9 February 2012 Last updated at 06:45 ET

Heart disease risk 'inherited'Chromosomes of a man

University of Leicester scientists say a common heart disease which kills thousands each year is passed genetically from father to son.


The QueenJubilee tour starts in Leicester

The Queen is to begin her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK by visiting Leicester.

Brick attack van driver 'lucky'

Police say it is lucky nobody was killed or injured after a van was hit by a brick thrown from a bridge on the M1 motorway.

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

Minister warned over social care

Council leaders in the East Midlands warn of 'unsustainable' costs of residential care for the elderly.

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