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Leicester Mercury published Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs says reports players got...
Christian Fuchshas rubbished the persistent rumours that the Leicester City players colluded to get former manager Claudio Ranieri the sack. The Italian was dismissed by the club just nine months after City won the Premier League title. It was a hugely controversial decision which sparked recrimination from outside the club, with the players depicted as ungrateful back-stabbers. National media reports stated that the club's owners decided to make the change after a meeting with the... -
James_Sharpe published Penalty or dive? Jamie Vardy leads the line as England suffer...
Jamie Vardy put in an energetic performance as England suffered a 1-0 friendly defeat to World champions Germany. The Leicester City striker played 70 minutes at the Signal Iduna Park, in Dortmund and was his usual hustling, bustling self. Vardy started as a central striker as manager Gareth Southgate experimented with a 3-4-3 formation in his first game in charge since being appointed permanent manager. However, Vardy was accused of diving early in the first half when he latched on to... -
James_Sharpe commented Penalty or dive? Jamie Vardy leads the line as England suffer...
Jamie Vardy put in an energetic performance as England suffered a 1-0 friendly defeat to World champions Germany. The Leicester City striker played 70 minutes at the Signal Iduna Park, in Dortmund and was his usual hustling, bustling self. Vardy started as a central striker as manager Gareth Southgate experimented with a 3-4-3 formation in his first game in charge since being appointed permanent manager. However, Vardy was accused of diving early in the first half when he latched on to... -
Ciaranfagan published Bogus 'healer' conned family out of £30k claiming he could...
A bogus spiritual healer conned a family out of £30,000 after he claimed he could 'cure' a relative's schizophrenia.Karamba Tunkara – who used the alias Sheikh Saleem – made a series of promises to the family which he could not possibly keep.In the course of 16 months, the 35-year-old talked the family into handing him £30,000.Police have previously urged members of the public, particularly within some faith groups, to steer clear of con artists who promise to have cures. -
Ciaranfagan commented Bogus 'healer' conned family out of £30k claiming he could...
A bogus spiritual healer conned a family out of £30,000 after he claimed he could 'cure' a relative's schizophrenia.Karamba Tunkara – who used the alias Sheikh Saleem – made a series of promises to the family which he could not possibly keep.In the course of 16 months, the 35-year-old talked the family into handing him £30,000.Police have previously urged members of the public, particularly within some faith groups, to steer clear of con artists who promise to have cures. -
SamCFisher published Parliament attack: Former Loughborough University student among...
Foreign Office minister and former Loughborough University student Tobias Ellwood was among those who rushed to help a policeman stabbed outside Parliament on Westminster Bridge. Mr Ellwood fought to save the police officer's life on the floor of the cobbled courtyard in front of Parliament.This afternoon, a car went along Westminster Bridge and struck people before a police officer was stabbed.The attacker was then shot by armed police. Related: 'I heard police say 'get down, get down, get... -
danjmartin published Westminster attack: Leicestershire MP heard 'police say 'get...
A Leicestershire MP has described the moment police shouted at him 'get down, get down, get down' as the terror attack in Westminster was unfolding.Harborough MP Sir Edward Garnier was walking towards parliament to cast a vote when the attack happened.He said: "I heard police saying 'get down, get down, get down' then a pop, pop, pop."Related: Updates from the Westminster attackThe Conservative continued and cast his vote before he and around a thousand other people were secured in... -
danjmartin published Westminster attack: MP describes moment Theresa May was whisked...
A Leicestershire MP has described the moment the Prime Minister was whisked away by security services as the terror attack on Parliament unfolded.Andrew Bridgen, the Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, was seated just behind Theresa May in the House of Commons at the time of the incident this afternoon when a driver mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, leaving at least four people dead.A police officer was also stabbed to death near parliament before his attacker was shot... -
danjmartin commented Westminster attack: MP describes moment Theresa May was whisked...
