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M1 traffic halted in Leicestershire after crash - live updates
There are long queues in both directions following an incident in the Loughborough area
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Leicestershire's richest people revealed by survey of nation's multi-millionaires
In the News
This year’s list of 350 individuals and families together hold combined wealth of £795.361 billion
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Man charged with elderly woman's murder in Spinney Hills in Leicester
Crime
Sindeep Singh is due in court today
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Waste site closure and reduced hours at locations across the county proposed by council
Leicestershire County Council
If approved, changes would be expected to take place this autumn.
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Leicester City pair can save club millions with pre-season proof as contract importance debated
Leicester City FC
Questions answered on all things Leicester City, looking at Alves and Braybrooke's Premier League potential, Ndidi's future, the King Power Stadium development, and more
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M&S launches Summer Beauty Bag containing premium beauty products for £170 - buy it for £30
Shopping
Make a whopping saving of £140
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Two taken to hospital after head-on crash
Leicestershire Police
The crash left motor fluids and debris scattered across the road
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Police appeal for help to find Leicester man who failed to appear in court
Leicestershire Police
He was due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court for an initial hearing
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Alex Berenguer and five more free agents Leicester City could sign this transfer window
Leicester City FC
The Athletic Bilbao has been linked with a switch to the King Power Stadium
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Police CCTV appeal after tools worth £5,000 stolen from van
Leicestershire Police
They were taken from the vehicle in a Leicester street in the early hours of the morning
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Cargo plane forced to divert from EMA due to wiring defect
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The pilots were “presented with a significant loss of flight instrumentation"
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How nuclear waste disposal could create thousands of jobs in Leicester
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Top 100 baby names for boys and girls in UK revealed as favourite for boys soars in charts
In the News
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its annual figures for the most popular baby names in England and Wales, and there are certainly some surprising additions
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CCTV shows moment binman is almost hit by exploding gas cannister
In the News
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Bizarre moment 'reckless' yob rides moped inside JD Sports
Crime
He also kicked a cop in the face
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Record number of people use new rule to wipe out £30,000 debts
Your Money
The jump coincided with the removal of a £90 administration fee to obtain a DRO from April 6 2024, the service said.
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Last chance to snap up half-price tickets to Drayton Manor this weekend
Shopping
Nothing planned for Sunday? Two of you could enjoy all the fun of the theme park for just £14.75 per person
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Education
GCSE maths question about boy catching rabbits in woods leaves people baffled
A GCSE maths question about a boy catching rabbits in the woods has left people scratching their heads
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Plan for 48 homes and school drop-off area in village rejected
Planning
'It is unreasonable to concentrate a scheme like this in one district in a single village'
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Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face public parole hearing
Colin Pitchfork
Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 for raping and strangling two teenage girls.
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'I was an obsessive hoarder - I could never walk past a skip and be empty-handed'
Real Life
Paul Salt, 64, was once so obsessed with hoarding that he was barely able to move in his home - and says he could never walk past a skip without taking something with him
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Meteors showers and supermoons to light up our skies
Leicester News
If you missed the Northern Lights, these will be easier to spot
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More work to hit rail travel this weekend on Midland Main Line
Transport
The line from Leicester to London is being upgraded to allow electric-powered trains
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Waspi women compensation scheme called for vote after 'gross injustice'
Labour Party
The Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women suffered a "gross injustice" and a compensation scheme should be established urgently, MPs have said
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The 8 secondary schools rated 'outstanding' in Leicester and Leicestershire according to Ofsted
Education
The highest ranking secondary schools across the city and county
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'I use waste item as fertiliser for my strawberries - it boosts growth and keeps pests away'
property news
Strawberries are a popular crop to grow in gardens, but it can be frustrating if they are not producing fruit
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Three natural scents that will keep rats out of your garden without using chemicals
property news
Rats can be a real problem in gardens, but there are natural ways to keep them at bay without resorting to chemicals or poisons - and they're much kinder too
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Tempers flare as drivers use wrong lanes at 'improved' Fiveways Leicester junction
Traffic and Travel
The new-look junction is not popular with some people
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Ministers told to urgently provide compensation to Waspi women
Leicester News
