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RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers

The new Leicestershire flag being displayed in London today EMN-210719-124754001

History is made as Leicestershire’s first ever flag is flown

The route of the approved Melton Mowbray Distributor Road (MMDR), connecting north, east and south, and how it would join with the planned southern link section EMN-210614-113312001

Fresh hope for crucial Melton bypass funding

Melton Borough Council leader, Councillor Joe Orson, delivers a petition to County Hall calling on Leicestershire County Council to reconsider its intention to reject £15milllion in government funding towards a proposed southern link to Melton's approve partial bypass EMN-210621-124759001

Last ditch bid to secure crucial Melton bypass funding

Andrew Lloyd-Webber says he will will risk arrest so his theatres can open 'come...

What time is Matt Hancock speaking today? When health secretary will respond to ...

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17 (Photo by Darren Staples/Getty Images)

No limits on mourner numbers as lockdown rules ease in England on May 17

Robert Jenrick was appearing on BBC Breakfast (Photo: BBC)

Charlie Stayt tells minister on BBC Breakfast: 'Your flag is just a little bit s...

The UK’s Covid vaccination supply is set to see a reduction next month due to a reported delay in the delivery of millions of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from India (Photo: Getty Images)

UK expected to see ‘significant reduction’ in Covid vaccine supply in April - he...

The pavement licence makes it easier and cheaper for hospitality venues to serve people outdoors (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pavement licences for pubs, restaurants and cafes in England to be extended for ...

The current ban on bailiff evictions in England will now be extended until the end of March 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Bailiff eviction ban in England extended until end of March - what it means for ...

Rough sleepers in England will not be left unhoused during lockdown after new fu...

England’s leasehold system is changing to benefit leaseholders - the new rules e...

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Tier 4 lockdown may be extended to more parts of England from Boxing Day - what ...

Christmas bubbles expected to go ahead - but the four nations may take differing...

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine...

High street shops will be allowed to open for 24 hours in December and January -...

This is the exact time national lockdown ends on 2 December - and what happens n...

Rumours are circulating about government plans for Christmas - here’s when it co...

Indoor socialising could still be banned after lockdown ends in England

These are England’s second national lockdown rules at a glance

Emergency coronavirus funding: here's how much cash councils will get this winte...

Parking firms make bid to bring back clamping

The minimum share required to buy a home under Shared Ownership has been lowered (Photo: Shutterstock)

The rules around Shared Ownership are changing - here's what it means for buyers

Pubs and restaurants in some of the worst affected areas could be forced to close (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s when Boris Johnson is expected to tighten restrictions in the North of En...

Stricter measures are set to be put in place to stop the spread of the virus, including the possible closure of pubs and bars (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tighter restrictions are expected for parts of England next week - the plans exp...

The ban has been extended until 20 September (Photo: Shutterstock)

The government has extended the eviction ban by four weeks - what it means if yo...

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that a raft of new changes to the current planning system in England will make it easier to build new houses (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the new planning rules being introduced to make it easier to build hou...

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l...

European-style dining may become more common in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's what dining out at a UK restaurant could be like when they reopen

People in England who were shielding can now leave their homes as lockdown eases...

Estate agents can now reopen and property viewings can be carried out (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when estate agents can go back to work and do viewings as lockdown work r...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to intensive care on Monday (6 Apr) after his coronavirus symptoms worsened (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson recuperating at Chequers after coronavirus battle - what we know s...

The Prime Minister was admitted to hospital as a "precautionary step" (Photo: Getty Images)

This is who will be in charge while Boris Johnson is in hospital after being dia...

Thousands of moves have been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic (Shutterstock)

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic has affected house prices and the property m...

Some tradesmen can still work despite coronavirus lockdown

The Government announced new measures to help keep people safe during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which came into place with immediate effect from Monday 23 March (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why building sites are still open - and whether builders are allowed to ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered members of the public to avoid travelling to work unless it was absolutely necessary (Getty Images)

Here's the latest guidance on whether you should go into work after the UK was p...

Latest council news EMN-200203-100008001

Melton Council could become part of an East Midlands regional authority

You could get £100,000 off the price of your first home - here's how the new sch...

The Vale of Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle in the distance, viewed from the village of Knipton EMN-180530-113913001

Campaign launched for Vale of Belvoir to become '˜Area of Outstanding Natural Be...