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• Leicester City and other clubs work together for refugees' better ... - The Guardian (blog)

  21-04-2017 23:30
  
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  Leicester City and other clubs work together for refugees' better ...
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  On the weekend of the 80th anniversary of the Guernica bombing, from which 3000 children fled Spain for Britain, English clubs will highlight refugees' ...and more »
  
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• Newcastle Eagles 83-76 Leicester Riders: Second place is secured after top display - ChronicleLive

  21-04-2017 23:05
  
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  Newcastle Eagles 83-76 Leicester Riders: Second place is secured after top display
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  Newcastle Eagles managed to secure second place in the BBL Championship by edging out champions Leicester Riders 83-76 in their final home game of the regular season. Fab Flournoy's side suffered a loss to the Riders on Wednesday night, but ...
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• Man in court to deny murdering Lauric Lebtao in Albion Street, Leicester city centre - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 20:10
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  Man in court to deny murdering Lauric Lebtao in Albion Street, Leicester city centre
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  A man has appeared in court to deny a murder charge following an incident in Leicester city centre. Sulaiman Sillah (20) pleaded not guilty to murdering Lauric Lebato (20), who was fatally injured in Albion Street on Saturday, February 11 this year.
  
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• SuzyGibson published Man in court to deny murdering Lauric Lebtao in Albion Street,...

  21-04-2017 19:57
  
  A man has appeared in court to deny a murder charge following an incident in Leicester city centre.Sulaiman Sillah (20) pleaded not guilty to murdering Lauric Lebato (20), who was fatally injured in Albion Street on Saturday, February 11 this year.Co-defendants Jason Danquah (19) and Sheriff Oluwa (20) both denied violent disorder on the same date.Sillah, of Bateman Road, New Parks, Leicester, also denied wounding a man, with intent to cause grievous bodily, harm in Eastgates, near Leicester's..
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicestershire teenager falls short of maiden century against...

  21-04-2017 19:30
  
  Day one close: Leicestershire 275-5 off 89 overs (Dearden 87, Pettini 63no, Horton 41)Teenage opener Harry Dearden was dismissed just 13 runs short of a maiden first-class century for Leicestershire against Glamorgan yesterday.County enjoyed the best of the first day after Glamorgan chose to bowl first in their Specsavers County Championship match at the Fischer County Ground.Heavy cloud and a greenish tinge to the pitch werefactors in visiting captain Jacques Rudolph's decision, as must...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Alice Ruggles murder trial: Accused soldier admits being obsessed...

  21-04-2017 19:22
  
  A soldier accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's flat and cutting her throat from ear to ear has admitted he was obsessive but denied stalking her.Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon denies murdering Alice Ruggles and leaving her to bleed to death in the bathroom of her Gateshead flat last October.Alice was originally from Tur Langton, near Market Harborough, and went to Leicester High School for Girls.She later studied at Northumbria University and went on to work for Sky in...
  
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• Leicester City news recap: Ugo Ehiogu tributes; Atletico, Real or Brazil - King Power's best side? - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 18:52
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  Leicester City news recap: Ugo Ehiogu tributes; Atletico, Real or Brazil - King Power's best side?
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  Leicester City players pay tribute to Ugo Ehiogu, while was Roberto Carlos a part of the King Power's best-ever visiting side? Leicester City news recap: Ugo Ehiogu tributes; Atletico, Real or Brazil - King... X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy ...
  Ikeme, Troost-Ekong, Campbell, Rio, Leicester Mourn Late EhioguWetinhappen Magazine (blog)all 510 news article
  
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• Leicester election digest - Challenger to Keith Vaz wants people to be listened to - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 18:46
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  Leicester election digest - Challenger to Keith Vaz wants people to be listened to
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  Leicestershire's MPs have all said they want to stand again but others have vowed to challenge them. Here's our round-up of today's biggest Leicestershire election stories. 'Voice for the underdog' to challenge Keith Vaz. Keith Vaz's first rival in the ...
  