It follows a report which suggested that compensation ranging between £1,000 and £2,950 could be appropriate for each of those affected
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Huge cut to Leicester children's centres proposed
Leicester City Council
The city council currently runs 12 children, young people and families centres
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Man convicted after saying he would 'love' to commit terrorist attack
Crime
Police said he shared 'harrowing' footage of an attack that left 51 people dead
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Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
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School sees Ofsted rating drop from 'good' to 'requires improvement'
Education
The Leicester school was visited by inspectors in February and they have now announced their findings
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Woman found dead named by police as murder investigation continues
Leicestershire Police
Detectives have been granted more time to question a 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder
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National Express coach and lorry collide on M1 - updates
M1
One lane is closed
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'Beautiful' tree-lined Victorian Leicester home in 'thriving' area up for sale
property news
The five-bedroomed home is in one of Leicester's 'most popular' areas according to estate agents
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New Iceland superstore to open in former Wilko with vouchers and gifts for first customers
Leicester shopping
The opening day will see prices slashed on various products
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Man admits killing Sid Palmer on day murder trial due to start
Crime
Nathan Pritchard, 29, entered the plea in front of the jury ahead of his murder trial
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Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
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Recap as A46 lane closed due to fire
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
"Slow" traffic is being reported
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Child charged after 'knife attack' on boy at Haymarket Bus Station in Leicester
Crime
He had wounds to his arm and leg
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Recap as Leicestershire road closed for 'emergency' pothole repairs
Traffic and Travel
Queuing traffic is being reported
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Parents can sell their properties to their children for £1 - but there are 'important' implications
property news
The process of ownership transfer can be complicated, time-consuming and expensive, according to an expert
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ITV Emmerdale spoilers as newcomer's secret exposed and Belle Dingle fights back
Emmerdale
Emmerdale spoilers have revealed that one villager will be left fighting for their life after a hit and run, while another will be left exposed as their lies unravel
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BBC issues statement as Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing after 9 years
BBC
Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after nine years as a professional dancer on the show, with the BBC said to be 'very keen' to keep him
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Boy, 6, dies after falling from apartment block
Leicester News
The emergency services were called early on Thursday morning
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Shoppers switch to 'brilliantly cool' summer duvet they say is 'perfect for hot nights'
Shopping
The lighter tog is duvet is great for hot nights and for those who overheat when sleeping
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ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' when Tom King dies - and who kills him
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans are convinced that Tom King will be killed off next month after the soap's director dropped a huge clue - and they think they know who will do it
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Shameless thief barges over two elderly shoppers in Iceland to steal £16 worth of meat
Crime
Stephen Wray, 23, hid a frozen leg of lamb up his jumper before fleeing the busy supermarket
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Four plants to prune before the end of May to 'encourage a second flush' of flowers in summer
property news
Pruning plants, flowers and trees helps to encourage flowering for longer as well as promote new growth. Here are four plants to prune before the end of May
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Greatest Hits has bigger audience than Radio 1 after taking BBC stars
Leicester News
Former BBC DJs including Ken Bruice and Simon Mayo have joined the station
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Parents fined £2k for taking kids on holiday during term time - but still saved £3.2k
In the News
Rebekah Richardson, 38, and Dale Wood, 46, wanted to take their children - Jacob, eight, and Oliver, seven - on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, US
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Things to do in Leicestershire
Rhod Gilbert in Leicester: Multi-award-winning comedian talks life, leukaemia and potato tattoos
'I fell apart. Lots of tears, but I guess I was lucky'
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MP Alberto Costa urges PM to change rules on parole hearings after Colin Pitchfork decision
Politics
“The problem is that the rules allow Pitchfork to keep asking for a reconsideration of a reconsidered decision"
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Shocking video shows door smashed to pieces by thieves who 'ransacked' charity offices
Crime
'The charity has been running for 38 years plus and we have never had anything like this before'
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'I drank 100 pints in a week - boozing gets everyone eventually'
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Max Poyton, 31, was a party animal who went on alcohol-fuelled party holidays to Ibiza with his friends every summer, but now visits the island sober
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Join Slimming World for FREE with this great offer
Partner Stories
We’ve teamed up with Slimming World to offer you the chance to join your local group for FREE, saving you £5/€9.
