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Boxing legends 'Terrible' Tim Witherspoon and Mike Tyson in Leicester
Youngsters at a community gym were given a masterclass in ringcraft when they went toe-to-toe with a true heavyweight of the sport.Former two-time world champion "Terrible" Tim Witherspoon visited the...
View ArticleMan found drowned in his bath after a night out drinking, Leicester court told
A 61-year-old man was found dead in the bath after a night out drinking.Leonard Pettitt, of Leicester's West End, returned at 3.30am on August 26 to the house he shared with his ex-partner and her...
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The Lighthouse author Alison Moore on the Man Booker Prize and lots more...
Writer Alison Moore's debut novel, The Lighthouse, was shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize 2012. Gemma Peplow found out how she was feeling ahead of one of the biggest nights of her life....
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Mum's relief at son's 'miracle' escape from A46 crash in Leicestershire
The mother of a teenager who was thrown more than 100 feet through the air after a lorry smashed into his car says it is a "miracle" he is alive.Sam Clarke broke down on the A46 near Cossington, but...
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Scott Hamilton determined Leicester Tigers avoid early exit from Europe
Full-back Scott Hamilton believes Leicester Tigers will be out of Europe after two just games if they lose at home to Ospreys on Sunday.The 31-year-old Kiwi says a second defeat in the competition will...
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Can you capture the magic of autumn in Leicestershire?
As autumn arrives, Leicestershire's parks and woodlands are tantalising visitors with the first signs of colour. As the season progresses thousands of trees attract keen photographers aiming to capture...
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Leicester fruit and vegetable shop infested by rats
A court has ordered the continued closure of a Leicester fruit and vegetable shop infested by rats.Food safety officers said the premises in Melton Road were in an appalling condition when they visited...
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Basketball: Leicester Riders' plans for brand new venue at Grace Road
Plans have been unveiled for a new 2,000-seat arena that will become the home of Leicester Riders.The arena would be built at Grace Road, the home of Leicestershire Cricket Club, as part of a deal that...
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Two more arrests after armed robbery at garage in Houghton-on-the Hill
Police have arrested two more people after an armed robbery at a garage in Houghton-on-the Hill on Sunday night. A 19-year-old and 15-year-old boy were arrested this morning and are in police custody....
View ArticlePolice appeal after robberies in Victoria Park, Leicester
Police are appealing for witneses after a gang robbed two people in Victoria Park, Leicester. The robberies took place last night between 8.30pm and 10.15pm. Both victims were approached by a group of...
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Man guilty of knifepoint sex attack in Little Bowden, Leicestershire
A man has been found guilty of carrying out a knifepoint sex attack on a woman in Little Bowden, Market Harborough. Peter Smith (33) formerly of Rushton Road, Rothwell, Northamptonshire, approached a...
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CCTV appeal after two robberies at Santander banks in Leicester
Police have released CCTV images after two armed robberies at Santander banks in Leicester. The first robbery took place just after 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 3 at the branch in Woodgate. A man...
View ArticleFive are charged over disturbance on day Lincoln City played Leicester City
Police have charged five men with affray in relation to football related disorder.It comes after a disturbance in Guildhall Street, Lincoln, on August 4 when Lincoln City were playing Leicester...
View ArticleWoman trampled by horse in field in Leicestershire
A woman was taken to hospital after she was trampled by a horse in a field.Firefighters from Hinckley were called out to Mill Lane, by the new A47 bypass in Earl Shilton, to help paramedics treating...
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Police want to speak to CCTV man after assault in Leicester
Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man they wish to trace in connection with an assault in Leicester.A 20-year-old man was walking along Gallowtree Gate towards the Clock Tower in Leicester with a...
View ArticleLeicester health officials in apology over 93-year-old's 4-hour wait for...
Health officials have apologised to a 93-year-old woman who had to wait nearly four hours for transport home following a hospital appointment.Agnes Greensmith relies on the patient transport service...
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Teenage girl in foster care set her bedroom on fire, Leicester court told
A teenage girl in foster care set fire to her bedroom while two people were in the house, a court heard.Leighla Long barricaded herself in the bedroom using furniture, but climbed out of the window.Two...
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Hinckley priest's Good Friday parking ticket goes before penalty panel
An independent adjudicator is to decide whether to quash a parking ticket given to a priest who was transporting disabled people home from an Easter service.Father Frank Daly, of St Peter's Church in...
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BMX: British title for Earl Shilton's William Goode, aged eight
William Goode has ridden to glory in the British BMX Championships.The eight-year-old, from Earl Shilton, was victorious in the Male 8 category at the event held in Cheddar, Somerset.The Huncote...
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Leicestershire cancer survivors show their support for charity TV campaign
SOME of Leicestershire's bravest cancer survivors have pledged their support for Cancer Research UK and Channel 4's new TV fundraising campaign launching this Friday (October 19). All week Channel 4's...
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