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Rescued war plaques get new homeMemorial plaque

Two war memorial plaques rescued from a working men's club in Leicestershire are given a new home with the Royal British Legion.

Vandalised shop frontGovernment plans to end Asbos

Home Secretary Theresa May announces new plans to tackle anti-social behaviour following a number of high-profile cases, including that of two Leicestershire women who died after years of abuse.

Harun Shah ZamanAttacked taxi driver 'too scared'

A Leicester taxi driver, attacked by two men and two women, says he is "too scared" to work again at night.

John Hess, Political editor, East Midlands Article written by John Hess John Hess Political editor, East Midlands

Housing crisis for East Midlands?

16:17 UK time, Thursday, 17 May 2012

A new report warns of a growing housing crisis as politicians face the challenge of finding the building land for homes to cater for a changing and growing population.

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