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Leicestershire police commissioner to tackle stop and search racial bias by 'increasing public trust'
Commissioner Rupert Matthews has responded to a new IOPC report aiming to prevent the 'disproportionate' use of police powers.
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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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New High Sheriff of Rutland named for Queen's Platinum Jubilee year
The office of High Sheriff is an independent, unpaid, non-political royal appointment dating back to Saxon times.
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Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons announce £4.7m COVID-19 relief total
The Freemasons supported the UK through programmes targeting community and food support, domestic abuse, homelessness and mental health.
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Derbyshire pub makes big donation to air ambulance
The Malt Shovel has raised £880.00 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.
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Rutland-trained soldier and sniffer dog honoured in online memorial
Lance Corporal Liam Tasker and his sniffer dog, Theo, had success detecting IEDs across Afghanistan's Helmand Province, but both sadly died on duty.
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Several cases of Omicron variant confirmed in Rutland
'We should expect more cases and take extra care.'
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Stretton's HMP Stocken launches recruitment drive for new prison officers
Applicants do not need qualifications to become a prison officer, as HMPPS (Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service) values personal qualities.
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Rutland Foodbank Receives Nearly £1,000 Worth of Food from Oakham School
"This is another example of community action to support those in need."
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East Midlands schoolgirl spends two nights sleeping in tent for charity
13-year-old Amelia embarked on the challenge for a cause close to her heart
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Leicestershire and Rutland host countryside RAF cycle challenge
810 riders participated in the RAFA Rides 2021, raising funds for the Royal Air Forces Association.
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Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology to return this summer
The festival brings together local archaeological organisations to showcase all that is great about local heritage.