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Appeal date set for Leicester Tigers boss Cockerill

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Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill will have his appeal against a nine-game suspension heard next Monday evening in London at 6.30pm. Cockerill was found guilty of "unprofessional" and "inappropriate" behaviour during an exchange with fourth official Stuart Terheege, during the Aviva Premiership final last May. As a result, the boss of the reigning champions is not allowed to have any contact with his team or coaching staff, before, during or after any of his side opening nine games of the upcoming season. The three-man panel who will hear the case the THE London Bloomsbury Holiday Inn are Gareth Rees QC, chairman, Jeremy Summers and Dr Julian Morris.

Appeal date set for Leicester Tigers boss Cockerill


Leicestershire tie with Lancashire in T20 thriller

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Leicestershire 139-9 in 20 overs (Smith 45, Ali 3-23) tied with Lancashire 139-9 in 20 overs (Taylor 4-23) at Grace Road in T20. A point was the least Leicestershire Foxes deserved after a rousing fightback earned them a tie against Lancashire Lightning at Grace Road last night. But whether that point is enough to prolong their ambitions of a quarter-final place in this season's Friends Life T20 competition remains to be seen. The Foxes' total of 139-9 after being put in to bat looked some way short of a challenging score, especially as Lancashire moved menacingly to 63-2 in the ninth over. However, Leicestershire chipped away at the visitors' batting, all-rounder Rob Taylor outstanding as he finished with figures of 4-23 from his four overs.

Leicestershire tie with Lancashire in T20 thriller

Waghorn's goal sees Leicester City beat Port Vale

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Leicester City continued their pre-season preparations with a victory over Port Vale at Vale Park last night.

Martyn Waghorn scored the only goal of the game after 15 minutes as City produced a decent display against former manager Micky Adams' side.

City manager Nigel Pearson did not make a single substitution as he made his players prepare for the big kick-off to the season in less than two weeks with a full 90 minutes.

Pearson named a strong line-up and City again adopted the 5-3-2 three centre-back system with wing-backs, which they employed at Leamington in their first outing of the summer.

Ritchie De Laet and Paul Konchesky provided the width either side of Sean St Ledger, Wes Morgan and Zak Whitbread.

Neil Danns, Andy King and Ben Marshall were in the midfield engine room, while Jamie Vardy and Martyn Waghorn were twinned as City's strike force.

City dominated the first period against their League One opponents, who failed to really threaten City's rear-guard.

The wing-back role seems to really suit De Laet's natural attacking tendency, and he provided the cross in the second minute which Waghorn headed wide.

But Waghorn has started pre-season well and scored his second goal in as many friendlies when he collected King's slide-rule pass in the 15th minute and slipped the ball past keeper Chris Neal with the outside of his foot. It was a clever finish from a player with plenty to prove this season.

Chris Lines briefly threatened with a low strike, which Kasper Schmeichel had to get down to save, but City were going through the gears and Ben Marshall should have doubled their advantage.

King was again the provider with a telling pass to put the former Stoke City man through one-on-one with Neal but, although he beat the advancing keeper, his effort drifted wide of the far post.

Danns, another at the crossroads of his City career, had Neal beaten with a dipping strike from 25-yards out on the stroke of half-time, but his shot also beat the bar by inches.

City almost added a second seven minutes after the break when they broke quickly from defending a corner and Waghorn picked out Vardy's run. He raced into the box and clipped the ball over Neal, but his effort came back off the foot of the post.

City were hit on the break themselves and Chris Birchall wasted a great chance to equalise for the hosts in the 63rd minute when he was sent clear by Chris Sucker, but he placed his finish wide of the post.

But City were still the more dangerous side and Marshall was growing more influential. He played in De Laet on 72 minutes and Neal had to produce a good save to deny the wing-back.

The final minutes of the game were played out quietly, although King had a decent chance from close range he could not take and Vardy flashed a half-volley wide. But this was a decent display from City in only their second run-out of the pre-season.

