Scientists develop World Cup ball
Cutting-edge research at Loughborough University has developed the official football to be used at the World Cup 2010.

Burnt hairdressers moves to pub
Leicester businesses have offered their support to a city hairdressers which has been forced to close due to fire damage.

Making friends at Oakham Market
BBC Leicester speaks to traders at a Rutland market and find out why the stall holders think shopping locally is best.

Leicester's mixed race community
People in Leicester talk about what it means to be mixed race and to grow up with dual heritage in 21st Century Britain.

Melton's Town Estate uncovered
Take a glimpse behind the closed doors of a multi-million pound charity in Leicestershire, which has sidelined women.

Five tales from Leicester Market
Market traders from Leicester's historical market talk about their experience of life home and away from their stalls.

Students highlight alcohol danger
Students from a college in Leicestershire have made a hard-hitting film targeting underage drinkers.

Woman helps clear son of murder
A Leicester woman fought for justice to help free her son from a Spanish prison, after he was falsely imprisoned for murder.

New hairstyle for cancer patients
A Leicester hair salon has been giving breast cancer patients at Glenfield hospital festive make-overs to boost their confidence.

Giving up the smoke in Leicester
Serina Leeanne documents her journey as she tries to quit smoking and become an inspiration to her boxing students.

The world of the air ambulance
BBC Inside Out gets exclusive access to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance for two weeks.

Mental health in Leicestershire
BBC Leicester speaks to three individuals from our county whose lives have been devastated by mental health problems.