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Live traffic and travel updates from Leicester and Leicestershire
7.50am: Heavy traffic on A47 St Nicholas Circle in Leicester at the Bath Lane junction, because of a traffic light failure.7.09am: There are currently no new incidents to report.For more local and...
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Firefighters tackle blaze at disused factory in Belgrave
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a disused factory in Belgrave, Leicester.The fire service were called to Ross Walk just before 1am this morning.A single-storey disused factory containing...
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Police forced to taser dog
Police were forced to taser a dog after it savagely attacked a man and his pet.Chris Whyley, of Braunstone Town, was walking his four-year-old German shepherd, Reno, when the white bull terrier-type...
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From humble shed to perfect "lad's pad"
An electrician has made the perfect garden getaway after building a shed complete with games, a bar and multi-gym.Michael Woods, 44, of Humberstone, said he had spent about £8,000 creating the perfect...
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Gerry Taggart leaves BBC Radio Leicester as station's football summariser
Gerry Taggart has left BBC Radio Leicester as the station's football summariser just a few days before the start of the new season.The ex-Foxes centre-half joined the team last month following the...
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Operating theatre staff treated after leak of anaesthetic gas fumes at...
Operating theatre staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary had to be treated at their own hospital after being overcome by a leak of anaesthetic gas.Staff in two operating theatres were treated at the...
View ArticleWolverhampton Wanderers looking elsewhere after deal for Leicester City...
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett has said the deal to take Leicester City striker Chris Wood Molineux has collapsed.City and Wolves were discussing a possible permanent deal, believed to...
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Late-passport mum gets on first holiday in sun with boys - thanks to Mercury
Single mum Aishah Adams has jetted out on her first holiday with her two disabled children – thanks to the Mercury.The 31-year-old mother, from Goodwood, Leicester, feared she would not be able to go...
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Family devastated as pet puppy is stolen from home in Northfields,Leicester
Burglars broke into a house specifically to steal a family's Staffordshire bull terrier puppy.Intruders snatched three-month-old Reggie when they broke into owner Simon Taylor's Leicester home.Mr...
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Base dancers delighted as Pussycat Doll Kimberly is mentor on Got to Dance...
A group of graduates has made it to the second stage of Sky 1 show Got to Dance, presented by Davina McCall.Led by choreographer Josh Pilmore, from Groby, the troupe, known simply as Base, are now...
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Evington Street blaze exposed Highfields landlord's fire safety breaches
A landlord's "complete failure over every aspect of fire safety" jeopardised the lives of his tenants.Firefighters had to rescue three people from a smoke-logged three-storey building owned by Haresh...
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Rob Tanner picks his Leicester City starting XI for Everton... do you agree...
One of the most eagerly-awaited seasons in Leicester City's history is about to kick off. The waiting for the fans is almost over and, after all the pre-season build-up and friendlies, the real action...
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Leicester Tigers give fans an access all areas pass as rugby ground hosts...
Rugby fans were granted access all areas at a Leicester Tigers open day.Thousands of supporters took the opportunity to meet their heroes as the Welford Road club threw its gates open on...
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Clearing: Leicester universities ready to help students
Universities are gearing up to help students through the clearing process when A-level results are released tomorrow.Dedicated teams will be on call to deal with students who might have missed out on...
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Dark sky over Evington mosque lit up by a rainbow
A beautiful rainbow over the dark sky of Leicester has provided a captivating image.This photograph was taken outside Masjid Umar mosque, in Evington Drive, Leicester, about 7.30pm on Monday by Mercury...
View ArticleArrest one year after explosion in Burbage
Police investigating an arson attack which led to an explosion at a house one year ago have arrested a 54-year-old man.The blast happened shortly before 3.45am on August 12, 2013, at the British Sign...
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Bizzi is 'an inspiration to the city's youngsters'
The Voice contestant Bizzi Dixon has been made an Honoured Citizen of Leicester for work he does with young people in the community.The 43-year-old father-of-two, from Humberstone, was presented with...
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Taxi vandalised in Belgrave
Police have appealed for help tracing vandals who twice attacked a taxi driver's car.The blue Toyota Auris was vandalised outside the owner's home in Pickering Close, Belgrave, Leicester.The latest...
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Brooksby Melton College presents award in memory of trainee hairdresser Megan...
A Leicestershire college has paid tribute to a talented former student killed in a crash on the M1 this year.Trainee hairdresser Megan Marchant, 18, was passionate about her chosen career.Now, Brooksby...
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Oadby Police chase ends in fireball
A Mercedes ended up in flames after a police chase through the countryside.Four men were arrested after officers used a "stinger" device to stop the car in Oadby, shortly before 11pm on Monday.The car...
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