above.

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Leicestershire care professional lands four accolades at county awards

James Punch was named winner in four categories at the Leicestershire Live Care Awards.