{"podcast":{"title":"Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","podcast_index_feed_id":7589499,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-henderson-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-henderson-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":765,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:43.360143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499"},"episode":{"title":"New Homes Approved Near Lidl | Leicester News","slug":"new-homes-approved-near-lidl-leicester-news","published_at":"2026-07-23T06:53:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/new-homes-approved-near-lidl-leicester-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/17bf75f341a05820","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c2871cc9-6a26-44a7-97f0-4cf855140304.mp3","summary":"Plans just got greenlit for 130 new homes right next to the new Lidl, on land east of Zouche Way — a seven-acre site north of the A47 currently just fields. The outline approval confirms the big picture, with public spaces and drainage included. Developers Roebuck Land and Planning showcased a master plan proving the layout works, and up to 40% of homes will be affordable, including bungalows. The rest? A mix of two- to four-bedroom houses, mostly two-story with some three-story and bungalows. Residents were notified, the parish council stayed neutral but flagged flood risks — developers countered by saying this meets housing needs, brings investment, and preserves some green space. Planning committee voted unanimously in favor. New neighbors? Coming soon — and plenty of affordable options included. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17bf75f341a05820","meta_description":"Plans just got greenlit for 130 new homes right next to the new Lidl, on land east of Zouche Way — a seven-acre site north of the A47 currently just field…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":83,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/episodes/new-homes-approved-near-lidl-leicester-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/new-homes-approved-near-lidl-leicester-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}