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Motorcyclist injured in crash in Dysart Way, Leicester
A motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a car.The crash on Dysart Way, Leicester, between Catherine Street and Belgrave Circle, happened at about 2.10pm today. Police said the motorcyclist...
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Leicester Riders out to avenge 'miracle' BBL Cup defeat to Glasgow Rocks
Two weeks on from the miracle shot that saw Leicester Riders ousted as BBL Cup champions, Kieron Achara and his Glasgow Rocks return for a league match-up tomorrow night (7.30). Amazingly, the...
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Marc Albrighton prepared for "strange feeling" on return to Villa Park with...
Marc Albrighton admits it will be a strange feeling returning to Villa Park after spending his entire football career as a Villain, but he said his only concern is getting all three points for...
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Military working dogs and their handlers receive medals after serving in...
Rutland-based military working dogs and their handlers joined regimental comrades celebrating the end of service tours of Afghanistan.Soldiers and dogs from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron (MWDS),...
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Teenager jailed for brandishing imitation gun in Leicester city centre
A teenager caused people to fear for their lives when he brandished what appeared to be a gun in Leicester city centre.Zunaid Bobat was caught on CCTV in Humberstone Gate, where he fired one shot into...
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Premier League predictions - with sports reporter James Sharpe and his mum!
What is the score going to be when Leicester City travel to Aston Villa looking to end their run of nine Premier League games without a win? That's the question we are asking Leicester Mercury sports...
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Nigel Pearson refuses to apologise to Leicester City fan over 'spat' during...
Nigel Pearson has vowed he will continue to protect himself and his Leicester City players from terrace abusers.The City boss refused to apologise to the abusive fan, but said he did regret it if...
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Prince William to meet President Barack Obama in the White House on Monday
An Oval Office meeting between Barack Obama and Prince William is due to take place on Monday.The White House has announced that the Duke of Cambridge will visit the White House during a three-day trip...
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Crash on Meridian Way, Thorpe Astley, leaves driver needing hospital treatment
A motorist was taken to hospital after a crash in Thorpe Astley.The car came off Meridian Way at about 2.50pm today.Fire crews were called to the scene and cut the driver free from the car and they...
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Nigel Farage enters row about breastfeeding
The UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said many people feel uncomfortable about women breastfeeding in public.The row began when a 35-year-old woman was asked to breastfeed under a cloth in a London...
View ArticleIt's gold for teenager Matt at school games in Brazil
Loughborough College athlete Matt Hamilton has triumphed to win gold for Great Britain at the largest para school games in the world.At his first overseas competition, the 17-year-old took first in the...
View ArticleSharks are dominant force in the annual Young Teams relay gala
Leicester Sharks were the dominant force at the annual Leicestershire ASA Young Teams relay gala at Braunstone Pool.In the Division One gala, Sharks' A team won the Norma Smith Trophy, while their B...
View ArticleButton is in the finals
Sileby Boxing Academy's James Button aims for a place in the finals of the National junior development championships tomorrow.Button will be in action in Chesterfield after beating Rugeley's Morgan...
View ArticleLancaster reach the finals of nationals
The Lancaster School will represent the Midlands at the Team Tennis Schools national finals after their year 10 boys squad won the regional title.The under-15 team of Daniel Tarokh, Roman Kenny-Manning...
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Two bosses of Hinckley's Condordia theatre failed to take action against...
Two theatre bosses failed to act when evidence emerged the venue had been infiltrated by paedophiles, an official inquiry has found.Two members of the board of trustees at Hinckley's Concordia Theatre...
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48 Hours: Our pick of things to do this weekend
Like the kindly pal who comforts the crying girl in the nightclub toilets, Leicester City have a habit of cheering up teams who've been feeling down in the dumps of late.Newcastle, Liverpool, West...
View ArticleMERCURY MAILBOX: Three tickets to see City on Boxing Day costs £619.74
I wanted to take my dad and brother-in-law to the Tottenham home game on Boxing Day.I naively assumed that, as in previous seasons, as a LCFC Season Card holder for the past six years, I would be able...
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Weather for Leicester and Leicestershire
Today: A cold, frosty and bright start. Sunny at times during the day, but cloud will gradually increase through the afternoon with freshening winds. Remain largely dry. Maximum Temperature 7C.Tonight:...
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Three dead and several hurt in crashes hours apart in Dysart Way, Leicester,...
Two teenage girls are among three people who have died in crashes which happened a few hours apart.Two girls, aged 17 and 18, were killed in a collision involving a bus and a car in Rutland yesterday...
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EuroMillions: Results for Friday, December 5
Here are the EuroMillions lottery results for Friday, December 5.Ball numbers: 5, 8, 37, 47, 48Lucky Stars: 2, 3UK Millionaire Maker / Raffle: WFP477150Prize breakdown in the UK:Match 5 + 2...
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