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• JBlackwell published Leicester City news recap: Ugo Ehiogu tributes; Atletico, Real or...

  21-04-2017 18:40
  
  Current and former Leicester City players have paid tribute to former Aston Villa and England defender Ugo Ehiogu, who has passed away at the age of 44.Former stars like Gary Lineker and Robbie Savage, as well as current squad members Demarai Gray and Ben Hamer, have offered condolences to Ehiogu's family, after he suffered a cardiac arrest while coaching Tottenham's under-23s on Thursday.Read more: Where do Atletico Madrid rank among the best sides to play at the King Power? Meanwhile,...
  
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• atroughton commented Shed fire spreads to roof of house in Glenfield

  21-04-2017 18:36
  
  A shed blaze spread to the roof space of a neighbouring house today.Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at a property in Somerset Drive, Glenfield, at 4.16pm.It is believed no-one was in the house when the fire broke out.read more: Leicester Magistrates' Court - driver who went through red light fined £233A spokesman for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We received a call from the next-door neighbour telling us about the fire."When we got there, an outbuilding and...
  
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• danjmartin published Leicester election digest - Challenger to Keith Vaz wants people...

  21-04-2017 18:17
  
  Campaigning is well underway after Theresa May announced a snap general election for June.Leicestershire's MPs have all said they want to stand again but others have vowed to challenge them.Here's our round-up of today's biggest Leicestershire election stories.'Voice for the underdog' to challenge Keith VazKeith Vaz's first rival in the upcoming General Election has emerged.Community campaigner Sujata Barot from Belgrave has announced she intends to take on the Labour veteran on June 8.The...
  
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• Revealed: Opening date for new Toys R Us store in Highcross - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 18:11
  
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  Revealed: Opening date for new Toys R Us store in Highcross
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  The city's new Toys R Us store will open in the Highcross in a week's time. The shop will take the unit left vacant by the Disney store, which closed earlier this year. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony as part of the launch on Saturday, April 29 ...
  
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• Leicester Magistrates' Court - driver who went through red light fined £233 - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 18:11
  
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  Leicester Magistrates' Court - driver who went through red light fined £233
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  Abdul Aziz (40), of Connaught Street, Leicester, was found guilty of failing to give information relating to the identity of a driver alleged to have committed an offence in Leicester on October 10 last year. He was fined £660 with a £66 victim ...
  
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• Leicester's all-guns blazing exit against Atletico proves there is still a place for the old bulldog spirit in Europe - Mirror.co.uk

  21-04-2017 18:01
  
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  Leicester's all-guns blazing exit against Atletico proves there is still a place for the old bulldog spirit in Europe
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  Leicester's fairytale Champions League campaign may be over, and the conveyor belt of miracles at the King Power may finally have run out of juice. But they went down with all guns blazing against Atletico Madrid – and they proved there is still a ...
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• Tom_Mack commented Revealed: Opening date for new Toys R Us store in Highcross

  21-04-2017 18:00
  
  The city's new Toys R Us store will open in the Highcross in a week's time. The shop will take the unit left vacant by the Disney store, which closed earlier this year.
  There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony as part of the launch on Saturday, April 29.Read More: New burger restaurant set to open in county very soon
  The company has also released pictures of the work going on in the shop to prepare for the opening.The Disney store closed in early January despite a petition with more...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester Magistrates' Court - driver who went through red light...

  21-04-2017 18:00
  
  Casesheard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Abdul Aziz (40), of Connaught Street, Leicester,was found guilty of failing to give information relating to the identity of a driver alleged to have committed an offence inLeicester on October 10 last year. He was fined £660 with a £66 victim surcharge, £85 costs and six penalty points were puton his driving licence.Edward Barrie (48), of Orchard Street, Fleckney,pleaded guilty to exceeding 30mphon the A5199...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Great to have big-time boxing back in Leicester, says legend Tony...

