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• Everton add Leicester City's Scandinavian scout to talent-spotting network - Liverpool Echo

  24-06-2017 17:22 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
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  Everton add Leicester City's Scandinavian scout to talent-spotting network
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  The Everton transfer chief has added Scandinavian talent spotter Ole Nielsen to the Blues' network. Everton had been without a regular presence in that part of Europe following Bryan King's move to Aston Villa in January. Everton Director of Football ...and more »
  
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• Roadworks in Leicester for week beginning June 25 - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 16:11 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Roadworks in Leicester for week beginning June 25
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  ... • New Street: water main repairs. Road closed near junction with Friar Lane on Sunday (25 Jun) and Monday (26 Jun). Diversions in place. • Burnmoor Road: cabling works. Road closed near to Pavillion Close on Monday (26 Jun) and Tuesday (27 Jun).
  
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• DLHarrison published Roadworks in Leicester for week beginning June 25

  24-06-2017 16:00
  
  New works starting this week (w/c 25 June):• New Street: water main repairs. Road closed near junction with Friar Lane on Sunday (25 Jun) and Monday (26 Jun). Diversions in place. • Burnmoor Road: cabling works. Road closed near to Pavillion Close on Monday (26 Jun) and Tuesday (27 Jun). Diversions in place.Ongoing works in the city: • Colton Street: construction work. Road closed between Church Street and Rutland Street. Diversions in place.• Keyham Lane West: carriageway...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Leicestershire pays tribute on Armed Forces Day

  24-06-2017 15:50
  
  Crowds came out in force to show their support for serving and former servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day.There was applause as a marching procession of Royal British Legion and veterans' association standards, service personnel, veterans and cadets made its way through the streets of Leicester today.It was a scene repeated in towns across the county as part of the popular annual celebration, now in its ninth year. The Leicester parade – led by the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental...
  
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• Pub customers have been drinking Everards beers brewed outside the county - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 15:25 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Pub customers have been drinking Everards beers brewed outside the county
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  Everards bosses have revealed that their customers have been happily drinking their beer which has been brewed out of county by other brewers. Company MD Stephen Gould said that the Everards beers brewed by Robinsons from Stockport and the Joules ...
  
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• atroughton published Pub customers have been drinking Everards beers brewed outside...

  24-06-2017 15:15
  
  Everards bosses have revealed that their customers have been happily drinking their beer which has been brewed out of county by other brewers.Company MD Stephen Gould said that the Everards beers brewed by Robinsons from Stockport and the Joules Brewery in Shropshire had been sold throughout their pubs with no complaints from the customers.Mr Gould said: "Robinsons (who are brewing Tiger and Beacon Hill ) and Joules (who are brewing Old Original, Sunchaser and limited edition beers) have,...
  
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• atroughton commented Pub customers have been drinking Everards beers brewed outside...

  24-06-2017 15:15
  
  Everards bosses have revealed that their customers have been happily drinking their beer which has been brewed out of county by other brewers.Company MD Stephen Gould said that the Everards beers brewed by Robinsons from Stockport and the Joules Brewery in Shropshire had been sold throughout their pubs with no complaints from the customers.Mr Gould said: "Robinsons (who are brewing Tiger and Beacon Hill ) and Joules (who are brewing Old Original, Sunchaser and limited edition beers) have,...
  
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• Woman finds moth in McDonald's Chicken Legend sandwich - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 14:51 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Woman finds moth in McDonald's Chicken Legend sandwich
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  A McDonald's customer has received an apology from the fast-food chain after discovering a dead moth while biting into a chicken sandwich. Office worker Emma Smith, of Castle Donington, made the stomach-turning discovery after her and a colleague ...and more »
  
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• DavidWOwen commented Woman finds moth in McDonald's Chicken Legend sandwich

  24-06-2017 14:11
  
  A McDonald's customer has received an apology from the fast-food chain after discovering a dead moth while biting into a chicken sandwich.Office worker Emma Smith, of Castle Donington, made the stomach-turning discovery after her and a colleague ordered a lunchtime takeaway to eat back at their office.The 28-year-old claims to have taken just two bites out of her Chicken Legend Burger – bought as part of a £5.19 meal deal – when she found the tiny black moth, smothered in...
  
