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• MJClayton published Leicestershire win opening 50-over RL Cup clash at Lancashire

  28-04-2017 23:39
  
  Leicestershire reeled in a revised target of 309 to beat Lancashire in a thrilling Royal London one-day clash at Emirates Old Trafford by three wickets.A trio of half-centuries for Mark Cosgrove, Cameron Delport and Mark Pettini proved key for the Foxes against a Lightning side including England Test duo Jimmy Anderson and Haseeb Hameed. But an unbeaten 32 for Tom Wells saw them over the line with four balls left in this North Group opener.Hameed hit a composed 88 on his senior limited...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Mock coffins for my old boss didn't put me off being a manager -...

  28-04-2017 23:30
  
  During his playing days at West Brom, Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare was certainly given a rude awakening of how football management could become the graveyard shift. In 1992, Shakespeare was part of Bobby Gould's squad that had failed to gain promotion back to the old Second Division and he witnessed first-hand how as Baggies boss, Gould was the brunt for the fans' frustration. As their challenge faltered, Albion fans carried a coffin through the streets of Shrewsbury ahead of the...
  
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• MJClayton published Surrey Scorchers 73-73 Leicester Riders: First-leg ends in most...

  28-04-2017 23:19
  
  Surrey Scorchers(12,32,52)73 (Ogedengbe 22, Taylor 11, McCray 10) Leicester Riders (13,31,50) 73(Clark 21, King 13, Hampton 12) Leicester Riders and Surrey Scorchers came up with the most unusual of basketball results in their BBL play-off quarter-final first-leg - A DRAW.Gabe McCray's heroics at the buzzer salvaged a 73-73 draw for Surrey to take into the second leg against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon..The hosts had led 59-52 in the fourth before the league champions rallied...
  
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• Second man charged with murdering Isaac Williams in Cropthorne ... - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 21:53 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Second man charged with murdering Isaac Williams in Cropthorne ...
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  A second man has been charged with murder following the death last week of 20-year-old Isaac Williams. Reuben Stretton, 20, of no fixed address was charged ...
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• Second man charged with murdering Isaac Williams in Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 21:53 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Second man charged with murdering Isaac Williams in Cropthorne Avenue, Leicester
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  A second man has been charged with murder following the death last week of 20-year-old Isaac Williams. Reuben Stretton, 20, of no fixed address was charged this afternoon and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.
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• Ciaranfagan published Second man charged with murdering Isaac Williams in Cropthorne...

  28-04-2017 21:45
  
  A second man has been charged with murder following the death last week of 20-year-old Isaac Williams.Reuben Stretton, 20, of no fixed address was charged this afternoon and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.Earlier today, Devan Garner, 19, of Octon Close, Hamilton, Leicester appeared before magistrates in the city charged with murdering Mr Williams.Read more: Men disguise themselves in burkas to attack man, 77, and burgle his homeHe was remanded in custody to...
  
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• danjmartin published Tories pick 25 year-old teacher Jack Hickey to face Liz Kendall...

  28-04-2017 20:20
  
  Teacher Jack Hickey has been chosen to take on Labour's Leicester West MP Liz Kendall in the General Election.Leicester's Tories have tonight selected the 25-year-old to contest the seat on June 8.The Mercury understands Mr Hickey beat shortlisted Edward He Ye and Jackson Ng to the candidacy in a behind-closed-doors selection meeting in the constituency.Mr Hickey, from Thurnby Lodge, is the chairman of the Leicester Conservative Association.General Election 2017: Click HERE for everything you...
  
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• danjmartin published Tories pick 24 year-old teacher Jack Hickey to face Liz Kendall...

  28-04-2017 20:20
  
  Teacher Jack Hickey has been chosen to take on Labour's Leicester West MP Liz Kendall in the General Election.Leicester's Tories have tonight selected the 24-year-old to contest the seat on June 8.The Mercury understands Mr Hickey beat shortlisted Edward He Ye and Jackson Ng to the candidacy in a behind-closed-doors selection meeting in the constituency.Mr Hickey, from Thurnby Lodge, is the chairman of the Leicester Conservative Association.He tonight told the Mercury: "As a local lad I am...
  