The rest of the City squad will be in action tonight when City travel to take on York at Bootham Crescent, before they entertain big-spending AS Monaco at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

City team: Kasper Schmeichel, Ritchie De Laet, Sean St Ledger, Wes Morgan, Zak Whitbread, Paul Konchesky; Ben Marshall, Andy King, Neil Danns; Jamie Vardy, Martin Waghorn.

Subs: Marko Futacs, Adam Smith, Jamie Anton, Jacob Blyth, Michael Cain, Joe Dodoo.

Referee: Steve Rushton.

Attendance: 1,894.

Waghorn's goal sees Leicester City beat Port Vale

Transfer news: New signing admits shock at Leicester City deal

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New Leicester City signing Zoumana Bakayogo has admitted that when he heard of Leicester City's interest in him he thought it was a joke.

The 26-year-old Ivory Coast defender said he never imagined a club of the stature of City would be in for him after leaving League One side Tranmere in the summer.

Bakayogo said once he knew it was for real, he did not hesitate to join Nigel Pearson's men, signing on a two-year deal.

"I didn't believe it at first when I heard of Leicester's interest," he said. "I thought it was a joke.

"But my agent kept telling me Leicester were in for me. I was quite happy and surprised at the same time."

Bakayogo, who started his career at Paris St Germain and spent two seasons at Millwall, has never played at as high a level as the Championship before, but he said he was determined to succeed.

"I am really hungry for this," he said.

"It is a great chance for me to step up a level and see how far I can go, and even higher if we can.

"I haven't had this chance before so I am determined to take it.

"It is about my career and it is great that a Championship club like Leicester came in for me. There were a few clubs interested, but I have chosen the best option for myself. I need a new challenge and this is a big

one. It is a big club and everyone should want to play at a club like Leicester, with the ambition to go up to the highest level. It is good to be in a squad that wants to go to the top.

"The manager spoke to me several times and he gave me confidence. He told me to relax and be myself. That will help me more, especially with my confidence."

Bakayogo, who is not expected to feature in this week's freindlies as he builds up his fitness, said he is relishing the prospect of challenging Paul Konchesky for City's left-back berth.

"I play left-back and left midfield, but I prefer left back," he said. "I know that Paul Konchesky is the left-back but I will compete with him, progress with him and learn from him.

"It will be good for me to take his experience and, hopefully, I will then progress.

"I am confident on the ball and good at defensive shape, but I need to progress in areas and I am here to work on that. I may learn new things.

"I know some of the lads and the rest I know from the television, and I know that there is a French lad as well in Anthony Knockaert.

"There are lots of good players here. We all want promotion and are working hard for it. It won't be easy."

Transfer news: New signing admits shock at Leicester City deal

Richie Wellens leaves Leicester City by mutual consent

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Richie Wellens has left Leicester City by mutual consent after four years at the club.

The 33-year-old had a year left to run on his City contract but has reached an agreement to be released, and is now free to join another club.

The midfielder made 149 appearances for City, scoring four goals, after being signed by manager Nigel Pearson in July 2009 for an undisclosed fee from Doncaster Rovers.

However, Wellens made only two appearances last season as he battled back from a serious knee ligament injury, and had a spell on loan at Ipswich as he looked to reclaim his fitness.

But it was clear Wellens had fallen down the pecking order at City behind younger players such as Matty James, Andy King and Danny Drinkwater.

His name had been circulated to other clubs as available for transfer, and former City striker Paul Dickov had expressed an interest in taking Wellens back to Doncaster, but said they were unable to afford such a deal.

But now Wellens has become a free agent, several clubs are expected to want to sign him.

He came through the ranks at Manchester United before joining Blackpool in 2000, Oldham in 2005 and Doncaster in 2007.

After joining City in a deal reported to be worth more than £1million, Wellens became an ever-present.

He missed only three games as City reached the play-off semi-finals, only to lose to Cardiff in a penalty shoot-out.