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• Leicester City's Daniel Amartey is excluded from Ghana squad ... - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 13:12 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
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  Leicester City's Daniel Amartey is excluded from Ghana squad ...
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  Daniel Amartey has been excluded from two Ghana international friendlies at the request of Leicester City, it is reported. Amartey and four other players will ...and more »
  
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• MJClayton published Leicester City's Daniel Amartey is excluded from Ghana squad

  24-06-2017 12:45
  
  Daniel Amartey has been excluded from two Ghana international friendlies at the request of Leicester City, it is reported. Amartey and four other players will come home early and miss friendlies against the USA and Mexico in the coming days, it is being reported in Ghana. Amartey, West Ham's Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan, of Swansea, have all been excluded after requests from their clubs because of the danger of fatigue after a long Premier League season. Also, pre-season training is...
  
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• MJClayton commented Leicester City's Daniel Amartey is excluded from Ghana squad

  24-06-2017 12:45
  
  Daniel Amartey has been excluded from two Ghana international friendlies at the request of Leicester City, it is reported. Amartey and four other players will come home early and miss friendlies against the USA and Mexico in the coming days, it is being reported in Ghana. Amartey, West Ham's Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan, of Swansea, have all been excluded after requests from their clubs because of the danger of fatigue after a long Premier League season. Also, pre-season training is...
  
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• Mercury_Sport published Wonder try is only a consolation for British Lions in All Blacks...

  24-06-2017 12:05
  
  Sean O'Brien scored one of the greatest tries in British & Irish Lions history - but world champions New Zealand still won a pulsating first Test in emphatic fashion.Ireland flanker O'Brien pounced four minutes before half-time, finishing off a spectacular 80-metre move that was started by full-back Liam Williams' dazzling running.New Zealand, though, held firm in the face of some outstanding rugby by the Lions as they triumphed 30-15 and made it 39 successive games unbeaten at Eden...
  
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• Why frustrated and angry Demarai Gray WON'T be leaving Leicester City - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 12:02 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
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  Why frustrated and angry Demarai Gray WON'T be leaving Leicester City
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  Demarai Gray will have caused concern among some Leicester City fans after talking of his anger and frustration at a lack of game time last season. The 20-year-old is popular among the King Power Stadium faithful and has been linked in some sections of ...
  Demarai Gray using frustration from sitting on the bench at Leicester to boost England U21 chancesThe Sun
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• Becky_Jones1 published 10 Leicestershire picnic spots to try during National Picnic Week

  24-06-2017 12:00
  
  Well, this beautiful sunny weather couldn't have come at a better time. It's currently National Picnic Week (from June 16 to 25) so why not grab your blanket, pack up some sandwiches and sausage rolls, and head into the great outdoors.In Leicestershire and Rutland, we've got some cracking spots to enjoy a picnic, so here's a few suggestions for you.....Beacon Hill Country Park, Woodhouse EavesNot only does this park provide a picturesque place to eat your sarnis, it also offers a wonderful view.
  
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• DavidWOwen published Concern growing for missing Leicester teenager

  24-06-2017 11:56
  
  Concern is growing for the welfare of a 15-year-old boy who has been missing for almost two weeks.Police have issued a public appeal to help trace Che Cooper, who was last seen near Leicester train station on Monday, June 12.Read more: Pair who inflicted terrible injuries on four-month-old baby face jailA spokesman for the Leicestershire force said: "A number of enquiries have been ongoing to locate him and we are now asking for public help for any recent sightings of him."We are...
  
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• Man finds 30,000 honey bees swarming in his Shepshed garden ... - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 11:51 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Man finds 30,000 honey bees swarming in his Shepshed garden ...
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  A beekeeper got a surprise when he found 30000 visiting honey bees swarming in his garden. Alan Blood went outside to investigate a "high pitched whine" he ...and more »
  
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• MJClayton published Why frustrated and angry Demarai Gray WON'T be leaving Leicester...