A Leicestershire MP has described the moment the Prime Minister was whisked away by security services as the terror attack on Parliament unfolded.Andrew Bridgen, the Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, was seated just behind Theresa May in the House of Commons at the time of the incident this afternoon when a driver mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, leaving at least four people dead.A police officer was also stabbed to death near parliament before his attacker was shot... -
SamDimmer published Miss Leicestershire 2017: Introducing the girls who want to be...
The Miss Leicestershire contest is just a few days away – with 18 girls aiming to win the title.Fresh from a dancing tour of Sri Lanka, current Miss Leicestershire Megan Elliott will crown her successor at the Mercure Grand Hotel, Leicester, on Friday.Read more: Mother's Day 2017: 7 places to take your mumMegan will be hosting the event with First Dates star Linford Martin.The winner will be invited to take part in the Miss England finals at Resorts World Birmingham on July 14. And to get. -
SamDimmer commented Miss Leicestershire 2017: Introducing the girls who want to be...
The Miss Leicestershire contest is just a few days away – with 18 girls aiming to win the title.Fresh from a dancing tour of Sri Lanka, current Miss Leicestershire Megan Elliott will crown her successor at the Mercure Grand Hotel, Leicester, on Friday.Read more: Mother's Day 2017: 7 places to take your mumMegan will be hosting the event with First Dates star Linford Martin.The winner will be invited to take part in the Miss England finals at Resorts World Birmingham on July 14. And to get. -
41pauljones published Tom Brady says Leicester Tigers' derby with Northampton Saints is...
Whatever may have happened at Welford Road at the start of the week, Leicester Tigers wing Tom Brady says he and his colleagues will need no motivation when they face Northampton Saints on Saturday.The derby encounter is crucial to both sides' Premiership play-off ambitions and the coaching changes announced by the club on Monday, which will see Matt O'Connor replacing Aaron Mauger as head coach next month, could easily deflect focus away from what is a vital game.But Brady said: "It... -
DavidWOwen published Visit Norfolk: Getaway from it all at Kelling Heath holiday park
I had high hopes for my weekend break at Kelling Heath holiday park – and it didn't disappoint. In fact, the three days I spent at this picturesque little hideaway, tucked away by the North Norfolk coast, were just what the doctor ordered. I can't imagine anywhere else within a two-hour drive from Leicester where you can feel more remote from the stresses and strains of city life. My road trip to Norfolk began on a Friday afternoon and included a delightful rest stop in the charming... -
JBlackwell published Leicester City news recap: Jamie Vardy set to start for England;...
A week of internationals begins today with Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy in Dortmund to take on Germany.With only Marcus Rashford and Jermain Defoe for competition up front, the City talisman has an excellent chance of earning a starting berth for Gareth Southgate's side at Signal Iduna Park tonight.Read more: 'I blank out criticism,' says Jamie VardyThe 30-year-old has been discussing the criticism levelled at his performances this season, saying he has learned to... -
Ciaranfagan published Loughborough College students were in Parliament shortly before...
A group of A'Level students narrowly missed this afternoon's terrorist incident at the Houses of Parliament. The young people, who are studying history, politics and law at Loughborough College, were guests of Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan. However, the college confirmed this afternoon that the students were already on their way home when the drama began. Read more: Updates - UK Parliament in lock-down following reports a policeman has been stabbed in terror attack
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TomPegden published 1,000 jobs at risk as shoe chain enters administration
Discount shoe retailer Brantano has gone into administration for the second time in a year.Some 1,086 jobs are at risk after the business was hit by factors including the drop in the value of sterling following the Brexit vote.A weaker pound means the cost of imports has gone up.The Hinckley based business operates 73 stores and 64 concessions across the UK.It has 18 stores and 14 concessions within the Midlands employing 244 people.Closer to home it employs 33 people in stores and concessions.. -
TomPegden commented 1,000 jobs at risk as shoe chain enters administration
Discount shoe retailer Brantano has gone into administration for the second time in a year.Some 1,086 jobs are at risk after the business was hit by factors including the drop in the value of sterling following the Brexit vote.A weaker pound means the cost of imports has gone up.The Hinckley based business operates 73 stores and 64 concessions across the UK.It has 18 stores and 14 concessions within the Midlands employing 244 people.Closer to home it employs 33 people in stores and concessions.. -
Leicester Mercury published Leicester Riders' Taylor King named in BBL team of the week
Leicester Riders'Taylor King has been selected in the BBL team of the week.Riders defended their BBL Trophy title with a 91-58 crushing of Plymouth Raiders, Leicester's 16th consecutive win in all competitions.It was an afternoon to remember in Glasgow, as King was crowned MVP in the final. He was the main architect of Riders' record-breaking triumph against the Raiders, as he weighed in with a superb double-double performance.King lit up the Emirates Arena with a 20-point and 10-rebound... -
TomPegden published Ready to join the board of Leicester and Leicestershire...
