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Alberto Costa MP. Picture: Parliament

MP's reaction as Government withdraws plans to shake up Leicestershire councils

Protesters and their banners. Picture: Olivia Preston

Major update on controversial plans to reorganise Leicestershire councils

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I tested this £29.99 emergency radio for power cuts

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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Great Streeton sign. Picture: Google Maps

Plans for 4,000-home neighbourhood submitted for edge of Great Glen

Leicestershire County Council's HQ, County Hall.

Council pays more than £3k to mum after her child was expelled

Leicestershire County Council. Picture: Iconic Media Group

New planning laws could see many more homes built in Leicestershire

Harborough District Council building. Picture: Iconic Media Group

Harborough pens joint letter to Government over reorganisation plans

Alberto Costa MP. Picture: Parliament

Lutterworth MP secures meeting with Prime Minister about city expansion plans

Neil O'Brien and Alberto Costa. Picture: Parliament UK

MPs to take Leicester boundary expansion petition to Downing Street

The government has confirmed benefit payments are to be paid early this weekend - ahead of the August bank holiday.

The 11 benefits to be paid early this August bank holiday weekend
Benefit payments will be paid early this August bank holiday weekend.
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Harborough District Council building. Picture: Iconic Media Group

Council leader blasts government minister's response to city expansion concerns

Leicestershire County Council. Photo by Google Streetview

Father of child wins compensation from council

The state-of-the-art facility will be purpose-built

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Harborough District Council is among the authorities set to be abolished in 2028 as part of Local Government Reorganisation

Data shows Leics residents 'ignored' in consultation over city expansion plan

Steph McGovern will host the celebration in Cornwall

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Government's 11 emergency essentials every home should have

The map showing the boundary changes for Leicestershire. Photo via MP Neil O’Brien, who represents Harborough, Oadby and Wigston.

Leicester and Leicestershire MPs and councillors react to boundary expansion

Leicestershire County Council Leader Dan Harrison. (CREDIT LCC/YouTube)

Major Leicester boundary expansion to go ahead into neighbouring areas

Members of the Harborough District Youth Council with their new badges

Harborough District Youth Council seeks new members for next academic year

John Peirson protesting Local Government Reorganisation by Leicester's clock tower. Image by LDRS.

Broughton Astley pensioner calls for stop to overhaul of Leics authorities

Gibraltar is entering a new chapter following the landmark UK-EU Treaty

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Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes

The ongoing dispute involves Leicestershire County Council’s Early Years SEND team.

Union plans further SEND strike action against Leicestershire County Council

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

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Farndon Fields Preschool School is set to expand its preschool provision through £150,000 of Government investment

Harborough preschool set to make improvements following £150,000 funding

Neil O'Brien MP (centre) with fellow Leicestershire MPs Ed Argar (left) and Peter Bedford.

Harborough MP takes fight against Leicester's expansion plans to Parliament

Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations on 27 May.

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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2).
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Harborough District Council has written to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to outline its opposition to the expansion of the city of Leicester as part of local Government reorganisation

Harborough District Council writes to Government against Leicester expansion

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

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A picture of the flooding in the area submitted with the objections

Housing scheme on land that ‘floods regularly’ recommended for approval

Work started on the facility at the end of October last year. The new prison, in Welland Avenue, will provide more than 1,700 category B prison places. (Photo: Clive Mason)

Leader calls again for meeting with Government over new 'super prison'

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It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

Ad Feature UK SMEs may turn their backs on apprenticeships, experts warn

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Students who participated in the Finance Champions programme, alongside staff and youth council members

Youth council programme helps young people become 'finance champions'

Industry Minister Chris McDonald is tackled by Steph McGovern over apprenticeship fears.

Ad Feature Industry Minister Chris McDonald champions apprenticeship reforms

Menphys site at Sketchley Hill in Burbage.

Campaign to keep Leicestershire SEND nurseries open takes step forward

Leicestershire County Council

Looming council shake up already denting Leicestershire budgets by £30m

Government contractor Serco is looking for accommodation in Kibworth and Great Glen to house around 14 asylum seekers.

Harborough MP launches petition against plan for asylum seekers

A graphic showing a breakdown of the North, City, South plan for Leicestershire, one of three proposals for local Government reorganisation

Consultation launches on future of local councils across Leicestershire

Politicians across Leicestershire, including Harborough MP Neil O'Brien (middle, bottom row) have raised serious concerns over the proposed closures of nurseries for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Leicestershire politicians join fight to protect vulnerable children

Market Harborough has thrown its hat in the ring to become the UK’s first Town of Culture - and a potential £3m prize. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Market Harborough bids to become the UK’s first Town of Culture

Harborough District Council is proposing cutting council tax by five per cent in its draft budget

Harborough District Council proposes cutting council tax by five per cent

Chief executive of Leicestershire County Council Jane Moore confirmed an investigation had been launched into the video leak

Leicestershire County Council launches investigation into ‘serious’ video leak
An investigation has been launched into the leaking of a video which showed a Leicestershire councillor making “unacceptable” comments about Muslim prayer in schools.
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The government has put together a 'traffic light' mapping tool to see how local authorities are tackling roads riddled with potholes.

'Red light' given to Leicestershire as part of Government's new pothole map

A petition against the introduction of digital ID cards was the most signed in the Harborough constituency on the week of January 2

Petition against introduction of digital ID cards most signed in Harborough

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

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The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

A petition calling for the creation of a Market Harborough Town Council has been presented to the local authority having amassed almost 2,000 signatures. (Photo: HFM).

Petition calling for creation of Market Harborough Town Council presented

Fewer households were on Harborough's social housing waiting list in the past year, according to new figures

Fewer households on social housing waiting list in Harborough

Led by Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, the 20-member senior delegation also included the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, and Speaker of the National Assembly, Lanien Blanchette.

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Harborough MP Neil O'Brien visited East Midlands Railway's aurora fleet, which is set to begin service next month

Harborough MP visits new fleet of trains set to enter service next month

More than 325,000 SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors are the backbone of the UK economy.

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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