  24-06-2017 10:44
  
  Demarai Gray will have caused concern among some Leicester City fans after talking of his anger and frustration at a lack of game time last season. The 20-year-old is popular among the King Power Stadium faithful and has been linked in some sections of the media with a move away from Leicester. Liverpool and Tottenham are the two clubs reported to be interested in a big-money summer move. So, what's going on with Demarai and should fans be worried? Let's try to put you in the picture.
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• Leicester Mercury published Man finds 30,000 honey bees swarming in his Shepshed garden

  24-06-2017 10:31
  
  A beekeeper got a surprise when he found 30,000 visiting honey bees swarming in his garden.Alan Blood went outside to investigate a "high pitched wine" he heard while watching television at his Shepshed home.He was greeted by the sight of a mass of honey bees who had occupied one of his spare hives 100ft away at the bottom of his garden .Read more: Robbery victim relives terrifying knife attack for Crimewatch RoadshowAlan, who has been a beekeeper for 19 years, decided to film the...
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Man finds 30,000 honey bees swarming in his Shepshed garden

  24-06-2017 10:31
  
  A beekeeper got a surprise when he found 30,000 visiting honey bees swarming in his garden.Alan Blood went outside to investigate a "high pitched wine" he heard while watching television at his Shepshed home.He was greeted by the sight of a mass of honey bees who had occupied one of his spare hives 100ft away at the bottom of his garden .Read more: Robbery victim relives terrifying knife attack for Crimewatch RoadshowAlan, who has been a beekeeper for 19 years, decided to film the...
  
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• Paedophile imported sickening 'child sex-doll' into East Midlands Airport - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 10:16 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Paedophile imported sickening 'child sex-doll' into East Midlands Airport
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  Officials at East Midlands Airport intercepted a 'sickening' child sex doll which a paedophile had attempted to import from Hong Kong. Border Force staff made the shocking discovery in September last year. The doll was found inside a package labelled ...and more »
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Robbery victim relives terrifying knife attack for Crimewatch...

  24-06-2017 10:03
  
  Ami Disdale was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when a man armed with a knife dragged her along a Leicester city centre street and ordered her to withdraw cash from her bank.The man attacked the 29-year-old in Welford Road as she walked home from a supermarket on the evening of Easter Monday, April 17 this year.The man remains at large and, with Ami's help,Leicestershire Police have created an e-fit of the attacker.Ami told Crimewatch Roadshow today: "It was not an unsafe route, I have...
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Robbery victim relives terrifying knife attack for Crimewatch...

  24-06-2017 10:03
  
  Ami Disdale was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when a man armed with a knife dragged her along a Leicester city centre street and ordered her to withdraw cash from her bank.The man attacked the 29-year-old in Welford Road as she walked home from a supermarket on the evening of Easter Monday, April 17 this year.The man remains at large and, with Ami's help,Leicestershire Police have created an e-fit of the attacker.Ami told Crimewatch Roadshow today: "It was not an unsafe route, I have...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Raiders attack elderly couple in their home and take cash and...

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  Two raiders forced their way into an elderly couple's home to steal their cash and jewellery.The pair targeted the victims in their home in Barnstaple Road, near Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester on Monday night.Leicestershire Police released details of the incident today.The force said the man and woman suffered "minor injuries" when the attackers assaulted them.The raid happened shortly at 11.47pm. The pair entered the house and demanded cash and jewellery.Read more:Undercover...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Pair who inflicted terrible injuries on four-month-old baby face...

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  A mother and her ex-boyfriend are facing jail sentences after being convicted by a jury of inflicting brain injuries on a four-month-old baby girl.They were found guilty of causing or allowing the infant to suffer serious physical harm, by unlawful acts, with majority 10-2 verdicts.The jury of four men and eight women also found them both guilty, unanimously, of child cruelty – by failing to get prompt medical help for the seriously ill youngster, who also suffered a broken leg, in...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Mum's TV plea to trace hit and run driver who put her in a coma

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  A hit and run driver left Kayley Hicken, 26, critically injured at the roadside in Thurmaston in the early hours of Saturday, December 17 last year.Kayley, a mother-of-one, had just stepped out of a party at a friend's home in Brackenfield Way and thought the oncoming car – a white VW Golf – was the taxi she had booked.The car mounted the pavement and struck Kayley, dragging her along the road.The driver of the car has not been traced.She spoke publicly about her ordeal on today's...
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Raiders attack elderly couple in their home and take cash and...

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  Two raiders forced their way into an elderly couple's home to steal their cash and jewellery.The pair targeted the victims in their home in Barnstaple Road, near Downing Drive, Evington, Leicester on Monday night.Leicestershire Police released details of the incident today.The force said the man and woman suffered "minor injuries" when the attackers assaulted them.The raid happened shortly at 11.47pm. The pair entered the house and demanded cash and jewellery.Read more:Undercover...
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Mum's TV plea to trace hit and run driver who put her in a coma

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  A hit and run driver left Kayley Hicken, 26, critically injured at the roadside in Thurmaston in the early hours of Saturday, December 17 last year.Kayley, a mother-of-one, had just stepped out of a party at a friend's home in Brackenfield Way and thought the oncoming car – a white VW Golf – was the taxi she had booked.The car mounted the pavement and struck Kayley, dragging her along the road.The driver of the car has not been traced.She spoke publicly about her ordeal on today's...
  
