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Woman, 82, injured as thug snatches her handbag
An 82-year-old woman was injured when a thug snatched her handbag. The woman is recovering after the man grabbed the bag from her shoulder in Castle Donington. The man approached the woman from behind...
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Rugby Union: England call for Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs
Scrum-half Ben Youngs is the only Leicester Tigers player named in the England squad for the forthcoming autumn internationals against New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Australia.That comes as...
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Bin lorry bursts into flames in Claybrooke Magna
Firefighters were called out after a bin lorry caught fire while doing the rounds in Claybrooke Magna.Crews from Hinckley and Lutterworth battled to put out the fire in the back of the lorry, which was...
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I'm A Celebrity...is back: When's the ITV show back on?
G'day mate, get your cork-hats at the ready because I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! is back and will be returning to our screens next month. Geordie duo Ant and Dec will be returning to our...
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Halley's Comet set to treat stargazers to spectacular meteor shower
Stargazers could be in for a treat tonight as a meteor shower is set to light up the sky.Halley's Comet, which is one of the most famous comet of all, hasn't been seen for around 30 years and could not...
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Campaign group formed to object to East Midlands Gateway rail freight depot
Residents and parish councils are fighting plans for a distribution hub that could create 7,000 new jobs.If it gets planning permission, the 250-acre East Midlands Gateway freight depot site will be...
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Police appeal for witnesses to two-car crash
Police have appealed for witnesses to a two-car crash which left one person in hospital. The cars, an orange Peugeot 206 and a silver Saab 9-5 collided in Terry Yardley Way, close to the Woodthorpe...
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Halloween 2014: Eight simple steps to carving a pumpkin
Carving a pumpkin is a must-do at Halloween.And as October 31 is just around the corner, we thought we'd put together our simple step-by-step guide to carving your pumpkin.When's the best time to buy...
View ArticleMore Leicestershire men killed in early days of First World War are remembered
Fresh information has come to light about the first soldier from Leicestershire to be killed in the First World War.It follows the publication of information provided to the Leicester Mercury by...
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Colony of ants rehomed to make way for new Humberstone development
An entire colony of ants had to be found a new home after they were discovered on a building site.Developer Hazelton Homes, which is more used to building houses for humans, had to create a new habitat...
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America's Got Talent finalist Mauricio Herrera interviews his hero...
Englebert Humperdink talked about life, his fans, a new album and the importance of humility during an appearance on American television. The legendary Leicestershire singer, who divides his time...
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Mum Grace Tansey, injured in Hurricane Gonzalo storms on Tuesday, recovering...
A woman hit by a loose section of hoarding during Tuesday's storm is recovering back at home.Grace Tansey, 28, was struck on the head by a large plywood board as walking past the New Walk Centre in...
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Powerlifting: Annjanette Wells ready to take on continent's strongest at...
Kimcote mum Annjanette Wells will take on the continent's strongest women when she competes in powerlifting's European Championships.A 44-year-old manager for the British Psychological Society, Wells...
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Boxing: Ryan Hookway is ready for his shot at vacant British Masters Bronze...
Leicester welterweight Ryan Hookway gets a title shot next month.He has been matched with Alec Bazza for the vacant British Masters Bronze title in Barnsley on Saturday, November 29.Hookway hopes...
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Barwell out to create history in FA Cup against Conference side Altrincham
Barwell are eyeing up a giant-killing as they bid to reach the FA Cup first round proper for the first time in their history.The Canaries welcome Conference side Altrincham to Kirkby Road in the fourth...
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Gary Lineker defends Liverpool's Mario Balotelli after he was criticised for...
Former Leicester striker Gary Lineker has jumped to Mario Balotelli's defence after the controversial Liverpool player was seen swapping shirts at half time during the Red's 3-0 loss to Real Madrid....
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Nasa astronaut Dr Stanley Love visits Leicester to talk about his time aboard...
Astronaut and planetary scientist Dr Stanley Love has landed in Leicester and is inspiring young minds with tales of robots, space and volcanos filled with salt. In 2008, Dr Love was part of a...
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Leicester Tigers in right frame of mind to defeat Scarlets in Champions Cup,...
Marcos Ayerza says Leicester Tigers are in the right frame of mind to claim a second Champions Cup win this weekend.Tigers opened their account with a 25-18 victory over Ulster last weekend and, while...
View ArticleLeicester comes second bottom in national house price rise survey
A national survey has put Leicester second bottom in a survey of annual house price rises.Hometrack's inaugural UK cities house price index has revealed that London came top with an 18.1 percent...
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Paige Jackson tragedy: Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A motorist is to appear in court charged with knocking down and killing a pregnant woman. The 22-year-old man has been charged with causing the death of Paige Helen Jackson by dangerous driving in...
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