In the 2010-11 season, Wellens was named as City's player of the year and was rewarded with a new contract.

The next campaign, which saw Pearson's return, Wellens again made 46 appearances, captaining the side 19 times, before injuring his knee against West Ham and undergoing surgery.

Wellens is the second player to leave the King Power Stadium this summer after Jermaine Beckford's departure to Bolton, as City continue to reshape the squad to comply with Financial Fair Play.

Richie Wellens leaves Leicester City by mutual consent

New appeal to help India flood victims

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A new appeal for money has been made after fresh rains hit the stricken northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Thousands of families lost their homes and hundreds of people are missing, believed dead, after the worst monsoon rains in more than 80 years struck last month. Reports from the region said fresh heavy rains lashed the area again yesterday, causing additional problems. Official figures are not yet clear about how many people have died or are missing. The death toll could be anywhere between 580 and 1,000, and a UN report states that more than 11,000 people are missing. Leicester's Gujarat Hindu Association (GHA) and Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth have teamed up to raise money to provide relief. The fresh request for cash was made at a public meeting at the Mandhata Samaj Sahayak Mandal in Hartington Road, on Friday. Mr Ashworth, who attended the meeting, said: "Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people have been killed, and thousands are missing. Homes, temples, road bridges and so many other key infrastructure sites have been destroyed by the floods." He added: "It's not clear just how many people have been affected by the floods, but rescue operations need as much help as possible." Mr Ashworth said: "The charity Action Aid has launched an emergency appeal, but people can donate to any charity that has launched an appeal for Uttarakhand." Uttarakhand is a popular state for Hindu worshippers to visit. The state has a number of significant pilgrimage sites, and Haridwar is a popular pilgrimage site for people from Leicester. The meeting was attended by many members who are affiliated to GHA. There were also members of the public and leaders of other faith groups. Yesterday, news agency reports from India said moderate to heavy rains in most places in Uttarakhand triggered fresh incidents of landslides, cloudbursts and house collapses across the state. Maganbhai P Patel, OBE, president of the Gujarat Hindu Association of Leicester (GHA) and Mr Ashworth urged people to donate generously. Mr Patel said: "I appeal to all our members and community to donate generously. At this moment, all the affected people need our help." He said those at the meeting agreed to raise the maximum amount of funds that they could. Mr Patel said people could contact the GHA office in Loughborough Road, Leicester, to get details on how to donate money. The phone number is 0116 266 8266. Details will also be available on its website: www.ghauk.com

New appeal to help India flood victims

Judges reject HS2 legal challenge

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A legal challenge to the controversial High Speed Two rail project has been rejected today. The £42 billion scheme will see a 225mph train line cut through North West Leicestershire along the A42 corridor as it runs from Birmingham to Leeds. Objectors including residents' groups and 15 councils along the route went to the Court of Appeal to ask judges to order a further assessment of the whole scheme. However the case was dismissed. Transport minister Simon Burns said: "This is the second time in four months a court has rejected attempts to derail HS2. "I urge opponents not to waste any more taxpayers' money on expensive litigation and instead work with us on making HS2 the very best it can be." Leicestershire County Council was not one of the authorities involved in the case but council leader Nick Rushton has said the project will cause huge environmental damage and gives the county "all of the pain but none of the gain". The nearest stop on the route would be at Toton between Nottingham and Derby. Coun Rushton has lobbied the Government to run HS2 up the A38 corridor through Derby avoiding Leicestershire completely.

