Man badly hurt after A46 crash

May 28, 2013, 3:13 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident which left a man in hospital with serious injuries. The man had to be cut free from the wreckage of the car he was travelling in after it left the road, crashed into a tree and landed on its roof. A grey Honda Accord travelling southbound on the A46 between Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake, left the road at about 5pm yesterday. The casualty, a passenger, is in a serious but stable condition in the Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. The driver received minor injuries and did not have to be released from the vehicle. He was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary. The driver has been arrested and is in police custody. Police believe no other vehicle was involved in the incident. Anyone who witnessed the accident or who saw the car before the accident is asked to contact DC 1761 Pete Davies of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. People should call 101 then follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer and when prompted key in his identification number 1761. Witnesses can also contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

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Leicester head welcomes 20mph speed limit

May 28, 2013, 4:48 am

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The head teacher at a Leicester primary has welcomed plans for traffic calming measures around an accident black spot close by. Carol Browne, head of St Mary's Fields Primary, in Rowley Fields, says that proposals by Leicester City Council to limit traffic to 20mph and install speed humps, along Heyworth Road, outside the school, should help to slow traffic down. Transport bosses at the council say that in the five-year period to December 31 2012, some 13 accidents had taken place in the area, four of which involved children. Speed humps will also be installed on the nearby streets off Narborough Road from Raymond Road to Haddenham Road. The total cost for the scheme £75,000. Mrs Browne said that although she believed none of the accidents in the past five years had involved youngsters from the school, both she and the governors were supporting new safety measures. "Our governors are very supportive of the proposal for a 20mph zone and for traffic calming measures in the area as they feel that it will improve road safety around the school," she said. Mrs Brown added that teachers patrolled the area directly outside the school most mornings to ensure parents and others did not park on zig zag lines. Money has been set aside for the work from the integrated transport capital programme. The 20mph zone will cover 12 residential streets around the schools, totalling over 3,000 metres of road. A consultation on the proposed changes got underway today and residents have until Friday, June 28, to comment on them. Leaflets outlining the plans are being handed out to people living on the streets involved and views can also be made online. The work is the latest in a series of nine planned schemes to bring 20mph zones where residents have requested them. Consultation work has already been completed for schemes in the St Matthews, Harrison Road and Bradgate Heights areas, with further schemes and consultation planned for the areas around Sandhurst Road, Aylestone Village and Humberstone Village. There are also schemes planned for the areas around Woodstock Primary, in Beaumont Leys, and Mowmacre Hill Primary. Leicester city mayor Peter Soulsby said: "The pledge to make 20mph zones available where residents want them was a key manifesto pledge, and St Mary's Fields is the latest one upon which we're consulting. "I'd urge people to make their views knows so we can ensure these schemes are designed around what residents what." To view the proposals and leave a comment visit: consultations.leicester.gov.uk• Should all residential streets have 20mph limits? Have your say below and vote in our poll on the right of this web page.

One person killed after crash on M6

May 28, 2013, 5:10 am

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One person has died after a multiple vehicle crash on a motorway today.The person died and others were injured after a four-vehicle incident on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junction 1 at Rugby and the Catthorpe Interchange on the border of Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire at about 10.50am. Motorists faced lengthy delays after the southbound carriageway was closed for several hours after the incident involving three HGVs and one car. A large load of wood shed across all three lanes by one of the lorries had to be cleared out of the way before Leicestershire Police could complete its investigation into the incident. The northbound carriageway was closed for a short while to allow the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire air ambulance to land. A spokeswoman for the air ambulance said: "We were called to the scene but we did not taken anyone to hospital. "The doctor in the helicopter and paramedics from our rapid response car helped assess casualties there. "We can report that there was one fatality at the scene. One driver was taken to hospital." Fire crews from Lutterworth and the technical rescue unit from Southern station assisted two crews from Warwickshire at the scene. Inspector Sean Gormley, said: "We anticipate that the southbound carriageway will be closed for most of the evening to allow officers to carry out a full investigation at the scene and the vehicles involved to be recovered. "We would like to thank those motorists who were unfortunately caught up in the congestion for their patience. " The incident caused huge delays in the area.Drivers were diverted via the M69. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Mum has weeks to live after being 'refused brain scans'

May 28, 2013, 6:36 am

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A woman given just weeks to live after being diagnosed with four brain tumours has hit out over the 18 months it took to get a scan.

