Hundreds were displaced as about 800 properties were affected when widespread flooding hit the two counties. On the morning of Monday 6 January alone, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it received more than 200 calls including rising water levels,

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A severe flood warning - indicating danger to life - has been issued for parts of Leicestershire as flooding continues to wreak havoc across the county. Multiple emergency services declared critical status on Monday (January 6) as rising waters forced evacuations and widespread disruption.

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Leicestershire CC has become the latest authority to request a postponement of its local elections to join the government’s devolution priority programme.

The openers put 46 in 15 overs, immediately after which Vijay nicked one to gully to give Leicestershire and Ireland their first wicket. Gautam Gambhir walked in at No. 3 for India amid enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Leicestershire's reality TV favourite Chris Taylor is trying his hand at skating as a contestant on this year's Dancing on Ice. The Love Island semi-finalist has had a varied career in TV, film and social media, with top credits including a cameo in Greta Gerwig's hit film Barbie.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue teams have declared a major incident in the county after widespread flooding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Severe flooding across Leicestershire has put lives in danger, flooded homes and caused chaos for traffic and transport. Multiple emergency services declared critical status on Monday (January 6) with East Midlands Ambulance Service declaring its first-ever critical incident as crews responded to calls for help.

Amidst the chaos of flooding in Leicestershire, this man turned the deluge into an unexpected opportunity for fun. Using an off-road vehicle as a tow, he transformed the torrents into a wakeboarding arena,

Lincolnshire has become the second county in the UK to declare a major incident hours after neighbouring Leicestershire became the first.

A Long Eaton special school which takes 200 pupils from five local authority areas has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who said it was 'outstanding' in all areas inspected. Brackenfield SEND School caters for pupils from three to 16 who have severe, complex and profound learning and physical difficulties/disabilities.