Firefighters release casualty from crashed car in Rutland
Firefighters had to free a casualty trapped in a vehicle following a two-car crash near South Luffenham yesterday afternoon. Two crews from Uppingham were called to the incident at 4.01pm. A land...
View ArticlePortuguese authorities allow site search in Madeleine investigation
Portuguese authorities have given the go ahead for one site in the town of Praia da Luz to be examined in the continuing investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The BBC has reported...
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Eurovision 2014: Can Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes end song contest...
The hopes of a nation rest on the slender shoulders of Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes tonight when she bids for Eurovision glory.Proudly representing Great Britain, the 27-year-old...
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Leicester Tigers 31 Saracens 27: Match report - Now Tigers face Saints in...
Leicester Tigers secured a bonus-point 31-27 win over Premiership league leaders Saracens to confirm an away semi-final at Northampton Saints in an entertaining encounter at Welford Road today. Scores...
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Eurovision 2014: Leicestershire's Molly Smitten-Downes misses out as Conchita...
Singer songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes missed out on winning tonight's Eurovision Song Contest with her own composition Children of the Universe. She was the last of the 26 international acts to take...
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Roadworks taking place in Leicestershire
Drivers using the roads in Leicestershire this week are being warned of the following work taking place which may affect journey routes and times. •Carr Lane, Belton is to be closed for about seven...
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Roadworks taking place in Leicester this week
Drivers are being warned that the following roadworks will be taking place this week in Leicester. New work starting this week:• Newarke Street: Lane restrictions in place around the Newarke...
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Mobile camera sites for this week
Mobile cameras sites for week commencing May 12, 2014: A47 Glaston Rd, Morcott A47 Uppingham Road / Main Road, Glaston A47 Uppingham Rd, Bisbrooke A606 Stamford Rd, Barnsdale A6003 Route Oakham -...
View ArticleOnly five people fined for spitting in Leicester streets in three months
Just a handful people have been fined for spitting in Leicester streets since £80 penalties were brought in more than three months ago. At the start of February the city council launched a new regime...
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Student blackmailed by two Leicester brothers posing as teenage girl on...
A university student was blackmailed out of more than £800 by two brothers posing as a teenage girl on a dating website. Jailing the pair, Judge Michael Pert QC said he agreed with the former Lord...
View ArticleThree cats rescued by fire fighters in separate incidents
Three trapped cats had to be rescued by firefighters in separate incidents on Friday and Saturday. Two of the animals had become wedged between boundary fencing and a shed or garage. The other cat had...
View ArticleTankers move sewage as pipe bursts at Barwell pumping station
Scores of tankers are being used to remove tonnes of sewage from a pumping station after a pipe burst several times along a 30 metre section. The incident occurred on Friday at the Barwell sewage...
View ArticleFire fighters remove dangerous glass hanging over Melton market place
Firefighters had to cordon off an area of the Market Place in Melton today to prevent three panes of glass falling from first storey windows. The alarm was raised just before 2pm and crews from the...
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Leicester City's rollercoaster ride is all part of the journey for Nigel Pearson
Leicester City may be revelling in the euphoria of reaching the Premier League but manager Nigel Pearson admits it has been a rollercoaster ride.The City boss has an outstanding record with the club....
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson excited to unleash his troops on biggest stage
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson is relishing the prospect of seeing his young charges take on the elite of English football next season.Young prospects like Liam Moore, Jeff Schlupp, Matty James,...
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Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill piles the pressure on Northampton
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said the "pressure is all on Northampton" as the two sides face a Friday night showdown in the Aviva Premiership semi-finals.Tigers made sure of a...
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Match verdict: Job done as Leicester Tigers avoid a return trip to Saracens
A bizarre game for a bizarre occasion. With only a handful of regular starters on both sides, there was a bit of pre-season element to the line-ups before kick-off.There was definitely a pre-season...
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Wes Morgan says Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is simply the best
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan has played under 12 managers or caretaker-managers during his career, but he says current boss Nigel Pearson is simply the best.Since making his debut at Nottingham...
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Live traffic and travel updates from Leicester and Leicestershire
7.08am: There are currently no new incidents to report.For more local and national travel information and weather updates see the links below:MOTORWAY UPDATES: For traffic updates on UK motorways and...
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Britain's Got Talent 2014: Leicester dance troupe Addict Initiative wins...
The "refreshingly evil" dancers Addict Initiative have their fingers crossed as they wait to hear whether they have made it through to Britain's Got Talent's live rounds. Judge Simon Cowell praised the...
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