Mum-of-two Lindsey Scrimshire claims medics at Leicester Royal Infirmary did not scan her when she complained of violent headaches in August 2011 following a battle with breast cancer.

The 52-year-old said despite repeated requests for a brain scan, she did not have one until last month.

It was then that doctors found the cancer had spread, causing four tumours in her brain.

She has been given weeks to live and has now planned her own funeral.

Mrs Scrimshire, a grandmother of four, said: "I feel I have been very badly let down by the hospital.

"I kept asking to be scanned but was repeatedly told it was not necessary. They should have listened to me, but I made the mistake of listening to them.

"If it had been caught earlier, maybe I would have had the opportunity to fight it or beat it."

She told a nurse she was suffering violent headaches in 2011, after she finished treatment for breast cancer, which included a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

She said: "I told the nurse I had severe headaches and pain down my shoulder – the side where the breast cancer was.

"I asked if I should be scanned to check if it was cancer as I was worried, but she said it was not necessary.

"I was confused as to why I was not given a scan. The pain was such I went to see my GP regularly."

The former County Hall customer services supervisor said she had an X-ray in October 2011 and was told by her GP she was suffering from arthritis and was given pain-killers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Mrs Scrimshire, of Earl Shilton, said she went to Glenfield Hospital for her yearly cancer check-up in February last year.

"Once again, I told the nurse about my violent headaches and pains."

In the same month, Mrs Scrimshire went to her GP's surgery and was again told she was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and given drugs.

Mrs Scrimshire said she also went for an operation to remove a bowel blockage at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

She said: "I told them about my pain and worries but was told a scan was not necessary."

She said she was finally scanned after she went into the accident and emergency department at the LRI on April 22 because the pain was so bad.

Mrs Scrimshire's husband, Mark, 47, said: "A doctor came back with the results and she was crying. She told us Lindsey had four large tumours in her brain and there was nothing they could do but give her palliative care.

"Then a full body scan showed it is in her lungs and liver, too.

"If they had scanned Lindsey when she asked, nearly two years before, or even last year, she might have a chance of at least fighting the cancer."

Claire Esler, consultant oncologist and clinical head of service at Leicester's Hospitals, said: "We are sorry Lindsey did not receive a scan at her follow-up appointment but it was felt the symptoms were not related to the breast cancer.

"Lindsey's treatment for cancer back in 2011 was appropriate and under national guidance we do not scan patients after treatment."

Mr Scrimshire said he has consulted a solicitor and is considering suing the trust.

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Air ambulance flies to aid of young horse rider and motorcyclist in Leicestershire

May 28, 2013, 7:04 am

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The air ambulance flew a nine year old horse rider an a motorcyclist to hospital in separate incidents in Leicestershire at the weekend. The Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) was called to Ullesthorpe, near Lutterworth, at about 2.20pm on Saturday to the motorcyclist. The 33-year-old man was suffering from pain to his lower back and hips. A pelvic splint was applied and he was given pain relief by air ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. On Sunday the DLRAA flew to the aid of a nine-year-old girl who suffered a broken leg and hip injuries near Croft at about 12.45pm. The young girl fell from her horse which subsequently trod on her. She was airlifted to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire for further treatment. Their conditions are not known.

More rain forecast for Leicestershire

May 28, 2013, 8:06 am

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What a difference a day makes when it comes to the weather in Britain - as this picture shows. Mercury photographer Alex Hannam spotted traffic negotiating flood water today at the Glenfield roundabout, in Leicester. And it was only yesterday that people in Leicestershire were enjoying street parties and outdoor shows in the sun. Leicestershire faces at least two more days of dull and wet weather after enjoying the novelty of sunny weather over the bank holiday weekend. This evening and tonight will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Mist and low cloud will spread from the east during the night. Temperatures will fall to 9C. Tomorrow will continue dull with more outbreaks of rain, some heavy at first. It will become drier later. With a northeasterly breeze blowing it will remain chilly - minimum temperature - 8C and a maximum of 14C. The theme of rain is due to continue on Thursday with more cloudy conditions and outbreaks of rain easing off during the day. Temperatures are set to reach 16C maximum and 9C minimum. • See the five-day forecast for Leicester and Leicestershire