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• danjmartin commented Tories pick 24 year-old teacher Jack Hickey to face Liz Kendall...

  28-04-2017 20:20
  
  Teacher Jack Hickey has been chosen to take on Labour's Leicester West MP Liz Kendall in the General Election.Leicester's Tories have tonight selected the 24-year-old to contest the seat on June 8.The Mercury understands Mr Hickey beat shortlisted Edward He Ye and Jackson Ng to the candidacy in a behind-closed-doors selection meeting in the constituency.Mr Hickey, from Thurnby Lodge, is the chairman of the Leicester Conservative Association.He tonight told the Mercury: "As a local lad I am...
  
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• TomPegden published Gas Superstore: Advice for customers with outstanding orders on...

  28-04-2017 20:10
  
  Worried customers with outstanding orders from troubled Gas Superstore are being offered advice on getting their money back.The fireplace and electrical appliance business ceased trading earlier this week – at least temporarily – due to financial problems.Customers up and down the county have been left with outstanding orders that have been paid for up front.They have now been told to contact the card company or payment service they used.Owners of the online business, which has a...
  
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• MJClayton published Leicester City confirm first pre-season friendly

  28-04-2017 19:16
  
  Leicester City will play MK Dons in a pre-season friendly on Friday, July 28, as part of their preparations for the new season. City will play the League One outfit at the Stadium MK with a 7.45pm kick-off. There are connections with the Buckinghamshire club who are now managed by former City full-back Robbie Neilson. Academy graduate Harvey Barnes, who made his City debut as a sub in the Champions League game in Porto, has been on loan at the club this season. City have faced the MK...
  
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• Leicester City confirm first pre-season friendly | Leicester Mercury - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 19:16 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Leicester City will play MK Dons in a pre-season friendly on Friday, July 28, as part of their preparations for the new season. City will play the League One outfit ...and more »
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester City boss Shakespeare sets his players points target

  28-04-2017 19:00
  
  Leicester City are targeting maximum points from their final five games – even though one more win would see them reach the 40-point mark that normally guarantees safety. Manager Craig Shakespeare says he is also aware that City's performances in those games could decide his fate. Shakespeare's contract as boss expires at the end of the season and there has been no indication yet, despite winning his first five games to ease City's relegation fears, that the club's owners have decided...
  
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• Leicester City 's Premier League title triumph RELIVED: As it happened - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 18:57 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Leicester City 's Premier League title triumph RELIVED: As it happened
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  It is a year today since Leicester began the biggest party this city has ever seen - and it started with impromptu celebrations shortly after 9.56pm On Monday, May 2. Tottenham had just drawn 2-2 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge - a result that meant ...
  
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• Becky_Jones1 published Leicester independent kitchen KAI to open as craft beer and...

  28-04-2017 18:31
  
  Since opening in October, independent kitchen KAI has been wowing diners with its healthy and flavoursome food (from pancakes made with organic flour to chickpea and vegetable curry with homemade mint chutney - mmm!)Now, there's going to be an additional opportunity to enjoy this lovely venue as it opens as a craft beer and cocktail bar on Friday and Saturday nights.KAI By Night kicks off this Friday, April 28, and will feature cocktails, craft beers and live musicians and DJs.Read more: Nine...
  
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• JBlackwell published Leicester City news recap: Morgan 'touch and go', Slimani fit,...

  28-04-2017 18:28
  
  Leicester City could have captain Wes Morgan and striker Islam Slimani available for Saturday's trip to West Brom.Craig Shakespeare has confirmed that record signing Slimani is fit to play, while centre-back Morgan is also a pushing for a return.The duo would be a big boost to City, who have five games to secure their Premier League status. Three points at West Brom this weekend would see them hit the magic 40 mark.Read more: We still have work to do, admits Marc AlbrightonThe Hawthorns has been
  
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• AlanThompson published Watch: Two orphan piglets feeding from Labrador retriever after...

  28-04-2017 18:28
  
  Labrador retriever Molly has become foster mum to an unusual couple of orphans.Six-year-old Molly, who delivered six of her own pups three weeks ago, is now also suckling two piglets orphaned when their Great White sow mother died shortly after giving birth.The four-day-old piglets are already proving more boisterous than their three-week old pup pals at Keythorpe Valley Farm, near Uppingham, in Rutland.Read more: Tiny baby gibbon is latest arrival at TwycrossThe piglets were among four...
  
