Motorcycling: Legends John Cooper and Giacomo Agostini back at Mallory Park
Legends of motorcycling will be taking to the track for Mallory Park's Bike Bonanza this weekend.Local icon John Cooper, 15-time world champion Giacomo Agostini and 21-time Isle of Man TT champion John...
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Police penalties are put to the test in a World Cup shoot out
A Police officer has undergone some role reversal to be on the receiving end of devastating penalties for once.Pc Mike Green donned the goalkeeper's jersey and gloves to challenge people in...
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Pub honours 17th century rose tradition
A 17th century tradition was revived at a city centre pub when Lord Mayor John Thomas and members of the Gild of Freeman joined staff at O'Neill's Irish pub, in Loseby Lane, for the damask rose...
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Meteors create history by winning dodgeball double
Lutterworth side Meteors have become the first team to complete the double of winning both the dodgeball UK Championship and English Premier League.The Meteors clipped the wings of the Bedford Mighty...
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Pupils get official low-down on politics
Teenagers quizzed their MP about politics around the globe.Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited Crown Hills Community College, in Leicester, after students invited him to answer questions about big...
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New anti-bullying approach gets results at Charnwood and Babington colleges
A restorative approach to bullying has been championed by a city and county school.Charnwood College, in Loughborough, and Babington Community College, in Beaumont Leys, have been trialling a method...
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Newbridge High School trio in the frame for a video game award
Three teenagers are in the running for a video game award.Bethany Clifford, Ben Symons and Klaudia Stanik, who go to Newbridge High School, in Coalville, are on the shortlist for a Bafta Young Game...
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Oz visitors and champagne toasts as Louisa makes the magic 100
Avid Leicester Mercury reader Louisa Blankley celebrated her 100th birthday with family members who travelled from Australia.Mrs Blankley toasted her century with champagne accompanied by her two...
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Volunteer doctor honoured for his 'invaluable' efforts
A doctor who volunteers to treat seriously ill or injured patients on his days off has been recognised for his work.Dr Matt Woods, who lives in the city centre, was presented with a contribution award...
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Buswells Lodge School deputy head retires after 32 years
A deputy head teacher waved goodbye to her pupils for the final time yesterday.Wendy Evans was supposed to retire seven years ago, but answered a call to go back to Buswells Lodge School, in Beaumont...
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Leicestershire couple star in Sky Living's She's Having A Baby
A TV programme documenting the journey women go through during pregnancy will feature a couple from Cosby.She's Having A Baby, which will be aired on Sky Living on Wednesday, follows two women and...
View ArticleCases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Marcin Kowaleski (24), of Haddenham Road, West End, pleaded guilty to driving in Winton Avenue, Leicester, on June 2 with 69mcg of alcohol in...
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Crash in Leicester street puts Merc in a spin
A car spun three times before landing on its roof after a collision with another vehicle.The accident happened in Catherine Street, Leicester, shortly before 11pm on Thursday.Nobody was injured in the...
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Basketball: Delighted Paternostro signs four-year contract with Leicester Riders
Head coach Rob Paternostro believes Leicester Riders is a "special place to be" and said it was an easy decision to sign a four-year contract extension.Paternostro is the most successful coach in...
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Cricket: Leicestershire Foxes fall to Flintoff and Lancashire Lightning in...
Leicestershire Foxes suffered an 18-run defeat against Lancashire Lightning in the NatWest T20 Blast at Grace Road last night after threatening to topple the North Group pacesetters.Lancashire were...
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School prom Bathmobile has the charity cash flowing in
Making an entrance is everything at the school prom.Sports cars, limousines and stretched Hummers were among the vehicles pulling up outside Stonehill High School, in Birstall.But nothing turned heads...
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Woman who ran illegal piercing parlor in Leicester is sentenced
A woman who ran an illegal piercing parlor has been sentenced to carry out unpaid work.Jenova Rain (26), who appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court for sentencing, worked from her kitchen and living...
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World Cup 2018 is the aim of linesman Simon
The World Cup is nearly over. The month-long spectacle of excitement, passion, controversy and predictable disappointment will reach its climax tomorrow when Argentina take on Germany in the final.More...
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'Garden suburb' plan near Loughborough is set to be rejected
Plans for a "garden suburb" of almost 1,000 homes are set to be rejected by councillors next week.Developers Jelson Homes and Davidsons want to build on 330 acres of farmland between Loughborough and...
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Leicester Race for Life 2014: £10,000 raised as battling mum inspires friends
A mum of two who is battling cancer has inspired people to raise more than £10,000 for research into the disease.Amaryllis Aitken, of Kibworth, was the driving force behind Team Amy at this year's Race...
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