Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: [email protected]
Latest episodes
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Speeding Driver Sentenced After Fatal Taxi Crash | Leicester News
A reckless driver who sped at 64 mph in a 30 mph zone—after drinking two lagers—caused a fatal crash that killed Donna Brighton, a grandmother celebrating her 60th birthday, and in…
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Speeding Led to Tragedy and Jail | Leicester News
A 31-year-old man, Aaron Singh-Dhillon, got two years in prison after speeding over 60 mph in a 40 mph zone, crashing into a car and killing 74-year-old David Hold — a beloved grea…
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Leicestershire Fight Back from Penalty | Leicester News
Leicestershire clawed back from the brink after a brutal 27-point deduction for pitch violations — announced just before their crunch match against relegation rivals Hampshire — to…
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Reckless Speed Kills at Birthday Celebration | Leicester News
A man who was speeding 34 mph over the limit and had been drinking lagers is sentenced to two years for causing the death of a woman celebrating her 60th birthday in a fatal crash.…
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Unfair Dismissal Despite Maternity Leave | Leicester News
A Leicester mum lost her HR job while on maternity leave after her employer, First Recruitment, quietly decided to axe her position — even before they met with her. Offered a remot…
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Murder Charge Dropped in Leicester Case | Leicester News
A murder charge against Harinder Kaur in the Leicester van death case has been dropped, leaving her facing a perverting-the-course-of-justice charge set for April 2027. The investi…
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Speeding Ends Lives: A Tragic Crash | Leicester News
A man sentenced to two years in prison for speeding and causing a fatal crash that killed a beloved 74-year-old grandfather and left his partner seriously injured. Driving 62 mph o…
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Hampshire Relegated as Leicestershire Edge Out | Leicester News
Hampshire’s relegation to Division Two is official after a dramatic five-wicket Leicestershire win, fueled by a 158-run fifth-wicket stand between Nick Kelly and Ben Cox — the latt…
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Leicester City's New Goalkeeper | Leicester News
Leicester City’s new goalkeeper, Dai Cornell, is ready to step up after a surprise free-agent move from Preston — all while main keeper Jakub Stolarczyk sits out with a season-endi…
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Seventy-Four-Year-Old Convicted for Child Abuse | Leicester News
A 74-year-old man, Terrance Taylor, is behind bars for six years after a decades-old sexual assault on a child was finally reported — and he’s now facing life-altering consequences…
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Police Officer Charged in Serious Crash | Leicester News
A Leicestershire Police officer, David Manning, 32, faces serious charges after a May crash involving an unmarked patrol car and a Fiat 500 that left a woman with severe injuries.…
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McDonald's Abbey Lane Reopens Fresh | Leicester News
McDonald’s on Abbey Lane in Leicester is back open and totally upgraded—fresh tech, a reimagined counter, and separate zones for dine-in and delivery mean faster service and less c…
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Seventy-Four-Year-Old Sentenced for Abuse | Leicester News
A 74-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl in the mid-2000s has been sentenced to six years in prison. After initially denying the charges, he was found guilty…
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Leicester Mum Rescued After Malawi Kidnapping | Leicester News
A Leicester mum was kidnapped in Malawi but safely rescued after a dramatic police shootout that left four armed kidnappers dead and a senior officer wounded. Nusrat Jiwa Osman, ta…
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Golfers Aim for 1 Million Yards in 24 Hours | Leicester News
Nine golfers are tackling an insane 24-hour marathon to smash a world record—hitting one million yards straight, equivalent to driving from southern England to northern Scotland—al…
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Conservative Wins Wreake Valley Seat | Leicester News
James Poland, a Conservative councillor and current Leicestershire County Councillor, has won the Wreake Valley ward by-election with 1,091 votes — beating Reform UK by over 300 an…
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Conservatives Win Local Seat in Charnwood | Leicester News
Conservatives clinch a key local seat in Charnwood Borough Council’s Wreake Valley ward, with James Poland defeating Reform UK’s Michael Slade by 385 votes — a win that shifts coun…
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M1 Closure After Lorry Flip in Leicestershire | Leicester News
Big rig flips on M1 in Leicestershire, blocking both lanes and causing 20-minute delays—emergency crews are en route with heavy equipment to clear the scene safely. Drivers urged t…
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M&S Closes After Fire and Arrests | Leicester News
M&S in Thurmaston is closing permanently after a devastating fire that destroyed the shopping center — a blow to locals who saw it as part of their community. The blaze, linked to…
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M1 Shut Down After Lorry Overturn | Leicester News
Major M1 disruption this morning after a lorry overturned between Junction 24 and 23A, blocking both directions and causing 2-mile queues and 30-minute delays. Emergency crews are…