  21-04-2017 17:59
  
  Tony Sibson is delighted that big-time boxing is back in Leicester.Thousands followed 'Sibbo' in the 1970s and 1980s as he plundered British, Commonwealth and European middleweight titles and made three challenges for world honours.He was the hero of a golden era for Leicester boxing when former Belgrave club-mates Chris Pyatt and Tony McKenzie also won major titles.Read more: Why Woodstock is proud to be a mummy's boyMore recently, Neil Linford, Martin Concepcion and Rendall '2 Tone' Munroe...
  
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• Great to have big-time boxing back in Leicester, says legend Tony Sibson ahead of Arena show - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 17:59
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  Great to have big-time boxing back in Leicester, says legend Tony Sibson ahead of Arena show
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  Thousands followed 'Sibbo' in the 1970s and 1980s as he plundered British, Commonwealth and European middleweight titles and made three challenges for world honours. He was the hero of a golden era for Leicester boxing when former Belgrave ...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published World exclusive dinosaur exhibition is coming to the East...

  21-04-2017 17:00
  
  An incredible exhibition featuring huge dinosaurs from China is coming to the East Midlands.The world exclusive event is being staged at Wollaton Hall and Lakeside Arts at the University of Nottingham from July to October.Tickets are on sale now and cost just £7 for over 16s and £5 for children aged between 5-16, writes the Nottingham Post.The star attraction the Dinosaurs of China - Ground Shakers to Feathered Flyers exhibition will be the huge Mamenchisaurus, which will be stood...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented Time to update your satnav? Out of date devices could land users...

  21-04-2017 16:51
  
  Drivers who use a satnav are being urged to update their devices - as they could be unknowingly breaking speed limits.Out of date information on satnavs could be putting users at risk of speeding fines.And with fines increasing from 24 April, getting caught out could hit drivers hard in the pocket.Read more: Take a look inside new Leicester restaurant – that sells pizza by the METREFigures by uSwitch show that 78 percent of drivers now rely on their satnav or smartphone for advice on speed
  
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• James_Sharpe published Leicester City are safe from relegation, aren't they?

  21-04-2017 16:50
  
  What to do with a weekend off? For once, Leicester City are without a Premier League game, thanks to Tottenham's exploits in the FA Cup. More time, perhaps, to imagine what might have been had Jamie Vardy's second effort against Atletico Madrid nestled into the corner. Or simply reminisce about your favourite Champions League moment along the way, ranging from getting sunburnt in Bruges, to sipping Port on the banks of the River Douro. Or use your free time to watch with interest and...
  
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• James_Sharpe commented Leicester City are safe from Premier League relegation, aren't...

  21-04-2017 16:50
  
  What to do with a weekend off? For once, Leicester City are without a Premier League game, thanks to Tottenham's exploits in the FA Cup. More time, perhaps, to imagine what might have been had Jamie Vardy's second effort against Atletico Madrid nestled into the corner. Or simply reminisce about your favourite Champions League moment along the way, ranging from getting sunburnt in Bruges, to sipping Port on the banks of the River Douro. Or use your free time to watch with interest and...
  
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• TomPegden published Tax specialist Kari Mellon launches new business

  21-04-2017 16:43
  
  A tax specialist has left one of the city's top accountancy firms and decided to go it alone.Kari Mellon has launched Opes Tax, having most recently worked for Grant Thornton in Regent Road, Leicester, as part of its East Midlands operational management team.Her new tax business, based in Syston, will work exclusively with business owners, high net worth individuals and trustees to provide bespoke tax advice.Ms Mellon said: "I am delighted to be able to make this announcement. "Opes...
  
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• TomPegden commented Tax specialist Kari Mellon launches new business

  21-04-2017 16:43
  
  A tax specialist has left one of the city's top accountancy firms and decided to go it alone.Kari Mellon has launched Opes Tax, having most recently worked for Grant Thornton in Regent Road, Leicester, as part of its East Midlands operational management team.Her new tax business, based in Syston, will work exclusively with business owners, high net worth individuals and trustees to provide bespoke tax advice.Ms Mellon said: "I am delighted to be able to make this announcement. "Opes...
  