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• AlanThompson published Labrador retriever becomes foster mum to two orphaned piglets

  28-04-2017 18:28
  
  Labrador retriever Molly has become foster mum to an unusual couple of orphans.Six-year-old Molly, who delivered six of her own pups three weeks ago, is now also suckling two piglets orphaned when their Great White sow mother died shortly after giving birth.The four-day-old piglets are already proving more boisterous than their three-week old pup pals at Keythorpe Valley Farm, near Uppingham, in Rutland.Read more: Tiny baby gibbon is latest arrival at TwycrossThe piglets were among four...
  
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• MCrowson published Tigers will be a very different side to the one which lost to...

  28-04-2017 18:00
  
  Scrum-half Ben Youngs insists Sale Sharks will face a very different Leicester Tigers to the side they beat at the AJ Bell Stadium earlier this season.Steve Diamond's side scored four tries on their way to a 34-30 win over Tigers on October 1.A lot has happened at Leicester since then with some high-profile heavy defeats and coaching changes dominating the headlines.But Tigers have hung in there and now, with Matt O'Connor in charge, Youngs believes the club are not only in a better place than..
  
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• Becky_Jones1 published New Spirit of Harborough event will celebrate local artisan...

  28-04-2017 18:00
  
  Tours, tutorials, and most importantly tastings, will be available at the new weekend-long event celebrating local artisan alcohol producers.Spirit of Harborough will take place from Saturday, May 27, to Monday, May 29.Supporting the recently-launched 'Taste Harborough' initiative, Market Harborough will turn into a place of culinary discovery as the Taste Harborough Taste Trail takes over the town. Visitors just need to buy a map and then travel around the town to discover the local foods and..
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Shoplifters threaten to stab security guards with dirty needles,...

  28-04-2017 17:57
  
  A growing number of shoplifters are threatening to stab security guards with dirty hypodermic needles, according to an anti-crime group in Leicester.Citywatch, a Neighborhood Watch-style group for hundreds of shops and bars across the city, said a small number of persistent thieves have recently taken to making the threat to staff who challenge them.Dirty needles can carry a range of infections including HIV and hepatitis.Leicestershire police has urged victims to report any offences committed..
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Shoplifters threaten to stab security guards with dirty needles,...

  28-04-2017 17:57
  
  A growing number of shoplifters are threatening to stab security guards with dirty hypodermic needles, according to an anti-crime group in Leicester.Citywatch, a Neighborhood Watch-style group for hundreds of shops and bars across the city, said a small number of persistent thieves have recently taken to making the threat to staff who challenge them.Dirty needles can carry a range of infections including HIV and hepatitis.Leicestershire police has urged victims to report any offences committed..
  
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• fdryden published Watch: Pupils dramatise dangerous parking outside school as...

  28-04-2017 17:39
  
  Pupils at Manor High, in Oadby, have created their own road safety films in response to dangerous parking outside their school. Like many schools, Manor High, suffers from problem parking at peak dropping off and pick up times. One of the films entitled "Park Safe Stay Safe" includes pupils answering questions and giving their opinions on unsafe school gate parking. Another film dramatises dangerous parking on zig zag lines, double yellow lines, obstruction of pavements and...
  
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• TomPegden published VIDEOS & PICTURES: Leicester Mercury Business Awards

  28-04-2017 17:13
  
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• AlanThompson published Man in court charged with murder of Isaac Williams

  28-04-2017 17:06
  
  A man has appeared before Leicester Magistrates charged with the murder of 20-year-old Isaac Williams in Leicester.Isaac was found injured in the street in Cropthorne Avenue, Crown Hills,last Friday.He was pronounced dead in hospital on Monday.Devan Garner, 19, of Octon Close, Hamilton, Leicester appeared before magistrates in the city this morning charged with his murder.He was remanded in custody to appear before Leicester Crown Court on May 26 at 10am.Charlotte Ford, 22, also of Octon...
  