A record 2013 for Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival

May 28, 2013, 8:56 am

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Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival bosses say this year's event has been the most successful in its 20 year history. The 2013 festival saw 89,000 people attend gigs, shows, and exhibitions over the 17 days it was held in February - some 14,000 more than the year before. Researchers at De Montfort University have carried out the first study since 2011 into the financial benefits the festival brings to the city. Then they said it was worth £2 million to the local economy but now they say the figure has increased to £3 million. The success was built on star-turns from comics including Al Murray, Alan Davies, Dave Spikey, Russell Kane, Jenny Éclair and Johnny Vegas. Comedy festival director and founder Geoff Rowe, said "The 2013 festival was incredible and there were so many highlights from a record breaking year. "Whether it was The Times newspaper saying we were one of the top 100 events to take place this year, or the appearances by Johnny Vegas, Al Murray or Russell Howard, or the photographic exhibition at Leicester train station – it was an amazing 17 days. "We continue to make a significant contribution to Leicester and the UK comedy scene, and are really looking forward to our 21st birthday in 2014." The DMU research - based on surveys of 500 audience members - suggests that the amount of money spent by each punter in 2013 has grown over two years. The spend per audience member was £110 each during the festival - an increase from £76 in 2011. This led to a total of £1.7 million being spent directly on the festival, compared to £1.1 million in 2011. A formula has been used to work out the estimated additional spend on hotels, bars, restaurants taxies, baby-sitters and other costs, leading festival organisers estimate the total economic impact has grown to over £3 million. The Ramada Encore hotel in Charles Street was a sponsor of the festival and general manager Henrik Jesperson said: "We were very honoured to be the official accommodation partner for the festival and would very much like to be a part of it again next year. "It was a refreshing change to see the hotel branded as such and did create interest among our guests and staff . "We did see a marked increase in occupancy when compared to last year, up 13 per cent for the same period." Deputy city mayor councillor Rory Palmer said the festival was a major boost to both the city's reputation and its economy. He said: "It's never an easy thing to keep raising the bar with a festival like this but that is what happens. "The organisers have managed to keep a loyal support while attracting fresh interest every year. "In terms of festivals this is Champions' League - even Champions' League winning and great credit must go to Geoff and his team Comedian Rich Fulcher, known for his appearances as part of The Mighty Boosh, said: "Dave's Comedy Festival is a must for any comic. "The audiences are great and the hospitality is unbeatable." Comedian Paul Currie, who was nominated for Best Show at the festival said "It is an amazing, efficient festival that is clearly for all the people of Leicester and offers many different styles of comedy entertainment to the many varied tastes in the city. "I've never seen or been part of an international festival that felt so local and cosy and warm and welcoming." Next year's Dave's Leicester Comedy will take place from February 7 to February 23. The 2013 Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival - Some facts and figures. This year's festival featured over 522 events, across 17 days, with 61 performances selling out. The average ticket price was £6.18 compared with £7.06 in 2012, and 1,000 people performed on stages across the city and county. De Montfort Hall was the biggest venue to take part in the festival, welcoming 14,000 people to shows. Hotel Maiyango, in St Nicholas's Circle was the smallest venue, welcoming just 80 people to performances which took place in rooms at the boutique hotel. More than 124,000 people watched festival clips via its You Tube channel and visitors to the festival's website grew by 24 per cent.

Van fire in St George's Way, Leicester causes rush hour tailbacks

May 28, 2013, 9:02 am

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Rush hour traffic was diverted away from the city's inner ring road this afternoon after a van caught fire. Long queues built up in St Matthews Way and Humberstone Road after traffic was stopped from going along St George's Way where firefighters were dealing with the incident. A crew from Leicester's central fire station was called to the scene at about 4.10pm. The van's owner and driver Dhansuk Parmar, of Thurmaston, said: "I had just been to the DIY store at St George's Retail park and was driving along the road when I noticed smoke coming from the grille.I stopped and called the fire brigade straight away." Crew manager Joanne Raisin said; "We used two hosereels and two BA(breathing apparatus) to put out the fire in the engine compartment. The driver did exactly the right thing." Police were aiming to open one carriageway of St George's Way shortly but traffic problems were expected to continue throughout the rush hour.

