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• RobTanner commented Leicester City 1-6 Tottenham reaction: Strong words exchanged in...

  18-05-2017 23:33
  
  Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare admitted his side were second best to Tottenham and he could take no positives from their 6-1 defeat the King Power Stadium.The City boss also held up his hands and admitted he got it wrong when he changed formation after City were 2-0 down at half-time as he tried to find a spark to get his side back into the game.Shakespeare switched to a three-man defence, but after Harry Kane scored his second of four goals to make it 3-1, he admitted his side...
  
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• RobTanner commented Leicester City 1-6 Tottenham ratings: One player has his worst...

  18-05-2017 23:15
  
  Okay, that was pretty much a horror show even making excuses for Leicester City's long injury list.A 6-1 home defeat can have very little in the way of positives. But which players had a nightmare? Did anyone impress?Here are our ratings..Kasper Schmeichel: Picked up two awards on Monday night, picked out six goals from his net four days later. Rating 5/10Danny Simpson: City's defence had a tough night. Booked for a lunge on Alli. 5Yohan Benalouane: Has had a decent run in the side and has done.
  
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• RobTanner published Leicester City 1-6 Tottenham verdict: Worst home defeat in 14...

  18-05-2017 23:00
  
  Former loanee Harry Kane scored four as Leicester City suffered their worst home defeat for nearly 14 years.Son Heung-min added the other two as City were trounced by Tottenham at the King Power Stadium.It was City's worst result at the King Power Stadium since a 5-0 drubbing by Aston Villa in January 2004 and the timing of it will do nothing for Craig Shakespeare's chances of landing the job permanentlyLast season City and Tottenham faced off for the ultimate prize in English footballOn that...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Megan Bannister: Update on third arrest

  18-05-2017 20:02
  
  A man who was arrested on suspicion of a drugs offence as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 16-year-old Megan Bannister has been released from custody and remains under investigation.The 34-year-old man, whose details have not been released, was detained by Leicestershire Police yesterday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug.In a statement this evening, the force said: "Officers investigating the death of 16-year-old Megan Bannister have released...
  
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• James_Sharpe published Leicester City team news: One change to face Tottenham in Premier...

  18-05-2017 19:52
  
  Craig Shakespeare has named his Leicester City side to face Tottenham in the Premier League.The City boss has made one change from the team that lost 2-1 to Man City last time out.Daniel Amartey comes into midfield in place of Andy King, who is ruled out with a hamstring injury.Read more: Follow all the action between Leicester City and Tottenham.Christian Fuchs continues at centre-back in place of the injured Robert Huth.Danny Drinkwater, Papy Mendy and Molla Wague are also out through...
  
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• James_Sharpe commented Leicester City team news: One change to face Tottenham in Premier...

  18-05-2017 19:52
  
  Craig Shakespeare has named his Leicester City side to face Tottenham in the Premier League.The City boss has made one change from the team that lost 2-1 to Man City last time out.Daniel Amartey comes into midfield in place of Andy King, who is ruled out with a hamstring injury.Read more: Follow all the action between Leicester City and Tottenham.Christian Fuchs continues at centre-back in place of the injured Robert Huth.Danny Drinkwater, Papy Mendy and Molla Wague are also out through...
  
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• danjmartin published Independent election candidate crowdfunds campaign to topple...

  18-05-2017 19:22
  
  A Leicester East independent candidate is crowd-funding to try to mount a challenge against Keith Vaz.Community campaigner Sujata Barot is to take on the Labour veteran in the General Election on June 8.However the 56-year-old, from Belgrave, is short on cash to mount a challenge.She has turned to the internet to try to get the money together for leaflets.General Election 2017: Click HERE for everything you need to knowShe told the Mercury: "I am an independent, I don't have any big...
  
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• James_Sharpe published Leicester City v Tottenham - Premier League LIVE! Team news,...

  18-05-2017 19:14
  
  "Who finished third in a two-horse race?" Tottenham-bloomin-Hotspur. Leicester City take on the side they beat to the Premier League title last season in the penultimate game of the campaign at the King Power Stadium. Craig Shakespeare's men are in hot pursuit of an eighth-placed finish while Spurs's title challenge is over again for another season. Bless 'em. Read more: What time does Leicester City v Tottenham kick off? Is it on TV? What channel is it on? We will be there to...
  
