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Homeless thief gave fake name when arrested for shoplifting tent to live in
A homeless man who gave a false name to the police when arrested for shoplifting a tent to live in has been jailed.Christopher Knight (23) admitted perverting the course of justice, by assuming another...
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Mum tells of shock after ceiling fell where baby had been lying seconds earlier
A four-month-old baby was seconds away from being buried beneath mounds of plaster after a ceiling in her home collapsed.Charlie Dudson, of Belgrave, Leicester, was lucky to escape unhurt when about...
View ArticleMercury opinion: Arena plans are exciting for our city
Leicester is a true sporting city with all our teams competing at the highest levels. It is something we are all extremely proud of. One of those teams is Leicester Riders – a side that has won four...
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London Marathon heroine Claire Lomas close to beating fund-raising target
Paralysed London Marathon heroine Claire Lomas is closing in on her latest target to help victims of spinal injury.Claire, 34, of Eye Kettleby, is already close to reaching the £50,000 target she set...
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Leicester man told to expect substantial jail term after admitting child sex...
A man who sexually abused three girls has been warned to expect a substantial prison sentence.Peter York (61) changed his initial denials against a series of offences to plead guilty to three counts of...
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Deadline day for Gary Lineker's goatee?
Gary Lineker has been subjected to a torrent of tweets for tarnishing his clean-cut looks with a goatee beard.The boyish smile which endeared him to Leicester City and England fans as much as his goals...
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Parents angry as Sikh free school told it cannot open
A £1 million Sikh free school will not open for the first time tomorrow as planned.Parents of 69 children expecting to send their children to Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, Leicester, have now been...
View ArticleDynamo get cup revenge following league setback
Shepshed Dynamo gained revenge for a recent league defeat to Quorn by knocking their local rivals out of the FA Cup.On Bank Holiday Monday, Quorn took all three points in the Midland Football League...
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Local cricket: Loughborough extend lead at top but rivals stay in touch
All three Everards League title contenders landed victories in the latest round of games with Loughborough Town probably taking most satisfaction from the day.A maximum 30-point haul from a 63-run...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers prop Fraser Balmain ready to take on challenge
Young prop Fraser Balmain will play a major part in Leicester Tigers' start to the Aviva Premiership campaign.And he looks more than ready for the challenge ahead.With Dan Cole likely to be out until...
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'Professional burglar' jailed for five years after last 'one for the road'...
A career criminal who decided on one last burglary "for the road" after being let out of prison on licence has been jailed for five years.Michael Pope (51) carried out at least 64 break-ins causing...
View ArticleDanny Simpson will provide competition for Leicester City's right-back slot
The arrival of defender Danny Simpson will add much-needed Premier League experience to the Leicester City squad, manager Nigel Pearson has said.The 27-year-old joined City on Saturday and signed a...
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Momentous day as Riders' new home venue unveiled
Leicester Riders have hailed a "momentous day" for the club after plans were unveiled for their new £4.2million home.The BBL Cup winners are confident of moving into the 2,300-seat arena for the start...
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Leicester City's Liam Moore won't be daunted by star names
Leicester City defender Liam Moore refuses to be daunted by the star-studded names he is attempting to stop this season.The 21-year-old has faced a Premier League baptism of fire in City's opening...
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Seven of Leicester City's squad on international travels
Seven Leicester City players will be on international duty this week as the Premier League takes an enforced break.Kasper Schmeichel, Riyad Mahrez, Andy King, Chris Wood, Liam Moore, Jeff Schlupp and...
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Choirmaster John Bellamy 'made boys strip naked,' court hears
A choirmaster accused of sexually abusing choirboys 40 years ago has appeared in court.John Bellamy is charged with carrying out indecent assaults on five boys, aged between 11 and 14, when he was...
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Leicestershire county cricket: Weather is the winner as only 10 overs are bowled
Frequent interruptions for rain and then bad light reduced the second day of Leicestershire LV County Championship match with Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl to 10 overs.In that time, Leicestershire went...
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Leicester City's late move for Jermain Defoe fails on deadline day
Leicester City failed in an audacious bid to sign Jermain Defoe before the transfer window closed last night.City were interested in signing the 31-year-old England international and submitted a bid to...
View ArticleSir Peter Soulsby accused of delaying decision on fining A426 bus lane drivers
Sir Peter Soulsby has been accused of delaying a decision on whether to fine motorists who drive in new bus lanes for political reasons.Leicester's mayor is deciding whether to install enforcement...
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Over 3,000 people are urging NHS bosses to fund the relocation of a...
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition calling on NHS England to fund the move and maintenance of a hospital's war memorial.The plaques at Market Harborough District Hospital carry the names of...
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