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Leicester knitwear firm creating 130 jobs

May 28, 2013, 9:24 am

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A knitwear company is helping lead Leicester out of the economic downturn with 130 new jobs. BS Attwall started 2013 with 30 staff, and has already taken on 40 more. A multi-million pound deal to buy a 130,000 sq ft factory in Forest Road, Humberstone, should see another 90 created by the end of the year. It is the highest number of jobs created in the city's textiles sector since it was decimated by overseas competition in the 1980s and 1990s. Bosses say growing demand from UK retailers wanting high quality, British-made goods has contributed to the success. BS Attwall managing director Noni Attwal (CORR) said: "To take our business to the next level we needed a new location that offered space for our growing team and would house our manufacturing arm. "Now we have found the right location, we can start recruiting." BS Attwall has launched 50 years ago by Mr Attwal's father and supplies jumpers, t-shirts and sweatshirts to chains such as River Island, Tesco, Evans and Dorothy Perkins. The new jobs are in areas such as knitting, design and garment make-up. He said: "I've heard several people saying manufacturing is coming back to the UK. "Today we can almost match the prices from the Far East because the cost of living is going up so much there." In the last 10-20 years thousands of jobs have been axed in the Leicestershire textiles industry, with the demise of such names as Corah and Richard Roberts. Martin Traynor, chief executive of the Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce, said: "I can't remember that amount of jobs being taken on in the textiles industry for years – it's all been the other way. It just shows the UK textile industry is recovering." Mandip Rai, head of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, said knitwear and textile firms were cashing in on the demand for goods made in England. Mr Rai said: "We are seeing a resurgence of manufacturing in the city and county, providing jobs at all levels." Successes include bag manufacturer Zatchels which makes about 2,000 satchels a week in Charter Street, Leicester. It has created 60 jobs in two years and should turnover £4.5 million this year. Ben Butler relaunched the Sweater Shop brand two years ago, with a factory in Thurmaston and shops in St Martin's Square, Leicester and in Cambridge. It has 16 staff and hopes to create more over the coming years. Mr Butler said: "We knew there was a market for English-made products so decided to come back. "We've been approached by a lot of companies to manufacture for them, so there is obviously a growing demand for knitwear made in England. Marks and Spencers and River Island are two of the names looking to buy more and more English-made products." Nelsons Solicitors provided legal advice to BS Attwall on the Forest Road deal. Partner James Coningsby said: "BS Attwall is a successful and long-established business in Leicester that had outgrown its previous premises. "The new property gives the business much more space to accommodate business growth as well as the planned substantial increase in staff."

Man jailed for death crash on the A46 in Leicestershire

May 28, 2013, 10:17 am

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A motorist who drove the wrong way up a foggy road and crashed into an oncoming car has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving. David Driver was at the wheel of an Audi A3 when he drove the wrong way on the A46 near Six Hills, Leicestershire at 5am on March 16 last year. James Richmond, of Groby, was a front seat passenger in an on-coming Mazda MX3, which was correctly travelling north on the A46 from Leicester to Newark. The Audi and Mazda collided head-on near Six Hills, Leicestershire, causing 44-year-old Mr Richmond fatal injuries. He died at the scene. Driver, of Rotherham, Yorkshire, said he was following directions from his satellite navigation system in foggy conditions and originally denied causing death by dangerous driving. He was due to go to trial in December last year but proceedings were halted due to a legal problem. A re-trial was due to commence, but he changed his plea to admit the offence earlier this year. He was sentenced at Derby Crown Court earlier this month and was jailed for eight months. He will also be banned from driving for three years upon his release and will have to pass an extended driving test before he is allowed to get behind the wheel again. Detective sergeant Mark Watling, of the East Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This case highlights the dangers associated with using sat nav devices and the reliance placed on them by road users. "Incidents such as this can be avoided if drivers adhere to the Highway Code and follow road signs and markings. This is a painful lesson for us all."