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• Becky_Jones1 published See the Gimson beam engines in steam at Abbey Pumping Station's...

  24-06-2017 10:00
  
  Don't miss your chance to see some incredible vintage vehicles, and the mighty Gimson beam engines in full steam, at Abbey Pumping Station this weekend.The Leicester museum will be hosting its annual Vintage Festival today and tomorrow.The event will showcase steam traction engines, road rollers and vintage vehicles. Plus, you'll be able to see the museum's magnificent Gimson beam engines in full steam.There will also be live music, a craft tent, and the LMTA (Leicester Museums Technology...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Paedophile imported sickening 'child sex-doll' into East Midlands...

  24-06-2017 09:56
  
  Officials at East Midlands Airport intercepted a 'sickening' child sex doll which a paedophile had attempted to import from Hong Kong.Border Force staff made the shocking discovery in September last year.The doll was found inside a package labelled 'mannequin' and was addressed to Andrew Dobson.Dobson, 49, of Merrivale Road, Wistaston, Cheshire was later tracked down and arrested and charged with the offence of 'importing an indecent object'.Dobson appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Friday).
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Paedophile imported sickening 'child sex-doll' into East Midlands...

  24-06-2017 09:56
  
  Officials at East Midlands Airport intercepted a 'sickening' child sex doll which a paedophile had attempted to import from Hong Kong.Border Force staff made the shocking discovery in September last year.The doll was found inside a package labelled 'mannequin' and was addressed to Andrew Dobson.Dobson, 49, of Merrivale Road, Wistaston, Cheshire was later tracked down and arrested and charged with the offence of 'importing an indecent object'.Dobson appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Friday).
  
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• DavidWOwen published Three hurt in A511 crash at Sinope

  24-06-2017 09:24
  
  Three people were hurt in a crash involving two vehicles in the north west of the county. Emergency services were called to the A511 Ashby Road, Sinope, between Ashby and Coalville, yesterday evening. Crews from Ashby and Coalville fire stations attended the incident shortly before 8.30pm. Read more: Leicester tower block cladding identified as 'possibly combustible' after Grenfell Tower disaster
  A fire service spokesman said: "The collision involved two vehicles, with three...
  
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• MJClayton published Leicester City's Demarai Gray admits his anger and frustration at...

  24-06-2017 08:46
  
  Demarai Gray has admitted his anger and frustration at his lack of game time for Leicester City last season. The 20-year-old was a substitute 21 times for City last season in their Premier League campaign and started only nine games. In seven of those starts, he was taken off and so played 90 minutes in only two Premier League games. Gray was talking after impressing for England under-21s in their European Championship victory over Poland, where he scored and set up a second goal in their...
  
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• MJClayton commented Leicester City's Demarai Gray admits his anger and frustration at...

  24-06-2017 08:46
  
  Demarai Gray has admitted his anger and frustration at his lack of game time for Leicester City last season. The 20-year-old was a substitute 21 times for City last season in their Premier League campaign and started only nine games. In seven of those starts, he was taken off and so played 90 minutes in only two Premier League games. Gray was talking after impressing for England under-21s in their European Championship victory over Poland, where he scored and set up a second goal in their...
  
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• I think we need a bigger stadium, Leicester City's owners told the ... - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 08:11 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
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  As plans for the expansion of Leicester City's King Power Stadium move forward Jordan Blackwell looks at the background to the project Leicester City are ...
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• I think we need a bigger stadium, Leicester City's owners told the 240000 crowd - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 08:11 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  I think we need a bigger stadium, Leicester City's owners told the 240000 crowd
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  Leicester City are pressing ahead with studies to decide whether to expand the King Power Stadium – two years after the idea was first mooted by the club's owners. City have spoken to a number of companies, including US-based Meis Architects, to look ...and more »
  
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• RobTanner published Expansion plans are drawn up for Leicester City's King Power...

