{"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 SEND School to Open in 2028","slug":"new-send-school-to-open-in-2028","published_at":"2026-06-05T06:45:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/new-send-school-to-open-in-2028","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f7cdfbac-b527-4a0e-b32a-606948bf912c.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/f7cdfbac-b527-4a0e-b32a-606948bf912c.mp3","summary":"Leicestershire County Council is set to open a $30 million special needs school in Husbands Bosworth by September 2028, designed to serve over 250 pupils and ease a critical shortage in the Harborough district. With hundreds of children currently waiting for placements and families forced to travel far or seek out-of-county options, this new facility aims to deliver vital, locally accessible education. Though the upfront cost is steep, officials argue it’s a smarter investment than paying for expensive independent placements annually. The school will feature modern amenities including dining halls, arts studios, and sports fields — all aimed at creating a supportive environment for SEND students. While the 2028 deadline is ambitious, the council remains committed to delivering this much-needed expansion in specialized education. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/2fe2f5964f100bba","meta_description":"Leicestershire County Council is set to open a $30 million special needs school in Husbands Bosworth by September 2028, designed to serve over 250 pupils…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":87,"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-send-school-to-open-in-2028/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-send-school-to-open-in-2028.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}