Judges reject HS2 legal challenge

Police warn youngsters to stay off rail lines

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British transport police has issued its annual summer warning to youngsters to stay off railway tracks. The arrival of the school summer holidays traditionally sees a rise in incidents of youngsters playing in dangerous track-side locations. The force is increasing patrols at key sites across Leicestershire to tackle offences such as rail obstruction, stone throwing and vandalism. Chief Inspector Derek O'Mara said: "We are hoping that by targeting hot spot areas and through the education work we have already done, we will reduce the number of incidents this summer and deter the majority of youngsters from playing of hanging around on the railways. "We are also asking parents and adults to take responsibility and emphasise the dangers to your children. "If you live near the railway, ask yourself if you know where your children are playing? "This is not about stopping children having fun – it is about keeping them safe from harm. "Officers are all too often called to incidents where youngsters have been injured and in some cases killed because they were messing about on or near the railway. "We do not want to have to tell any family that their son or daughter will not be coming home. "Though youngsters may think they are perfectly safe and can get out of the way of any trains, they often fail to realise the true situation and the danger they are in. "Trains can approach quietly and, if you are trespassing, often when you do hear an approaching train it can be too late to move out of the way. "Also, unlike cars, trains cannot swerve to avoid people or items in their path and it can take up to the length of 20 football pitches for a train to stop." Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail, said: "We know the railway proves a tempting location to young people, especially during the good weather and school holidays. "As well as causing delay to train services all too often this ends in tragedy. "Our railway is incredibly busy and the track-side is a dirty and dangerous environment for anyone who is not trained to be there. "Whatever the reason for trespassing, whether it's a shortcut, boredom or anything else, it simply is not worth the risk." To report a crime to British Transport Police call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016. In an emergency, dial 999.

Police warn youngsters to stay off rail lines


Pearson praises City squad's fitness levels

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Nigel Pearson said he was pleased with his side's fitness levels as they came through a full 90 minutes in the 1-0 win at Port Vale last night. The City boss didn't make one substitution as his side, which included defender Sean St Ledger and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel who have now returned to training after being given more time off over the summer following international duty, stepped up their pre-season preparations at Vale Park. Martyn Waghorn scored the only goal of the game but Pearson said the result had not been the most important thing. "It was a really good work-out," he said. "We kept the starting 11 on for the entire 90 minutes and there were spells in the game where one or two looked rather tired but they came through it. "I thought we finished the game strongly. That's good. "We played a side who we knew would try to shake us up a bit. They tried lots of options in the second half and changed their entire side. It was a decent night for us." Pearson has split his squad into two and the second half, which includes Chris Wood, David Nugent, Anthony Knockaert, Matty James, Danny Drinkwater and Lloyd Dyer, will be in action tonight at York City before City take on AS Monaco on Saturday. "They will be good training sessions for us and I am sure you will see different styles of play in those two fixtures coming up," he said. "The most important thing is the players continue their preparations for the season. As always it is not a case of me not putting an importance on these games. "They are always important for different reasons, but it is about getting physically and mentally ready for what is another important season for us."

Pearson praises City squad's fitness levels

Teenager charged with manslaughter appears in court

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A teenager charged with the manslaughter of a young Melton man, who was found dead in a burning car, has today appeared before a crown court judge. Jack Buckley (18), of Swan Close, Melton, is accused of manslaughter, following the discovery of 18-year-old Ryan Morrell's body in the car near, the site of Fristock music festival. Fire-fighters responding to an emergency call to Washstones Lane, in Frisby on the Wreake, attended the burning Honda Civic car at 12.36am on Sunday, July 7. Buckley did not enter a plea to the allegation at Leicester Crown Court. Judge Michael Pert QC adjourned the 10-minute preliminary proceedings for a plea and directions hearing to take place in October. No application for bail was made and Buckley was remanded back into custody.

Teenager charged with manslaughter appears in court

Candle causes curtain fire in flat

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Fire crews were called to put out a fire caused by a candle left next to a curtain. Two crews from Leicester's Eastern Fire and Rescue Station were called to a flat in Taurus Close, St Peter's, Leicester, at 8.20am today. They arrived to find the curtains on fire and they put them out using a water hose before using a ventilator to clear the smoke from the house. The incident was over within about one hour.

