Leicestershire school uniforms from the past
School uniforms: are they good or bad? That's the eternal standby question for teachers who can't think of a better essay title to set for bored kids in detention. So: school uniforms – good or bad?...
View ArticleTom Croft pulled out of Leicester Tigers squad before kick-off of game with...
Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft has been pulled out of the squad before kick-off of their game with Wasps at Welford Road.The 29-year-old is awaiting the birth of his first child and was withdrawn...
View ArticleLeicestershire Police to take on England deaf team at South Leicester RFC
Leicestershire Police will take on England's national deaf rugby union team in an exhibition match at South Leicester RFC this Sunday, November 30, kicking off at 1.30pm.Tickets for the match, which...
View ArticlePractice manager faces jail after stealing tens of thousands of pounds from...
A dishonest practice manager stole tens of thousands of pounds from the dental surgery where she worked, a court heard.Rachael Carvell (42) is accused of fraudulently stealing £144,298 from Fosse...
View ArticleChristmas lights: Hundreds see lights switch on in Market Harborough
Hundreds of people enjoyed a wealth of Christmas music and craft stalls at the lights switch-on in Market Harborough on Friday evening.Choirs and bands from three local schools along with community...
View ArticleSeven stories from Leicestershire this week you may have missed
We know that everyone is busy at this time of year. But now it's the weekend and you, hopefully, have a chance to put your feet up and relax. So here's a chance to catch up on seven of our stories from...
View ArticleMatch report: Aviva Premiership - Leicester Tigers 18 Wasps 16
Leicester Tigers 18 Wasps 16Owen Williams gave a nerveless kicking performance to see Leicester Tigers to an 18-16 Aviva Premiership win over Wasps at Welford Road.The Welsh fly-half landed the last of...
View ArticleQPR 3 Leicester City 2 - Premier League match report: Fifth defeat in six...
Leicester City dropped to the bottom of the Premier League following their 3-2 defeat to QPR at Loftus Road.Nigel Pearson's men let their early lead slip as the fell to their fifth defeat in six league...
View ArticleQPR 3 Leicester City 2 - Premier League: as it happened
Leicester City dropped to the bottom of the Premier League following a 3-2 defeat at Loftus Road. Esteban Cambiasso ended City's 504-minute wait for a goal, when he his calm finish gave Leicester the...
View ArticleQPR 3 Leicester City 2 - reaction: Nigel Pearson refuses to get 'wrapped up...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said he must not get "wrapped up with disappointment" after his side dropped to the bottom of the Premier League.City's 3-2 defeat at Loftus Road, their fifth in...
View ArticleNational Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results for Saturday, November 29
The National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday, November 29, were: 6, 11, 18, 19, 38, 42. The bonus ball was 17.There were two jackpot winners each winning £1,796,081.There were 50 prizes of £20,000...
View ArticleMore heritage panels to be put up to tell people about Leicester's history
More heritage panels are to be put up around the city to tell people about Leicester's history.About 40 of the panels were erected in August with information about key historic buildings and well-known...
View ArticleMystery as loud bangs heard in Leicestershire and across the country
Mysterious loud bangs - some of which rattled windows - were heard in Leicestershire and across the country last night.People from as far afield as Glasgow and London reported hearing the noises at...
View ArticleUK Championship snooker: Mark Selby has no complaints after losing to David...
Leicester's Mark Selby insisted he could have no complaints following a shock second round exit in the UK Championship on Saturday.The world champion and world No.1 went down at the York Barbican 6-4...
View ArticleMan who filmed himself molesting schoolgirl jailed for eight years
A man who filmed himself molesting a schoolgirl has been jailed for eight years.Richard Sharpe (46) was caught when two people he shared a house with became suspicious about his behaviour.When he was...
View ArticleParents' parking causing safety concerns at Oadby Waitrose
Parents at a Leicestershire school are being urged to use pedestrian pathways when they drop off or pick up their children.It follows a complaint by a shopper at Waitrose, in Harborough Road, Oadby,...
View ArticlePreview audience thrilled by Curve production of Sound of Music
The Curve's Christmas production of The Sound of Music has been thrilling preview audiences in the run up to its opening on Wednesday.On Saturday hundreds of eager people attended the matinee...
View ArticleWATCH: The Lego version of the new Star Wars trailer
You've probably already seen the new teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It's created quite a buzz on the internet. The latest episode in the saga is not due out in cinemas until next...
View ArticleCyber Monday: Businesses get ready for busiest online shopping day of the year
If Black Friday hasn't wiped your finances out, then prepare for the next assault on your bank account.Cyber Monday is set to be the busiest day of the year for online shopping with millions of pounds...
View ArticleSimon Cowell? No it's Chief Constable Simon Cole who opened Leicester's Got...
Dancers, singers and MC performers had the chance to impress the judges at this year's Leicester's Got Talent.The artists aged 16 to 25 took to the stage at Leicester's Y Theatre to showcase what...
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