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Fire crews rescue cow from canal near Wigston
Fire crews rescued a cow that had fallen into the Grand Union Canal near Kilby Bridge, Wigston yesterday evening. The animal was spotted by a man walking his dog who raised the alarm shortly before...
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7.54am: Heavy traffic on the A14 near the Catthorpe interchange on the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire border.7.49am:Heavy traffic on M1 southbound between J22, A50 at Ashby and J21, M69 at...
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PM David Cameron forgives Manu Tuilagi for 'bunny ears' prank
Prime Minister David Cameron has said he has forgiven Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi for playing a 'bunny ears' prank on him during a visit to Downing Street. The 22-year-old made the gesture...
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Man, 19, in court charged with murder of Antoin Akpom
A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of Antoin Akpom.Abdul Hakim, (19), of Wood Hill, Spinney Hills, Leicester, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the...
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Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons - live
It's the return of former Leicester Tigers favourite Dean Richards to Welford Road on Saturday. As big a game as it is for Tigers and Newcastle Falcons, the return of Richards adds extra spice and...
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Teachers plan protest march on strike day
Plans have been announced for a march on October 1 in the city by two teaching unions.Earlier this month, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and NASUWT revealed they would take strike action against...
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Firefighters will strike following pensions row
Firefighters will go on strike for four hours next week in a row over pensions.At noon, on Wednesday, fire stations across the county will close as crews protest about Government proposals to extend...
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Burglars steal money collected for RAF appeal
Burglars have stolen cash destined to help serving and former RAF personnel.More than £400, which was ready to hand over to the Melton branch of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA), towards the...
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Glenfield Hospital in groundbreaking high blood pressure research
A tiny device could prove a lifeline for thousands suffering from high blood pressure, according to a top heart consultant.Professor Andre Ng, a consultant cardiologist, carried out groundbreaking...
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Bill Maynard: Veteran actor to release new single, aged 84
Bill Maynard - known for TV hits such as Heartbeat and Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt - is celebrating his six decades on the small screen by releasing a single at the age of 84.The veteran star has...
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Suspect alleged to have rammed police car is still at large
Police are still trying to trace a man who went on the run after allegedly ramming a stolen vehicle into a police car, injuring an officer.Police believe Daniel Perry, 34, may be receiving help from...
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Marcin Wasilewski aims to be a smash hit at Leicester City
Manager Nigel Pearson says new signing Marcin Wasilewski is fully focused on becoming a success at Leicester City.The Polish international signed for City on a one-year deal as a free agent after...
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Driver cut free from car after two-vehicle crash
Firefighters had to cut a driver from the wreckage of his car after a two-vehicle accident near a busy roundabout. Fire crews from Southern and Western stations had to cut a door of the car to release...
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When Manu risked wrath of 007
Prime Minister David Cameron may have forgiven Manu Tuilagi for his "bunny ears" joke. However, the picture above shows the rugby ace has played the prank before on another high-profile victim. The...
View ArticleTwo people taken to hospital after crash in North Kilworth
Two people were taken to hospital after a car burst into flames following a crash. A man and woman were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary after the two-vehicle incident on the B5414 Pincet Lane, North...
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Half of De Montfort University students in Leicester to study abroad
De Montfort University has launched a scheme to send half its students abroad to study or work at a cost of £1.5 million annually. It will see around 11,000 students learn in a foreign country as part...
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Part of garden fence and hedge destroyed by fire
Part of a garden fence and hedge were destroyed after they were deliberately set on fire. A five metre section of fence and hedge was burned after the incident in Ervins Lock Road in South Wigston...
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Hoggard guard of honour is only County bright spot
The opening day wash-out might have been frustrating, but it was nothing compared to what Leicestershire's bowlers endured when play did get under way at Grace Road yesterday.Tuesday's deluge of rain...
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Tory tells Sir David Attenborough to commit euthanasia
A Tory councillor created a Twitter storm by suggesting that Sir David Attenborough should commit euthanasia. Phil Taylor, a councillor in Ealing, west London, posted his comment yesterday after the...
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Blackpool v Leicester City live
Follow live coverage of the League Championship match between Blackpool and Leicester City live at Bloomfield Road on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Leicester City are at the seaside for a big early...
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