Police investigate fight in Leicester's Bede Park

May 28, 2013, 10:23 am

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Police are investigating reports of a fight between two groups of people in a Leicester park. Officers were called to Bede Park, off Western Boulevard shortly after 7pm on Sunday after members of the public reported a fight between two groups of people. Police believe it involved a group of black men who were playing football and a number of white men and women who were drinking in the park. Some of the white people allegedly racially abused the footballers, police said. It is believed two of the group of drinkers jumped into the nearby River Soar to escape. Inspector Andy Parkes, commander of Hinckley Road Police Station said: "It appears this was a spontaneous incident between a group of black men playing football and another group of white men and women. "Some racist comments may have been made resulting in an altercation between the two groups. "Some of those involved ended up in the canal and one man was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary where he was treated for minor injuries." Police are studying CCTV from the area and spoken to a number of witnesses. Two men were arrested for offences "not directly" linked to the incident. Insp Parkes added: "Obviously we received a number of calls from concerned members of the public who were in the park at the time, but we are appealing for anyone else who witnessed the incident or has information about it to contact the police immediately. "It is a shame that this incident briefly spoilt the afternoon for the many people who were on Bede Park enjoying the fine weather. "I would like to reassure members of the public that this does appear to be an isolated incident. "However, officers carried out high visibility patrols in the area over the bank holiday." Contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800

Family lays flowers at Leicester war memorial in honour of Drummer Lee Rigby

May 28, 2013, 10:28 am

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A family has honoured the memory of murdered soldier Lee Rigby by laying flowers at Leicester's main war memorial. Mark Phillips, his partner Natasha Ward, and their two children Jack, two, and Holly, four, placed flowers at the memorial in Victoria Park at the weekend – and are encouraging others to do the same. The couple, from Aylestone, Leicester, said they were inspired by online campaigners urging people to make the symbolic gesture as a tribute to Drummer Rigby, who was killed in Woolwich last Wednesday. Thousands of people have left flowers in the street where the 25-year-old father-of-one died. A growing number of people are placing flowers at symbolic sites across the country. Mr Phillips, 30, said: "I could not imagine how painful it must be for Lee Rigby's family and I decided that I could do one small thing to honour his memory. "Our son and his son share the same name, Jack, and they're about the same age and that made it more important for me to do this. "I told myself that someone needed to be the first person to lay flowers at the memorial in Victoria Park and I decided it would be me. "My sister and father did the same thing later in the day after I told them we'd done it. "It's a start and I hope other people will do the same. "Every town and most villages have a war memorial, so I hope people will find out where they are and do something to honour this man's memory. "It would be good if the news could be about how people in Britain have come together in solidarity with Lee Rigby and his family." A spokeswoman for the Royal British Legion in Leicestershire and Rutland said: "We understand that people may wish to lay flowers as a mark of respect and remembrance. "As with all deaths in service, but particularly with this terribly distressing incident, we extend our condolences and support to his family, colleagues and friends." Drummer Rigby, originally from Greater Manchester, had been in the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers since 2006. He married his wife Rebecca in 2007 and the couple had a son, two-year-old Jack. Members of his family visited the scene of his death last week to lay their own tributes alongside those placed in the street by thousands of well-wishers. The Leicestershire Federation of Muslim Organisations has commended the Muslim community for its just response to the tragedy, which has been linked to Islamic extremism. Group spokesman Suleman Nagdi said: "It has been humbling to see so many of the Muslim community up and down the UK united in condemnation of what was truly a horrific crime. "Many of our scholars and religious leaders have spoken against the vile phenomenon that is violent extremism in all its hideous guises and we strongly support them in their efforts to speak out."

Tribute music video to Leicester becomes internet sensation

May 28, 2013, 10:29 am

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A music video posted on You Tube by the singer of an unsigned '90s indie band from Leicester has become a mini internet sensation. In the few days since it was uploaded to the internet, music fans and sons and daughters of the city have been logging on in their thousands to watch a video featuring the song Well Leicester, by Mike Willis. Accompanied by images of the city's famous, and not so famous, people and landmarks, Mike has described the song as a "bittersweet love letter" to his home city. The 40-year-old, who grew up in Humberstone but now lives in Syston and was lead singer and bass player in the four-piece outfit Victor, wrote the song five years ago. PLEASE NOTE: There is swearing in the video.

