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Fifteen girls were raped during a three-month period this year.
Police officers uncovered almost 100 offences along a stretch of the A1 in just five days as part of a crackdown on bad behaviour from drivers.
An artisan bakery is one of only two in the country to be awarded B-Corp status.
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A housing developer is putting forward new plans for agricultural land.
A deputy police and crime commissioner is leaving the post.
Shopkeepers are ‘giving up reporting shoplifting because nothing is happening’ according to a senior councillor.
A long-running Christmas market attracted a record crowd this year.
A charity has commented on the allegations surrounding BBC presenter Gregg Wallace after he was pictured wearing a t-shirt promoting the cause.
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Leader Mary Lou McDonald said it is ‘still very much game on’.
Stephen Gethins asked Scottish Secretary Ian Murray if his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour ‘to stop Labour’.
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson welcomed a £34 million increase in funding for the sector.
West Ham vice-chairwoman Karren Brady argued the changes could ‘fundamentally affect the future of English football’.
Members of the Rutland club also made up a third of the East Midlands squad this year.
With homegrown heroes and international icons aplenty, Leicestershire County Cricket Club are set for another trophy-winning season in 2025.
Rutland angler is left amazed and astonished by his own achievement.
Successful Community College team have had to play in the boys' team kit during competitions.
Race for county championship honours goes down to the wire.
Fellow club member pulls off an amazing achievement after taking part in her first 100 mile ultra event.
Ketton athletes make up a third of the East Midlands squad.
Town’s second team are on the up while Ketton complete successful season.
Those who bought Shoestring tickets should be congratulating themselves for their spiffing foresight this week.
A market with over 60 different artisans is set to present a very ‘Christmassy feel’ this weekend.
Families will be able to rave together ahead of the festive season.
A festive evening of bonfire fun and carol singing will bring festive cheer next month.
Six women have successfully been treated for breast cancer after seeing an educational comedy show that breaks taboos about women’s health issues.
Town councillors are debating the future of the Mayor’s Parlour and the historic items contained within as it examines lease options for the future.
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One thing you quickly notice about drinking in Bourne is that they ain’t half proud of celebrating their local boys done good.
A royal visit usually results in a good turn out and plenty of column inches in the news.
A gingerbread company’s sales have grown by 400% thanks to a shift in sales strategy.