Candle causes curtain fire in flat

Man trapped between fence and lawnmower

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Passers-by called 999 after a man got trapped between a fence and a lawnmower. The ambulance service and a fire crew from Wigston were sent out to Gartree Road in Oadby after receiving the reports at 1pm yesterday. A fire spokesman said that the man was freed by members of the public before the emergency services arrived and that the ambulance crew was stood down because the man had no injuries.

Two people injured in crash

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Two people were treated by the emergency services after their car came off the road. The vehicle was travelling along the A512 near Thringstone when the crash happened at about 5pm yesterday. Four fire engines and the ambulance service were called and the two occupants of the car were given first aid. Firefighters made sure the vehicle was safe to be recovered.

Two people injured in crash

UK shuns meningitis B vaccine

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A vaccine to protect against a lethal form of meningitis should not be introduced because it is not cost-effective, government advisers have said. According to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the only vaccine to protect against meningitis B should not yet be adopted by the NHS. A blow for those campaigning against the disease, the committee concluded routine immunisation "is highly unlikely to be cost effective at any vaccine price based on the accepted threshold for cost effectiveness used in the UK". Children under the age of five are most at risk from the bacterial infection, which causes the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Some 10 per cent of victims die and a third of survivors are left with long-term after-effects, such as brain damage or limb loss, the Meningitis Trust says. In recent years there has been an annual average of 1,870 cases of MenB in the UK. The vaccine, developed by Novartis, is the only one thought to protect against meningitis B. It is believed to be effective against 73 per cent of the different strains of the disease. But there is limited evidence on how it would affect the number of cases, as no country has yet adopted the vaccine. The JCVI concluded the vaccine, which has taken 20 years to develop and was licensed throughout Europe in January, did not meet the economic criteria at any level. It said there was insufficient evidence the vaccine would work well enough to justify its introduction. Sue Davie, chief executive of the Stroud-based Meningitis Trust and Meningitis UK, said: "This is extremely disappointing news after all our supporters and our hard work over decades to introduce a vaccine. "We understand the committee's concerns about impact and cost, but we believe this vaccine is safe and we know it will save lives. The more we delay the more lives are being lost." Prof David Salisbury, the director of immunisation at the Department of Health, told the national media: "This is a very difficult situation where we have a new vaccine against meningitis B but we lack important evidence. "We need to know how well it will protect, how long it will protect and if it will stop the bacteria from spreading from person to person. "We need to work with the scientific community and the manufacturer to find ways to resolve these uncertainties so that we can come to a clear answer." Symptoms of meningitis Symptoms of meningitis can appear in any order and at the same time, while some may not appear at all. But the signals to look out for in a child are: - a very high fever with cold hands and feet - feeling agitated but perhaps not wanting to be touched - continuous crying - becoming very sleepy and difficult to wake up - becoming confused and unresponsive - a blotchy red rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it The NHS says the symptoms in older children and adults can include: - severe headache - vomiting - high temperature (fever) of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or over - stiff neck - sensitivity to light - rapid breathing - a general feeling of being unwell - a distinctive skin rash (although not everyone will have this) Seek medical help immediately if you notice any of the symptoms of meningitis, particularly in young children. Trust your instincts. To find out more about meningitis, visit www.meningitis-trust.org.

UK shuns meningitis B vaccine

CCTV pic released after nasty assault on bus driver

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Police investigating an attack on a bus driver have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to question. A man attacked the 44-year-old driver and damaged his cab while the bus was in St Margaret's Bus Station in Leicester city centre. The driver suffered scratches to his arm as a result and was, according to police, "very shaken". The incident happened at 10.20am on Saturday, June 22. Police released the CCTV image of the suspect today. Pc Mark Everest said: "Please take a look at the image of this man. If you recognise him, or it is you, please get in touch." Contact Pc Everest on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