Captains of industry are being invited to apply to join the board of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP).The business support body has opened the application process for six business leaders to join its ranks for a three-year term.Five of the current board members' terms expire at the end of May, and there is already a vacancy for a sixth following the resignation of John Hill last year.The five members whose terms are coming to an end – Kevin Harris, George... -
Lauren_Mills commented Shoe Zone has 'no plans' to bid for Brantano
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone is pressing ahead with plans to grow its business organically, rather than through further acquisitions.Well-placed sources told the Mercury the Leicester shoe chain "had no plans" to go ahead with a bid for Brantano, a privately owned rival which has just entered administration.Some reports suggested Shoe Zone was vying with Edinburgh Woollen Mill to buy Brantano just before it collapsed.A person familiar with the situation said: "Shoe Zone wants... -
41pauljones published View from the Crumbie Leicester Tigers podcast: Matt O'Connor -...
Leicester Tigers supporters have been on something of a roller-coaster ride this season. That has continued this week when a little more than 24 hours after winning the Anglo-Welsh Cup with an incredible defensive display against Exeter Chiefs, the club announced the arrival of a new head coach. Matt O'Connor will take the reins in April, and many supporters will back that appointment after the Australian's successful spell with the club when he worked with director of rugby Richard... -
Becky_Jones1 published Mother's Day 2017: Mums get less than an hour of 'me time' per...
Mums are brilliant, aren't they?Many are up before 6am, take just 20 minutes to get ready and don't even have an hour of 'me time' per day. That's according to new research carried out for B&M Stores.Mums have an average of just 52 minutes a day to themselves. A total of 76% of mums say they prepare their kids' breakfast every morning, with two-thirds waking their kids up and helping them get dressed on a daily basis. The survey found that 62% of mums do their children's hair in the mornings -
TomPegden published ​New ​Ryanair flights from East Midlands Airport revealed
Ryanair has launched its East Midlands winter 2017 schedule, with a new route to Seville and a winter service to Budapest.The company's winter schedule for 2017 includes 23 routes in total which are expected to be used by 2.4 million customers and support 1,800 'on-site' jobs at the the airport.The new flights to Seville and Budapest will both run twice a week, contributing to the 80 weekly flights the company will run from the airport during the winter period.Read more: 'Super-budget' easyHotel -
SamCFisher published Updates: Four dead following Westminster attack; Leicestershire...
A knife-wielding man has been shot outside the Houses of Parliament after it was reported that pedestrians had been mown down nearby. People nearby say a car went along Westminster Bridge and struck people before a police officer was stabbed. Armed police then fired between three and four shots in the area of New Palace Yard. Parliament - which was packed with MPs, journalists and tourists - was immediately placed in lockdown. Prime Minister Theresa May was whisked away by heavily... -
SamCFisher published Parliament attack: What we know so far about the attack in...
Four people have died after a knife-wielding attacker mowed down pedestrians with his car on Westminster Bridge then stabbed a policeman before being shot dead by other officers.The four fatalities include the policeman and the attacker. Emergency services were called at 2.40pm to the scene. After the incident Parliament - which was packed with MPs, journalists and tourists - was immediately placed in lockdown. They were released about 8pm. Prime Minister Theresa May was whisked away by heavily. -
RobTanner published Claudio Ranieri was a victim of his own success at Leicester...
