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X Factor star Sam Bailey challenges critics
Leicester X Factor star Sam Bailey has defended herself after being described as "fake" in a report in a The Sun. The national tabloid reported today that Sam, of Leicester Forest East, had not been...
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Man made chilling threat as he attacked his girlfriend
A violent boyfriend told his girlfriend, "I've got to kill you" before grabbing her neck and pressing a pillow over her face.The terrifying threat happened during one of three separate attacks – when...
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Number of city councillors will not be reduced
The number of city councillors in Leicester will stay the same, it has been announced.However, ward boundaries are set to change.It follows a review by the Boundary Commission for England, which found...
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Fears historic church spire may collapse
An area of Leicester city centre could be shut to the public amid fears that a church spire may collapse. Structural engineers from Leicester City Council are today due to visit the historic St Mary de...
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Music legend Paul Weller praises singer's cover of Style Council hit
Music legend Paul Weller has given his backing to a cover of a Style Council hit by singer Kristyna Myles, describing her version as "absolutely stunning". Kristyna, who grew up in Broughton Astley,...
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Scientists discover that Richard III had roundworm
New research has revealed that Richard III suffered from roundworm infection.The discovery was made by scientists based at the University of Leicester and the University of Cambridge, who have been...
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Dean Hammond hopes for Premier League chance with Leicester City
New signing Dean Hammond says he has unfinished business in the Premier League.The 30-year-old midfielder, who joined Leicester City from Southampton last week on a two-year contract for an undisclosed...
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Landlord fined £6,000 for not having proper licence
A landlord who rented out a property for five years without a proper licence has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 in fines and costs by city magistrates.Harjeet Johal (25), of St Pauls Road,...
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Spire 'represents an imminent danger'
City council engineers have inspected the crumbling spire at St Mary de Castro church.Building control officers said the spire of the 12th century church in the city centre represented an "imminent...
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Summer Sundae Weekender will not be returning to Leicester
The award-winning Summer Sundae Weekender will not be returning to Leicester.Organisers of the popular music festival, which had taken place at De Montfort Hall since 2001, made the announcement...
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Inside Rugby: It's a toss-up between two where the Premiership title is...
I cannot see past Leicester Tigers or Saracens as the teams to beat in the 22-round Aviva Premiership that kicks off this weekend, writes Martin Crowson. Even with the somewhat 'pot-luck' nature of the...
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson accepts improper conduct ban
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson will serve a one game touchline ban against Wigan Athletic after accepting a misconduct charge from the FA. The City boss was charged with misconduct under its Rule...
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Leicester Tigers act fast to sign Kiwi centre Terrence Hepetema
Leicester Tigers have signed Kiwi centre Terrence Hepetema from New South Wales Waratahs.The 21-year-old centre goes straight into the squad and is available for Tigers' Aviva Premiership opener...
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Man 'wanted to pass on HIV virus'
A young mother told a jury she tried to forgive the father of her child after he knowingly infected her with the HIV virus.However, because of his womanising and violent behaviour, they eventually...
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680 apply for 24 jobs at Tesco store
A supermarket has revealed that nearly 700 people applied for 24 jobs at a new store.Tesco said it received 680 applicants for the positions at the new Tesco Express store, on the site of the former...
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Glen Parva bus lane work: Residents fear 'chaos'
Work on a new bus lane along one of the busiest routes into Leicester will cause "massive disruption", claim residents and commuters.The southbound carriageway of the A426/Leicester Road, through Glen...
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Richard III: Taunts and insults 'must stop'
The chairman of the Richard III Society has asked fellow Ricardians to put a stop to insults and taunts which have caused a rift between Leicester and York.He spoke after hundreds of negative comments...
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8.07am: A42 northbound One lane closed on the A42 between junction 13 of the A511 and the M1 at junction 23a due to an accident7.50am: A6 Abbey Lane Leicester Slow both ways near the junction of...
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Hinckley United's future in doubt as club faces legal action
Cash-strapped Hinckley United could be forced into administration this month.The football club's former chairman, Kevin Downes, said it owed him more than £187,000. He has now started legal proceedings...
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