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Why parts of Leicester city centre were 'gridlocked' this morning
Drivers were urged to avoid Vaughan Way as approaches into the city became gridlocked
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Boy, 11, hospitalised after being hit by van
Wigston
A number of roads were shut following the incident
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Woman's trauma after being groped by hospital drunk
Crime
Jonathan Saunt denied the offence but turned up drunk for his trial and was found guilty in his absence
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Village gains 'unacceptable' sixth HMO despite fears over lack of parking
Planning
Residents also claimed the street was 'oversubscribed' with similar schemes
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Leicester City sent transfer message as consequences of FFP concerns become clear
Leicester City FC
Latest Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Foxes begin preparations for life back in the Premier League under threat of a possible points deduction for breaching player spending rules
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Pergola gazebo worth £900 now £269 in bumper spring offer - save £630
Leicester News
The gazebo is available in two colours - grey and beige
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Leicestershire Police officer 'deliberately' accessed confidential information on force computers
Leicestershire Police
PC Hiron Miah claimed 'poor training' meant he did not understand his searches were wrong
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Leicester drivers warned new enforcement cameras are set to go live at box junctions in city centre
Traffic and Travel
Drivers will be fined £70 if they block the junctions when penalties are introduced
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Opening date set for Leicestershire's only outdoor lido
Things to do in Leicestershire
A full programme of events has also been unveiled with the potential for private pool party bookings
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Collision between van and pedestrian leads to closure of town centre roads
Leicestershire Police
The seriousness of the collision is not known at this stage
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Popular vets announces shock closure
Animals
There has been a vets practice at the location for decades
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Ad Feature
How nuclear waste disposal could create thousands of jobs in Leicester
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ITV Coronation Street's Sarah Platt confirms offscreen exit for character after attack
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were left questioning a character exit on Monday night, after Sarah Platt confirmed a character had left the cobbles off screen
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Patio expert's 'magic' solution to remove weeds in minutes
property news
Weeds can be a real pain to remove from your patio, but one expert has shared a simple and free solution that will help you get rid of them in minutes - and it's all thanks to your kettle
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Rats find these 5 plants 'repulsive' so grow them to keep the rodents at bay
property news
Rats can be a big problem for gardeners but there are certain plants you can grow to keep them away - and pest control experts say they will be driven away for good
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ITV Coronation Street's Roy Cropper confides in Eileen Grimshaw over Lauren's death as he's held at knifepoint
Coronation Street
Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is currently behind bars awaiting trial for the murder of Lauren Bolton, but in upcoming episodes the real culprit will be revealed
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New train ticket capping rule will save some commuters hundreds
Leicester News
Commuters will never pay more than the weekly season ticket price
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Tributes
Woman who was aged 104 among those with funeral notices in the Leicester Mercury this week
Dorothy Bonser was a great-great-grandmother
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Pensioner told to reduce size of fence says 'zero tolerance planning policy' appears 'vindictive'
Planning
The council said the height, length and prominent location of the fence was out of character for the area and 'visually unappealing'
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'We were dying at their hands': Leicestershire victims of infected blood scandal speak out
NHS
Today the results of the inquiry will be made public
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Bobby Seagull says 'vicious cycle' as parents pass on finance issues
Leicester News
The celebrity maths genius says people's problems with personal finance may stem from their school days
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Woman murdered mother-in-law for inheritance money
Crime
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Mum killed by her own son during drug-fuelled rage
Leicester News
Finn Henry has now been jailed for more than seven years for killing Suzanne Henry
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Keep lettuce 'crisp' and 'fresh' for one month longer with easy food storage tip
Food and Drink
A cookbook author has shared an easy food storage hack for keeping lettuce fresh for up to one month
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Nursery nurse killed baby when she strapped her face-down on bean bag for 90 minutes
Leicester News
Colleagues and paramedics tried to revive nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan
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Lavender plants will 'flower more' in your garden if you use four kitchen scraps to feed them
property news
Lavender plants are a beautiful addition to any garden, and they can be easily fed using a few kitchen scraps. One gardening enthusiast has shared her top tips
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Common household plants that will banish spiders from your home this summer
Leicester News
With the increase in temperature, we often open our windows to let in some fresh air, inadvertently inviting some unwelcome eight-legged guests into our homes
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Live updates as police shut off roads in town centre
Traffic and Travel
Multiple roads have been closed
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Teen bags ITV1 Britain's Got Talent semi-final place with Golden Buzzer routine
Britain's Got Talent
Judge Bruno Tonioli broke the buzzer as he praised the touching balletic routine
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The 'stylish and swish' garden chairs that wouldn't look out of place at a beach bar
Leicester News
The best-selling chairs are popular with shoppers
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Popular pub shut since Christmas has grand re-opening
Pubs and Bars
The Old Plough celebrated with live music
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In the News
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Sky warning as free Netflix and TV streaming deal ends in days – claim it here
Sky Television Ltd.
