Leicester City news: Nigel Pearson hints at changes for Premier League trip...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said he may make changes for the trip to Swansea.Pearson said after last week's defeat at Newcastle that he may alter his starting line-up for Saturday's game but...
View ArticleLeicester City boss Nigel Pearson refuses to be drawn on Garry Monk "cheat"...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson refused to be drawn into the row over Swansea manager Garry Monk's controversial comments over referees.Monk faces a touchline ban ahead of Saturday's clash with...
View ArticleChanges to GCSE performance tables lead to drop in Leicester and...
New Government measures introduced to GCSE performance tables have resulted in a drop in the number of pupils appearing to achieve good grades across Leicester and Leicestershire.Provisional local...
View ArticleThree people taken to hospital after two-car crash
Police have appealed for witnesses to a two-car crash which left three people in hospital. The cars – a black Volkswagen Golf and a grey Volkswagen Polo – collided with each other in Green Lane Road,...
View ArticleMum says thanks with her own style
A mother who lost her baby daughter four years ago is staging a second charity fashion show for the hospice which helped her family.Bukky Babalola-Peters' daughter Praise died when she was just 11...
View ArticleMarathon racers get set for charity
The race is on to raise thousands of pounds for charity as men and women pull on their running shoes for this year's Leicester Marathon.For Joe Crofton, 38 the marathon is part of a personal challenge...
View ArticlePeople urged to have a say on heart surgery
Parents and health campaigners are appealing to people to have their say on the future of children's heart services.They are hoping people will support them by attending a "drop in" event at the 02...
View ArticleCity fans got the chance to have their pictures taken with the Barclays...
People had the chance to get up close to the Barclays Premier League trophy in the city centre yesterday.The silverware was on display at the Humberstone Gate branch of the bank as part of fundraising...
View ArticleBailiffs turn up with police and dogs to evict man from his flat in Beaumont...
A man involved in a long-running legal dispute with his mortgage lender over withheld payments has been evicted from his Leicester home.Bailiffs from Leicester County Court, supported by police and...
View ArticleTimetable for tonight's Diwali celebrations in Leicester's Golden Mile
Tonight's Diwali Day celebrations will take place in Belgrave Road and Cossington Street Recreation Ground.The colourful display of fireworks and entertainment will start at about 6.45pm with Belgrave...
View ArticleThe Birch on the ball: You have to take your chances in the Premier League
Today's game may be a late kick-off, but that won't make any difference to our supporters.Ever since I came to this club, the support has been fantastic.When I was approached to join the club, there...
View ArticleLeicester Riders basketball: Bernardini doubtful as BBL new-boys Bristol come...
For the first time this season, Leicester Riders have just the one game this weekend as they take on BBL newcomers Bristol Flyers at Loughborough University tomorrow (6.0).Riders have already had three...
View ArticleChampions Cup: Ystradgynlais RFC play host to Leicester Tigers officials,...
Ystradgynlais RFC play host to Leicester Tigers officials, coaches and fans ahead of this evening's clash.The club is where Tigers fly-half Owen Williams began his career and a bond has been forged...
View ArticleBadminton: Hayley and Eb secure fine win
Longslade Stoneygate opened their Leicestershire League mixed Division One account with a fine victory over favourites Loughborough Students.Top pairing Hayley Mogg and Eb Fagbemi took a maximum in the...
View ArticleRemember: The clocks go back tomorrow
Remember, the clocks go back one hour tomorrow, so you can all spend that little bit longer in bed.At 2am in the morning, it will officially be the end of summer time.So remember to set all clocks and...
View ArticleLeicester Marathon: Bus service changes
As the Leicester Marathon is taking place tomorrow, a number of bus services in and around the city will be affected between 9am and 4pm.Here is a list of all services that will be affected:First bus...
View ArticleLeicester City striker Gary Taylor-Fletcher joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan
Leicester City striker Gary Taylor-Fletcher has joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a month-long loan.The 33-year-old has featured just twice for City this season, coming on as a substitute...
View ArticleSwansea v Leicester City - Premier League LIVE!
Leicester City travel to Swansea on Saturday looking to end a three-game winless run in the Premier League. Since the thrilling 5-3 win against Manchester United last month, City have picked up only...
View ArticleFamily encounter rowdy passenger on holiday flight from hell
Holidaymakers endured a flight from hell when a barechested passenger claimed he had bombs, threw lit cigarettes and punched an elderly man.A group of women and children from Leicestershire – including...
View ArticleSwansea 2 Leicester City 0 - Premier League match report: Nigel Pearson's men...
Leicester City fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, extending their winless run to four. Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony scored in each half to secure the...
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