Police appeal for witnesses after fires and thefts in Ibstock
Police are appealing for help after two fires and a number of thefts at an old farmhouse.Fire crews were called to the property in Overton Road, Ibstock, on Sunday, July 20, when the abandoned house...
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£4m Jubilee Square to host first events
Leicester's controversial new £4 million Jubilee Square is set to host its first public events on Friday.Engineers are working to make sure the public plaza is usable for four days of entertainment to...
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Afternoon stand – and the rain – sees County earn draw
An unbroken stand of 85 for the seventh wicket between Rob Taylor and Jigar Naik – plus a rogue afternoon shower – helped to guide Leicestershire to a draw on the final day of their LV County...
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Jealous killer murdered love rival in bed
A deaf man was murdered in his bed by a jealous love rival who had repeatedly threatened to kill him and his girlfriend, a jury was told.Christopher Penman, 58, pictured below, had earlier complained...
View ArticleFish tank inventor seeks supporters
An entrepreneur is seeking investors to help launch a tropical fish tank that requires no filter cleaning or water changes.Suzy Shelley, who graduated from Loughborough University in 2011, was inspired...
View ArticleLatest Magistrates' Court cases
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Graham Baxter (57), of Dunslade Grove, Market Harborough, was committed to prison for four weeks after pleading guilty to stealing cider worth...
View ArticleMore affordable homes for north west Leicestershire
A district council has helped secure £3.7 million in government funding to help build more "affordable" homes.Communities in north west Leicestershire will benefit from the grant, which will pay for at...
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Cricket club catering boss to run 10 marathons in 10 days for charity
A running fanatic is planning to complete 10 marathons in as many days for charity.John Stew, who works as catering manager for Leicestershire County Cricket Club, in Grace Road, began his running...
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Mercury's Lapland appeal passes target in two weeks – and we'll keep on...
Generous readers have helped raise more than £1,000 in less than two weeks to send a poorly child to see Santa.Donations have been flooding in since we launched our Lapland Appeal at the start of the...
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Singer Matt Henshaw leaving Leicester for debut tour of UK and Europe
Eighteen months ago, Matt Henshaw was stuck in a desk job and looking to do something "a bit brave".Now, he is about to start his first tour of the UK and Europe as a singer.Matt, of Clarendon Park,...
View ArticleMan admits sexually abusing and kidnapping boys in Spinney Hills
A man has admitted kidnapping and sexually abusing an eight-year-old-boy.Mohmed Bajiwala (34) also sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy and attempted to abuse a 10-year-old.At Leicester Crown Court,...
View ArticleMan who abused 15-year-old girl jailed
A 41-year-old man who sexually abused a 15-year-old schoolgirl has been jailed for three years and seven months.Wayne Hampson, of Arnesby Crescent, Leicester, admitted three counts of sexual activity...
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Tribunal victory for Harborough man who had his benefit cut
A tribunal has overturned a decision to withdraw full support payments to a wheelchair-bound man who relies on morphine to relieve chronic pain.Last autumn, Government contractor ATOS ruled Charles...
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WW1: Ceremony a touching tribute to Great War soldiers
Belgian soldiers from the First World War who lie buried in a Leicester cemetery were honoured in a ceremony.The eight, and a ninth whose body was later repatriated to his homeland, died mainly in the...
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Quorn are through to next round as FA Cup kicks off
Quorn fought through to the next stage of the FA Cup with a 3-1 extra preliminary round victory against Bottesford Town.Goals in the 11th and 20th minutes from Ash White and Dom Brennan respectively...
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Local cricket: Kibworth beat the leaders to set up a close title race
Kibworth set up an exciting run-in to the Everards League title race by beating leaders Loughborough Town in an epic contest.The visitors edged home by two wickets with six balls to spare, cutting...
View ArticleNon-league football: Champions thrashed in opening day shock
Zak Ginvert gave Rothley Imps an incredible start to the season as they hammered Leicestershire Senior League champions Allexton & New Parks 5-0 on their own patch.Ginvert helped himself to four of...
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Sarah Outen finishes Pacific kayak adventure
Adventurer Sarah Outen has completed her kayak across the Pacific Ocean.In May, she set off from the Alaskan island of Adak, about halfway across the Pacific, having rowed there from Japan in 2013.She...
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Ex-Ralph Lauren boss looks to expand city jewellery chain Goldsmiths
Brian Duffy was one of Ralph Lauren's senior lieutenants. He is now the boss and part-owner of the UK's leading luxury jewellers. Deputy Business Editor Tom Pegden spoke to himScudamore Road trading...
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Fosse Park set to expand after £345.5m takeover
The £345.5 million acquisition of Fosse Park by the Queen's property firm and Chinese government opens up the possibility of the shopping centre's expansion, writes Business Editor Ian Griffin.The...
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