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• AlanThompson commented Man in court charged with murder of Isaac Williams

  28-04-2017 17:06
  
  A man has appeared before Leicester Magistrates charged with the murder of 20-year-old Isaac Williams in Leicester.Isaac was found injured in the street in Cropthorne Avenue, Crown Hills,last Friday.He was pronounced dead in hospital on Monday.Devan Garner, 19, of Octon Close, Hamilton, Leicester appeared before magistrates in the city this morning charged with his murder.He was remanded in custody to appear before Leicester Crown Court on May 26 at 10am.Charlotte Ford, 22, also of Octon...
  
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• Men disguised in burkas attack man, 77, and burgle his Leicester ... - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 17:01 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Two men disguised themselves in burkas to force their way into an elderly man's home before attacking him with a hammer and stealing a safe. The intruders got ...
  Burka-wearing burglars target house in Leicester - BBC NewsBBC Newsall 2 news articles »
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Men disguised in burkas attack man, 77, and burgle his Leicester...

  28-04-2017 16:44
  
  Two men disguised themselves in burkas to force their way into an elderly man's home before attacking him with a hammer and stealing a safe.The intruders got into the family's home in Dorothy Road, Spinney Hills, Leicester, yesterday morning, Leicestershire Police said.The victim, aged 77, was on his own at the time. He answered the door to the men and was pushed back inside, assaulted and tied up.The men stole a safe containing cash, watches and personal belongings, and made off in a silver VW.
  
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• TomPegden published ER Recruitment boss Eileen Richards joins East Midlands Chamber...

  28-04-2017 16:23
  
  A recruitment specialist and well known member of the city business community has been appointed to the board of East Midlands Chamber of Commerce.Eileen Richards, who runs ER Recruitment, which is based near Leicester University, joins Martin Rigley MBE of Notts-based Lindhurst Engineering and Lindsey Williams of Derbyshire-based Futures Housing Group as a new member of the board.Eileen has worked in the recruitment industry for more than 20 years and is co-chair of mentoring scheme...
  
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• danjmartin commented Lib Dems select General Election candidates to contest Loughborou...

  28-04-2017 16:11
  
  The Liberal Democrats have selected their candidates to challenge the Tories in two Leicestershire seats in the General Election. David Walker will take on incumbent Tory MP Nicky Morgan in Loughborough and Ed Argar will face Simon Sansome. Mr Walker, a former Charnwood borough councillor from Loughborough, said: "This snap election is extraordinary. "The Government is abandoning the Fixed Term Parliament Act, which was designed to prevent a government calling an election...
  
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• Tom_Mack published Customers see their money disappear on Natwest banking app

  28-04-2017 15:45
  
  Natwest customers trying to use the bank's mobile app have seen their money apparently disappear.People trying to transfer between two Natwest accounts are seeing the money leave one account, but not show up in the other.Today is payday for many people, ahead of the bank holiday weekend, and customers have reported not receiving their wages.According to the Natwest Help Twitter feed they are aware of the issue and 'it is being looked into as a matter or urgency'.Read more: Accused weeps as she..
  
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• Tom_Mack commented Customers see their money disappear on Natwest banking app

  28-04-2017 15:45
  
  Natwest customers trying to use the bank's mobile app have seen their money apparently disappear.People trying to transfer between two Natwest accounts are seeing the money leave one account, but not show up in the other.Today is payday for many people, ahead of the bank holiday weekend, and customers have reported not receiving their wages.According to the Natwest Help Twitter feed they are aware of the issue and 'it is being looked into as a matter or urgency'.Read more: Accused weeps as she..
  
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• AlanThompson published Police swoop on woman suspected of having knife near Clock Tower...

  28-04-2017 15:16
  
  Several police officers were called to the city centre early today after reports of a woman with a knife.Tom Robson, 37, who lives off Abbey Lane in the city, captured scenes on his phone showing several police officers surrounding a woman sat on the floor next to the Clock Tower.Tom, who is due to begin a BA Honours course in Photography and Video at De Montfort University in September, said: "It was this morning at 8.45am.Read more: "Eyesore" empty home targeted in arson...
  
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• Jon_Paul published Did Shaun Murphy defy physics with his snooker trick shot against...

