The site will form a combined 439-hectare national nature reserve, Natural England announced on Monday.

Bradgate Park to become national nature reserve

People living near to Badgers Set, in Reservoir Road, by Cropston Reservoir, reported hearing a "loud bang" yesterday afternoon followed by "screaming".

Girl 'lucky to be alive' after water main 'explosion' near Bradgate Park

A young woman has suffered facial injuries after she was attacked as she walked her puppy in the popular Leicestershire beauty spot Bradgate Park.

Woman and puppy attacked by dog walker in Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park in Leicestershire is urging people not to leave litter.

Wet wipes and plastic found in deer's stomach

Archaeologists start to unveil secrets of Bradgate Park in light of its prolific historical backdrop.  

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Bradgate Park to become national nature reserve

Girl 'lucky to be alive' after water main 'explosion' near Bradgate Park

Woman and puppy attacked by dog walker in Bradgate Park

Wet wipes and plastic found in deer's stomach

Archaeologists start to unveil secrets of Bradgate Park