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Visitor numbers to Leicester's Richard III visitor centre are on target, say...
Nearly 30,000 visitors have passed through the doors of Leicester's new Richard III centre, according to latest figures.The attraction, at the site in St Martin's where the last Plantagenet kings bones...
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Sonic boom, fireworks or meteorite? Previous loud bangs in Leicestershire
The mystery bangs heard across the country last night are not the first time strange loud noises have been heard in Leicestershire. Some have been explaned by the Ministry of Defence, who say they were...
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Heartbroken families pay tribute to two grandfathers killed by careless driver
Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to the two "active, fit and healthy" grandfathers killed by a careless driver.Describing them as kind and caring "salt of the earth" characters, family members...
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Coroner calls for sleeping checks after six-month-old baby's death
A coroner will ask health bosses to tighten up measures ensuring healthy sleeping arrangements for babies after the unexplained death of a six-month-old boy.Lydia Brown, assistant coroner for Leicester...
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Steampunk enthusiasts gather at Leicester's National Space Centre
Hundreds fans who like their sci-fi with a Victorian touch descended on Leicester's National Space Centre dressed in period costumes.They had gathered from up and down the country for the Steampunks in...
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£300k penalty over Leicester Royal Infirmary A&E delays
Health bosses have withheld more than £300,000 in payments in 18 months because Leicester Royal Infirmary is not treating accident and emergency patients quickly enough.The hospital has been penalised...
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Cannabis dealer caught with drugs stash jailed
A cannabis dealer who was caught with £300 stash of the drug was jailed for eight months.Ricky Morris was arrested when the police executed a search warrant at his home in Bishopston Walk, Stocking...
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PICTURES: Blaby strips off for naked charity calendar
Butchers, florists and parish councillors have stripped off for a charity calendar to raise money in memory of a woman who died from cancer.Mary Overton, of Blaby, passed away in March last year just...
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Leicester 102 Surrey 87: Riders bounce back after cup heartache - match report
Leicester Riders 102Hassan 34, Watson 20, Bernardini 13, Losonsky 10, Lamble 10, Roland 6, Anderson 5, Washington 4, McSwiggan, Noel, Gamble, Rowe.Surrey United 87Knutson 19, Downing 18, Setty 14,...
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London Lions 89 Leicester 75: Tired Riders slump to defeat - match report
London Lions 89Cook 25, Taylor 21, Sullivan 19, Stibbins 12 Lawson 10 Salter 2Leicester Riders 75 Watson 21, Roland 13, Hassan 9, Losonsky 8, Washington 7, Bernadini 6, Lamble 6, Anderson 3, Rowe...
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Roadworks in Leicester: Week beginning Sunday, November 30
New work starting week commencing Sunday, November 30:Allandale Road: Christmas fair. Road closed between Francis Street and Stoughton Road on Sunday (30 Nov) only. Pedestrian access maintained at all...
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PHOTO: Can you help find missing man Geoff Mee?
Police have issued a photograph of a 78-year-old man who went missing this afternoon. Geoff Mee, who has dementia, was last seen in the Clarence Street area of Leicester city centre shortly before 2pm....
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Leicester City striker David Nugent an injury doubt for Liverpool clash
Leicester City's David Nugent is a doubt for tomorrow's visit of Liverpool to the King Power Stadium.The striker picked up an ankle injury in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at QPR and will be assessed in the...
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Doctor calls on Stephen Dorrell to quit as Charnwood MP over KPMG health job
Charnwood MP Stephen Dorrell has defended himself after a doctor called on him to quit.In an attack on the front page of the Daily Mirror today cancer specialist Clive Peedell attacked the Conservative...
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Bangs over Britain: Earthquakes ruled out for the loud bangs which were heard...
Earthquakes have been ruled out as a cause of the mystery bangs and rumblings which were heard from Glasgow to London on Saturday night.People, including residents of Leicestershire, reported hearing a...
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Leicester Tigers name Ged Glynn as new head of rugby operations
Leicester Tigers have announced a change to the structure of the club's pathway into senior rugby with the appointment of Ged Glynn to the role of head of rugby operations.Glynn, who has coached the...
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Leicester City must start taking their chances if they want to survive in the...
Winger Marc Albrighton said Leicester City cannot afford to be so wasteful in front of goal if they are to drag themselves off the foot of the Premier League.City slumped to the foot of the table after...
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Premier League predictions - with former Leicester Tigers full-back Sam...
Last week we asked former Leicester Tigers back Sam Vesty to go up against Mercury sports writer and predict the results of the weekend's Premier League games. It's 3pts for a correct score, and 1pt...
View ArticleCyber Monday deals snapped up by Leicestershire shoppers
Shoppers had another chance to bag a bargain today as the discounts continued with 'Cyber Monday'.This time it was mainly online shoppers benefiting as numerous retailers offered discounted prices,...
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UPDATE: Missing man Geoff Mee found 'safe and well'
A 78-year-old man who was reported missing earlier today has been found safe and well. Geoff Mee was reported missing in Leicester city centre shortly before 2pm. Mr Mee, who has dementia, was found in...
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