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Bradgate Park gains National Nature Reserve status to protect rare fossils
Bradgate Park
The beauty spot even inspired a young David Attenborough's love of nature
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Toys R Us Fosse Park giving away goody bags to first 100 kids
Fosse Park
Toys R Us went bust in 2018 but after new owners took over the brand, new stores started opening in the UK in 2022
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Recap as 'slow moving' traffic reported after crash near Fosse Park
Traffic and Travel
Traffic services reported that a "lane closure is in operation"
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Join Slimming World for FREE with this great offer
Partner Stories
We’ve teamed up with Slimming World to offer you the chance to join your local group for FREE, saving you £5/€9.
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Do women feel safe in Leicester?
Leicester City Centre
We asked the question and there were some mixed responses
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BBC Radio Leicester audience numbers revealed amid sharp declines
BBC
Most BBC stations saw a drop in figures
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Sky warning as free Netflix and TV streaming deal ends in days – claim it here
Sky Television Ltd.
mirror.co.uk
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Green light for boxing gym to be named after tragic teenager
Planning
Christian Hobbs was only 17 when he passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition
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What Leicester City must do in the Premier League as Burnley relegation causes concern
Leicester City FC
Conor Coady previews the new Premier League season, with City looking to bridge the gap, a tough ask with last season's promoted sides all coming straight back down
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Sephora launches huge 60% off sale with hundreds of products reduced - top ten deals
Leicester News
Here are the ten products boasting the biggest discount in Sephora's Skin & Body Event online sale
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M&S shoppers get 'loads of compliments' thanks to 'amazing' linen wide-leg trousers - selling fast
Leicester News
They come in three colours - white, green and black
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UK Government issues 'do not go to work' warning amid fears over new virus
In the News
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an alert over norovirus after seeing a sharp increase in the last two weeks
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Leicestershire's richest people revealed by survey of nation's multi-millionaires
In the News
This year’s list of 350 individuals and families together hold combined wealth of £795.361 billion
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ITV bosses call crisis meetings with Loose Women, GMB, This Morning and Lorraine staff as shows tank in ratings
Holly Willoughby
Loose Women, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and Lorraine are reportedly facing a crisis as the shows are hit with a massive slump in ratings and financial problems
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Prince Harry branded 'laughable' for one act on Nigeria trip that 'further diminishes him'
Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of acting as if they were still working royals during their recent trip to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games
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Eamonn Holmes suffers 'poor Ruth' backlash as he shares snap with 'wonderful friend'
ITV
Eamonn Holmes has been sharing photos of himself with friends away from wife Ruth Langsford in recent weeks - and fans have been quick to notice
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Mum-of-four branded 'lazy' for her laundry hack - but she thinks it's 'genius'
Real Life
A mum-of-four has shared her 'genius' laundry hack that helps her save time when it comes to sorting through her kids' clothes
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UK's 'best-kept secret beach' is perfect for your next holiday
Weather
Deal, a historic town on the eastern coast of Kent, is the perfect place for a seaside break with its charming cottages, Georgian homes, and a dramatic Tudor castle
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Prince Harry's pal 'ditches' him after years of friendship to team up with Meghan's enemy
Royal Family
Prince Harry's friend Hugh van Cutsem has reportedly turned his back on the Duke of Sussex and teamed up with his wife's biggest critic
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Martin Lewis explains how to turn £800 into £5,400 or more with eight simple steps
Your Money
The Money Saving Expert advised "there is a potentially unbeatable opportunity everyone aged 40 to 73(ish) needs to consider".