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• DavidWOwen published M1 motorway to close at 9pm tonight for repairs to collapsed...

  18-05-2017 19:05
  
  The M1 northbound will close this evening so engineers can repair a collapsed manhole cover and resurface the road.Emergency surface repairs have been ongoing since lunchtime after a "large pothole" was reported in lane one of the northbound carriageway at junction 25 for Nottingham.Contractors were called to the scene and one lane of the road was closed so repairs could be carried out.Read more: CCTV appeal after assault on Domino's pizza staff member in LeicesterThe closure has...
  
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• danjmartin published Theresa May's Conservative election manifesto to face 'Britain's...

  18-05-2017 19:01
  
  Theresa May has promised that a Conservative government will tackle the "five giant challenges" facing Britain if her party is returned to power on June 8.The Prime Minister promised there would be no increase in VAT over the next parliament if she wins the General Election on June 8 and confirmed corporation tax will fall to 17 per cent, but left Chancellor Philip Hammond flexibility to raise other taxes.The manifesto includes plans to fund increased spending on social care by...
  
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• JBlackwell commented Leicester City news recap: Shakespeare prepared for meeting with...

  18-05-2017 18:17
  
  Leicester City's injury crisis has opened the door for young defenders Elliott Moore and Josh Knight, who have been drafted into the first-team fold and could make their debuts tonight.A raft of injuries has left City short, particularly at centre-back and in central midfield, and while neither Moore nor Knight are likely to start, one or both could feature from the bench against Tottenham at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night.Read more: Shakespeare optimistic on signings after...
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Jailed: Armed robbers who raided Aldi and Lidl stores in...

  18-05-2017 18:14
  
  A pair of armed robbers have been jailed after terrorising supermarket and pub staff with guns and knives in a series of violent raids.Cousins Tobias Morton and Dan Anderson were part of a gang who targeted businesses at closing time and forced terrified employees to open safes after threatening them with weapons.The masked raiders carried out nine armed robberies across Leicester in just 12 weeks - stealing more than of £44,000.The cousins were finally arrested after a victim snatched an.
  
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• Jon_Paul published Walking out at Leicester City's King Power Stadium for Cup final...

  18-05-2017 18:09
  
  Leicester City will host our Challenge Cup final at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday (7.45pm kick-off), writes County FA chairman David Jamieson.The excitement is building here at the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA for what promises to be another entertaining showpiece.I'm thrilled that our most prestigious cup competition will once again conclude at City's magnificent stadium.The experience of walking out at the King Power is one which I'm sure this year's finalists – Coalville..
  
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• danjmartin published Metal detectorist discovered precious War of the Roses brooch at...

  18-05-2017 18:03
  
  A precious 15th century gold heart-shaped brooch uncovered near the moat of Kirby Muxloe castle is to be auctioned.The trinket dates back to the Wars of the Roses and is believed to have been a gift from the castle's owner Baron William Hastings to his wife Katherine Neville in a turbulent time in English history. The high carat jewel, inlaid with white enamel and engraved with the medieval French inscription honor et ioie (Honour and Joy) was discovered earlier this year by a metal...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after girl...

  18-05-2017 18:02
  
  A CCTV image has been released of a man police would like to trace after an indecent image was allegedly shown to a teenager on a bus.Officers said the incident took place on a Skylink bus travelling from Castle Donington to Shepshed.Read more: Police make another arrest in Megan Bannister investigationA Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "Do you know who this man is?"We'd like your help to identify and trace this man after an indecent image was shown to a teenager on a bus."A...
  
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• DavidWOwen commented Do you recognise this man? Police want to speak to him after girl...

  18-05-2017 18:02
  
  A CCTV image has been released of a man police would like to trace after an indecent image was allegedly shown to a teenager on a bus.Officers said the incident took place on a Skylink bus travelling from Castle Donington to Shepshed.Read more: Police make another arrest in Megan Bannister investigationA Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "Do you know who this man is?"We'd like your help to identify and trace this man after an indecent image was shown to a teenager on a bus."A...
  
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• danjmartin commented Leicestershire police to invite cyclists to send them footage of...