  28-04-2017 15:13
  
  Former world champion Shaun Murphy pulled off a stunning trick shot during his second-round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible – but how did he do it? Loughborough University physics expert Dr Phil Sutton has analysed the science behind Murphy's incredible shot and explains how the 'Magician' did it. The 34-year-old Murphy, who practices at the Winchester Snooker Club in Wigston, had only one red to aim for with the cue ball tucked up by the yellow, but came up with a...
  
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• Tom_Mack published Brothers from Wigston appearing on Sky 1's Wild Things on Sunday

  28-04-2017 15:09
  
  Two brothers from Wigston took to the woods to compete in Sky's nature gameshow Wild Things.Mark and Anthony Bodicoat will be on Sky 1 on Sunday night, battling it out against the other contestants for £10,000.The show, hosted by Kate Humble and Jason Byrne, sees teams of two competing, with one blindfolded and dressed as a woodland creature and the other guiding them.The guide isn't necessarily having an easy time of it, though.Read More: First patients give their verdict of Leicester's..
  
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• Home Europe Leicester City defender targeted by Champions League side, would be strange move... - Sport Witness

  28-04-2017 14:52 via sportwitness.co.uk
  
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  Home Europe Leicester City defender targeted by Champions League side, would be strange move...
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  Since January, the rumours surrounding Napoli's Faouzi Ghoulam have increased quite considerably, with the Serie A club reportedly happy to sell the Algeria international in the upcoming transfer window. A lot of Premier League clubs have been linked ...and more »
  
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• Jon_Paul published Loughborough University student Will Edwards signs professional...

  28-04-2017 14:42
  
  Leicestershire student Will Edwards has signed a full-time professional contract with the England Sevens squad. It marks the next step in the Loughborough University maths student's blossoming rugby career. Edwards, who plays for Loughborough Students RFC in National One, has made a big impact in the sevens format of the game this year, winning his first England senior cap as the side took victory at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver. Read more: Leicester Tigers pair set for...
  
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• Premiership preview: Saracens prepare for fond farewell as Leicester and Bath battle over fourth place - The Independent

  28-04-2017 14:30 via independent.co.uk
  
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  Premiership preview: Saracens prepare for fond farewell as Leicester and Bath battle over fourth place
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  Exeter have been forced into making four changes, all in the back line, as they look to remain in the box seat for a home semi-final and rival Wasps for top spot, but they face a tricky Premiership clash against Northampton Saints who will want to make ...
  
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• Gunners fan spotted watching PORN at Emirates during Arsenal's game against Leicester City - Mirror.co.uk

  28-04-2017 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Gunners fan spotted watching PORN at Emirates during Arsenal's game against Leicester City
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  An unlucky Gunners fan was spotted watching porn at the Emirates during Arsenal 's game against Leicester City on Wednsday. The gentleman was filmed by fellow spectators who sat behind him. Judging from the footage, it looks as though the Arsenal fan ...and more »
  
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• 41pauljones published Leicester Tigers need to be accurate against Sale Sharks, says...

  28-04-2017 14:00
  
  Leicester Tigers' head coach Matt O'Connor is well aware of the threats his side faces against Sale Sharks at Welford Road on Saturday afternoon. Tigers head into the game in fourth place in the Aviva Premiership with the play-offs in touching distance. Sale, meanwhile, are out of contention down in 10th place. O'Connor, though, will spell it out to his players ahead of the game that they need to take control of matters against a Sharks side which has a potent attack irrespective of their...
  
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• Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks - BBC Sport

  28-04-2017 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks
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  Lock Graham Kitchener and winger Adam Thompstone will make their 100th starts for Leicester Tigers. Tom Youngs returns in their pack, while Owen Williams starts at centre and Mathew Tait comes in at full-back. Sale make four changes, with ex-Tiger ...
  Ton-up for Leicester Tigers pair Adam Thompstone and Graham Kitchener in key gameLeicester Mercury
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• Tom_Mack published Former funeral director and now singer-songwriter Sophia Dady to...

  28-04-2017 13:14
  
  A former funeral director who has launched her career as a singer-songwriter in her 40s is releasing her first EP.Sophia Dady, 42, of Barrow upon Soar, will be launching Closure on May 5, with songs she has been writing since she was 14.The high-quality video for her song Reach Me was made professionally at Prestwold Hall, near Loughborough, and her music has been produced by her friend George Shilling, who has worked with Primal Scream in the past and also produced The Only Way is Up for...
  