"I was listening to it again on Friday," said Mike. "I'd always wanted to make a slide show video to go with it. "Originally, I thought it would be good if I did Bob Dylan-style cue cards with me stood in front of the various places referenced in the song. "But, clearly that would require an un-Victor-like, massive effort of co-ordination and hard work, so instead I plumped for mining Google image search and my old photos for the various elements I needed. "Then it was just a matter of cobbling the thing together and getting the timings right – which took me most of Friday night and Saturday." Mike shared his creation with a few friends via Facebook on Saturday, and was totally unprepared for what was awaiting him the next time he logged on to his computer. "I took the dog for a walk around the block and when I got back it had been shared 250 times, then it was 500 – I thought 'bloody hell! what's going on here?'" Since Saturday, his video has been watched more than 11,160 times on You Tube, and been shared by more than 7,000 people on Facebook. "In the past few days it's just gone crazy," he said. "It's bizarre!" Victor formed in 1994 out of the ashes of unknown Leicester bands Stand and Hs Excuse. They began with the cassette-only, "strictly limited" edition EP Cortina, followed up by "near-zero-selling" CDs Mr Bighead Is Back In Town and Burt Reynolds Bar Fight. "We were a melting pot of styles and influenced by the great British pop traditions of The Kinks, Madness, New Order and James," said Mike. "But we were a bit rubbish really. We were extraordinarily unambitious but we did have some great nights, playing the Charlotte and other venues – I remember a particularly cracking night at the old Pump and Tap pub in Braunstone Gate in 1996." While never actually splitting up, long periods of inactivity from the 2000s to today – occasionally punctuated by wedding gigs for friends and a Mod covers set – saw the band grow apart. "I went to university in London and we all went our own way, having families, that sort of thing," said Mike, who is now a systems analyst in Lutterworth. Well Leicester was written by Mike in the list style of Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues as a demo just in case Victor ever reformed. It name drops icons such as Gary Lineker and Mike's beloved Leicester City, along with many of his old haunts. "I worked for Corah's and before that McDdonald's at Fosse Park," he said. "I tried to make it autobiographical and also try and link feelings of underachievement and self-doubt together with just being from Leicester - and that's not a negative thing, because although Leicester can make you feel like that, it also gives you a great sense of identity, resilience and self-deprecation, and a certain pride emerges from that too." He added: "I wished I'd done it sooner - like when we still had a functioning band! "But I'm just happy - and amazed - at how its been received and would like to say thanks to everyone who has watched, listened and shared. "I hope it's put a smile on people's faces." Well Leicester lyrics: Ayup, Oweeya? Ooyah fighter, Ooyah ****** Dywanote? Gorrago, Doinote? Jewonnah? Spendo, 'Safto, Sainsbo's for me tucker Riders, Tigers, Space Centre, Attenborough Filbert Fox, Foxton Locks, Thurnby Lodge, Brauny Dodge Hard Knocks, Make Socks, Cornershop, Mark Adcock Paste Ya, Tax Ya, Meet at the Clock Tower Dintya, Dontya, Catherine, Mundella Drop out of school and work at Corah's sewing polyester... That's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah St Marks, St Maggies, Old John, Goin' Braggy Brucciani, Blue Army, Giz a Croggy, Flickin' Laggys Orton, Deacon, Shilton, Goin' Mardy Spittin Choddy, Stinging Wabby, Heskey, Showaddywaddy TJ's, AJ's, Vaughn Way, Mill Lane Charlotte Stage, Gorilla's Cage, Up Silver Arcade Town Hall Indie kids, 'ence and squids, wear a coggie Soar, Wreake, Welland, Swift, Nona knows everybody Get out while you're young enough before your dreams start to fester... That's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Take the 38 Into Humbo Gate Meet up with me mates Then it's Globe, Firkin, Orange Tree Sector 5 or Fanny Knees Up, **** Up Chippy til I'm full up Stagger home, all alone Throw up all over the floor... Cos that's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Gorrit, Gizzit, Muzzy Izzet, Ain't there ote else on? Lineker, Ospikul, Shires, Mark Morrison Daniel Lambert, David Icke - he's gorra cob on Northfields, Highfields, Saff, Monsell, Syston Fish market, Haymarket, Frank Wortho hits the target Reet frit, Walker's Crisps, Goin' **** over tit Guildhall, Jewry Wall, The Shed, The Musician Cob Van, Elephant Man, Semper Eadum Nagging doubts of underachievement pull at you til they pester... That's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Take the 38 Into Humbo Gate Meet up with me mates Then it's Globe, Firkin, Orange Tree Sector 5 or Fanny Knees Up, **** Up Chippy til I'm full up Stagger home, all alone Throw up all over the floor... Cos that's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Up town, Ground down, Humperdinck, Ooyah byooty Frog Island, Willie Thorne, Gok Wan, Oadby, Wiggy DeMontfort, Monk's Rest, Melton Road for a curry Vicky Park, False Starts, Satdee up the Spinny Hosiery, Footwear, Me Duck, Irish Menswear Steve Walsh, Chav Stare, Beaumont Leys if you dare Fast food career start, Reg's Mart, Well Scretty Diwali Lights, ***** Nights, Slagging off the City Wind up so self-deprecating like your own ****-taking jester... That's Well Leicester, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