Claudio Ranieri paid the price for winning the Premier League, believes former Leicester City defender Paul Konchesky. Konchesky said had Ranieri not achieved something so incredible as to lead City to the title, the Italian would still be in a job now at the King Power Stadium. However, the former England international, who now plays for Billericay Town, said expectations had risen because of City's success and he believes the owners had to take steps and sack Ranieri to ensure the club's... -
James_Sharpe published England team to play Germany: Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy...
Jamie Vardy is set to start for England tonight as he leads the line against Germany. England boss Gareth Southgate has named the Leicester City striker in his starting line-up for the friendly against the world champions at the Signal Iduna Park, in Dortmund. Vardy starts as a central striker as Southgate experiments with a 3-4-3 formation with Tottenham's Dele Alli and Liverpool's Adam Lallana either side.
Read more: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy 'I just blank out criticism'Vardy heads... -
fdryden commented Bungling crime gang target bike shop in Leicester - but flee...
Ram raiders targeted an electric bike shop in the city causing more than £10,000 damage.CCTV footage films what appears to be a silver BMW arrive outside the E Bike shop in Hinckley Road, Leicester.Three men get out of the car.The car is then seen to attempt to ram the shop's front a few times before the vehicle gets stuck in the window.Four hooded men are then seen fleeing the scene and leaving the car behind.The incident happened at around 2.45am on Sunday.Police were called by worried.. -
DavidWOwen commented 'Troubled man' shot at girlfriend and her mum with BB gun outside...
A "troubled young man" was spared jail after firing on his girlfriend and her mother with a BB gun during a fit of jealous rage, a court heard. Filipe Smith, aged 22, wounded the two women during a confrontation outside the mother's home in Thringstone, near Coalville, on December 19, last year. Smith, of Buckthorn Road, Ravenstone, was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Leicester Crown Court. He had pleaded guilty to one of charge of ABH against... -
TomPegden commented BT needs Leicestershire apprentices - here's how to apply
National telecoms giant Openreach is planning to take on a dozen trainees across the county.The company needs to find 1,500 trainee engineers across the UK over the next eight months – new, full-time and permanent roles being created to help extend its fibre broadband network and improve customer service.There will be 70 recruits across the East Midlands, while the local jobs are being created in Coalville, Leicester and Loughborough.Openreach employs around 32,000 people nationally,... -
danjmartin published Live updates: Leicestershire County Council meeting
This afternoon's meeting will be the last time a number of the current crop of 55 Leicestershire county councillors assemble at County Hall.On May 4 voters go to the polls to decide whether to return the Tory administration for four more years in charge or give the Lib Dems, Labour or UKIP a taste of power and a chance to grapple with the challenges presented by austerity.Some members in the chamber will resign their seats, others will lose them.Today the Conservatives will be defending their... -
41pauljones published Leicester Tigers dug themselves out of a 'hole' with Aaron...
Outgoing Leicester Tigers' head coach Aaron Mauger believes his leadership helped to dig the side out of a "hole" after they had exited the European Cup.It was a pretty deep hole, too. Tigers' European campaign came to a horrific end in January when they were battered 43-0 on their own turf by Glasgow Warriors - which followed a hefty 34-3 defeat by Racing 92 in Paris.There was a shell-shocked feeling throughout the club in the immediate aftermath of those two losses and the remainder... -
CathyBuss published Wait goes on for Leicester GP accused of providing poor care to...
A tribunal hearing against Leicester GP Kevin Newley, who faces allegations of providing poor care to eight patients, has been adjourned until November. Dr Newley, who ran The Maples Surgery, in Evington Road, is accused of providing poor care to the patients at various times between 2006 and 2014. A number of the allegations were withdrawn during a hearing before the Medical Practitioners' Tribunal Service which began on Monday, February 13. Those remaining include accusations that Dr... -
TomPegden published Apprenticeships being created at conveyancying firm - here's how...
