Increase in coronavirus cases in Leicestershire signals a second wave
New figures reveal that there were just under 1,000 coronavirus cases in Leicestershire over the last two weeks.
Oadby and Wigston has second highest infection rate in country
A sharp increase in the coronavirus rate in Oadby & Wigston is sparking fears of another local lockdown
Boris Johnson announces new three-tier lockdown system
Boris Johnson has confirmed a new three-level system of coronavirus restrictions for England
Higher Covid deaths among BAME people not related to health issues
Higher Covid deaths among BAME people is not driven by health issues
New emergency powers ban crowds outside Leicester restaurants
New regulations have been introduced along London Road to tackle long queues building outside restaurants and businesses
Six more schools confirm coronavirus cases in Leicestershire
Six more schools across Leicester and Leicestershire have reported positive cases of coronavirus amongst staff and pupils
Some lockdown restrictions eased in Leicester ahead of new review today
Some lockdown restrictions in Leicester are being eased, ahead of a new formal review later today
Police break up party with 150 people in Leicester park
Leicestershire Police were called to a park to break up a large party in Beaumont Leys
Leicester restaurant offers free food for NHS workers during lockdown
A restaurant in Leicester has given out more than 6,000 free meals to NHS staff over the last two weeks
Councils in Leicestershire given extra powers to deal with local outbreaks
Local Councils across England have been given extra measures to impose tighter controls in response to a coronavirus outbreak
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