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Man taken to hospital after deliberately cutting himself in Uppingham Road,...

A man was taken to hospital after cutting himself repeatedly with a knife in a busy street. Police were called to Uppingham Road, Leicester shortly before 5pm yesterday after members of the public...

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Leicestershire batsmen face daunting last-day challenge against Worcestershire

Leicestershire were facing a huge run chase in the fourth innings of their LV County Championship match against Worcestershire at Grace Road. The visitors began the penultimate day on 76-1, a lead of...

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Crime levels low at this year's Download festival, say police

Police say crime at last week's Download rock festival is expected to be lower than last year. Tens of thousands of fans travelled to Donington Park, with up to 35,000 camping on the site, to see acts...

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World Cup 2014: Robbie Savage pokes fun at himself with Brazil star Roberto...

Former Leicester City star and BBC World Cup pundit Robbie Savage is proving to be a real joker. The 39-year-old has poked fun at himself again after being the butt of the joke when a picture on...

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Police appeal after burglars raid Castle Donington Volunteer Centre

Police have appealed for help tracing burglars who raided a community group's village base. Castle Donington Volunteer Centre, in Borough Street, Castle Donington was burgled last month. The intruders...

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Two airlifted to hospital after two-car crash on A47 at Skeffington

Firefighters freed two people from the wreckage of a two-car collision near Skeffington today. They were trapped following the collision on the A47 between Skeffington and Tugby. The incident involved...

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Kasabian: Victoria Park support line up announced

The long awaited announcement about who will be supporting the Leicester kings of rock Kasabian has finally been made. Rudimental, Jagwar Ma, Zane Lowe and Beardy Man will all appear at Victoria Park...

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Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater signs four-year deal

Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater has signed a new four-year contract. The 24-year-old put pen to paper this afternoon at City's Belvoir Drive training ground and spoke of his delight at...

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Danny Drinkwater urges Leicester City team-mates to follow suit and sign new...

Danny Drinkwater has signed a new four-year contract with Leicester City and urged his team-mates to follow suit.Drinkwater was one of a number of City players about to enter the final year of their...

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Leicester woman stabbed sister in rage over 'affair' with ex-boyfriend

A woman who suspected her sister had slept with her ex-partner exacted her revenge by beating her with a rolling pin – and then stabbing her.Carla Monteiro (36) repeatedly threatened to kill her...

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Leicester's 'Blue Tower' to get a new, more sophisticated paint job

This is the first glimpse of what Leicester's Blue Tower will look like following a long-awaited paint job.The artist's impression, right, shows the 22-storey landmark building after being repainted a...

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Buses delayed after crash in Haymarket, Leicester

A road accident shortly before 8am today has led to delays to Arriva bus services in the city centre.The crash happened in Haymarket and closed the southbound lane for about half an hour.

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Premier League fixtures: Leicester City face tough start to season

Leicester City have been handed a baptism of fire on their return to the Premier League. Nigel Pearson's men face a challenging opening to their first season back in the top flight for a decade. They...

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Braunstone Leisure Centre main pool closed until further notice

Council officials have announced that the main swimming pool at Braunstone Leisure Centre in Leicester is closed until further notice. A council spokesman said: "The main pool at Braunstone Leisure...

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POLL: Should England drop Rooney for the Uruguay game?

England face Uruguay tomorrow in their second Group D game of the World Cup finals - but the question everyone is asking is should Wayne Rooney start. The Manchester United forward received a lot of...

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Rob Tanner's Blog: Nothing to fear for Leicester City

Since Leicester City clinched promotion back to the Premier League and then went on to lift the Championship title it has all been a beautiful dream for City fans. When the fixtures landed this morning...

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Leicestershire fall to Worcestershire spin wizard Saeed Ajmal

Leicestershire were sent spinning to LV County Championship defeat by Worcestershire's Saeed Ajmal at Grace Road. Chasing a target of 404 the County resumed the final day on 20-0 but were shot out for...

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World Cup 2014: Robbie Savage's 12-hour Brazilian journey ends up with his...

Former Leicester City star and World Cup pundit Robbie Savage has told of his latest Brazilian adventure - a 12-hour journey ending with his driver's car being stolen. The 39-year-old former Foxes...

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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire

7.27pm: Heavy traffic is still reported on the M1 southbound at junction 24, near East Midlands Airport, because of the earlier accident, which involved a car overturning. The congestion is also...

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Rosemary Conley axes jobs as part of online relaunch

Diet and fitness guru Rosemary Conley is to relaunch an online version of her business following its collapse. Rosemary Conley Food and Fitness, along with the group's magazine publisher, Quorn House...

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