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The one-off payment is being issued by some councils across the UK
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Households to receive £130 cost of living payment in November
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about 2 hours ago
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You can claim the DWP support online or by sending off a form in the post
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State pensioners told it's 'well worth' doing £480 check
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about 2 hours ago
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The festive season is stressful for most people (Contains affiliate links)
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'Burnout specialist' explains how to navigate busiest time of the year
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/burnout-season-doctor-advice-tendendo-10630953?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762727068
about 3 hours ago
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A food expert has detailed a super simple recipe to take your cheese on toast recipes to the next level by adding a couple of extra ingredients
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Cheese on toast recipe makes 'easy, cheesy Bombay toast'
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about 3 hours ago
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HMRC is urging working parents to sign up for a benefit worth up to £2,000
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Parents urged to to apply for £2k benefit before the end of the month
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/hmrc-urges-parents-sign-up-10631077?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762717282
about 5 hours ago
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An expert has explained simple ways to boost your connection speed (Contains affiliate links)
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Internet connection warning for anyone who has pet fish
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/slow-wifi-fish-problem-tendendo-10630214?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762706066
about 6 hours ago
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Cartwright Homes say local roads "can cope", despite previous concerns
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Homes plan for fields near new multi-million pound logistics hub
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/homes-plan-fields-near-new-10630840?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762712706
about 7 hours ago
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If you're fed up with your bank, there's no harm in shopping around, and some major banks want to win you over by giving you hundreds of pounds
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Nationwide, Lloyds and Barclays offer free cash to customers who switch
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/lloyds-nationwide-barclays-offering-200-10630285?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762706065
about 7 hours ago
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'There's loads of sunshine and the sea's definitely warm enough to swim in'
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'Beautiful' island 'still hitting 27 degrees most days' with EMA flights
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/beautiful-island-still-hitting-27-10626293?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762701073
about 8 hours ago
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Certain people could be eligible for a free or discounted licence under specific conditions
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List of people eligible for free TV Licence amid predicted price hike
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/who-can-free-discounted-tv-10630238?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762709753
about 8 hours ago
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It's a wonderful place to explore for a weekend - or even just the day.
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Leicestershire town is a hidden gem with independent shops and charming pubs
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/market-harborough-what-day-trip-10623775?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762706063
about 9 hours ago
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Over 120 staff are likely to lose their jobs
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DWP staff losing jobs warn cuts will hurt 'most vulnerable' on Universal Credit
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dwp-staff-losing-jobs-warn-10630198?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762706064
about 9 hours ago
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Leicester City talking points from their 2-1 win over Norwich, looking at the significance of the win, the subs that earned it, the performance as a whole, and more
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Cifuentes overcomes fateful fixture as counterintuitive call brings out Gerrard
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/how-marti-cifuentes-overcame-fateful-10632494?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762705989
about 9 hours ago
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The supermarket has also been named the cheapest supermarket by Which? for the second time in recent months
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Lidl rolls out major change in stores - and it could save you time
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/lidl-rolls-out-major-change-10630055?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762701072
about 10 hours ago
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The development will include both market and affordable homes
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Village 'would cease to exist' under plans for 52 new homes
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/leicestershire-village-would-cease-exist-10631711?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762698886
about 11 hours ago
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Plans state the proposed school is for young people with learning difficulties
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Former community centre to become SEND school
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/former-leicestershire-community-centre-become-10632247?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762698886
about 11 hours ago
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Descendants of the mothers who unveiled the memorial laid wreaths at the ceremony
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Pipes and silence mark centenary of Leicester memorial
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/gallery/leicester-falls-silent-arch-remembrance-10632158?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762697618
about 12 hours ago
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Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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'Wonderful dad' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/real-life/wonderful-dad-among-22-leicester-10631034?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762697618
about 12 hours ago
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The one-bed property has been described as a "charming coastal base"
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Holiday home in seaside town with 'spectacular' beach up for auction for 20k
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/holiday-home-uk-seaside-town-10630084?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762697051
about 12 hours ago
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An expert has explained how to brace yourself
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Most common causes of surprise bills as we spend £776 a year on 'shocks'
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/cost-shock-bills-2025-tendendo-10632126?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762695185
about 12 hours ago
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The closure also marks the end for health club
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End of an era as Leicester hotel announces permanent closure
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/popular-leicester-hotel-x-factor-10630413?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762694192
about 13 hours ago
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The latest case follows similar finds across the UK in the past fortnight
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Bird flu case confirmed in Midlands as experts warn 'be vigilant'
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/bird-flu-case-confirmed-midlands-10631886?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762692371
about 13 hours ago
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Research has revealed that 18-28 year olds could have earned more than 3.1 billion over the past 12 months by adopting one simple strategy
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Young Brits missing out on £1k cash boost by ignoring simple LISA trick
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/lisa-trick-missing-out-tendendo-10629688?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762687812
about 14 hours ago
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It could protect your home
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UK households urged to open windows 'twice a day' this November
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-households-urged-open-windows-10631358?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762687811
about 14 hours ago
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There are rules about how to use them safely
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Warning issued to anyone using an electric blanket this winter
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/warning-issued-anyone-using-electric-10631343?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762687811
about 15 hours ago
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The Car Man will be touring 17 venues around the UK, starting in Leicester
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Leicester chosen to kick off tour of new Matthew Bourne show
