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Radio Leicester,12 episodes

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Why are there ongoing problems with EMR trains?
Many EMR train services have been cancelled because of problems with the new fleet.
23 Jul 2026,8 mins
Government approves plan to change city boundary
Ministers have backed a plan to extend Leicester City Council's current boundary.
16 Jul 2026,11 mins
Hospitals Trust apologises for failing maternity care
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has apologised for failings in maternity care
30 Jun 2026,11 mins
New city officers to tackle anti-social behaviour
The six new officers have been deployed in Leicester to tackle anti-social behaviour.
24 Jun 2026,8 mins
How to cope with Leicestershire's heatwave
What schools can do to help combat the heat, and water safety advice for swimmers.
23 Jun 2026,9 mins
Swooping buzzard attacks Coleorton man
Ben Storer was walking near the village of Coleorton when the bird attacked him.
19 Jun 2026,6 mins
Social media ban for under-16s
Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible for children.
16 Jun 2026,10 mins
Air India crash families still waiting for answers
260 people died when the London-bound Flight 171 crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad.
12 Jun 2026,7 mins
What do I need to know ahead of Download?
The UK's biggest celebration of metal music takes place at Donington Park.
08 Jun 2026,5 mins
Parents '50-50' on term dates switch
Families are split on proposals to change future school term dates in Leicestershire.
03 Jun 2026,6 mins
Over 850 tonnes of food waste collected in month
Many councils in Leicestershire started food waste collections in March and April.
06 May 2026,5 mins
Where can I see the Vaisakhi 2026 procession?
The Vaisakhi procession in Leicester marks the founding of the Sikh community.
24 Apr 2026,4 mins