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• TomPegden published Creditors of Jones Bootmaker could lose millions

  21-04-2017 16:02
  
  Creditors of high end shoe chain Jones Bootmaker could miss out on millions of pounds according to newly posted documents.The Hinckley-based business entered administration in March after falling sales and loss making stores caused it big financial problems.It was recently bought in a pre-packaged sale by a private equity firm called Endless LLP for just over £11 million.The deal saw Endless acquire 72 stores, securing about 840 UK jobs – including those at the store in Highcross,...
  
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• Hayley_Watson published See inside home of former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri -...

  21-04-2017 15:31
  
  The home of Leicester City legend Claudio Ranieri is on the market - but it's a world away from your typical football manager's pad.While some bosses and players bedeck their homes with leopard print walls, hot tubs and chandeliers the king of Leicester's Stoneygate home was much less brash.Read more: Everyone is stirring their cuppa the wrong way - according to etiquette expertThe detached family home - which is on Barrington Road - is being listed with estate agents James Sellicks.You'll have.
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented See inside home of former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri -...

  21-04-2017 15:31
  
  The home of Leicester City legend Claudio Ranieri is on the market - but it's a world away from your typical football manager's pad.While some bosses and players bedeck their homes with leopard print walls, hot tubs and chandeliers the king of Leicester's Stoneygate home was much less brash.Read more: Everyone is stirring their cuppa the wrong way - according to etiquette expertThe detached family home - which is on Barrington Road - is being listed with estate agents James Sellicks.You'll have.
  
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• DanielJBird published Paper £5 notes will become void in just two weeks' time -...

  21-04-2017 15:29
  
  Spend or exchange all of your paper £5 notes now – because in just two weeks' time they will stop being legal tender.Retailers have already been told by the Bank of England to stop handing them out as change with the May 5 deadline looming.However, some shops may still take the old note after that date but will be within their rights to reject the paper £5, Mirror Online reports.Fortunately, there is still a way to exchange the old note.Can you still spend paper £5 notes.
  
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• SamDimmer published ​Here's eight well paid jobs in Leicestershire you can apply for...

  21-04-2017 14:54
  
  Fed up with your job? Fancy a change? Well online jobs specialists Fish4Jobs have hundreds on offer in Leicestershire.And to make life easier we've hand-picked eight of the best-paid ones on offer that you can apply for today.So if you fancy a challenge, but don't want to deal with a big dip in wages, see what we have on offer.Construction Project Manager£45k / company carSouth LeicesterPermanent / full timeAn anonymous recruiter is looking to employ a construction project manager to join.
  
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• James_Sharpe published What have Leicester City done to England's Uefa co-efficient...

  21-04-2017 14:46
  
  Remember how Leicester City were going to embarrass England in the Champions League? Remember how those bitter fans from envious clubs whined that the Premier League champions would harm our co-efficient in Europe? Remember how Leicester would do so badly that soon the Premier League might only get three Champions League places in future years. What would Arsene Wenger do then, if fourth place did not matter? Good job for him that England will be pretty much guaranteed four spots anyway...
  
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• James_Sharpe commented What have Leicester City done to England's Uefa co-efficient...

  21-04-2017 14:46
  
  Remember how Leicester City were going to embarrass England in the Champions League? Remember how those bitter fans from envious clubs whined that the Premier League champions would harm our co-efficient in Europe? Remember how Leicester would do so badly that soon the Premier League might only get three Champions League places in future years. What would Arsene Wenger do then, if fourth place did not matter? Good job for him that England will be pretty much guaranteed four spots anyway...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Teenager has teeth knocked out in Melton town centre attack

  21-04-2017 14:35
  
  A man lost two teeth when he was attacked while he was standing next to a town centre cash machine.The 19-year-old was targeted by the ATM near to the King's Head pub, in Nottingham Street, Melton last Sunday.A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack, Leicestershire Police said.Officers said the man was punched in the face at 2.30am.Read more: Man from Leicester admits role in huge heroin supply conspiracyIn a statement issued today, Leicestershire Police said:.
  
