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Leicester City fanzone: Future is in good hands - and a win against...

It has been 10 years since we last played Manchester United. Gary Neville scored just before the hour mark to secure a 1-0 victory.Our side featured Ian Walker in goal with Greece international Nikos...

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Leicestershire hairdresser gives Downton Abbey stars a stylish red carpet...

A hairdresser became a celebrity stylist for the evening when she was asked to prepare the hair of two Downton Abbey stars ready for the red carpet.Emily Finch, of Glen Parva, was given the opportunity...

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Disruption expected as pedestrian crossing built at Longshoot Junction, A5

A controlled pedestrian crossing will be built at Longshoot junction on the A5.The work will take place on weekdays during the day between 6am and 8pm. There will be narrow lanes during these times and...

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Leicester Muslims' prayers for Islamic State victims

Muslims in Leicester united in prayer today for the victims of terror group Islamic State. The city's community joined a national day of prayer during which they called for the release of hostages aid...

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Leicester City ​goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel fit to face Manchester United

Kasper Schmeichel is fit to face Manchester United on Sunday.The Leicester City keeper has recovered from a knee injury which forced him to miss last week's victory at Stoke.Schmeichel had previously...

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House badly damaged in fire in Leire Street, Belgrave, Leicester

Three fire crews were called to a house fire in Leire Street, Belgrave, Leicester, in the early hours today.Crews from the city's eastern and central fire stations were called to the blaze in the...

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​Mallory Park Motorsport fined £1,000 over injury to spectator

Mallory Park Motorsport has been fined £1,000 by magistrates over an incident in which a spectator suffered a serious eye injury.David Matthews, 56, was at the track near Hinckley with his mother and...

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Abigail home after life-saving heart transplant

Ten-year-old Abigail Herus is back home after a life saving heart transplant operation.Mum and dad Marci and Mark Herus, from Syston , have spoken of the moment they got "the call" they had been...

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Woman punched in the face by Barwell bag-snatcher

A robber punched a woman in the face when she refused to hand over her handbag last night. The man attacked the 44-year-old from behind in Barwell. Police said he punched his victim in the face when...

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Hundreds of mourners at funeral of A6 crash victim Harjit Singh Thaliwal

Mourners wore splashes of purple as they paid their respects to road crash victim Harjit Singh Thaliwal.More than 300 people turned up at Gilroes Crematorium for the funeral of Harjit Singh Thaliwal,...

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Funeral director holds coffee mornings for charity

A funeral director is raising money for charity by hosting a number of coffee mornings.Dignity Caring Funerals is taking part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer...

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Teenager suffers head injuries in attack in Rowlatts Hill, Leicester

A teenager was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after he was assaulted in Leicester last night. The 18-year-old was found injured in the car park behind the Co-Op in Rowlatts Hill Road at...

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Scottish independence: Politicians in Leicestershire welcome 'No' vote in...

Politicians and business leaders 220 miles south of the Scottish border have welcomed the result of the country's historic independence vote.People across the British Isles and the world, including...

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Learn life saving skills for free with St John Ambulance

Shoppers are being invited to learn vital life saving skills at Beaumont Shopping Centre on Saturday 20 September.More than 1,000 people have already learnt essential first aid skills at the Highcross...

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Weekend weather for Leicestershire

The weekend weather forecast for Leicestershire provided by the Met Office;Today;Beginning grey with mist and some patchy rain, perhaps locally heavy at first. Some bright spells may form late in the...

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Kylie Minogue goes back to the future with her new tour

The seven ages of Kylie, according to a 2008 essay by Dr Lee Barron of Northumbria University: Cute Kylie, Sex Kylie, Dance Kylie, Gothic Kylie, Indie Kylie, Camp Kylie, Cyber Kylie.Perhaps it's time...

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'The ref booked me during a football match - now I've married him'

Sven Fasel, 25, and Lucca Zarcone, 23, live in Strasbourg, France. They met eight years ago during a football tournament in Strasbourg, Leicester's twin town. Lucca was playing for Leicester Ladies....

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Leonardo Ulloa in tune with Leicester City fans over song of praise

Super striker Leonardo Ulloa has thanked the Leicester City fans for bursting into song to show him their support.The £8m record signing, who has bagged three goals in four Premier League starts for...

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Vodafone reaches agreement to take over 140 Phones 4U outlets, saving 887 jobs

Vodafone UK has reached an agreement with the administrators of Phones 4U to take over 140 of the outlets run by the phone company that collapsed earlier this week.Administrators PwC said 887 jobs for...

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Is this the hardest football team in the world? - Can you beat our hardman XI?

Do you remember the days when footballers were actually allowed to tackle each other? The Mercury turns back the clock to pick a 'hardman eleven' which could play football but could also mix it with...

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