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Former Leicester City star tips Anthony Knockaert to be ace in pack

Anthony Knockaert could be Leicester City's ace in the pack this season, believes former favourite Steve Guppy.The popular winger, who is the only player to be capped by England at semi-professional,...

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Matthew Hoggard makes timely return

Matthew Hoggard is back in the Leicestershire squad for the County Championship match against Division Two leaders Lancashire which starts at Grace Road today.The former England seamer has so far...

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Probe bid to ID man in coffin within a coffin

A tiny camera will be inserted into a mystery lead coffin found at the Greyfriars dig site to try to establish who or what is inside.The unexpected tomb was revealed by University of Leicester...

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Hunt for cashpoint 'skimming' gang: Police in CCTV appeal

Police investigating a series of attempts by crime gangs to raid bank accounts by placing "skimming" devices on cash machines have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace. Officers have...

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Celebrating the life of fun-loving Susan

Tragic charity swimmer Susan Taylor was laid to rest yesterday in a coffin of purple – her favourite colour.Hundreds of mourners gathered to say farewell to the 34-year-old, who died a mile from the...

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David Nugent set to lead Leicester City's attack at Middlesbrough

David Nugent looks certain to lead Leicester City's attack at Middlesbrough tomorrow.The 28-year-old striker has featured in only one pre-season friendly because of calf and thigh injuries.However,...

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Sex exploitation trial: Three men plead guilty

The trial of three men accused of sexually exploiting a 16-year-old schoolgirl was dramatically stopped today, for guilty pleas to be entered. Aabidali Mubarak Ali (39), Rakib Iacub (20) and Wajid...

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Live traffic and travel updates

11am: No reports of any major incidents or congestion on city or county roads. 9.19am: Trains to London StPancras are now running normally although some residual delays from earlier disruption.9.05am:...

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Three taken to hospital after crash involving taxi

One man had to be cut free from a car after a crash involving a taxi. Emergency crews were called to Knighton Lane East, in Knighton Fields, Leicester, at 11.16pm, yesterday. A fire service spokesman...

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Man hurt after inhaling chlorine

A man was taken to hospital with breathing problems after inhaling chlorine gas in a small chemical explosion. The fire service's hazardous materials environmental unit, along with several crews, was...

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Roadworks in Leicester next week

Roadworks are taking place in the following locations in Leicester next week. New work starting: * Pocklingtons Walk: resurfacing work at the junction of Berridge Street and Millstone Lane, for one day...

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Winning lottery ticket bought in Leicestershire still unclaimed

A lottery winner has 13 days left to claim a prize of £260,536. The person, who bought the ticket in North West Leicestershire, has until 11pm on August 15 to grab the winnings. The ticket matched the...

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REVIEW Sweeney Todd at Curve

DIRECTOR Paul Kerryson proves his mettle again with the creation of another community production which could put many professional shows to shame. That's not to take anything away from the talented...

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Police appeal after 72-year-old woman is robbed

A 72-year-old woman was injured when a thug snatched her handbag. The woman fell to the ground when she was attacked in Humberstone, Leicester yesterday. The robber approached the woman from behind as...

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Drivers fume at more roadworks near Fosse Park

Motorists living near Fosse Park are being warned to prepare for more than three months of disruption due to a new safety scheme.It has emerged that the roadworks on the Asda roundabout will require...

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Man tied dog to sanctuary fence

A man abandoned his ill, emaciated dog by chaining the pet to the fence of an animal sanctuary in freezing weather, a court heard.Stephen Joyce was found guilty in his absence at Leicester Magistrates'...

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Dropped cigarette proves costly

A man who was challenged by Leicester city wardens for dropping a cigarette end in the street claimed his instinct told him the men were not officials.Samm Dunkley (22), of Hobill Close, Huncote,...

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Killers of Daniel given 30 years

A couple who left a four-year-old boy alone to die after subjecting him to months of "unprecedented" starvation and horrifying cruelty have both been jailed for at least 30 years.Magdelena Luczak and...

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Man sent to jail for £250k money laundering scandal

A man who illegally obtained £250,000 through money laundering for his cousin has been jailed for four years.Gurdev Singh (35) of Uppingham Road, Thurnby, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to...

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Special landmark as Jean reaches grand age of 100

A 100-year-old woman celebrated her landmark birthday yesterday with an afternoon tea party with her family.Jean Ironside, who lives in Vista's Kathleen Rutland Home, in Leicester Forest East, also...

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