Lubenham scarecrow show returns
Lubenham's 14th scarecrow weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday.The event in the village near Market Harborough attracts thousands of visitors each year.It also raises funds for village groups,...
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Drivers warned of delays caused by large load on M1 in Leicestershire tomorrow
Motorway drivers have been warned to expect delays when an abnormally large load makes its way through the county tomorrow.A Class 92 railway locomotive is due begin its journey on a trailer from a...
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Man taken to hospital after three-car crash in Linney Road, Leicester
A man was taken to hospital after a three-car crash in Leicester yesterday.The casualty was treated by paramedics at the scene of the incident in Linney Road, Beaumont Leys.Fire crews from Birstall and...
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Inquest into death of tragic dog attack victim Lexi Branson to resume today
An inquest into the death of four-year-old Lexi Branson who died after being attacked by a family dog will resume later today.Lexi, of Mountsorrel, was mauled by her pet bulldog Mulan in November last...
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Man hurt after lorry and car crash on M69 in Leicestershire
A man was hurt after a car and a lorry crashed on the M69 in Leicestershire.Three fire crews were called out at 4.29pm yesterday to the incident between junction 1 and 2 on the M69.Firefighters from...
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Police clear Redhill Way at Birstall after two-car crash
Traffic is moving freely following delays after a two-car crash on the outer ring road in Leicester.Traffic built up after the incident on the slip road from the A563 Redhill Way near the junction with...
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What time is the Switzerland v England kick off in the Euro 2016 qualifiers
England kick off their Euro qualifying campaign against Switzerland tonight.Roy Hodgson's men take on Switzerland at the St Jakob Park in Basel in the Euro 26 Group E qualifiers.Kick off is at 7.45pm...
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Foster carer to receive award from Leicester's Lord Mayor
Foster carer Annetta Harding is to receive an Honoured Citizen Award for her dedication to helping young teenagers catch up on their education.She will be given the award by Leicester's Lord Mayor,...
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Nathan Buck leaves Leicestershire CCC for Lancashire
Leicestershire bowler Nathan Buck has turned down the offer of a three-year contract and joined Lancashire.Buck is County's leading wicket-taker in the LV County Championship this season, taking 42...
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Strictly Come Dancing 2014: dance partners revealed
It's what every Strictly Come Dancing fan has been waiting for - which celeb' get's which pro'?And after weeks of anticipation, last night's launch of the 12th series finally revealed who each of the...
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Missing girl Shauntele Meade found safe in London
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from home in Leicester last week has been found in London. Shauntele Meade was last seen at her home in New Parks on Wednesday and was found in the capital...
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First Person: 'We must unite to vanquish these fanatics'
For the world, a stitch in time saves nine; ignoring Isis would mean one year's seeds, seven years' weeds. Iraq has been the land of proxy wars for many Islamic ideologies, which mainly started with...
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate expecting second child
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is pregnant with her second child, Clarence House has confirmed.It has been announced that Kate and Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, will be welcoming baby...
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Leicestershire school, Dorothy Goodman, has ambitious plans
Dorothy Goodman School in Hinckley has ambitious plans for its site and its pupils.The special school, which looks after youngsters aged three to 19 with severe to profound multiple learning...
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Lexi Branson inquest: Mother describes fight to save her daughter
An inquest into the death of four-year-old schoolgirl Lexi Branson has heard how her mother battled to save her daughter.Tragic Lexi was killed by the family dog – a bulldog named Mulan – when it...
View ArticleMP Jon Ashworth visits Palestine as conflict with Israel continues
An MP has described how he was reduced to tears when he saw civilian victims of the Gaza conflict during a recent trip to Palestine.Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited a hospital in east Jerusalem...
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Speed cam: The teenage racing driver with his eyes on the F1 prize
Somewhere, amid all the smoke and screeching, is Formula One's future racing champion, Cameron Twynham. As he burns round the corner and his impressive car comes into sight, you can sense the speed...
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Leicestershire weather forecast: A week of balmy, sunny weather to enjoy
A late blast of balmy weather is forecast for Leicestershire today and for the rest of the week.Today the Met Office says it will be a chilly start for most places with some mist around. This will...
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'Jack the Ripper DNA evidence needs more work,' Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys
The University of Leicester scientist who invented DNA fingerprinting has said new claims about the identity of Jack the Ripper are not conclusive.Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, the man who gave the...
View ArticleBakers Waste in Enderby asks for permission for changes at Granite Close site
A waste company is seeking permission to expand its operations in Enderby.Bakers Waste is asking for planning permission to change the way it operates at its site in Granite Close, Enderby.Proposed...
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