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Things to do in Leicestershire
Rhod Gilbert in Leicester: Multi-award-winning comedian talks life, leukaemia and potato tattoos
'I fell apart. Lots of tears, but I guess I was lucky'
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I try a gourmet burger from Crafty in St Martin's, Leicester
Food and Drink
It tastes like delicious, proper food - and almost healthy
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The five most popular country pubs according to our poll
Food and Drink
The votes have been counted and there's one stand-out winner
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Sign in your leg that could be a red flag symptom of silent killer condition
NHS
High cholesterol is a common condition that can be dangerous if left untreated
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Ovarian cancer symptoms: Four of the 'most common' signs
NHS
Ovarian cancer mainly affects women who have been through the menopause (usually over the age of 50), but it can sometimes affect younger women.
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Seven things you should never do to your lawn or risk 'weed invasions' and 'bald patches'
Property
At this time of year, British gardens often look vibrant and lush with bright green lawns and colourful flowers. However, lawns can quickly look patchy, dry and discoloured if they're not looked after properly.
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Where is the best beer garden in Leicestershire? Vote for your favourite in our poll
Pubs and Bars
There are few things finer than enjoying a refreshing drink in the sunshine
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Flight attendant shares hotel room tip to stay safe on holiday
Real Life
A former flight attendant has shared some useful tips for staying in a hotel while on holiday
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Most popular baby names in England and Wales even get used for opposite sexes
Oscar
Noah and Olivia have both topped the charts for some time
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How to get rid of wasps and keep them from coming back
Property
Wasps are a common pest in the summer months, and can be a real nuisance when they invade your home.
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Air ambulance called to Leicester kids football tournament after grandad collapses
Leicestershire Police
The man, believed to be in his 60s, was treated with a defibrillator
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Measles on the rise as Leicester in top 3 for suspected infections in England
NHS
There have been over 5,000 notifications of possible measles cases in England since January
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Iconic windmill on the move if village housing plans approved
Charnwood Borough Council
But villagers will be happy to hear that it won't be travelling very far
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'Legal graffiti' and street art to be celebrated by 'thousands of visitors' to Leicester festival
Entertainment
The seven-day event will see the creation of 30 new permanent murals
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Leicester shopping
How Toys R Us and Fosse Park shops looked 20 years ago
Noughties-era Toys R Us, Comet, BHS and more
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Big family home made up of house and factory on sale for £750,000 in county open-house weekend
property news
The Green, Long Whatton, is part of an Open House event this weekend
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Leicester Highcross pizza restaurant offers diners unlimited drinks for 90 minutes
Food and Drink
The restaurant describes itself as 'non-conformist' and is offering bottomless drinks at its Late Night Pizza Party
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Leicestershire MP top spenders revealed
Politics
The data shows details of spending by MPs against their parliamentary budgets
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'You could see the hate in his eyes' - dad-of-two, aged 18, scares children at contact centre
Crime
Emanuel Radu had been barred from seeing his own children at the centre after becoming aggressive
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What's On
Food & Drink
Subway offering half price Footlongs for six weeks
The deal is to mark the launch of the chain's new loyalty app
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I found a 4-seater Rattan Garden Furniture Set for under £100 - cheaper than Dunelm, Homebase and B&Q
Shopping
The outdoor furniture set is selling fast with almost 3,000 sold
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McDonald's trials Happy Meals change in 187 restaurants
Food & Drink
There could be a national rollout if it proves popular
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Nation picks right tea colour and lists what they'd give up for cuppa
Food & Drink
From football to friends, people place tea above a surprising number of things
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You can add a life drawing class to your Uber Eats order
Food & Drink
Learn life-drawing skills in an intimate session with actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament
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Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC
Conor Coady reveals 'nightmare' that nearly cost Leicester City promotion
The defender has said the disastrous run of results from February to April was mentally difficult to deal with, even if the players perhaps didn't show it at the time
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Leicester City loanee addresses his future in end-of-season message
Leicester City FC
The Galatasaray loanee has wished the club well in the Premier League after making 29 appearances in all competitions this season, recording two goals and four assists
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The truth behind Leicester City's biggest Premier League fear
Leicester City FC
It's good news for Enzo Maresca as City head up to the Premier League with Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United's struggles to survive potentially just a one-off
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Leicester City hero told to keep players 'from the disco or ski slopes' after landing new role
Leicester City FC
The latest Leicester City news and view from LeicestershireLive as this former midfield enforcer is once again charged with adding discipline
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Leicester City sent transfer message as consequences of FFP concerns become clear
Leicester City FC
Latest Leicester City news from LeicestershireLive as Foxes begin preparations for life back in the Premier League under threat of a possible points deduction for breaching player spending rules
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UK and World News
UK & World News
Bid to remove barriers for 25% of UK business owners who are disabled
Launched this February, The Lilac Review is an independent, Government-backed Review looking to address and overcome the barriers facing the nation’s disabled entrepreneurs
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Woman murdered mother-in-law for inheritance money
Crime
A "wicked" woman who murdered her disabled mother-in-law by setting fire to her house in a bid to obtain her inheritance money has been given a life sentence. Karen Vamplew, 44, started a blaze at the property of Elizabeth Vamplew, 77, by setting her bed alight as she slept, a jury at Leicester Crown Court heard.
