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Police in stand-off with man on a roof in Coalville

Police were involved in a six-hour stand-off with a man on a roof in Coalville. The man climbed up onto a building on the town's Agar Nook estate this afternoon and, despite the efforts of officers,...

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Army dog poisoning: Deaths investigated

Three dogs at a Leicestershire base used to train sniffer and guard dogs on duty in Afghanistan have died after eating suspected contaminated food. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three dogs...

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'Patient safety is being put at risk'

A doctors' watchdog has revealed it has concerns about the A&E department at Leicester Royal Infirmary.In a report about emergency departments, the General Medical Council (GMC) said it was...

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County are made to toil as opener hits double century

Leicestershire have got a mountain to climb after a torrid day in the field against Essex in the Championship yesterday.A career-best 243 from Jaik Mickleburgh plus a first Championship century for Ben...

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Geordan Murphy makes it look so easy in his new role at Tigers

It is no surprise that Leicester Tigers' new assistant backs coach Geordan Murphy has taken to his role like a duck to water. The 34-year-old played the game in an wonderfully effortless manner on his...

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Iron man Arthur, 82, from Loughborough, is king of shopping court

For most 82-year-olds, working out in the gym is a distant memory.However, great-grandfather Arthur Bexon likes to keep in shape and pumps iron three times a week.The retired furniture store manager,...

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Workman is blaze hero

A quick-thinking workman alerted people living in a block of four maisonettes when fire threatened to engulf their homes.Cabinet maker Christopher Riley, who was working at a nearby property,...

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Mobility scooter rider hurts boy in 'hit-and-run'

A seven-year-old boy was injured after he was involved in a suspected hit-and-run incident with a mobility scooter.D'Silva Kinzett, from Market Harborough, was injured by the scooter as he was walking...

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Bank manager stole £300k

A "thoroughly dishonest" village bank manager has been jailed after stealing more than £318,000.Celia Valerie Zarebska (52), who worked at Santander, in Barrow upon Soar, took money from customers'...

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VIDEO: 'Danger driver' caught on camera

A motorist is being investigated for suspected dangerous driving after a car was filmed overtaking other vehicles at speed in wet and foggy weather.The footage of the silver Vauxhall Vectra was filmed...

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Richard III dig: The hidden secrets of historic friary

The dig explained: Our handy guide to the site which explains the features of the excavated friary church and where finds were madeThe church of the medieval friary was built in 1255 and was part of a...

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Dying-wish dad is married in hospital

A terminally-ill father who was hoping to tie the knot with his sweetheart next Friday has taken a turn for the worse, and been married in his hospital bed.Knill Paget's story about his dying wish to...

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Greatest Ever City XI: Today it's the turn of the manager

Today, in our quest for the greatest ever Leicester City side, we have to choose a manager. After this week's shortlist of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers, we have managed to get the...

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Leicester City must be ready for the toughest campaign - Craig Shakespeare

Leicester City must be ready for the toughest campaign yet if they are to achieve promotion, says assistant boss Craig Shakespeare. He said City were leaving no stone unturned in their preparations as...

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UK heatwave: top tips for staying safe

Level three heatwave warnings have been issued in many parts of the UK, as Britain continues to swelter in soaring temperatures. The warning has today been raised to level three by the Met Office for...

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Live traffic and travel updates

Area Traffic Control report that the A606 is now clear and re-opened after the earlier accident in the Leesthorpe area.9.10am: Drivers are warned that the A606 between Leesthorpe and Little Dalby is...

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Woman taken to hospital after being cut free from car

A woman was taken to hospital after being cut free from a car this morning. The female was taken to the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham after the car she was travelling in left Hose Lane in Long...

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Car bursts into flames at service station

A car engine burst into flames at the Leicester Forest East service station. Firefighters from Southern and western stations were called out to the incident on the northbound side of the M1 service...

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Love the Lanes festival comes alive

The streets of Leicester are alive with music, dance and people at the Love Lanes Festival. Hundreds of people are being drawn to the "Lanes" area of the city by the unique shopping exerience. Traders...

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