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Grinch steals Christmas tree in Loughborough

Shocking doorbell footage shows a hooded figure stealing a 6ft Christmas tree from a mum's porch in Loughborough. The tree was later found dumped in a local park. Read the full story.

Body Found in Barwell Infant School Grounds

Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the grounds of a Leicestershire infant school. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking news story.

Serial ATM burglar jailed for 7.5 years

Tony Smith, 26, has been sentenced to seven years and six months for a nationwide crime spree involving five stolen ATMs and seven vehicles. Discover the full story of the police investigation.

Man charged after three house fires in Midlands town

A 50-year-old man faces arson charges after three house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch left two teenagers and a woman hospitalised. Emergency services responded to the incidents within minutes. Police investigation continues.

Three houses torched in linked Midlands arson attack

A 50-year-old man is arrested after three houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch were deliberately set on fire within minutes. Two teens and a woman were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Body found in search for missing Max Walsh

Police confirm a body has been discovered in the search for missing 21-year-old Ocado worker Max Walsh. The discovery was made near his vehicle in North West Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Boy, 15, Missing for a Week

Jayden Baker, 15, from Leicestershire was last seen in Northampton on November 8. Police are urgently appealing for information to locate the missing teenager.

Greg McCarthy, History Educator, Dies Aged 47

Tributes pour in for Greg McCarthy, the inspirational educator who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive workshops. Discover his incredible legacy.

Man pleads guilty to summer camp child sex assaults

Jon Ruben, 76, has pleaded guilty to 17 charges including sexual assault and drugging children at his Leicestershire holiday camp, which he ran for 27 years. Read the full shocking details.

Vet Admits Child Sex Assaults at Summer Camp

A retired vet has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two boys and multiple child cruelty charges after children fell ill from sedative-laced sweets at a Christian camp. Read the full investigation.

M1 Chaos: Serious Crash Causes 10-Mile Queues

Major disruption on M1 southbound with severe delays after multi-vehicle collision between J23 and J22. Emergency services on scene as motorists face hours of delays.

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork denied parole

The High Court has blocked the release of Colin Pitchfork, Britain's first convicted murderer using DNA evidence, in a major victory for victims' families and public safety campaigners.

Kilncote Hall: Britain's Secret Gothic Ruins

Explore the haunting beauty of Kilncote Hall's Gothic ruins in Leicestershire, a forgotten architectural masterpiece offering stunning photography opportunities and peaceful woodland walks just waiting to be rediscovered.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

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