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Leicestershire beat Durham for first T20 win

Leics Foxes 176-5 in 20 overs (Burns 81 no, Smith 67) beat Durham 165 all out in 19.5 overs (Mustard 69, Ireland 4-22) by 11 runs. Anthony Ireland held his nerve in the final over at Grace Road last...

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Leicester City go for gold with new home kit

Leicester City are going for gold next season with their latest kit. The new City strip is unveiled this morning at a special signing session at the Fanstore at King Power Stadium. To complement the...

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I'll fight to keep Kasper and Wes at Leicester City – Pearson

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has vowed to do all he can to keep hold of Wes Morgan and Kasper Schmeichel.City have rejected offers from Nottingham Forest for captain Morgan and Hull for keeper...

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One casualty flown to hospital after A50 crash

Two people had to be cut free after a car towing a caravan was involved in an accident on the A50 bypass in Markfield. The A50 was blocked while emergency services including the air ambulance attended...

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Australia 16 Lions 41: Test series glory for tourists

The British and Irish Lions roared to Test series glory at ANZ Stadium as they ended 16 years of hurt in unforgettable fashion. An awesome display of scrummaging power built an unshakeable victory...

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Family scoops £100,000 prize on tv quiz show

A family from Knighton is in the pink to the tune of £100,000 after winning the TV quiz show Million Pound Drop. Eighteen year-old Joe Pinches and his grandma Maggie had to choose if pop star Pink had...

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Charity shop manager's plea over stolen computer

A charity shop manager is desperate for the return of a laptop stolen in a break-in this morning. Lesley Caffrey manager of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research shop in Station Road, Lutterworth says...

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Body found in burning car - man arrested

The body of a man was discovered in a burning car early this morning near the scene of a music festival. Firefighters raised the alarm at 12.45am after they had been called to a burning vehicle in...

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Tribute to victims of asbestos

More than 160 victims of cancer caused by asbestos were remembered at a service in Leicester Cathedral.The annual service marked national Action Mesothelioma Day. It was organised by the...

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Paige, 11, jumping for joy after cancer battle

An 11-year-old girl is celebrating after being told she is clear of cancer.Paige Taylor, from Measham, was diagnosed with kidney cancer on June 15 last year after having a "funny turn" and almost...

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Lions can now beat All Blacks in 2017

Warren Gatland believes the British & Irish Lions could be equipped with "an incredibly strong squad" for the formidable challenge of New Zealand in four years' time.It is 42 years since the Lions...

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Beer we go! New brewery launched

The first brewery to open in a Leicestershire town in more than 100 years will produce its first beer in the next couple of weeks.Tracy Ellis and his stepbrother, Phil Woodward, both members of real...

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Leicestershire Foxes lose thriller at Old Trafford

Just how fine the margins are in Twenty20 cricket was highlighted at Old Trafford yesterday as Leicestershire Foxes slipped to a four-run defeat at the hands of Lancashire Lightning.It wasn't that the...

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Lions stunning victory ends 16 years of hurt

The British & Irish Lions roared to Test series glory at ANZ Stadium as they ended 16 years of hurt with a stunning 41-16 victory over Australia.An awesome display of scrummaging power built an...

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Woman's violent ordeal at hands of drunken ex-lover

A drunken man pressed a kitchen knife against his ex-girlfriend's body and threatened to kill herDaryl Yiulle (36) also brandished a hammer during a prolonged and violent ordeal.Yiulle was jailed for...

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Leicester City fans' verdict on the new shirt

Leicester City's new strip proved a big hit with fans who turned up for a special autograph signing session at King Power Stadium.Supporters snapped up the new design, which includes golden stripes...

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Leicestershire set to swelter over July

Leicestershire is set to swelter for most of July as temperatures hit a scorching 29C (84.2F) degrees yesterday, making it the hottest day of the year.People made the most of the weather by getting out...

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Hard-up students helped to import illegal sex drugs

Two university students helped import tens of thousands of pounds' worth of counterfeit sex drugs in a bid to make extra cash.The tablets, made in India and China, were sent to the Loughborough...

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The reasons Lions won the Test

The British & Irish Lions won their first Test series for 16 years with Saturday's victory in the third Test.A stunning 41-16 victory over Australia gave them a 2-1 verdict amid scenes of wild...

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Police warning as 'ride-by' thugs target phone users

Police are taking action to tackle a sudden surge in "ride-by'' thefts carried out by young thieves on bikes.Two police stations in Leicester, Mansfield House, in the city centre, and Hinckley Road, in...

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