About Leicester
Leicester is situated in the East Midlands, UK and is an important manufacturing and commercial site. It is also host to its famous markets, the University Of Leicester and De Montfort University. A culturally varied city and one of the UK's 10 largest cities, Leicester has a strong tradition of development and in 1990 was named Britain's first Environment City in recognition of the city's pioneering environmental programmes.
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Over 1m cigarettes seized in raid
More than one million cigarettes are seized by customs officers during a raid in Leicestershire.
Man, 37, held after A42 pile-up
A man is arrested after one person dies following a collision involving 10 vehicles on the A42 in Leicestershire.
Seven arrrested after drugs raids
A series of drugs raids by police officers in Leicestershire leads to the arrests of seven people.
Fatal fire was 'not suspicious'
A fatal fire at a house in Leicester is not being treated as suspicious, police confirm.
Road crash victims are identified
Police identify two men who died during a road crash in Leicestershire.
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