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Thieves steal newly born foal from Willoughby Waterleys farm

A newly-born foal was stolen from a farm in the south of Leicestershire this morning. The animal was only about 12 hours old when it was taken between 5am and 9am today. It was taken from an...

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More fire strikes tonight and tomorrow in Leicestershire

A scaled-down service is being maintained tonight and tomorrow during the latest strikes by firefighters. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said seven appliances and a small fires unit would...

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New CCTV footage released in hunt for men who attacked doorman in Braunstone...

Police investigating a savage attack in which a doorman suffered a fractured skull have released new CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to. The assault took place just after midnight on Sunday,...

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Police want to speak to these men about a robbery attempt in Leicester

Police have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to about an attempted robbery at a business premises in Leicester. The incident happened at about 5pm on Sunday, December 1, in Rowsley...

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Fire crews in action within an hour of latest firefighters' strike

Fire crews in the city and county were called to deal with incidents within an hour of the start of the latest firefighters' strike tonight. A single crew and a small fires unit were called to a road...

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Leicester City v Burnley: Nigel Pearson urges side to rediscover best form

Nigel Pearson has urged his Leicester City side to rediscover their formula for success when they take on league leaders Burnley at the King Power Stadium today (12.15). Pearson admits some of his...

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Leicester City v Burnley - match preview: Next seven days will not define our...

It is vital Leicester City get back on a winning run and pick up valuable points before Christmas, says striker Jamie Vardy. Having lost back-to-back games, City face league leaders Burnley today and...

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Leicester City v Burnley - live

Leicester City face a huge run of games coming up which includes the Capital One Cup clash against Manchester City as well as a trip to Championship contenders QPR. But kicking off that crucial...

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Leicester City v Burnley - match preview: Gaffer has livened up training,...

Nigel Pearson has been true to his word and personally taken responsibility for 'livening up' his players ahead of today's visit of league leaders Burnley.Leicester City were knocked off top spot by...

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Fire service responds to all emergency calls during strike

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say they responded to all emergency calls received during the Fire Brigades Union strike action yesterday. Seven fire appliances and the small fires unit were...

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Derelict pub in Eyres Monsell transformed into row of shops

A derelict pub which was a magnet for vandals has been transformed into a row of shops.The arcade in Sturdee Road, Eyres Monsell, includes a supermarket and a fish and chip shop, and they will soon be...

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Retired teacher Graham Butterworth sexually assaulted teenager in showers at...

A retired primary school teacher who sexually assaulted a teenager in the showers at a health club has been jailed for two years.Graham Butterworth (67) cornered the naked teenager in a cubicle,...

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Leicester City 1 Burnley 1 - match report: City left to rue missed chances...

Leicester City: 1 (David Nugent - 14')Burnley: 1 (Danny Ings - 47')Leicester City were left to rue a string of missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Championship leaders Burnley....

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Leicester City 1 Burnley 1 - 'We lacked killer instinct,' says Pearson

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said his side lacked that "killer instinct" as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley. Pearson's men were exceptional in the first half but went into...

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Mobile speed camera locations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this week

Mobile speed camera sites for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, week commencing December 16 Core Sites Fosse Road South, Leicester A6 Abbey Lane, Leicester B5366 Saffron Lane, Leicester A563...

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Leicester Riders 91 London Lions 78. Home sweet home for Riders

Leicester Riders capped off their home campaign for 2013 in fine style with a 91-78 victory over London which saw them leapfrog the Lions in the table. It means this year has been Riders' best ever in...

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15 year old with 51 offences on his record jailed for Eyres Monsell and...

A 15-year-old boy who mugged two young men in separate street attacks has been jailed for three years and four months. Tommy Stephen Smith, who has 51 offences on his record, including several...

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X Factor: Sam Bailey makes it to the final two in an emotional show featuring...

There wasn't a dry eye in the house as Sam Bailey made it through to the final two of X Factor, with her elderly grandmother in the audience to watch her. The 36-year-old singer broke down in tears on...

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Fire severely damages bedroom of home in New Parks, Leicester

Three fire crews were called to deal with a fire in the bedroom of a semi detached home in New Parks, Leicester, yesterday. Crews wore breathing equipment to tackle the blaze at the house in Amhurst...

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Audience members give De Montfort Hall's Aladdin the thumbs up

Audience members at the opening performance of De Montfort Hall's first panto in nearly two decades have given the show the thumbs up. Aladdin began a three-week run this weekend and was given a warm...

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