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Man's life saved by Penguins

A young man's life was saved by a humble Penguin biscuit as he began slipping into a life-threatening coma.Student Zack Stafford, 20, had nodded off after a game of football in the park with friends...

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Alan Birchenall column: The day Raquel Welch came into the dressing room

We play Chelsea today but first I must mention the tremendous game with Everton. What an atmosphere.Our support has always been terrific but the buzz around the King Power Stadium last Saturday went up...

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Cadet denies he posed as soldier to take money

A student posed as a sergeant in the British Army to con people into putting cash into a Help for Heroes bucket, a court heard.Adam Kramer (20) waited on Bobby Moore Way, outside Wembley Stadium, on...

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Leicester City's Liam Moore knows he has to learn – and fast

Leicester City defender Liam Moore knows only too well that he needs to be a fast learner if he is to make his mark in the Premier League.The top-flight can be a ruthless battleground. There is no...

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Boy, 8, wants to travel to Mars after gaining GCSE in astronomy

A star-gazing eight-year-old is over the moon at becoming the youngest student to gain an A grade in GCSE astronomy.Home-educated Sebastian Carrington passed the exam with flying colours with the help...

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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson locks horns with Chelsea's 'Special One'...

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson goes head to head with the 'Special One' today.It is the clash of the champions of the Championship against a Chelsea side who many are tipping to clinch the...

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Why I'm taking to the fashion world at age 67

A man who suffered from breast cancer is set to model in a fashion show to raise awareness about the condition.Tony Herbert, of Wigston, will be taking part in a show in London for Breast Cancer Care,...

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Just four wins in 108 years for Leicester City at Chelsea

Leicester City's clash with Chelsea today will mark their 50th trip to Stamford Bridge.One thing is for certain, history is not on the visitors' side. City have won there just four times in 108...

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Man accused of murdering pal Christopher Penman 'had made death threat'

A man accused of murder had previously threatened to kill his alleged victim, a witness has told a jury.Gary Daniel said the threat was not taken seriously at the time and the alleged victim,...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Carl Steven Williams (46), of Cavendish Road, Aylestone, Leicester, pleaded guilty to assault by beating on April 4.He was given an 18-month...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Ashley Junior Morgan (19), of Hadstock Close, Humberstone, pleaded guilty to assault by beating in Gravel Street, Leicester on February 23. He...

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Overwhelming support for young gay woman injured in homophobic attack

A young woman has been overwhelmed by the support she has received in the days after she was knocked unconscious by two thugs.The men told Kerry Byrnes they knew she was gay before they punched her...

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Family has lucky escape as water leak brings down ceiling at Leicester home

A family had a lucky escape when part of their bathroom floor collapsed into the kitchen below.Firefighters were called to the property in Olphin Street, Belgrave, Leicester yesterday afternoon.They...

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Church Gate in Leicester closed after car crashes into scaffolding

Church Gate in Leicester was closed at the A594 Vaughan Way junction in Leicester this morning because of an accident.It has been reported that a car collided with scaffolding outside a building.

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Police investigate death of man found injured in New Parks

Police are investigating the "unexplained" death of a man found injured in the New Parks area of Leicester.It is believed the man, who was in his 40s, was found lying on the ground near a convenience...

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Fire fighters free woman from upturned car near Nailstone

A woman had to be freed from an overturned car on the A447 Ibstock to Nailstone Road this afternoon.Fire crews were called to the accident just north of Nailstone at 1.20pm.A fire service spokesman...

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Nigel Pearson disappointed Leicester City gained no reward for a spirited...

Nigel Pearson said he was disappointed his Leicester City side couldn't come away from Chelsea with reward for their spirited performance.For over an hour City gave title contenders Chelsea a stern...

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Chelsea 2 Leicester 0 - match report: City put up spirited fight against...

For the best part of an hour, Leicester City went toe-to-toe with a Chelsea side many believe will go on to win the Premier League. They were solid and organized at the back, and moved the ball quickly...

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Last gasp Mele gives Leicester Tigers success in Scotland

Edinburgh 10 Leicester Tigers 11At The Greenyards, Melrose.Replacement scrum-half David Mele landed a penalty with the final kick of the match as Leicester Tigers edged an attritional victory away...

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Two men treated for burns in kitchen fire in Lutterworth

Two men suffered minor burns when fire broke out in the kitchen of a flat in Lutterworth on Saturday evening.Fire fighters were alerted by neighbours who saw smoke coming out of the window of the...

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