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• James_Sharpe published Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez mocked by Robert Huth with picture...

  28-04-2017 13:04
  
  Robert Huth has mocked Alexis Sanchez after the Arsenal striker posted a picture of his swollen lip following the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Leicester City. Sanchez tweeted the war wound that he suffered when he decided to run into Huth, fittingly, during injury-time at the Emirates. "Happy for the victory but ended up with a swollen lip," posted Sanchez. Feliz por la victoria pero termine con el labio hinchado ����happy for the victory but ended up with a swollen lip
  
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• James_Sharpe commented Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez mocked by Robert Huth with picture...

  28-04-2017 13:04
  
  Robert Huth has mocked Alexis Sanchez after the Arsenal striker posted a picture of his swollen lip following the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Leicester City. Sanchez tweeted the war wound that he suffered when he decided to run into Huth, fittingly, during injury-time at the Emirates. "Happy for the victory but ended up with a swollen lip," posted Sanchez. Feliz por la victoria pero termine con el labio hinchado ����happy for the victory but ended up with a swollen lip
  
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• 41pauljones commented Ton-up for Leicester Tigers pair Adam Thompstone and Graham...

  28-04-2017 13:01
  
  Adam Thompstone and Graham Kitchener are in line to make their 100th starts for Leicester Tigers when they face Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday afternoon.Second-row forward Kitchener made his Leicester debut back in September 2011, winger Thompstone playing his first Tigers game almost exactly one year later.Tom Youngs starts in the front row and Luke Hamilton returns at No.8, the only changes to the forward pack from the win over Newcastle a fortnight ago, while there are also.
  
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• Former Leicester council rubbish tip to become car breakers' yard - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 12:42 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Former Leicester council rubbish tip to become car breakers' yard
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  Plans to convert a former rubbish tip into a car breakers' plant have been approved. The End of Life Centre wants to relocate from its base in Jarvis Street, in the city's Waterside regeneration area, to the old waste recycling centre in Bridge Road ...
  
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• danjmartin published Former Leicester council rubbish tip to become car breakers' yard

  28-04-2017 12:42
  
  Plans to convert a former rubbish tip into a car breakers' plant have been approved. The End of Life Centre wants to relocate from its base in Jarvis Street, in the city's Waterside regeneration area, to the old waste recycling centre in Bridge Road, off the A47.The city council's planning committee has approved the firm's move to the former tip which the council replaced with a £3.5 million complex in Gypsum Close in 2014.Read more: Garnier will not defend Harborough seatNorman...
  
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• atroughton published The country's tallest man from Loughborough dreams of being...

  28-04-2017 12:37
  
  The tallest man in the country has got his sights set on a big career in Hollywood.Paul Sturgess, from Loughborough, who was crowned Britain's tallest man after Game of Thrones actor Neil Fingleton passed away in February, wants to be a film star.The basketball player, who stands at 7ft 7in - and a little bit more, has spent the last four years touring the world with the Harlem Globetrotters.The 29-year-old has met Barack Obama and a host of stars including Kim Kardashian and Eminem.Paul already
  
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• West Brom vs Leicester team news: Wes Morgan and Islam Slimani face late fitness tests for the game at The Hawthorns - The Sun

  28-04-2017 12:31 via thesun.co.uk
  
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  West Brom vs Leicester team news: Wes Morgan and Islam Slimani face late fitness tests for the game at The Hawthorns
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  WES MORGAN and Islam Slimani will both face late fitness tests for Leicester's game with West Brom at the weekend. Morgan is suffering from a hamstring strain, while Slimani has a groin knock to shake off. Wes Morgan is a late fitness test for ...
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• The Manny closed, but Oddfellows still party - Leicester Mercury

  28-04-2017 12:27 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
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  The Manny closed, but Oddfellows still party
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  Very often, the best night out you can have is not at an expensive, big show in town, but with your pals, over a jar or two, perhaps with some live entertainment thrown in to jolly the night along. This was – and is – the chief appeal of the club. But ...
  
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