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Forest Hill Golf Club Enters Administration

Forest Hill Golf Club in Leicestershire has entered administration. The 35-year-old championship course remains open and operational under joint administrators from FRP Advisory.

Why Walkers Is Called Lays Abroad

Walkers crisps, a UK staple with 56% market share, is known as Lays overseas. Discover why the brand name changes due to history and pronunciation.

Leicester Street Closed After Police Incident

Belvoir Street in Leicester city centre is closed due to a police incident. Emergency services are at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area. The cordon is near Harvey's nightclub.

Police Failure Let Stepfather Abuser Walk Free for Years

Flynnley Paton, 23, suffered abuse by stepfather Justin Smith from age 8. Police dropped the 2017 case without examining his devices. Smith was later convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 6 years in 2025. Paton now sues police for negligence.

Police smash car windows to rescue dog in heatwave

Leicestershire Police smashed car windows to rescue a dog from a hot vehicle at Fosse Park Shopping Centre on June 23, 2026, as temperatures exceeded 30°C. The owner was identified and the incident referred to the RSPCA.

Kyren Wilson's Home Burgled During Snooker Event

Former world champion Kyren Wilson's home was burgled while he played at the Championship League Snooker event. Thieves stole luxury watches, jewellery, and £2,000 cash meant for charity.

Lineker Tipped Hayes for Leicester Manager Job

Gary Lineker has revealed he recommended Emma Hayes to Leicester City for the managerial role after their 2023 relegation, but the club declined, with Hayes now a World Cup pundit for ITV.

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