Justin's rose proves a winner with X Factor judges
Teenager Justin Peng presented a rose to his favourite judge on X Factor last night and made it through to tonight's show at the Wembley Arena. The Leicester Grammar School student surprised the judges...
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Leicester City will make changes for Derby clash, says Nigel Pearson
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has vowed to ring the changes for the Capital One clash with Derby County tonight.The City boss said he intended to freshen up his side and is expected to hand full...
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BMX rider devastated after thieves steal competition bikes
Thieves have stolen two competition bikes from the home of international BMX rider Shaun Issitt.They struck some time last week in Glen Parva and took four cycles worth nearly £4,000 from his...
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Loughborough University waiting on Rugby World Cup decision
A university is waiting to hear if it has been selected as an international team base for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Organisers of the rugby union event have visited Loughborough University to see...
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Teenager charged over fire deaths appears in court via video link
A teenager charged with the murder of a mother and her three children yesterday appeared at Leicester Crown Court, via a live two-way video link. Kemo Anthony Porter viewed the proceedings from the...
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Richard III Society unsure on cash donation for king's tomb
The Richard III Society is yet to make a final decision on whether it will donate cash to help fund the king's tomb at Leicester Cathedral.Society spokesman Richard Van Allen spoke to the Mercury...
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Man poisoned by generator fumes after power was cut off
A man was poisoned by fumes from a petrol generator he put in his flat after his electricity was disconnected during freezing weather.Michael Hirrell, 48, was overcome by carbon monoxide, from the...
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Prisoner who killed fellow inmate will never be released
A convicted murderer from Leicester will spend the rest of his life in jail after he was found guilty of killing a fellow inmate in a maximum security prison. Gary Smith, who was serving an 18-year...
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Deaf arson victims get new home thanks to businessman
A deaf sign language tutor whose home was severely damaged in an arson attack has found a new place to live and teach.Michael Broderick, who has been deaf since he was born, had to be rescued with his...
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Working revolver handed in at start of firearms amnesty
This fully-working handgun was handed in at a police station as a two-week firearms amnesty got under way on Saturday.The Mauser revolver, which police said was in full working order, was left...
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Bradgate Unit: Calls for inquiry into quality of care
A health watchdog is considering asking the Health Secretary to hold a public inquiry into the quality of care at a city mental health unit.It follows a call from a city councillor for a public inquiry...
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Mother 'disgusted' by claims she killed her daughter
The mother of a woman who has died says she was "disgusted" to hear that people thought she had killed her own daughter. Shirley Manchester's daughter, 28-year-old Victoria Clarke-Manchester, was found...
View ArticleLive: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
7.25am: No problems reported on roads in the city or county so far.For more local and national travel information and weather updates see the links below:MOTORWAY UPDATES: For traffic updates on UK...
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'Neighbour from hell' jailed for 10-year hate campaign
Residents yesterday celebrated the jailing of their "neighbour from hell" after he made their lives a misery for more than 10 years.Leslie Collins repeatedly ignored court orders and carried on with...
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Sarah Outen reaches Alaska - half way through round the world adventure
Round-the-world adventurer Sarah Outen has made landfall in Alaska after a journey lasting 150 days, rowing 3,750 nautical miles. Sarah from Oakham, in Rutland, is now half way through her...
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Leicester City new-boy Gary Taylor-Fletcher 'will be a big player for club'
New signing Gary Taylor-Fletcher will be an important player for Leicester City this season, says boss Nigel Pearson.The 32-year-old was given his debut against his old club Blackpool on Saturday only...
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Leicester City v Derby County - live
Leicester City are in cup action on Tuesday night against their East Midlands rivals Derby County. The third round Capital One Cup tie has to be decided on the night - and will go to extra-time and...
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I want Derby to win, admits former Leicester City star Robbie Savage
Ex-Leicester City midfielder Robbie Savage admitted he will be cheering on Derby County when the sides meet in the Capital One Cup tonight (7.45).The pantomime villain, who won the League Cup with City...
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Tree removal at Jubilee Square site is 'vandalism', say traders
Traders have criticised the city council for cutting down 27 trees to make way for Jubilee Square in the city centre. Workmen preparing the site for the £4 million project started cutting them down in...
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Cyclist, 70, in 'stable condition' after crash in South Wigston
A cyclist in his 70s is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after he suffered head injuries in a collision in South Wigston. The man was airlifted to hospital in Coventry after he fell from...
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