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Ibis Leicester security guard attacked with metal bar during car park skirmish
A teenager threatened a hotel security guard with a metal bar during a skirmish in a car park, a court heard.Danyaal Hussein (19) arrived towards the end of the rumpus, after a group of youths took...
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Schoolboy boycotts Walkers crisps after finding foreign object in packet of...
An eight-year-old boy is boycotting Walkers crisps after he wrote them a letter when he found an extra ingredient in a bag of the cheese and onion snacks.Wilf Birch is refusing to eat any more crisps...
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The life of a former Leicester drug addict is depicted in documentary film.
A drug addict has had his recovery charted by an independent documentary film maker.University of Leicester graduate Jon Roberts' problems with addiction premiered at the Calgary International Film...
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Petrol prices in Leicester: Fuel wars continue between supermarket chains
Leading supermarket chains are competing in petrol price wars across the city and county.The continuing petrol price competition mean that motorists are enjoying the cheapest fuel for three years....
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Driver Kyle Asprey, 50, dies in hospital after crash on A46
A driver who was seriously injured in a car crash earlier this month has died in hospital, police said today. Kyle Asprey, 50, was injured when his car collided with another vehicle in Dunton Bassett,...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film prompts warning over pets
With the Hollywood Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles blockbuster set to hit cinema screens this Friday, the Canal & River Trust is urging would-be fans to enjoy the film but exercise caution before...
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McDonald's attack leaves leaves victim with multiple fractures to his jaw
A teenager has been ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to a victim who suffered a double-fractured jaw in a drunken street attack.Connor Smith (19) admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm, by...
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Pervert followed 16-year-old girl and shouted "drop your knickers"
A man with a string of previous sexual convictions followed a teenage girl and shouted obscenities at her.Matthew Mellor, of Regent Road, Leicester, had previously been barred by a court from...
View ArticleYoung people invited to enter inter-faith art competition
Young people have been urged to enter an art and photography competition which celebrates unity between religions. The contest is being organised by Leicester's St Philip's Centre, an award-winning...
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Wales boss Coleman backs Leicester City's Andy King over red card
Wales manager Chris Coleman refused to condemn Leicester City midfielder Andy King for the tackle which earned him a straight red card against Cyprus.King was dismissed for the first time in his career...
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Investigation launched into death of a 37-year-old man killed by a train in...
Train services between Loughborough and Leicester were severely disrupted yesterday after a man was hit and killed by a train.The Midland mainline shut in both directions following the incident, which...
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Leicester City, Tigers and Riders fans learn how to save lives
Around 40,000 sports fans at the city's three premier sports venues were introduced to life saving techniques in a week.Leicester City ambassador Alan "The Birch" Birchenall and consultant cardiologist...
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Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash in Donisthorpe near Ashby
A male motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a crash between a motorbike and a car.The incident happened on the A444 Measham Road, Donisthorpe, near to the A42...
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Toy Appeal launched for children less fortunate this Christmas
Do you have any unwanted toys lying around and want to give them to a deserving home?Hinckley and Bosworth's Sure Start has launched its Toy Appeal at Dorothy Goodman School in the town.Present bins...
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Phil Whitticase leaves role as Leicestershire CCC director of cricket
Phil Whitticase has left his role as Leicestershire CCC director of cricket in a restructuring of the club's hierarchy.The Mercury understands that following a review by the club's board, it has been...
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Spandau Ballet tour tickets on sale today - will you be buying them?
Tickets for Spandau Ballet's UK 2015 tour went on sale this morning.The British New Romantic 80s band is playing 12 shows in March next year.After a six year break, Spandau Ballet is reuniting for...
View ArticleLeicestershire jobless figure is lowest in seven years
The number of jobless people in Leicestershire looking for work has fallen below 12,000 for the first time in almost seven years.The decline is a further sign of the strengthening county economy, with...
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Ebola: Spotting the symptoms of the deadly disease
Ebola virus is a very serious and sometimes fatal disease. Below are the main symptoms of Embola*: The first signs of Ebola are:Sudden fatigueMuscle PainHeadacheSore Throat This is followed...
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Compromise in sight over Peace Square name campaign for Leicester's Jubilee...
A compromise could be reached over a campaign to rename Leicester's new Jubilee Square as Peace Square.Nearly 1,400 hundred people have signed a petition saying the £4 million plaza in St Nicholas'...
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Rutland soldier jailed for five years for kidnapping his wife's best friend...
A serving soldier from Rutland has been jailed for five years for kidnapping his wife's best friend off the street.Garry Smith, who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan, used a kidnapper's kit including...
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