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May 28, 2013, 10:51 am

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Police have arrested and questioned a further suspect in connection with an attack on staff and diners at a curry house. The man, aged 32, was detained today and questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder at the Moghul Durbar restaurant in Spinney Hills, Leicester. A large group attacked the restaurant at 9pm on Monday, January 14. Six people were treated at Leicester Royal Infirmary their injuries. The man was later released on police bail as officers continue their inquiries. Last week, police announced that five men – aged 22, 23, 24, 24 and 31 – have been charged with conspiracy to commit violent disorder at the restaurant. Last month, seven men, all from Derbyshire and Birmingham, were sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit violent disorder in attacking the restaurant. Three men aged 23, 25 and 73 who have been arrested in connection with the incident remain on police bail pending further inquiries.

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Fire fighters were called to a blazing car which had been set alight in Gallards Hill, Braunstone, shortly after midnight. The firefighters hosed down the vehicle which was destroyed. The fire service said the cause was deliberate.

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May 28, 2013, 11:36 pm

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Today we launch a new website to bring you all the latest news and sports, information and entertainment. The new web address is www.leicestermercury.co.uk and it has the familiar Leicester Mercury masthead at the top of the home page. It will eventually replace the existing website – www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk – with the two running side-by-side for a while. The new website is a work in progress and we are continuing to develop it to give our readers the best service we possibly can. We will be adding new features over the coming months. We also want your feedback as your views are an essential part in developing the site. Our aim is to make it a brilliant one-stop shop for news and information; backed up by great videos, pictures and lots of opportunities to join the discussion on what is happening in your city and county. The new site is part of the Mercury's plan to bring this great and historic title into the new digital era. We'll continue to make sure that the newspaper serves all our readers who like the solidity of print. Even in the era of laptops and tablets, the newspaper is still a handy portable package which costs only 45p on weekdays and 60p on Saturdays, when it includes our award-winning weekend magazine More. However, we also want to make sure that we provide an unbeatable service to all those readers who choose to get their news online. We want to provide our digital audience with the sort of website they need – fast, engaging and interactive – while staying true to the values which have made the Mercury an essential part of Leicestershire life for so many years. That means continuing to be at the heart of all things local, and upholding the journalistic values of accuracy and integrity. We have already made strides in improving our digital services with more breaking news and sport, more opportunity for readers to comment and more videos which bring another dimension to our stories. And as a result we have seen the number of visitors to our web pages increase over the past few months. Now we want to take this development a lot further and the new website is the next step in that direction. The existing website, www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk, will continue for the next couple of months as we develop the new site. It will then be switched off. Please log on to the new site, have a look round and tell us what you think using the feedback form available on the new homepage. We welcome your views and suggestions. We will put up lots of interesting content but, most of all, it is your site – a local news and information service about what interests you. We hope you enjoy this new service.

