Pistorius in court today for sentence for manslaughter of girlfriend Reeva...
Oscar Pistorius is back in court today in South Africa for sentencing for the "culpable homicide" of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The hearing could last up to four days. He could be jailed or fined.
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Osborne's created more debt in five years than Labour managed in 13, says...
John Sharp seems to be living in a fantasy world, when he praises the Tories for putting us "back on the road to success" (Mailbox, October 9).I do agree that Labour bears some responsibility for the...
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Ned Eckersley and Aadil Ali sign new deals at Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC wicket-keeper/batsman Ned Eckersley has signed a one-year contract extension while Aadil Ali has joined the professional staff at Grace Road.The 24-year-old Eckersley has scored...
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Lib Dems advertise for prospective parliamentary candidates in Leicester East...
The Liberal Democrats are advertising for candidates to contest Leicester seats in May's General Election.The party's East Midlands officials are looking for people to stand in Labour-held Leicester...
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Amateur historians making series of films about Loughborough using flying...
Two amateur historians with a flying video drone are making a series of films about Loughborough's streets and landmarks.Southfields councillor Ted Parton and Paul Mercer have been using the drone to...
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London Marathon heroine Claire Lomas named as Woman of Achievement 2014
Inspirational marathon competitor and fund-raiser Claire Lomas has been named Woman of Achievement at the 2014 Women of the Year Awards.Claire, 34, of Eye Kettleby, was paralysed from the chest down...
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Mother of murdrered sports coach Antoin Akpom in plea over foundation launch
The mother of a murdered young Leicester sports coach says she is struggling to sell tickets for the launch of a foundation she is setting up in her son's name.Cheryl Armatrading is establishing AAA 4...
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In the House: Nicky Morgan MP says prevention is better than cure with many...
10th October was World Mental Health Day. As an MP many of the cases I deal with involve supporting someone with mental ill health. Although people may come and see me about a housing issue or a debt...
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Hollyoaks mail: The character of Freddie Roscoe has made actor Charlie...
When Julie Clapham's son, Charlie, landed the role of Freddie Roscoe in Hollyoaks, it was obvious it would change his life. But she never really considered that it might change hers as well.Freddie,...
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In the House: Jon Ashworth MP says police do an excellent job but are facing...
Security, safety, access to justice… These are all things we have come to expect of our police force. They do an excellent job at keeping citizens safe, preventing crime, and bringing people to...
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Nasa's Pumpkin Sun image reveals the largest jack-o-lantern in the solar...
Halloween is definitely on its way after Nasa released this 'spooky' image of the Sun looking rather like a giant pumpkin.The picture was taken on October 8, and uses two different images blended...
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Highfields landlord Haresh Rambhai Patel jailed for eight months for ignoring...
A landlord who put his tenants' lives at risks by ignoring fire safety regulations has been jailed for eight months.Haresh Rambhai Patel's two adjoining properties in Evington Street, Highfields,...
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Newcastle v Leicester City - Premier League LIVE!
Leicester City return to Premier League action on Saturday as they travel to struggling Newcastle.Nigel Pearson's men will be looking to put the disappointment of Burnley's 96th-minute equaliser behind...
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20 firms look to invest in Leicester
More than 20 businesses are currently in talks about investing in Leicester, it has been revealed.City council officials say they are in discussions with a range of firms, including manufacturers and...
View ArticleDiary of a Badman star Humza Arshad teams up with police to film...
A comedian who has won millions of fans for his online films has teamed up with police to produce a film warning about the dangers of Islamic extremism. Humza Arshad, whose Diary of a Badman video...
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New Leicester Tigers signing Tommy Bell scores all the points in Avive...
New signing Tommy Bell made an impressive start to life at his new club with all 13 points in Leicester Tigers 13-0 A League victory over Sale Jets last night.The 21-year-old, signed from Jersey last...
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Casualty taken to hospital after crash in Shepshed
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision in Shepshed this morning.The accident took place on Charnwood Road in Shepshed at 6.38am.One person has been taken to the Queen's Medical...
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The Apprentice 2014: Two Leicestershire candidates, all you need to know
The Apprentice is returning to our screens tonight and there are two Leicestershire candidates that you need to look out for. Robert Goodwin and Lindsay Booth are among 20 hopefuls who will be...
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Richard III reinterment: Details king's final ceremonial route through...
The ceremonial route that the remains of King Richard III will take as he is transported from the University of Leicester to St Martin's cathedral before his reinterment has been announced today.The...
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Leicestershire CCC bowler Charlie Shreck signs new one-year deal
Leicestershire CCC pace bowler Charlie Shreck has signed a new one-year contract at Grace Road.Shreck, who joined County at the beginning of the year, was the club's top wicket-taker across all forms...
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