CCTV pic released after nasty assault on bus driver


First World War 'call to arms' found at car boot sale

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A call to arms to a Leicester battalion on the day the First World War broke out has been discovered at a car boot sale. Derek Purves, a collector of military memorabilia, discovered the torn, brown document in a glass frame on sale in Melton on Sunday, and snapped it up for £15. The Post Office telegraph, signed by General Lichfeld, sent on August 4, 1914, orders the mobilisation of the 100 territorials of the "4th Leicester Regiment", part of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, known as The Tigers, which served with distinction during the bloody conflict. The telegraph, which states that it was handed in at 6.40pm and received at 8.17pm, reads: "On His Majesty's Service. To Commanding 4th Leicester Regiment, Magazine Barracks, 100. Mobilise" It is dated 4.8.14 - the day Britain mobilised for war. Retired builder Mr Purves, 75, who lives off Scalford Road, in Melton, said: "I just came across it on one of the stalls. It thought it was interesting and the more I thought about it, the more important I thought it was. "I'm interested in military history and I thought when I got it home ' crikey,that's the first day of the First World War, it's got to be important'." He added: "It was just from one of the ordinary stall holders at the regular Sunday car boot sale at Melton cattle market and I just happened to see it. I go there every Sunday, but I don't usually have luck like this." The 4th and 5th territorial battalions proved themselves worthy members of the regiment at the Battle of Loos. Their work in the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt in October 1915, which had held up the advance, was hailed as one of the most brilliant exploits of the war and involved men almost entirely from the county and city. The Battle of Loos, which lasted from September 25 to October 19, 1915, claimed the lives of more than 500 Leicestershire soldiers. In all, the British lost 60,000 men. Mr Purves struck lucky at another car boot held at the cattle market a couple of years ago when he bought framed side-by-side photographs of King George V and Queen Mary - which they had signed on the back to an unknown recipient - for £7. The note reads: "With our best wishes for Christmas 1914. In God protect you home safe. Mary R and George R." Mr Purves added: "I picked it up a couple of years ago, there was another chap looking to buy it, but I got in before him. After I'd bought it he said it could be worth £90." He added: "I'm not an ex military, although my son was in the Royal Engineers and went to the Falklands clearing mines. "I'm just interested in military history and I have lots of historical things including swords, bayonets and helmets. I like weaponry mainly."

First World War 'call to arms' found at car boot sale

Burglars raiding homes via open doors and windows

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Burglars are taking advantage of the heatwave as people leave windows and doors open to ventilate their homes. Police believe criminals are scouring neighbourhoods for insecure houses. Recent break-ins have seen burglars nip into their victims' homes for only a few moments and escape with valuable, portable items such as laptop computers and mobile phones. Officers have urged people to keep windows and doors locked while they are out, when they are upstairs or are enjoying the sun in their back gardens. Two city police stations – Keyham Lane and Hinckley Road – have reported that five homes on their patches had been burgled late on Tuesday or early yesterday. Keyham Lane station, which covers areas such as Belgrave, Rushey Mead and Humberstone, received three burglary reports. Inspector Ed McBryde-Wilding, commander of Keyham Lane police, said: "An open door or window gives the advantage to the opportunist burglar. "Rather than spending time inside a home and ransacking it, they will be in and out very quickly, picking up whatever valuables come to hand. "Sometimes it is down to an individual offender targeting a specific area. "We want people to keep their homes secure and to let us know immediately when they see someone behaving suspiciously in their neighbourhood." Inspector Andy Parkes, commander of Hinckley Road station, which polices neighbourhoods including the West End, Western Park and Braunstone, said: "They key thing is people should call us whenever they see something suspicious. "The biggest reason we detect burglaries is by catching the offenders at the scene. It is much more effective for us than DNA or finger-printing. "We have a number of officers out and about in plain clothes and they will be more than happy to come along to check someone out." Earlier this month, the force launched a major campaign to encourage people to take basic home security steps during the hot weather – most importantly keeping windows and doors locked when they are out or are in remote parts of their homes. The awareness campaign is part of the force's ongoing effort – codenamed Operation Dynamo – to reduce burglary rates in the city and county. Detective Chief Inspector Rich Ward, who leads Operation Dynamo, said: "When patrolling the streets at night, officers are noticing that residents are leaving their windows wide open to let in the cool air at night. "Whilst it seems a logical thing to do, the reality is that leaving windows open leaves your house insecure. "An open window or door whatever time of day is an invitation to an opportunist thief." Home security information is available on Leicestershire Police's website. go to www.leics.police.uk/burglary