  18-05-2017 18:00
  
  Leicestershire Police is considering allowing cyclists to send them film footage of dangerous drivers so they can take action. The force is in the process of devising a system to accept video submissions from riders showing when drivers have passed dangerously close to them while overtaking. It intends to release further information on the idea in the next few weeks, but the move would see it follow the lead of other forces.
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• Ciaranfagan published Jail for men who went on burglary spree after leaving prison

  18-05-2017 17:59
  
  Two crooks released from prison went on a burglary spree during which they stole goods and cash totalling thousands of pounds from small businesses.Harry Green, 25, and Luca Murray, 27, targeted post offices, hairdressers and garages between September and November last year.Acting together or independently, they raided businesses in areas including Leicester, Markfield, East Goscote, Thurmaston and Anstey.The pair appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Tuesday to admit their roles in the crime...
  
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• SamDimmer published Men remanded in custody after death of Leicester teen Megan...

  18-05-2017 17:47
  
  Two men have appeared in court after being charged in connection with the death of Megan Bannister.The pair appeared today after being charged with the manslaughter of the 16-year-old by gross negligence.Jason Burder, 28, of Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, and Adam King, 27, of Waltham Avenue, Braunstone, have been charged with unlawfully killing Megan.They were both remanded in custody after bail applications were turned down at Leicester Magistrates' Court today.Flowers have been placed where..
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicestershire CCC buoyed for Kent visit in Championship despite...

  18-05-2017 17:00
  
  Leicestershire will look to take encouragement from an improved Royal London Cup campaign into Championship cricket when they welcome Kent to the Fischer County Ground, starting on Friday.The Foxes just missed out on qualification for the final stages of the RLC, going down by 20 runs against Yorkshire on Tuesday when victory at Headingley would have seen them qualify for the final stages of the white ball competition.But seam bowler Clint McKay said their efforts over the competition as a whole
  
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• Hayley_Watson published Vegetarian speed dating is happening in Leicester tomorrow

  18-05-2017 17:00
  
  You may have noticed a lot of suspiciously healthy food on offer around Leicester this week. That's because it's National Vegetarian Week – and there are heaps of vegetarian foodie events on offer in the city. But one in particular caught our eye, and we just had to find out more… Read more: How Leicester ranks out of best and worst cities to raise a family in UK A special speed dating event will be held at a city centre bar tomorrow. But the pork scratchings will be...
  
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• Hayley_Watson published Get a free pint at these Leicestershire pubs by registering to...

  18-05-2017 17:00
  
  Registering to vote is the first step in having a say in how your country is run.However, political disaffection has swept the nation in recent years, with election turnout at one of its lowest levels in history.In light of this, a new campaign is persuading people to get involved in a genius way – by offering them a free pint at their local.Read more: What is the deadline to register to vote in the 2017 General Election?The Vote This Year Get Free Beer campaign is making waves on social..
  
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• fdryden commented Family of Leicester teen who took his life launch anti-bullying...

  18-05-2017 17:00
  
  The family of a teenager who took his own life are launching a bullying awareness campaign. Brandon Rayat, 15, was found hanged at his home in Humberstone, Leicester, on August 9 last year. His parents, Rajinder and Mina Rayat, say their son, who attended Judgemeadow Community College, Evington, was subjected to severe abuse from bullies leading up to his death. They said this included a fake Facebook account in the name of Jimmy Savile in which "horrendous messages" and threats...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Recap: M1 repairs lead to huge queue of slow traffic

  18-05-2017 16:55
  
  Motorists experienced delays on the M1 after long queues built up on the busy motorway. Highways England say emergency repairs to the motorway shut one lane northbound from J23. That's causing approximately nine miles of slow traffic all the way up to J25 at Long Eaton. Read more: Revealed: Multi-million pound plan to transform Highcross Highways England say they are working hard to complete the repairs but with rush hour approaching it looks like they could cause significant problems...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester boxer Paige Murney wins gold at Three Nations...

  18-05-2017 16:28
  
  Paige Murney struck gold at the Three Nations Championships in Cardiff.The 22-year-old from Leicester Unity ABC outpointed Scotland's Megan Reid in the final, with four of the five judges scoring the fight for her."I'm really, really happy with that," said Murney, who joined the Great Britain Development squad in Sheffield this week."I had a chat with my coach (Ajmal 'Hudge' Butt) after I had a bad result in the Queens Cup in Germany last October, and ever since then, everything...
  
