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Leicestershire parents and carers urged to apply for 30 hours of childcare funding
Those eligible can access up to 30 hours of funding for free this autumn to help with cost of living pressures
Leicestershire
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Tropical birthday treat for 99-year-old bird-loving pensioner
The Leicestershire resident's eyes lit up when she met the brightly-coloured birds
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Leicestershire's custody visitors deserve 'recognition', says police chief
Independent custody visitors (ICVs) are volunteers who make unannounced visits to police custody suites
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Lions Clubs reveal faces of volunteering champions across the UK
Members are sharing their stories to encourage others to help out in their own community
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Children invited to take part in free Summer Reading Challenge at Leicestershire Libraries
The Reading Agency has partnered with the Youth Sport Trust for 'Ready, Set, Read! which allows children to collect rewards for reading books
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The Woodland Trust unveils grove at Leicestershire wood as thank you to company
The oak-filled grove was placed at Martinshaw Wood in dedication to partner Sofidel
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Big Bike Revival is helping people in the East Midlands get pedalling
Events will offer practical help and support - from free cycle repairs to confidence-building rides
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Three-year-old Martha brings joy to Leicester residents with weekly baking lessons
Martha and her class of residents have made biscuits, fruit pies, and chocolate nests
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Fearless Vicar celebrates 80th birthday with a wing walk for Mercy Ships
The intrepid octogenarian was secured to the rig of a Boeing Stearman
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Five women share their experiences of ADHD as number of adults seeking diagnosis skyrockets
Many are choosing to go private as NHS waiting lists can be up to 10 years in some areas
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Youth centre manager marks 20 'outstanding' years of leadership in Leicester
Louise Wylie BEM has had a real impact on her community over the years
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Adult dyslexia diagnosis was relief for Yorkshire author labelled 'thick' by teachers
John has battled with the effects of dyslexia throughout his life, with the author admitting that condition once took him to the brink of despair