Burglars raiding homes via open doors and windows

Move to put Austen on notes welcomed

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Author Jane Austen will feature on the next £10 note. The announcement today has been warmly welcomed by equality campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez, who raised a 35,000-signature petition calling for the Bank of England to ensure women, apart from the Queen, were featured on English banknotes. Confirmation of the move was made by the Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney. Mr Carney, 29, said: "Jane Austen certainly merits a place in the select group of historical figures to appear on our banknotes. Her novels have an enduring and universal appeal and she is recognised as one of the greatest writers in English literature." Ms Criado-Perez, a freelance journalist, from Rutland, launched her campaign in the spring when it was announced that Sir Winston Churchill would replace social campaigner Elizabeth Fry on the £5 note. That would have meant that, other than the Queen, there would be no women featuring on English banknotes. It was then hinted in June that the Bank of England was considering Jane Austen for the £10. Ms Criado-Perez, who was tipped off about the move on Friday in a meeting with Bank of England officials, said: "I am absolutely delighted that it has been confirmed officially that Jane Austen will appear on the £10. "But not only that - Mr Carney has pledged to review the process for selection so that Jane Austen will not be a one-off in the future." The campaign had raised £13,000 to launch a legal case to challenge the Bank of England. The money will now go to charities that aid women. Austen will appear on the notes in 2017, the 200th anniversary of her death. Jane Austen 1775 – 1817 was an English novelist who, using wit and social observation, provided astute insights into 19th century life, often praising the virtues of reason and intelligence and highlighting some of the barriers that society erected against the progression of women.

Move to put Austen on notes welcomed

Police hunt man who exposed himself to teenage girls

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Police are searching for a man who indecently exposed himself to two teenage girls. The man approached the girls, who are both aged 13, while they were walking in a spinney off Ratby Road, Groby. The girls have told police the man made indecent remarks to them before he exposed himself. The incident happened at around 1.30pm on Friday, July 12. Police released details today and urged members of the public to help them find the man. Pc Katie Harris, who is investigating the incident, said: "We would like to speak to anyone who may have seen this man in the area at this time or may know his identity." The victims have helped police draw up a description of the man. He is "chubby", white, 50 to 60 and of medium height. He was wearing dark clothing and a baseball cap. Contact Pc Harris on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

Police hunt man who exposed himself to teenage girls

Madeleine McCann's father to take part in charity triathlon

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Madeleine McCann's father will compete in a triathlon this weekend in aid of a charity which supports family and friends of missing people. Gerry McCann, whose daughter was three when she went missing six years ago in Portugal, will take part in the Virgin Active London Olympic Distance Triathlon on Sunday to raise funds for the charity Missing People. The triathlon will see him complete a 1.5k swim, 40km cycle and finish with a 10km run. It comes after his wife, Kate, raised nearly £22,000 when she completed the London Marathon in April in aid of the charity. Gerry, from Rothley, said: "While witnessing Kate train for the London Marathon this year, I decided maybe I could set myself a challenge and help in some way too. It didn't take Kate long to organise my entry for the Virgin London Triathlon. "Although a pretty onerous event, it's a challenge which I know will be far less than that of being a parent of a missing child." Gerry also spoke to ITV's Daybreak this morning about the fresh Metropolitan Police investigation into Madeleine's disappearance that was launched earlier this month. He said it was a "big step forward" and said it gave the family renewed hope. He said: "We knew there were lots of leads that needed to be followed up and so this is very important to us."

Madeleine McCann's father to take part in charity triathlon

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