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Loughborough

Steve Tyler stands in front of a doorway with boards on

Store fears over footfall after entrance boarded up

Developers want to demolish part of the shopping centre and replace it with new student flats.

A diagram indicating the size of the violin through a microscope

Scientists create 'world's smallest violin'

The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research.

A woman and a black retired police dog - called Marco - sat on astroturf.

Retiring police dogs 'deserve to get pension'

Owners argue police forces should pay a contribution towards their former dogs' vet bills.

An aerial photograph of a field in Loughborough with a red line around it.

Bid to turn former tip into public space dropped

Charnwood Borough Council says it cannot afford to complete the project.

Arriva buses in a station

Four new bus routes to launch this summer

Towns including Hinckley, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough and Coalville will see new services.

Three female sea cadets using a ship simulator. There are two screens in the photo with a steering wheel and controls.

Sea cadets set sail with new ship simulator

The state-of-the-art technology has been bought with the help of a grant from the local council.

An aerial view of a large white circular canopy in a park

New canopy replaces bandstand in town park

The council says the new structure will offer shelter to visitors and be used to host events.

The entrance to the Carillon Court shopping centre, showing a brick building with a stone balcony.

Shopping centre demolition put on hold by council

Charnwood Borough Council says it needs more information on the impact the demolition would have.

Andrew Hamilton-Gray wearing his police uniform

Reform UK stands by councillor sacked by police

Reform's leader at Leicestershire County Council resists calls to suspend his colleague.