Walking desks – where you can exercise while you work – are among the features in the new purpose-build headquarters of an online conveyancing specialist.My Home Move has relocated all of its 400 Leicestershire staff under one roof at the new offices in Enderby's Grove Park.The business – a finalist in the services category at the 2017 Leicester Mercury Business Awards – invested around £6 million in the new headquarters, which are across the road from its old head. -
SuzyGibson published Kiran Daudia: Man accused of murdering ex-wife whose body was...
A father-of-two appeared in court today to deny murdering his ex-wife, whose body was found in a suitcase.Ashwin Daudia, 50, pleaded not guilty to murdering Kiran Daudia, 46, on Monday January 16.The defendant, of Lyme Road, Evington, appeared on a screen at Leicester Crown Court, via a live video link from the city's Welford Road prison.The 25-minute hearing was translated by a Gujarati interpreter and attended by dozens of people, who filled the public gallery.The defendant wore a grey... -
danjmartin published IPCC say police were told Leicester woman planned acid attack...
Leicestershire police were told a woman planned to carry out a premeditated acid attack months before she attempted to murder her boyfriend. The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating how police officers responded to reports dating back to February last year that Katie Leong had acquired sulphuric acid before the attack on Daniel Rotariu while he slept in July. Leong, 51, was convicted of attempted murder at Leicester Crown Court this week. Her former boyfriend Mark... -
danjmartin published Keith Vaz pushes for longer sentences for knife possession after...
Keith Vaz is pressing for longer sentences for criminals convicted of carrying knives. The Leicester East MP will this afternoon present a private members' bill to parliament following a campaign by Leicester mum Amy Morgan whose son Tyler Thompson was stabbed to death. He said he was concerned that people caught carrying lethal weapons were escaping jail terms. The 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in 2015 in Freeman Road North by 19-year-old Pravdit Sian who pleaded guilty to manslaughter... -
RobTanner published Leicester City must learn to juggle Champions League and Premier...
Leicester City must learn to deal with the intensity of juggling their Champions League adventure and their Premier League campaign, Marc Albrighton has warned. City have gone into the international break on the back of four consecutive victories, including a superb Champions League win over Sevilla which has set up a mouth-watering quarter final with Atletico Madrid. However, when City return to action they face a fixture list of six matches in 18 days, starting with the home games against... -
Leicester Mercury published Missing Loughborough woman found
A 68-year-old woman missing from her Loughborough home since Monday has been found safe and well.Leicestershire Police said Jean Fuller was found in Loughborough last night and has been reunited with her family. -
Tom_Mack published Find Madeleine McCann site shut because of trolls affecting...
A Facebook page set up to help find Madeleine McCann was shut down over the weekend with the administrator explaining that internet trolls were taking a toll on their mental health.Criticism of Kate and Gerry McCann, of Rothley, is common on the Facebook site, called the Official Find Madeleine Campaign.The extent of the hateful messages caused the temporary shutdown over the weekend of the page, which has been going since Madeleine went missing from Praia de Luz in Portugal nearly 10 years... -
Mr_Leicester published Lunch - with a bourbon pint chaser!