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'Miracle' £10 hair growth oil for men and women helping people transform their looks
Leicester News
Hundreds say 'people have noticed my hair grow longer and thicker' after using the oil for just a week
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King Charles' official portrait divides public as new artwork branded 'monstrosity' by critics
Royal Family
The official portrait of King Charles was unveiled on Tuesday and marked a stark change from the more traditional Royal portraits of previous years
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'I thought I was dying at first' Teen felt sick and needed the toilet all the time before diagnosis
Leicester News
Scarlett Luxe, now aged 29, was diagnosed with Crohn's at 15
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Woman shares 'best' homemade grout cleaner that removes stains in minutes
property news
She says her "amazing" homemade grout cleaner is the "best" way to remove stains from tiles without using bleach or harsh chemicals
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The AA backs major licence change to 'impose restrictions' on drivers
Leicester News
There are calls to radically overhaul the way licences work for new drivers
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Murder investigation and man arrested after woman found dead in Leicester
Crime
She was found in a property in the east of the city
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Shoppers praise cooling Dunelm mattress topper for relieving 'aching legs and sore backs'
Leicester News
The gel-infused mattress topper helps increase airflow and lower your body temperature
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Hoax 999 caller to Leicestershire Police sentenced for a third time in nine months
Crime
Victoria Tudor's latest calls included swearing at the police call handlers
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Prisoners left without heating for weeks in November cold spell at Leicestershire HMP
Crime
The issue affected a wing for inmates aged over 50
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Leicester shopping
How Toys R Us and Fosse Park shops looked 20 years ago
Noughties-era Toys R Us, Comet, BHS and more
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Child arrested after boy suffers injuries in 'knife attack' at Haymarket Bus Station in Leicester
Crime
A 15-year-old has been arrested
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Jury reaches verdicts on five teenagers accused of murdering Junior Osborne
Crime
A 16-year-old admitted plunging the knife into the 50-year-old's neck but all five denied murder
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'It's like I've had a full night's beauty sleep' Shoppers praise oil that makes skin 'feel like silk'
Leicester News
The multi-use oil can be used on the face, body and hair
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Leicester's most confusing junction 'now more confusing' say angry residents and traders
Traffic and Travel
People are furious about the changes made to the Fiveways junction on the A50
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What's On
What's On News
Lenny Kravitz headlines UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
Pepsi and UEFA have announced Lenny Kravitz will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on June 1 at Wembley Stadium in London. This is the eighth year that Pepsi and UEFA will mark the final with its curtain raiser.
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head tonight on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Primark shoppers blown away by new 'elegant' Bridgerton-themed nightwear
Shopping
Primark and Bridgerton fans are in for a treat as the high-street retailer has released a range of pyjamas for the new series
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TalkTalk launches spring broadband sale with free Echo Dot for new customers
Shopping
Get reduction on broadband packages
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Laziest dog breeds ranked as average pet sleeps 11 hours a day
What's On News
The balance between rest and activity is often a key factor to why many owners opt for a particular breed
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Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC
Leicester City forced into £500k transfer payment to the delight of summer signing
Mads Hermansen is back working with Brondby to keep himself fit ahead of this summer's Euros and is pleased that City's promotion earns more money for the Danish club
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Leicester City set for £15.3m windfall over Man City 115 charges guilty verdict ahead of hearing
Leicester City FC
Manchester City face extreme punishment for their 115 alleged breaches by the Premier League in the coming weeks
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Leicester City pair can save club millions with pre-season proof as contract importance debated
Leicester City FC
Questions answered on all things Leicester City, looking at Alves and Braybrooke's Premier League potential, Ndidi's future, the King Power Stadium development, and more
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Alex Berenguer and five more free agents Leicester City could sign this transfer window
Leicester City FC
The Athletic Bilbao has been linked with a switch to the King Power Stadium
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Leicester City Q&A on transfers, contracts and Enzo Maresca future after promotion
Leicester City FC
Get your questions answered on all things Leicester City as the club prepare for the summer transfer window and get ready for their return to the top flight next season
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UK and World News
UK & World News
Chelsea Flower Show garden to be donated to charity as part of Water Saving Week
The Water Saving Garden will be donated to a UK charity and has also been entered into the Container Gardens category at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Record number of people use new rule to wipe out £30,000 debts
Your Money
The jump coincided with the removal of a £90 administration fee to obtain a DRO from April 6 2024, the service said.
