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"Shirty" city mayor Peter Soulsby accuses rivals of "slagging off" Leicester

Leicester's mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has accused his political rivals of "talking down" the city and "slagging off" some of its newest features.He spoke out as they criticised multi-million pound...

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City-bound Welford Road, Leicester, to close overnight for repairs to burst...

One of the main routes into the city is due to shut overnight to allow water engineers to fix a burst water main.The city-bound carriageway of Welford Road, by Victoria Park, Leicester, was due to...

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Anger after man dressed as monk delivers homophobic leaflets to homes in...

A man dressed in a monk's habit has posted "vile" homophobic leaflets through doors in Leicestershire.Police have launched a hate crime investigation into the incident, which happened on Tuesday...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Christopher Fox (32), of Laxford Close, Beaumont Leys, was proven guilty in his absence of failing to give information relating to the identity...

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Woman run over by jealous boyfriend as she jumped from car

A terrified woman was run over when she jumped out of a car driven by her jealous boyfriend.She took the desperate action, after he beat her up and threatened to cut her body into small pieces.Ashley...

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Cricket: Leicestershire seconds on course for treble

Leicestershire's second team stayed on course for an unprecedented treble after a dramatic win over Middlesex at Grace Road.The five-wicket victory put Lloyd Tennant's side into the final of the Second...

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Book of condolences for Lord Attenborough opened at Leicester University

A book of condolences for the late Lord Attenborough has been opened at the University of Leicester.Lord Attenborough, who died aged 90, was raised with his brothers on the campus where his father,...

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Villagers fight to stop trees being axed to build slip road

Villagers fear plans to fell up to eight trees to create an extra road lane will increase traffic and make the area more dangerous.Proposals by Gladman Developments to alter Queniborough crossroads –...

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Children who fought for life side by side start school together

Five years ago, Maisy Martin and George Tudge fought for their lives side by side after they were born prematurely at the same hospital.This week, the youngsters will be together again as they start...

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Square outside Leicester's Sue Townsend Theatre set to become car park

Plans to turn a piazza outside a theatre into a car park are set to be approved next week.Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said the square outside the Sue Townsend Theatre – formerly Phoenix Arts...

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Family's history rises from ashes of Belgrave factory fire

The family of the man who first owned the Belgrave factory destroyed in a fire have been overwhelmed with the response they received to their appeal to discover their ancestor's history.Two weeks ago,...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Anne May Newbon (51), of Manor Road, Loughborough, pleaded guilty to speeding on the A512 Ashby Road, Loughborough, on February 4. She was fined...

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Leicester City goalkeeper Conrad Logan extends loan at Rochdale

Leicester City goalkeeper Conrad Logan has extended his loan deal at Rochdale.The 28-year-old will now stay with the League One side until January.Logan has already made two appearances for the Dale...

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Twinlakes in Melton prosecuted after eight-year-old boy suffers broken leg on...

The owner of Twinlakes is being prosecuted for an accident in which an eight-year-old boy suffered a broken leg while celebrating his birthday.The youngster, who lives in Derby, visited the leisure...

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Fire fighters called to blaze in flat in Kirby Muxloe

Fire fighters were called to a blaze in a first floor flat in Kirby Muxloe yesterday evening.They used a ladder to climb through a window into the property in Ladysmith Road just after 9pm.One room was...

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CCTV clue in hunt for robbers who threatened woman with knives

A man has told how two armed robbers threatened his aunt with knives in a raid on his family's business. Tariq Patel said the men, whose faces were covered with masks, targeted his aunt while she was...

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Liam Moore selected in England Under-21 squad for Euro qualifiers

Leicester City defender Liam Moore has been selected in the England Under-21 squad for the final two European Championship qualifiers next month. The 21-year-old makes up part of Gareth Southgate's...

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The latest entries in our Natural World photo competition

The latest entries in our Natural World competition are a wide range of animals, plants and landscapes.They include two great snaps from reader David Foulds.His picture of a wood mouse was taken in his...

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Beaumont Leys boxer Billy Martin honoured with award in memory of best friend...

A young boxer has been honoured with an award dedicated to the memory of his best friend, a talented fighter who lost her battle with cancer.Athena Orchard, of New Parks, Leicester, died in May, aged...

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Leicester City legends back Steve Walsh's brother-in-law, whose leg was...

Ex-Leicester City captain Steve Walsh has rallied a catalogue of former Foxes stars to help his brother-in-law who had to have his leg amputated after suffering from deep vein thrombosis.Neil Lennon,...

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