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Recap as lanes closed on M69 near Fosse Park due to overturned vehicle
Traffic and Travel
Emergency services were in attendance
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New road traffic scheme to be tested on 'dangerous' junction in city
Traffic and Travel
The changes are expected to come into force from Sunday 19 May
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Man owns original VW Herbie and travels to Leicester to spread 'Love Bug' joy
Real Life
Luke Theochari has had a life-long passion for VW Beetles and had his dream car shipped in from America
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Average price of car insurance jumps another 33%
Cost Of Living
In the first quarter of 2023, the average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance was £478
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Major Leicester road to shut as final phase of resurfacing works begins
Traffic and Travel
The final closures will begin on Monday (April 29)
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Dad racks up thousands in ULEZ fines after misunderstanding rules
Motoring
Just one of the fines was £2,000 on its own
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Woman sparks fierce debate over whether you park a manual car in first gear or neutral
In the News
The driver revealed she and her husband disagree over the correct way to park a manual car - and some people were left horrified by her method
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Recap as M1 fire closes lanes and causes 'long delays'
Traffic and Travel
Smoke was reportedly being blown across the route
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Drivers urged to make essential check or face £1,000 fine and have car clamped
Transport
Experts have issued the warning before setting off on any journey or it could end up with cars being clamped
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Recap after A42 in Leicestershire closed in both directions following crash
Traffic and Travel
There were reports of heavy congestion in the area
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Recap as Leicester collision involving pedestrian and car closes road
Traffic and Travel
Drivers were asked to find alternative routes
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Drivers warned not to turn headlights on too soon after clocks go forward
Transport
The clocks going forward has meant that many could be wrongly putting their headlights on too early
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Emergency road closure for main road through Leicestershire town
Traffic and Travel
The closure is for public safety reasons and could be in place for as long as 21 days
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M1 crash on carriageway shuts lane
M1
Lane three of three was closed
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The cheapest places in Leicestershire to fill up with petrol and diesel this weekend
Petrol prices
The Competition and Markets Authority has issued a warning about 'concerning' price rises across the board
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Drivers could be fined up to £2,500 for making simple eye mistakes behind the wheel
In the News
Drivers face fines of up to £2,500 and possibly more if they flout these rules when behind the wheel
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Driver seriously injured in two-car smash near Bottesford
Leicestershire Police
The crash led to a five-hour road closure
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Best day to take your driving test if you want to pass - and it's not the weekend
In the News
New figures have revealed that Saturdays and Sundays are to be avoided if you want to lose your L plate
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Five hurt as car and camper van crash on country lane near Melton
Traffic and Travel
The crash closed the A606 at Ab Kettleby earlier today
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Recap as 'very slow traffic' reported on M1 near Fosse Park
Traffic and Travel
Two lanes were closed on the route
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Third of drivers don't know CAZ rules with changes coming soon
Motoring
One in five drivers are not sure if their car is CAZ-compliant
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Key rule change for cars which will impact dashboard of every vehicle made after 2026
Motoring
Euro NCAP – Europe’s leading automotive safety industry body - could be ending the use of touchscreens for many functions
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Motorists who park in front of driveways can't be fined or arrested, experts say
Transport
It can be incredibly frustrating when someone parks in front of your driveway, but it seems there is little you can do about it
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DVLA announces major change to International Driving Permits from April 1, 2024
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An International Driving Permit is required if you want to drive in more than 140 countries
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Martin Lewis says everyone born in these years can get £6,100 handout - but you need to act fast
The 'clock is ticking' on a deadline to get extra National Insurance years added to your record with the taxman that could land you a handy £5,400 boost.
'Extremely rare' Leicester land up for auction with perk
property news
Auctioneers say the plot is also in a highly 'sought after' location south of Leicester city centre
Former mansion hotel where Edward VIII once courted Wallis Simpson up for sale
In the News
The venue that is 'steeped in history' has 81 bedrooms
Anger as centuries-old cottage in line for bulldozer
Planning
A building supply company wants to knock The White Cottage saying it has 'fallen into disrepair'
How Toys R Us and Fosse Park shops looked 20 years ago
Leicester shopping
Noughties-era Toys R Us, Comet, BHS and more
Crime
'Brash, close-knit' criminal gang sentenced after targeting ATM's across the UK
Police said the group committed 17 attacks and stole hundreds of thousands in cash
What is Freely? Everything you need to know about the UK's new free TV service
In the News
Freely has just gone live across Britain with this simple-to-use streaming service offering full access to live TV and on-demand content without needing an aerial drilled into chimneys.
Four common fruit drinks that could slash your risk of heart disease
Food and Drink
High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but there are ways to help keep it in check - including consuming certain fruit juices
Stunning pictures as northern lights spotted across Leicestershire by stargazers
Weather
Experts said they were visible because of an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm
Former mansion hotel where Edward VIII once courted Wallis Simpson up for sale
In the News
The venue that is 'steeped in history' has 81 bedrooms
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Your Money
Martin Lewis says everyone born in these years can get £6,100 handout - but you need to act fast
The 'clock is ticking' on a deadline to get extra National Insurance years added to your record with the taxman that could land you a handy £5,400 boost.
'Extremely rare' Leicester land up for auction with perk
property news
Auctioneers say the plot is also in a highly 'sought after' location south of Leicester city centre
Former mansion hotel where Edward VIII once courted Wallis Simpson up for sale
In the News
The venue that is 'steeped in history' has 81 bedrooms
Leicester City striker transfer decision may be last domino to fall
Leicester City FC
The striker has shown he's got bundles of potential, but City need to decide how best to help him achieve that, and it may not be at the King Power Stadium next season
Anger as centuries-old cottage in line for bulldozer
Planning
A building supply company wants to knock The White Cottage saying it has 'fallen into disrepair'
Crime
'Brash, close-knit' criminal gang sentenced after targeting ATM's across the UK
Police said the group committed 17 attacks and stole hundreds of thousands in cash
What is Freely? Everything you need to know about the UK's new free TV service
In the News
Freely has just gone live across Britain with this simple-to-use streaming service offering full access to live TV and on-demand content without needing an aerial drilled into chimneys.
Four common fruit drinks that could slash your risk of heart disease
Food and Drink
High blood pressure is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but there are ways to help keep it in check - including consuming certain fruit juices
Stunning pictures as northern lights spotted across Leicestershire by stargazers
Weather
Experts said they were visible because of an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm
Former mansion hotel where Edward VIII once courted Wallis Simpson up for sale
In the News
The venue that is 'steeped in history' has 81 bedrooms