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Bizarre moment 'reckless' yob rides moped inside JD Sports
Crime
He also kicked a cop in the face
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CCTV shows moment binman is almost hit by exploding gas cannister
In the News
This is the moment a binman was almost hit by an exploding gas cannister. Homeowners are being urged to ensure they dispose of rubbish correctly following the incident in Slough, Berks., this week.
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Top 100 baby names for boys and girls in UK revealed as favourite for boys soars in charts
In the News
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its annual figures for the most popular baby names in England and Wales, and there are certainly some surprising additions
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Record number of people use new rule to wipe out £30,000 debts
The jump coincided with the removal of a £90 administration fee to obtain a DRO from April 6 2024, the service said.
Bizarre moment 'reckless' yob rides moped inside JD Sports
Crime
He also kicked a cop in the face
CCTV shows moment binman is almost hit by exploding gas cannister
In the News
This is the moment a binman was almost hit by an exploding gas cannister. Homeowners are being urged to ensure they dispose of rubbish correctly following the incident in Slough, Berks., this week.
Top 100 baby names for boys and girls in UK revealed as favourite for boys soars in charts
In the News
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its annual figures for the most popular baby names in England and Wales, and there are certainly some surprising additions
'I was an obsessive hoarder - I could never walk past a skip and be empty-handed'
Real Life
Paul Salt, 64, was once so obsessed with hoarding that he was barely able to move in his home - and says he could never walk past a skip without taking something with him
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In the News
Leicestershire's richest people revealed by survey of nation's multi-millionaires
This year’s list of 350 individuals and families together hold combined wealth of £795.361 billion
Waste site closure and reduced hours at locations across the county proposed by council
Leicestershire County Council
If approved, changes would be expected to take place this autumn.
Four plants to prune before the end of May to 'encourage a second flush' of flowers in summer
property news
Pruning plants, flowers and trees helps to encourage flowering for longer as well as promote new growth. Here are four plants to prune before the end of May
Man charged with elderly woman's murder in Spinney Hills in Leicester
Crime
Sindeep Singh is due in court today
Two taken to hospital after head-on crash
Leicestershire Police
The crash left motor fluids and debris scattered across the road
Leicester City FC
Leicester City forced into £500k transfer payment to the delight of summer signing
Mads Hermansen is back working with Brondby to keep himself fit ahead of this summer's Euros and is pleased that City's promotion earns more money for the Danish club
Leicester City set for £15.3m windfall over Man City 115 charges guilty verdict ahead of hearing
Leicester City FC
Manchester City face extreme punishment for their 115 alleged breaches by the Premier League in the coming weeks
Record number of people use new rule to wipe out £30,000 debts
Your Money
The jump coincided with the removal of a £90 administration fee to obtain a DRO from April 6 2024, the service said.
Bizarre moment 'reckless' yob rides moped inside JD Sports
Crime
He also kicked a cop in the face
CCTV shows moment binman is almost hit by exploding gas cannister
In the News
This is the moment a binman was almost hit by an exploding gas cannister. Homeowners are being urged to ensure they dispose of rubbish correctly following the incident in Slough, Berks., this week.