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• SamDimmer published Police make another arrest in Megan Bannister investigation

  18-05-2017 16:01
  
  Police investigating the death of teenager Megan Bannister have made another arrest. Leicestershire Police say a 34-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He is currently in police custody. The arrest came as two men were charged with the manslaughter of the 16-year-old by gross negligence. Read more: Pair appear in court over Megan Bannister death Jason Burder, 28, of Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, and Adam King, 27, of...
  
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• Jon_Paul published Leicester City have one of the worst records when it comes to...

  18-05-2017 15:56
  
  Leicester City have one of the worst records when it comes to playing on TV. Televised matches do not appear to agree with the vast majority of Premier League clubs, but it is especially so for City. They have won just 18 per cent of the league points available to them when shown live on TV this season. In fact, City's record of 11 televised losses is the most of any club in the division this season. However, they have picked up 56 per cent of points from non-televised games, which is a...
  
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• Jon_Paul published Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez may be taken off penalty-takin...

  18-05-2017 14:34
  
  Riyad Mahrez could be stripped of penalty-taking duties by Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare. Mahrez has been Leicester's designated spot-kick man for some time but, with a fluffed effort at Manchester City last Saturday adding to an already patchy record, Shakespeare could be about to look elsewhere. In bizarre circumstance at the Etihad, Mahrez saw his crucial penalty disallowed in the 2-1 defeat. Read more: Why Vardy is 'happy to stay at City' The Algerian thought he had...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published CCTV appeal after assault on Domino's pizza staff member in...

  18-05-2017 14:21
  
  Police investigating an assault on a member of staff at a pizza takeaway have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace. Detectives want to speak to the man in the image as part of their investigation into an assault at Domino's, in Western Boulevard, in Leicester's West End. An internal door at the business was also damaged during the same incident, which happened at 9.50pm on Wednesday, April 19. Read more: Men jailed after court hears they sold fake DVDs worth more than...
  
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• AlanThompson commented Pair appear in charged over Megan Bannister death

  18-05-2017 14:04
  
  Two men have appeared in court to today to face manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Megan Bannister. Jason Burder, 28, of Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone, and Adam King, 27, of Waltham Avenue, Braunstone, were charged with unlawfully killing the 16-year-old on May 14. Both defendants were arrested after the black Vauxhall Astra they were collided with a motorbike in Desford Road, Enderby. Read more: Megan Bannister: Fund is opened to help family pay for funeral Megan was...
  
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• Sam Harrison says that clear minds are so vital for Leicester Tigers in Aviva Premiership semi-final - Leicester Mercury

  18-05-2017 13:39
  
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  Sam Harrison says that clear minds are so vital for Leicester Tigers in Aviva Premiership semi-final
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  Sam Harrison believes Leicester Tigers' players are clear in their minds about what they have to do to see off Wasps in the Aviva Premiership play-offs on Saturday. The Tigers' scrum half says that even though Matt O'Connor has only been back at the ...
  Leicester coach Matt O'Connor: Wasps improvement is surprisingBT Sport (press release) (subscription) (blog)
  
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• 41pauljones published Sam Harrison says that clear minds are so vital for Leicester...

  18-05-2017 13:30
  
  Sam Harrison believes Leicester Tigers' players are clear in their minds about what they have to do to see off Wasps in the Aviva Premiership play-offs on Saturday.The Tigers' scrum half says that even though Matt O'Connor has only been back at the club for a brief period, he has already made his mark with the players, particularly in one key area."Matt has brought a lot of clarity at the right time," said the 27-year-old. "With different coaches and different members of staff in...
  
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• Leicester City vs Bournemouth team news: Foxes expected to be without Wes Morgan and Robert Huth - The Sun

  18-05-2017 13:20
  
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  Leicester City vs Bournemouth team news: Foxes expected to be without Wes Morgan and Robert Huth
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  LEICESTER are set to be without both Wes Morgan and Robert Huth as the pair are both doubts to face Bournemouth in the final game of the season. The Cherries go into the game following a comfortable 2-1 over Burnley, while Leicester lost 2-1 to ...
  
