Facebook abuse led to fight in which Leicester man bit and hit victim
A man was bitten on the face and repeatedly punched after challenging his attacker to a fight over abusive Facebook postings.The victim suffered a black eye and a bite mark on his cheek in the...
View ArticleCases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Joe Toon (21), of Park Lane, Loughborough, admitted speeding in a 30mph zone on October 22. He was fined £140, had four points put on his...
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Athena Orchard: Millions of people worldwide inspired by teenage cancer...
The poignant words written by a dying teenage cancer victim on the back of her bedroom mirror have touched the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. The 1,000-word message written by...
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Man taken to hospital after stabbing in city centre
Police have cordoned off a block of flats in Charles Street after reports of a man being stabbed. Officers were called to Midland House, near Primark, at about 3.45pm today. The victim, thought to be...
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2502 (Hamilton) Squadron Air Cadets Dig for Remembrance in Evington
Cadets and staff of 2502 (Hamilton) Squadron Air Cadets braved the elements on Saturday helping Evington villagers to rejuvenate their war memorial gardens. As part of the Leicester City Council plans...
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Britain's Got Talent: Lucy Kay narrowly misses out on top spot
Leicester-born opera singer Lucy Kay has narrowly missed out on winning the Britain's Got Talent final. The opera star, who was born in Braunstone Frith, gave it her all but her passion for classic...
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Emergency as plane comes into East Midlands Airport
Fire crews were called to East Midlands Airport yesterday when a Boeing 737 jet reported a fault with its braking and tyre mechanism. The incoming aircraft landed safely. However, three teams of...
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Mobile speed camera sites for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this week...
Mobile speed camera sites for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this week starting June 9: A5199 Welford Road, Leicester A5 Route North: Dodwells - Highcross B4666 Coventry Road, Hinckley A447...
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Man cleared of unlawfully stabbing housemate with ornamental sword
A man was cleared by a jury of unlawfully stabbing his housemate with an ornamental sword during a row. Jonathan Himsworth (32) denied wounding Guy Roberts, claiming he was defending himself. The...
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Street robbers in Belgrave threaten man with hammer and pliers
A 46-year-old man was threatened with a hammer and a pair of pliers and told to hand over cash and his phone. The victim was walking along Ross Walk, in Belgrave, at about 10.15pm, on Friday, May 30,...
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Vandals deface Gandhi statue in Belgrave
Vandals have defaced the statue of Gandhi in Belgrave. Leicester City Council workers have removed graffiti from the plinth of the bronze monument this morning. Vandals had daubed the words, "Never...
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Flasher exposes himself to woman in Glen Parva
Police have appealed for witnesses after a flasher exposed himself to a woman in Glen Parva. The incident took place at about 10am, on Sunday, May 18. A 29-year-old woman was walking along Great...
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Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan talks about new album and Victoria Park gig
Multi-platinum selling indie trend setters Kasabian officially release their new album, 48:13, tomorrow. Reporter Peter Warzynski talks to singer Tom Meighan about the music, their forthcoming Victoria...
View ArticleNiall O'Brien leads Leicestershire's rally on opening day of LV County...
Niall O'Brien's 89 helped Leicestershire reach 311 on the opening day of their LV County Championship match with Derbyshire at Grace Road. The County had hit early trouble when they slumped to 11-3...
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Six men jailed for their part in Moghul Durbar restaurant attack
Six men involved in a large-scale attack on a curry house, which left staff and customers injured, have been jailed. They were caught up in a plan to ransack the Moghul Durbar restaurant, East Park...
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Riverside Festival shines as rain makes way for sun
Thousands of people have visited Bede Park for the annual Riverside Festival. The event, which takes place around the River Soar each summer, got off to a soggy start on Saturday, but soon brightened...
View ArticleMan from Leicester charged in alleged care home abuse investigation
A Leicester man will be among six men who are due to appear before magistrates to face charges of sexual assault. The man is charged with three counts of indecent assault and two counts of buggery. He...
View ArticleHandbag stolen from elderly couple's home in Western Park, Leicester, by...
A man conned into his way into an elderly couple's home and stole a handbag.The incident happened on Saturday, May 31, between 11.45am and 11.55am in Plymstock Close, Western Park, Leicester.The couple...
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'Little star' Harry, seven, of Enderby, cycles 17 miles to help children's...
Seven-year-old Harry Chapman was determined to help children less fortunate than himself.He set himself the mammoth challenge of cycling around Rutland Water to raise money for terminally-ill, disabled...
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Bringing Leicester Tigers' history book bang up to date
A lot has changed at Leicester Tigers since a keen statistician and a sports journalist put together a book detailing the history of the club back in 1993.The Tigers Tale was the brainchild of Stuart...
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