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Jet Skiing: Hat-trick hope for jet-skier

Jason Young took a step closer to securing a hat-trick of British Championships with another convincing performance in the fourth round of jetski races.The defending SKI GP champion, from Ibstock,...

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Kids wowed as Bubblemania hits Beaumont Shopping Centre

Bubblemania hit Beaumont Shopping Centre when the world's tallest "bubbleologist" performed four shows for shoppers.At 6ft 10in the aptly named Tall Will entertained audiences with his repertoire of...

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Getting message across on blight of fly-tipping

A life-sized ambulance created from dumped fridges and washing machines was erected in two town centres to raise awareness of fly-tipping.North West Leicestershire District Council's Street Action Team...

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Coaching team set to ramp things up, says Leicester Tigers Julian Salvi

Leicester Tigers flanker Julian Salvi believes the combination of new defence coach Phil Blake, along with director of rugby Richard Cockerill, could provide a formidable pairing in training.The...

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Sileby man creates an American diner in his garden shed

A 42-year-old electrician has combined his love of 1940s US and gaming by creating an American diner in his garden, with a games room on the side.The 24ft by 12ft shed has a pool table, bar, black and...

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Basketball: New boy Bernadini raring to go as Leicester Riders look to future

Leicester Riders continued their team building for the new season, with the signing of American guard Tyler Bernadini.The 6ft 6in Californian averaged nearly 13 points a game at university, while...

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Battle for No 10 shirt will bring best out of Leicester Tigers stars Owen...

Full-back Mat Tait is hoping the battle for the No.10 shirt this season will bring out the best in Owen Williams and new signing Freddie Burns.The Welshman had a stand-out debut campaign in Leicester...

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Talking dog poo's video message for careless pet owners

A video starring a talking dog poo has been released to cry foul on irresponsible dog owners. Charnwood Borough Council wants the film, which also stars a talking food wrapper and an outspoken sofa, to...

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Live traffic and travel updates from Leicester and Leicestershire

6.16pm: Heavy traffic on A563 eastbound in Aylestone, Leicester between the A5460 junction and the A426 Lutterworth Road junction.5.20pm: There is heavy traffic on the A594 Vaughan Way, Leicester, both...

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Stunning Pearson goal in Leicester City win over MK Dons!

James Pearson, son of Leicester City boss Nigel, scored a stunning strike as City claimed another pre-season win last night.City had lead through David Nugent's first half strike at MK Dons, his fourth...

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Leicester v Rotherham preview: City make first trip to New York

Leicester City continue their pre-season schedule tonight with a first-ever visit to The New York Stadium, home of Rotherham United.The Millers moved into the newly-built ground two years ago after...

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Children's heart ops could be moved to Leicester Royal Infirmary

Children's heart operations could be moved in a bid to protect the long-term future of the surgical unit.NHS England, which is reviewing provision nationwide, is expected to insist all children's...

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Battle for starting places in Leicester City side is hotting up

Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson said competition was hotting up for starting places in his side to face Everton on the opening day.Pearson split his squad into two for last night's win at MK Dons...

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£25m 15-storey tower planned for site next to Highcross Leicester

Developers have drawn up plans for a £25 million complex of flats and shops opposite Highcross shopping centre.Disused land off Vaughan Way, next to the John Lewis multi-storey car park, is being...

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Woman attacked by burglars as she slept

A woman was gagged by burglars who broke in her home and attacked her while she slept.Three men forced their way into a house in Holmfield Road, Stoneygate, at about 11pm, on Saturday.They smashed a...

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WW1: Lights go out across Leicestershire

Lights, lamps and candles around the county were put out last night to mark the beginning of the First World War.People all over Leicestershire paid tribute to those who fought and died between 1914...

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Family "devastated" after Reggie the puppy is stolen by burglars

A family is "devastated" after a burglar stole their Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. The grey three-month-old dog, Reggie, was stolen from a house in Dunbar Road, Northfields, Leicester between...

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Police remove disruptive passengers from Thomas Cook flight to Tunisia at...

Police escorted a group of passengers off a plane at East Midlands Airport after they argued over seating.The captain of a Thomas Cook flight travelling to Tunisia on Sunday morning refused to...

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CCTV released after ticket barriers vandalised at Leicester train station

Officers with British Transport Police are calling on the public's help after ticket barriers were damaged at Leicester railway station.Investigators have released CCTV images of two men they want to...

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Leicester City's Leonardo Ulloa is ready to score goals in the Premier League...

Leonardo Ulloa has shown he will score goals in the Premier League, Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare said after the Argentine scored twice in City's win at Rotherham United...

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