Thieves and vandals force horse centre to closepublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
A ‘healing horses’ centre near a Harborough district village has been forced to shut down after suffering from theft and vandalism., external
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Thieves and vandals force horse centre to closepublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Mobility scooter man robbed at knife pointpublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveA man on a mobility scooter had cash and a chain stolen by a robber with a knife in Loughborough.
Image source, GoogleThe 33 year old was travelling between Hospital Walk and Cumberland Walk on 22 January when he was approached by two men at the park.
They threatened him with a lock knife before before taking his belongings and running away.
Health bosses need to 'step up' to help struggling GPspublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveMore now on that story I told you earlier, about a second GP surgery closing in an area of Leicester.
Dr Richard Vautrey, deputy Chair of the British Medical Association's GP committee, says such closures are becoming more and more common.
He wants NHS England and the local commissioning group to step up to support struggling practices.
Image source, ThinkstockHe says:: "There's huge pressure on practices to cope with the rising bureaucracy, rising work load and at the same time, often funds are often being cut and practices are really struggling to deliver a safe and sustainable service as a result of that."
Youngs to captain Tigerspublished at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
BBC Leicester SportTom Youngs will captain Leicester Tigers this weekend after serving his one-match suspension.
Image source, Getty ImagesRichard Cockerill has also said Ed Slater has "every chance" of being in squad to face Sale on Saturday, after a missing the last few games with a knee injury.
Hundred sign to improve ' treacherous piece of road'published at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOne person who signed the petition, external to make the A47 in Rutland safer commented to say: "I'm signing this petition because I have driven on this road many times and it truly feels unsafe.
"The A47 road has variable speed limits, blind bends and no street lighting."
Image source, GoogleAnother person said: "My real home is in Leicestershire, I worked at the LRI for years and I have also lost friends in previous accidents along this treacherous piece of road.
"Something has to change and if this helps then good news."
'Severe' delay in A&E handover times will be fixedpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveWe've heard a lot about the problems with ambulance handover times at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Well, the government's promising the delays will be "fixed" by next year.
MP Keith Vaz warned 856 patients waited between two and four hours to be transferred from an ambulance to A&E at Leicester Royal Infirmary in 2015.
The Health Minister, Ben Gummer, told Mr Vaz: "You raise issues which have been severe in Leicester and I'm aware of them.
"I'm very happy to have a separate meeting with you to discuss those and what is being done about it."
'Greedy' care worker had a 'disgusting habit'published at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
A care worker stole treasured watches and heirlooms, external from elderly dementia sufferers at a residential home.
Weather: Dry, bright and sunnypublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Staying dry, bright and sunny throughout most of the afternoon however some clouds will build later which could lead to a few spots of drizzle.
Winds easing with highs of 7C (45F).
Crash victim's sister suggests dueling A47 in Rutlandpublished at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveParin's sister Khudaja Ismail has started the petition online, at the moment it has 480 signatures., external
It will eventually be handed into Rutland County Council and addressed to the MP Alan Duncan.
She says any change that can be made to the road would be "absolutely amazing".
At the moment it is a single carriageway, she suggests dueling the road, banning overtaking or putting up speed cameras.
Badger’s sett interfered with in Rutlandpublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice would like to speak to two men in connection with an incident where a badger’s sett was interfered with at Sauvey Castle in Withcote.
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End of twitter postFamily campaign for changes to A47published at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveAnother petition to tell you about now, this one has been set up by the family of a Leicester pharmacist who died in a crash on the A47 in Rutland in December.
Parin Ismail lived in Peterborough and was driving to work at Leicester Royal Infirmary when her car was involved in a collision where she suffered fatal injuries.
Image source, GoogleThe family is calling for changes to be made to the road, claiming Parin was the 19th person to die on that stretch of road in the last 20 years.
Breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea on the menupublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSome of you have suggested on Facebook , externalthat you'd like Wygston's House to become a tea room instead.
Well, Mr Thornton says he plans to serve breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea at the house, as well as evening meals and drinks.
He also says he'd like it to become a venue to host wedding receptions and private functions too.
Your comments: Wygston's Housepublished at 11:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
FacebookYou've been telling us what you think about the plans for Wygston's House, and the news seems to have had a mixed response.
Tracey Heap says: "Much better than seeing a beautiful old building standing empty for all this time."
Sarah Sharlott says: "Nooooo! I loved the costume museum there as a child. Tea shop is more appropriate if it has to be sacrificed on the altar of profit."
Sue Clayton says: "Should still be used as a museum . They could put some of the exhibits from Snibston in there to preserve them."
Mayor 'delighted' with business planpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveMayor Peter Soulsby said: “Wygston’s House is a wonderful building and a fine example of the city’s architectural heritage.
“If future generations are to enjoy our historic buildings, it’s really important that we find new uses for them.
“I’m therefore delighted that an operator with a track record in converting heritage properties into successful businesses has come forward with a scheme that will not only give Wygston’s House a new lease of life, but will also help attract more visitors to one of Leicester’s most historic areas.”
Businessman's plans for Wygston's Housepublished at 11:05 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe 25-year lease on the 15th century building will be granted to the company that already owns and runs Taps on nearby Guildhall Lane.
Geoff Thornton, the company director, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity to create something special in a unique building.
“As we did at Taps, our intention is to carry out a sympathetic conversion, which we hope will include restoring the basement vaulted ceiling to reveal the building’s original brickwork."
Wygston's House to become food and drink venuepublished at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveRight, let's now talk about Wygston's House in Leicester...
You might remember a few months ago the city council said they were inviting suggestions from businesses and local groups for the leasehold of the city's oldest building.
Well, subject to planning permission and listed building consent, it's going to become a bar and restaurant.
Travel: Accident at Pork Pie Roundaboutpublished at 10:42 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
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End of twitter postGP surgery closure: 'We pay our taxes, we need care'published at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveDespite Dr Jonathan Lenton's reason for closing the surgery, the Patient Participation Group Chair says the decision should be reconsidered.
Image source, ThinkstockBilly Bhamra says: "The CCG must listen to what the public are saying, we pay our taxes, we need care, the elderly need care.
"How can they keep closing? Sometimes it's too very hard for elderly people to travel to another GP that's too far."
Ranieri not after revenge on Liverpoolpublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
BBC Leicester SportPutting the transfer window to one side, Leicester City have a game tonight.
The Foxes play Liverpool in the Premier League and boss Claudio Ranieri says revenge isn't on his mind.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester are 13 points ahead of Liverpool in the table but the Reds are one of only two teams to have inflicted defeat on City this season, at Anfield on Boxing Day.
GP budget 'frozen for more than 10 years'published at 10:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveProfessor Azhar Farooqi is chair of the Leicester City Clinical Commisioning Group.
He says: "The problem is we have a background where funding to general practices has been frozen for more than a decade, where there really isn't any extra funding and practices are now starting to feel the pinch.
"Small practices in particular will find it more difficult to come with the funding scenario."