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May 28, 2013, 11:37 pm

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6.10pm: The traffic lights are back on and working at the junction of Nanpantan Road and Snells Nook Lane in Loughborough. 5.10pm: Area Traffic Control are reporting that the traffic lights are not working at the junction of Nanpantan Rd and Snells Nook Lane in Loughborough. An engineer is on way to site. 9.40am The southbound M6 will be open again shortly between junctions 2 and 1. 8.30am M6 Closed between the M69 and Rugby at J1 due to an accident on that stretch. 8.02am Slow traffic on A426 Aylestone Road inbound in Leicester at the Freemen's Common Road junction. 8.00am Heavy traffic on A50 Groby Road in Groby, at the A563 Glenfrith Way junction. On the roundabout. 7.40am <.b> Stop-start traffic on M1 southbound between J25, A52 at Nottingham and J24, A6 East Midlands Airport. 7.29am Temporary lights are back on the A6 in Loughborough, Delays expected again around Southfield Road 7.10am M1 Leicestershire - Queueing traffic on the exit slip road on M1 southbound at J21, M69 (Leicester). Congestion to Leicester Forest East ServicesFor more local and national travel information and weather updates see the links below:MOTORWAY UPDATES: For traffic updates on UK motorways and other key roads - CLICK HERE.LIVE CAMERAS: Check the M1 through Leicestershire with our live traffic cameras - CLICK HERE.NATIONAL RAIL: For live UK train updates - CLICK HERE. FLIGHT INFORMATION: For East Midlands Airport visit: CLICK HERE.WEATHER: See the latest five-day weather report at: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/weather.CONTACT NEWSDESK: Send us your news and pictures. Tweet us @thisisleics or email newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk

Lorry driver killed in M6 crash

May 29, 2013, 12:35 am

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Police have revealed that a lorry driver died in a crash on the M6 near the Catthorpe interchange yesterday morning. The collision occurred around 10.48am on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junction 1 and the slip road to the A14 and involved three heavy goods vehicles and a car. The driver of one of the lorries was pronounced dead at the scene. One person was taken to University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire. Their injuries were not believed to be life threatening. The southbound carriageway of the M6 at junction 19 was closed for nearly 12 hours, Detective Sergeant Mark Watling, said: "We would like to thank those motorists who were unfortunately caught up in the congestion for their patience. "The closure was necessary to allow for the vehicles to be recovered and officers to carry out a full investigation at the scene. "We would urge anyone who was travelling along the M6 at the time to contact us if they witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it." Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Motorcyclist killed in crash named

May 29, 2013, 2:02 am

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A man killed in a road accident on Saturday afternoon has been named by police. Andrew Buss, 43, of Willow Crescent, Market Harborough was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision near the village of Watford in Northamptonshire. The incident happened at about 1pm on West Haddon Road. Police said Mr Buss was riding a silver Aprilia motorcycle behind a white Ford Transit van towards West Haddon from Watford village. The motorcycle then collided with a black Vauxhall Astra travelling in the opposite direction. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to call the Northamptonshire Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.

St Ledger 'free to leave Leicester City'

May 29, 2013, 2:12 am

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The Leicester City future of defender Sean St Ledger seems in doubt following comments he made before tonight's international with England at Wembley

The Republic of Ireland star is quoted, in the Irish press, as being told he is "surplus to requirements" at City and to try to find a new club.

St Ledger, who has a year left on his contract, made just 10 appearances for City last season during a campaign marred by a hamstring injury that saw him sidelined for five months.

He went on loan to Millwall at the end of the season where he played seven times, including in their FA Cup semi-final against Wigan at Wembley.

"I am surplus to requirements at Leicester," he told the Irish Independent ahead of his return to Wembley for tonight's international.

"They've said I'm not going to play too much next season and, yeah, to try to find a new club.

"I have to wait and see what happens. I'm happy at Leicester and wouldn't want to leave but when you are told that then sometimes you have to accept it.

"I haven't played much for the last two seasons. I'm 28 now, I want to play as much as I can, week in, week out, and if that's not going to be the case you have to accept that and move on."

St Ledger, who was signed by former City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson from Preston for £1.2million, said he sees these games for Ireland as an opportunity to impress potential suitors.

"There's no offers at the moment," he said. "We have four games now and obviously playing in England, it's a bit of a shopwindow and we will go from there.

"International football has been a release for me. I've been very, very fortunate to play so many games and, if I play tonight and hopefully play well, then we'll see what happens."

City declined to comment on the situation with St Ledger.

It is understood that central defence is an area City boss Nigel Pearson is looking to strengthen during the close-season, especially with Manchester United loanee Michael Keane returning to Old Trafford.

If St Ledger were also to depart, it would leave just captain Wes Morgan, Zak Whitbread and Liam Moore as senior centre-backs.

City were reported to be interested in acquiring the services of Blackpool centre-back Alex Baptiste, although the 27-year-old now looks set to sign for Bolton.