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• atroughton published Video shows shocking aftermath of New Parks burglary

  18-05-2017 13:11
  
  A family has shown the devastating aftermath of a burglary at their house in Leicester. The shocking footage shows the ransacked property in Dominion Road, New Parks, which was targeted during a 15-minute burglary at 3pm yesterday. The family has also posted CCTV from outside the house showing a group of men leaving the house at the time of the theft. The distraught family has put that video on Facebook in a bid to help track down the raiders.This video shows a group of men leaving the...
  
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• AlanThompson published Teen in court over St Matthews murder charge

  18-05-2017 12:56
  
  A 17-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 22 year old man in St Matthews this week. The teenager, who can't be named because of his age, appeared in the adult court as there is no youth court sitting today. He faces a charge that he murdered Abdirahman Adam in St Matthews Way, Leicester on May 15. Read more: Police issue update over teenager accused of killing man found in Leicester street He also faced an allegation that he had in his possession an offensive...
  
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• atroughton published Leicestershire men were part of fake DVD gang who made half a...

  18-05-2017 12:50
  
  A Leicestershire man and his cousin were jailed as part of a gang selling fake DVDs worth more than £500,000. Lee Ansell, of Stonebow Close, Loughborough, was jailed for 41 months after an investigation by trading standards. Ansell's cousin, Frankie Ansell, of Grove Road, Beccles, Suffolk, was jailed for 45 months and Howard Davey, of Esher House, Eastbourne, Sussex, received a 41-month sentence. Joseph Plant, of Heathcoat Street, Loughborough, received a 16-month sentence, suspended...
  
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• Mr_Leicester published New group will defend Evington Footpath

  18-05-2017 12:26
  
  Following on from my article about Evington Footpath, I was interested to hear from reader Serge Mozota that a new conservation society is being formed to campaign and protect the area and its residents. "As you stated in your article, the footpath has become subject to a good deal of crime and anti-social behaviour in recent years, but we want people to become more aware of its significance and appreciate it more generally," writes Mr Mozota, of Leicester. "Evington Footpath...
  
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• Leicester burglar pretending to be tradesman scams elderly people SIX times in four days - Leicester Mercury

  18-05-2017 12:18
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  Leicester burglar pretending to be tradesman scams elderly people SIX times in four days
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  Burglars targeting elderly people in Leicester have struck six times in less than a week. The offences happened in Westcotes and Beaumont Leys areas between May 7-10 – with cash stolen in the majority of incidents. On each occasion the thief got in by ...and more »
  
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• Mr_Leicester commented It's no yoke: official was left with egg on his face!

  18-05-2017 12:09
  
  It stands out as a rather unusual and modern ugly duckling compared to its older, grander Victorian neighbours, but Leicester's LCB Depot is now an icon of its time. As it approaches its 50th birthday, we take a look at this familiar landmark, which has had several uses over its lifetime. Rewind to the late 1960s and Leicester was in a state of change. Leicester City Transport's depot in Humberstone Gate was pulled down to make way for the Haymarket Shopping Centre, so the a new base was...
  
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• Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson in running for Watford job - Leicester Mercury

  18-05-2017 12:08
  
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  Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson in running for Watford job
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  Former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is among the favourites to take over as manager of Watford. And the man Ranieri replaced at Leicester, Nigel Pearson, is also in the running for the job. Watford this week announced that Walter Mazzarri will ...
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• Jon_Paul commented Former Leicester City managers Claudio Ranieri and Nigel Pearson...

  18-05-2017 12:03
  
  Former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is among the favourites to take over as manager of Watford.And the man Ranieri replaced at Leicester, Nigel Pearson, is also in the running for the job.Watford this week announced that Walter Mazzarri will leave at the end of the season, even though the Italian secured the Hornets' Premier League status.Read more: Vardy insists he's happy to stay at LeicesterMazzarri's sacking is believed to be more to do with his man-management style than results, even
  
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• SamDimmer published Leicester burglar pretending to be tradesman scams elderly people...

  18-05-2017 11:45
  
  Burglars targeting elderly people in Leicester have struck six times in less than a week. The offences happened in Westcotes and Beaumont Leys areas between May 7-10 – with cash stolen in the majority of incidents. On each occasion the thief got in by claiming to be carrying out work at the address or a nearby house. The first two burglaries happened on 7 May at 8am and 8.30am in Norfolk Street and Kate Street. The next day at 2pm and 4.05pm two further incidents took place in...
  
