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Extra funding will allow community orchard scheme to grow
The scheme has been awarded £28,290 from Defra’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund
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Take care as flood alerts issued
Residents urged to sign up for alerts, heed advice and take extra care on the roads
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Family Hubs in Leicestershire support vulnerable families over Christmas holidays
Presents, festive hampers and food vouchers have been given to hundreds of families across Leicestershire
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The 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year Awards are officially open
The awards celebrate the achievements of young people aged 13 to 19
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Council-led green consortium secures funding
The £2.56m will be used to bolster plans to reach net zero
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Inspiring care professionals are celebrated
More than 20 accolades handed out to recognise contribution to adult social care
Sign up now for 20 per cent discount on adult learning courses
Hundreds of courses are available in venues across Leicestershire
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Pressure builds as council faces toughest ever budget
The council's four-year budget proposal has been published
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Sign up for free winter holiday clubs
Children are invited to attend free holiday clubs over the festive holiday
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Apply now for next year’s primary school places
Parents and carers have until January 15 2024 to make primary school applications for next year
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Weather warning as residents urged to be 'flood aware'
Heavy rain forecast from lunchtime tomorrow until the evening
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Zero carbon innovation centre gets green light
East Midlands Freeport has announced a major new development
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Awards will shine spotlight on adult social care professionals
The finalists have been nominated by colleagues, family, friends, or people they support
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By-election date announced for December
Residents of Glen Parva and Blaby are invited to vote for a new county councillor and district councillor
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Teen’s heart-wrenching letter outlines need to recognise young carers
Charlie from Coalville, now aged 15, cares for his mother Sarah after she was in a serious car accident. As a young carer, he now receives support from the council