  24-06-2017 08:01
  
  Architects have now drawn up preliminary plans to increase the capacity of Leicester City's King Power Stadium, it has been revealed. A series of architectural firms have been asked to come up with feasibility studies that, it is understood, would see capacity increased to 42,000 with a second tier put on the existing East Stand. It has also been revealed that the club has bought development land at the back of the existing stand that would allow for expansion of the 32,000-seater stadium,...
  
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• RobTanner commented Expansion plans are drawn up for Leicester City's King Power...

  24-06-2017 08:01
  
  Architects have now drawn up preliminary plans to increase the capacity of Leicester City's King Power Stadium, it has been revealed. A series of architectural firms have been asked to come up with feasibility studies that, it is understood, would see capacity increased to 42,000 with a second tier put on the existing East Stand. It has also been revealed that the club has bought development land at the back of the existing stand that would allow for expansion of the 32,000-seater stadium,...
  
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• JBlackwell published I think we need a bigger stadium, Leicester City's owners told...

  24-06-2017 08:00
  
  As plans for the expansion of Leicester City's King Power Stadium move forward Jordan Blackwell looks at the background to the project Leicester City are pressing ahead with studies to decide whether to expand the King Power Stadium – two years after the idea was first mooted by the club's owners. City have spoken to a number of companies, including US-based Meis Architects, to look at possibilities for developing the club's 32,000-seater stadium, marking the first step towards an...
  
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• JBlackwell commented I think we need a bigger stadium, Leicester City's owners told...

  24-06-2017 08:00
  
  As plans for the expansion of Leicester City's King Power Stadium move forward Jordan Blackwell looks at the background to the project Leicester City are pressing ahead with studies to decide whether to expand the King Power Stadium – two years after the idea was first mooted by the club's owners. City have spoken to a number of companies, including US-based Meis Architects, to look at possibilities for developing the club's 32,000-seater stadium, marking the first step towards an...
  
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• Melton Mowbray and The Leicestershire are all set for Leicester Mercury Cup tennis final - Leicester Mercury

  24-06-2017 07:10 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Melton Mowbray and The Leicestershire are all set for Leicester Mercury Cup tennis final
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  Melton Mowbray will take on The Leicestershire in today's final of the Leicester Mercury Cup. Melton have only recently been formed, while The Leicestershire were founded in 1878 and are one the oldest tennis clubs in the world. The Mercury Cup, an ...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Melton Mowbray and The Leicestershire are all set for Leicester...

  24-06-2017 07:00
  
  MeltonMowbray will take on The Leicestershire in today's final of the Leicester Mercury Cup.Melton have only recently been formed, while The Leicestershire were founded in 1878 and are one the oldest tennis clubs in the world.The Mercury Cup, an inter-club mixed knock-out tournament, is nearly a century old, and the final is always a highlight on the local tennis calendar.Melton eased passed Hinckley Town in the semi-finals, while Leicestershire came through their semi against Oadby with...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Lions can cause an upset against New Zealand if they click at...

  24-06-2017 07:00
  
  Conor Murraybelieves the British & Irish Lions could well boast the extra-special blend required to end New Zealand's imperious Eden Park record.Ireland scrum-half Murray hailed the All Blacks' remarkable 38-game unbeaten run at their Auckland fortress, where they were last defeated on July 3, 1994.Murray insists the Lions have the credentials to end rugby's most daunting streak in today's first Test at that stronghold."We've all played at Eden Park, we know how tough it is to play...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicestershire pool players target glory at eight-ball World...

  24-06-2017 07:00
  
  A hostof Leicestershire players are hoping to light up Blackpool this weekend at the Eight-Ball World Championships.Gavin Lomax is County's sole representative for England in the team event, but he also lines up in the singles knock-out alongside Steve Robertshaw, Danny Davies and Scott Anderson, who came through qualifying events.County captain Robertshaw is again managing the England Under-23s team as they look to retain the trophy for an impressive seventh year running.Josh Kane,...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicestershire CCC are refusing to panic ahead of day-night...

  24-06-2017 07:00
  
  Leicestershirehave moved into the loan market as they build up towards next week's inaugural day-night County Championship fixture at Northamptonshire.They have signed left-handed batsman Arun Harinath and pace bowler Mathew Pillans from Surrey, both on initial one-month loans.Harinath, 30, has scored 3,729 first-class runs at an average of 32.14 with a career-best of 154.Tall seamer Pillans has played for Surrey in all three competitions since joining from Dolphins in 2016.The...
  
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