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• Jon_Paul published Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy insists he's happy at the club...

  18-05-2017 11:17
  
  Jamie Vardy has given the strongest hint yet that he will stay at Leicester City – and hopes manager Craig Shakespeare will be at the helm next season. The England striker has been the subject of speculation over a summer transfer, including overtures from Atletico Madrid last week, and also turned down a £20million switch to Arsenal last summer after the Gunners triggered talks with Vardy. Vardy, who has rediscovered his best form in recent months, impressed Atletico boss Diego...
  
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• Jon_Paul commented Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy insists he's happy at the club...

  18-05-2017 11:17
  
  Jamie Vardy has given the strongest hint yet that he will stay at Leicester City – and hopes manager Craig Shakespeare will be at the helm next season. The England striker has been the subject of speculation over a summer transfer, including overtures from Atletico Madrid last week, and also turned down a £20million switch to Arsenal last summer after the Gunners triggered talks with Vardy. Vardy, who has rediscovered his best form in recent months, impressed Atletico boss Diego...
  
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• JBlackwell commented Live Leicester City news: Shakespeare prepared for meeting with...

  18-05-2017 11:01
  
  Leicester City's injury crisis has opened the door for young defenders Elliott Moore and Josh Knight, who have been drafted into the first-team fold and could make their debuts tonight.A raft of injuries has left City short, particularly at centre-back and in central midfield, and while neither Moore nor Knight are likely to start, one or both could feature from the bench against Tottenham at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night.Read more: Shakespeare optimistic on signings after...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Up to 1,400 workers at Argos distribution centres begin two-week...

  18-05-2017 10:38
  
  Deliveries to Argos stores could be "severely disrupted" after up to 1,400 warehouse workers began a two-week strike.The strike – over job security and terms and conditions – involves Unite members at a huge distribution centre at Magna Park, near Lutterworth.The union said 500 staff were out in Lutterworth.Workers at centres in Basildon, Bridgwater, Heywood and Burton have also walked out.In a statement, the Unite union said deliveries to Argos stores in England, Wales and...
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Up to 1,400 workers at Argos distribution centres begin two-week...

  18-05-2017 10:38
  
  Deliveries to Argos stores could be "severely disrupted" after up to 1,400 warehouse workers began a two-week strike.The strike – over job security and terms and conditions – involves Unite members at a huge distribution centre at Magna Park, near Lutterworth.The union said 500 staff were out in Lutterworth.Workers at centres in Basildon, Bridgwater, Heywood and Burton have also walked out.In a statement, the Unite union said deliveries to Argos stores in England, Wales and...
  
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• 41pauljones published Leicester Tigers' Ellis Genge takes Discovery of the Year crown...

  18-05-2017 10:14
  
  Ellis Genge's outstanding season with Leicester Tigers has earned him more plaudits.The young prop forward has been named Land Rover Discovery of the Year in the Aviva Premiership awards.Genge, who is in his first full season with the club, has played 30 games for Tigers this term, establishing himself in the front row with some barn-storming games.His consistency has helped to earn him a place on England's tour to Argentina this summer, where he looks certain to add to the one cap he has won to
  
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• atroughton published Police issue update over teenager accused of killing man found in...

  18-05-2017 10:06
  
  A teenager has been charged with the murder of Abdirahman Adam. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear in court this morning charged with the murder of Mr Adam, who was found injured in St Matthews Way in St Matthews, Leicester, on Monday. The teenager is to face the murder charge at Leicester Magistrates' Court today. He has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.Read more: Did you catch moment man suffered fatal...
  
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• What time does Leicester City v Tottenham kick off? Is it on TV? What channel is it on? - Leicester Mercury

  18-05-2017 07:44
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  What time does Leicester City v Tottenham kick off? Is it on TV? What channel is it on?
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  Leicester City host second-placed Tottenham in their penultimate game of the Premier League season, looking to make ground in the battle to finish in the top 10. What time is kick-off? It's a 7.45 kick-off at the King Power Stadium on Thursday, May 18 ...
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