Blaby District Council released from Government "special measures"
A council has been released from a Government special measures following improvements in its planning department.Blaby District was named and shamed by Whitehall officials nearly a year ago for not...
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Lucky biker escapes injury after two-car crash on A426 Leicester to...
A motorcyclist has told how he narrowly missed being injured in an accident after two cars collided just yards from him.Arron Manchester said he felt lucky not to be seriously hurt after the two cars...
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New knees help Harold Veazey to be the oldest athlete in Leicestershire
Sprightly 96-year-old Harold Veazey is officially the oldest athlete in the county.Three times a week Harold pumps iron, and goes through his paces on the cycling and rowing machines.But it wasn't...
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Motorcyclist narrowly misses being badly injured on way to work
A motorcyclist has told how he narrowly missed being injured in an accident after two cars collided just yards from him.The 28-year-old, who did not want to be named, said he felt lucky not to be...
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Kidnapper jailed for sexually abusing 8-year-old in his car in Leicester
A kidnapper who abducted a terrified eight-year-old boy off the street, and sexually abused him in his car, was jailed for six years and four months.Mohammed Irfan Bajiwala, a married father-of-two,...
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Leicester Clock Tower vigil held to call for release of Islamic State hostages
A crowd gathered in Leicester city centre today to call on Islamic State to release its hostages.About 40 men, women and children congregated at the Clock Tower to send a message for the release of all...
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Leicester City v Burnley - Premier League LIVE!
Following the high of their famous victory over Manchester United, Leicester City were brought back down to earth with defeat at Crystal Palace. Nigel Pearson praised the endeavour of his side at...
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Leicester Tigers set to sign Cardiff Blues lock Lou Reed on loan deal
Leicester Tigers are closing in on the loan signing of Cardiff Blues lock Lou Reed.The 27-year-old is expected to come to Welford Road on a short-term deal.His arrival will help the Wales international...
View ArticleWhat do you think is the biggest selling DVD and Blu-ray of the year so far?
Disney's Frozen is the biggest selling DVD and Blu-ray of the year so far, it has been has revealed.According to Official Charts Company data, the animated musical - which is inspired by Hans...
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Leicester's Rugby World Cup kicks off one year from today
In 365 days, Leicester will be packed with excited rugby fans from across the globe. On October 4, 2015, Argentina will take on Tonga in the first game to be played in the city as part of the Rugby...
View ArticleOpen Mic UK chance for Ashby singer Sophie Dangerfield
A singer from the county has made it through to the regional finals of a competition.Sophie Dangerfield, 27, from Marlborough Way, Ashby is performing in the regional finals of the Open Mic UK singing...
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IS terrorists publish video of the beheading of aid volunteer Alan Henning...
IS terrorists have published a video of the murder of aid volunteer Alan Henning hours after a vigil held in Leicester called for his safe release.The event was co-organised by Leicester aid worker...
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Natural World Photography Competition
Colour, atmosphere, action and charm are all in this latest display of entries to our soon-to-be judged Natural World Photography Competition.With the winners set to be announced next week, here is a...
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Man in 130ft quarry rescue drama
Firefighters rescued a man perched on the edge of a 130ft drop at a Leicestershire quarry.Working under the beam of a police helicopter searchlight in the pitch darkness, firefighters rescued the man...
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'I was lucky. The debris and shrapnel from the bomb tore though our hut. But...
The number of centenarians in Britain has more than quadrupled in the past 30 years, according to new figures. Harold Smalley, 99, former Far East prisoner of war, retired cobbler, all-round gentleman...
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'Peter Taylor drove me out of the club I loved'
By Steve WalshI honestly thought I could become Leicester City's new manager, working with Tony Cottee. Some folk would take a look at my lifestyle and scoff at such a view. But I knew what I had to...
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Weather for Leicester and Leicestershire
Today:Rain spreading east this morning, locally heavy, should clear most places by the end of the afternoon. Drier, clearer, but noticeably cooler conditions, following from the west with isolated...
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
1.47pm: Area Traffic Control are reporting long delays into Highcross John Lewis car park. they advise using alternative parking or park & ride sites at Enderby, Meynells Gorse &...
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Street closed after car leaves road and hits garden wall in Northfield Road,...
Firefighters were called out after a car left the road and hit a garden wall.A crew from Southern attended after the vehicle left Northfield Road in Blaby, hit a parked car and slammed into a wall at...
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Van and HGV collide in Little Glen Road, Glen Parva
Firefighters attended after a van and a HGV collided on Little Glen Road in Glen Parva, near Leicester.A fire crew from Southern was called out at 12.06pm yesterday after the two vehicles collided near...
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