If you think reading about food makes you hungry, then reader Robert Kemp's letter might make your tummy rumble – although, as he explains, a pint of American bourbon soon cured his appetite! "Your article about lunchtime pub-grub in Leicester reminded me of some other places to grab a bite in the city, from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s," writes Robert, of Kings Norton. "I often sampled sumptuous lunchtime buffet spreads at the Crown and Thistle, on Loseby Lane; the... -
RTWhyte published Phone Separation Anxiety - why driving Britons use social media
NEW research in the wake of harsher penalties being introduced this month for mobile phone usage when driving reveals the shocking extent of the issue across the UK.One third of guilty Britons admit to checking their social media from behind the wheel – 28 per cent - in spite of new laws.Almost two million Snapchats, Instagram pictures and WhatsApp messages are sent and checked by motorists each week as they drive.It is being attributed to a Phone Separation Anxiety epidemic among Britons, -
RTWhyte published Spring clean courtesy of Volkswagen
VOLKSWAGEN is heralding the arrival of springtime by launching its Spring Health Check, available until the end of April for £20.Included is a 34-point express visual check of the customer's car to highlight wear and tear that may need attention now or in the near future.In addition the Volkswagen retailer will spring clean the exterior of the car and vacuum the inside, clearing up any remnants of winter dirt and grime that may still be lurking.Winter driving often involves picking up salt -
Mr_Leicester published Chuffed to know where Leicester City's name is
Last year, I published a great reader photo by Mr C Pears showing locomotive No 92214 steaming along on the Great Central Railway. The loco, British Railways Standard 9F 2-10-0, had been named to commemorate Leicester City Football Club winning top tier football for the first time in its 132-year history. However, I'm sure readers will be interested to know this was not the first locomotive named after the club, as I learned from Leicester City's official historian, John Hutchinson. Not... -
JBlackwell published Live Leicester City news: Jamie Vardy to start for England?
A week of internationals begins today with Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy in Dortmund to take on Germany.With only Marcus Rashford and Jermain Defoe for competition up front, the City talisman has an excellent chance of earning a starting berth for Gareth Southgate's side at Signal Iduna Park tonight.Read more: 'I blank out criticism,' says Jamie VardyThe 30-year-old has been discussing the criticism levelled at his performances this season, saying he has learned to... -
AlanThompson commented Bailiffs clear homelessness protesters camp from Town Hall Square
Homelessness protesters manning a camp outside Leicester's town hall for three weeks were evicted this morning.Seven enforcement agents from the Sheriff's Office, acting on behalf of the county court, moved in to remove the tents at 7.30am.The protesters, led by homelessness campaigner James McLean, have vowed to set up another camp elsewhere in the city.The eviction took place after an 18-month injunction was granted to Leicester City Council by Leicester County Court on Friday.The city council -
danjmartin published Police Commissioner Lord Bach pushes for pension law change for...
Lord Willy Bach condemned the "unjust" rules are denying a police officer's widow his lifetime pension – while providing it for the widow of his colleague who was killed in the same incident. Police and crime commissioner Lord Bach yesterday raised the case of the widows of police constables Andy Munn and Bryan Moore in the House of Lords. Both were both killed in the line of duty in 2002 when their patrol car was rammed at the end of a police pursuit on the A42 in north... -
RTWhyte published Super light Lotus Elise 'redefines what's possible'
ICONIC British sports car maker Lotus is launching a newcomer to its Elise line-up in April which will be one of the lightest in the range.Named the Elise Sprint, the new edition of the Elise has removed 41kg from the previous model, to reach a benchmark dry weight of just 798kg.It also features the Elise range's new look and new interior options, and all of the Sprint's lightweight components can be specified on the standard Elise Sport and the Elise Sport 220 variants.The latest Elise also... -
Tom_Mack published Live updates - Leicester electricity sub-station blaze in...
The fire at a Leicester sub station that knocked out power to 45,000 homes yesterday is still burning this morning. Demolition crews arrived at the site shortly before 9am and fire service inspectors were also at the scene carrying out a re-inspection of the site. Read More: Dramatic images show blaze seen from across the city They found there were still three areas of the sub-station still burning, as well as a threat from falling brickwork. As of 9.15am, firefighters were using a water... -
Hayley_Watson commented McDonald's Monopoly is back for 2017: everything you need to know
Good news fast food fans - McDonald's Monopoly competition is back for 2017.And as it's running for six whole weeks, you have plenty of time to try your luck.Read more: Getting a full 8 hours of sleep at night? You might be doing it wrongIf you've never played the game before, get ready for a sticker-peeling frenzy over the next few weeks.But you're probably wondering how the game actually works, so we've answered some common questions.See below for everything you need to know about McDonald's..
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