Billesdon13 Dec 2024Fire service plans to build £7.6m training facilityA site in Billesdon is being eyed up with plans to buy the land for £1.7m from the county council.13 Dec 2024Leicester20 Aug 2024Developer lodges appeal after 48 home plan refusedPlanning officers had recommended councillors approve the scheme. 20 Aug 2024Leicester20 Jun 2024Saxon sword pommel fetches £16,000 at auctionThe item was discovered by a metal detectorist in Leicestershire in 2021.20 Jun 2024Leicester26 Oct 2022'Arkwright' marks 60 years of being open all hoursDon Hoare, 75, began working in the shop in Billesdon, Leicestershire, in 1962.26 Oct 2022Leicester24 May 2021Stolen cancer support dog reunited with ownerPurdey's owners say they were "so, so happy" to have her back home in Leicestershire.24 May 2021Leicester28 Feb 2021Owner 'afraid' for stolen cancer support dogPurdey gave her owner "something to focus on" after her cancer treatment.28 Feb 2021Leicester