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ParalympicsGB celebrates 100 days to go until Paris 2024 Games
UK & World News
The countdown to the first summer Paralympics ever staged in France is gathering pace with 100 days to go
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Prince Harry branded 'laughable' for one act on Nigeria trip that 'further diminishes him'
Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been accused of acting as if they were still working royals during their recent trip to Nigeria to promote the Invictus Games
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UK's 'best-kept secret beach' is perfect for your next holiday
Weather
Deal, a historic town on the eastern coast of Kent, is the perfect place for a seaside break with its charming cottages, Georgian homes, and a dramatic Tudor castle
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Drivers were urged to avoid Vaughan Way as approaches into the city became gridlocked
ITV Coronation Street's Sarah Platt confirms offscreen exit for character after attack
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were left questioning a character exit on Monday night, after Sarah Platt confirmed a character had left the cobbles off screen
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property news
Rats can be a big problem for gardeners but there are certain plants you can grow to keep them away - and pest control experts say they will be driven away for good
ITV Coronation Street's Roy Cropper confides in Eileen Grimshaw over Lauren's death as he's held at knifepoint
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Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is currently behind bars awaiting trial for the murder of Lauren Bolton, but in upcoming episodes the real culprit will be revealed
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Lavender plants will 'flower more' in your garden if you use four kitchen scraps to feed them
Lavender plants are a beautiful addition to any garden, and they can be easily fed using a few kitchen scraps. One gardening enthusiast has shared her top tips
Leicester drivers warned new enforcement cameras are set to go live at box junctions in city centre
Traffic and Travel
Drivers will be fined £70 if they block the junctions when penalties are introduced
Opening date set for Leicestershire's only outdoor lido
Things to do in Leicestershire
A full programme of events has also been unveiled with the potential for private pool party bookings
ITV Coronation Street's Sarah Platt confirms offscreen exit for character after attack
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were left questioning a character exit on Monday night, after Sarah Platt confirmed a character had left the cobbles off screen
Woman's trauma after being groped by hospital drunk
Crime
Jonathan Saunt denied the offence but turned up drunk for his trial and was found guilty in his absence
Wigston
Boy, 11, hospitalised after being hit by van in Wigston
A number of roads were shut following the incident
Why parts of Leicester city centre were 'gridlocked' this morning
Traffic and Travel
Drivers were urged to avoid Vaughan Way as approaches into the city became gridlocked
Leicester City loanee addresses his future in end-of-season message
Leicester City FC
The Galatasaray loanee has wished the club well in the Premier League after making 29 appearances in all competitions this season, recording two goals and four assists
ITV Coronation Street's Sarah Platt confirms offscreen exit for character after attack
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were left questioning a character exit on Monday night, after Sarah Platt confirmed a character had left the cobbles off screen
Rats find these 5 plants 'repulsive' so grow them to keep the rodents at bay
property news
Rats can be a big problem for gardeners but there are certain plants you can grow to keep them away - and pest control experts say they will be driven away for good