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/leicesters-curve-theatre-chosen-kick-10626019?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762662510
about 15 hours ago
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It's important to keep your bath clean - and you don't need expensive products to do it
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Households urged to use washing up liquid in bath
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/households-urged-use-washing-up-10631362?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762682441
about 16 hours ago
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The stunning northern lights dance in the sky from early September until late March
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Beautiful island with 24 hours of darkness is perfect to see northern lights
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about 16 hours ago
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Both clubs are in poor form and with the atmosphere in the stands at Carrow Road set to be tense, victory could be a matter of whichever side holds their nerve best
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Manager pressure and unhappy fans set up 'emotional' City fixture at Norwich
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manager-pressure-unhappy-fanbases-set-10629973?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762674783
about 16 hours ago
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Mary Berry went through her mac and cheese recipe with viewers of her new BBC show
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Mary Berry's 'creamy' macaroni cheese recipe 'ideal for batch cooking'
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mary-berrys-creamy-macaroni-cheese-10626220?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762671784
about 17 hours ago
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'It's a celebration of storytelling and imagination that the whole family can enjoy together'
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Morrisons to give free items to customers who spend more than £15
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/morrisons-give-free-items-customers-10631588?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762675928
about 17 hours ago
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The Balkan city may not be French Riviera or Tenerife, but is described as being perfect for sight-seers
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Gorgeous little European capital city is 'one of the cheapest' to visit
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/gorgeous-little-european-capital-city-10626450?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762668955
about 17 hours ago
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At least 400 new 26 plate number plates have been banned
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DVLA bans hundreds of new number plates for being too offensive for the roads
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvla-bans-hundreds-new-number-10631595?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762675929
about 17 hours ago
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The retailer has urged customers to stop using the items immediately and return them to stores
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Primark issues urgent recall on two baby products over safety fears
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/primark-issues-urgent-recall-two-10631538?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762673645
about 18 hours ago
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The banking giant has 13 million customers
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Monzo makes change to buy now, pay later for millions of customers
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/monzo-makes-change-buy-now-10631562?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762675927
about 18 hours ago
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It's not clear how many people will be affected
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HMRC sends letters to people with over £3,500 in their bank account
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/warning-people-over-3500-bank-10631552?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762674872
about 18 hours ago
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It's one of the last in the world that uses coal to heat the original 1950s fryers with fish and chips cooked in beef dripping
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'I visited the fish and chip shop trapped in time - it was the best'
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about 19 hours ago
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Ben Nelson was stretchered off in the first half at Carrow Road after twisting his ankle, with the young centre-back undergoing tests on Saturday evening
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Nelson and Okoli injury update after Leicester defenders taken off at Norwich
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-nelson-caleb-okoli-injury-10631509?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762672857
about 19 hours ago
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Quentin Willson also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, where he received the lowest score in the show's history
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Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson dies aged 68
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/top-gear-fifth-gear-presenter-10631191?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762671079
about 19 hours ago
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He said that the 'best way to cook a Cumberland sausage' is to slow-bake it in the oven at a medium heat
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Butcher on 'best way' to cook sausages and make them tastier
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/butcher-says-knows-best-way-10626613?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762668954
about 19 hours ago
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One woman said she's already put her tree up
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'I put my Christmas tree up in November - people are saying it's too soon'
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/i-put-christmas-tree-up-10626916?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762668954
about 20 hours ago
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Lonely Planet has named the 'must-visit' destinations for 2026 and an Irish location has made the list
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Breathtaking town full of independent shops and colourful houses
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/inside-breathtaking-town-full-independent-10626576?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762668953
about 20 hours ago
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It is the sixth new operator to be added since May, when the airport announced its plans for cargo growth over the next 20 years
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East Midlands Airport welcomes new cargo airline from China
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/east-midlands-airport-welcomes-new-10625492?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762661830
about 20 hours ago
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East Midlands Airport bosses say air traffic control is an 'ageing' industry
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'Challenge' for EMA's air traffic control team amid global shortage
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/challenge-east-midlands-airport-air-10605083?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762661831
about 21 hours ago
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The council has refused to pay up for the second time
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'Injustice' for homeless family bounced between B&Bs by council
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/injustice-homeless-leicester-family-bounced-10628678?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762661830
about 21 hours ago
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A total of 85 businesses got the highest score of five, meaning ‘very good’
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Latest list of Leicester hygiene ratings as Curve Theatre scores top marks
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/latest-list-leicester-hygiene-ratings-10626638?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762661831
about 22 hours ago
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A variety of benefits could make you eligible for extra parking perks
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All benefits that could make you eligible for Blue Badge parking
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/benefits-could-make-you-eligible-10623878?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762658720
about 23 hours ago
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You must ensure this document is up-to-date so you can keep driving
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DVLA message for all drivers over 70
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/dvla-alert-drivers-over-70-10622504?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762654842
about 24 hours ago
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240 homes were refused with councillors saying there were in "the wrong place" but the developer could appeal the decision
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Leicestershire village 'submerged' by new homes plans as application is rejected
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/leicestershire-village-submerged-new-homes-10628735?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762648216
1 day ago
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Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts
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DWP statement over claimants losing access to bank accounts
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/dwp-statement-over-claimants-losing-10625164?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762644119
1 day ago
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