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• danjmartin commented Tory Leicestershire council leader Nick Rushton under fire over...

  21-04-2017 13:58
  
  Tory Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton has been accused of not taking the upcoming local election seriously after it emerged he has been on holiday with a fortnight to go until polling day. Councillor Rushton has spent the Easter break away and was due to return to the campaign trail yesterday. Tory colleagues have defended their leader's holiday insisting he is still 'getting the job done' but he has come under fire from political rivals. Leader of County Hall's Liberal...
  
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• Leicester woman's romantic dinner cut short - after her boyfriend ... - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 13:44
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  Leicester woman's romantic dinner cut short - after her boyfriend ...
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  A Leicester woman had to cut her four-day trip to York short when half way through a romantic dinner her boyfriend received a message on dating app Tinder.and more »
  
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• SamCFisher commented Leicester woman's romantic dinner cut short - after her boyfriend...

  21-04-2017 13:27
  
  A Leicester woman had to cut her four-day trip to York short when half way through a romantic dinner her boyfriend received a message on dating app Tinder. Alison Chappell was enjoying a meal in Sutlers, in York, at the time, and has since posted a review on the pub's Facebook page about the incident. In the review, she recommends the pub, but advises people to not go with a "lying cheating s**t head".Read more: Rail passenger's 12-minute journey ends up costing him OVER £1kHer...
  
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• Tom_Mack published Air ambulance called after car overturns in crash on Saffron Lane...

  21-04-2017 12:23
  
  The air ambulance was called in after two cars collided on the Saffron Lane Estate last night.The crash happened in The Fairway at about 8.40pm on Thursday and one of the cars was left on its roof.Three people were hurt in the crash, which was also attended by firefighters, police and paramedics. A police tweet about the overturned car stated they were "very lucky occupants".
  Attended traffic accident very lucky occupants. Used quick warming blanket. Worked very impressed....
  
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• Tom_Mack published Woman hurt in crash in Broomleys Road, Coalville

  21-04-2017 12:20
  
  A busy street in Coalville had to be closed last night after a car crash caused fuel to leak onto the road.Emergency services were called to Broomleys Road in the town at about 8.45pm on Thursday.Read More: Death of Melton teen in Sheffield remains "unexplain" say policeParamedics treated a woman who had been in the single car involved in the crash and had managed to get out of the vehicle by the time they arrived. She was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary for further treatment.Crews...
  
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• TomPegden published Jones and Shipman laying off more than half its staff

  21-04-2017 12:16
  
  A historic engineering business is laying off more than half its staff as a part of a major restructuring.Jones and Shipman is making 28 of its 55-strong workforce redundant as it cuts the range of products it makes and concentrates on providing after sales support.The business, based in Leicester's Murrayfield Road, on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate, makes grinding machinery for parts-makers in the aerospace, tool and die, high-end automotive and medical industries.Founded in 1899, in..
  
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• TomPegden published Historic Leicester engineering firm Jones and Shipman is laying...

  21-04-2017 12:16
  
  A historic engineering business is laying off more than half its staff as a part of a major restructuring.Jones and Shipman is making 28 of its 55-strong workforce redundant as it cuts the range of products it makes and concentrates on providing after sales support.The business, based in Leicester's Murrayfield Road, on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate, makes grinding machinery for parts-makers in the aerospace, tool and die, high-end automotive and medical industries.Read more: Former...
  
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• Wonderful photo shows off 1960s Leicester in glorious colour - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 12:15
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  Wonderful photo shows off 1960s Leicester in glorious colour
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  I've a great nostalgic treat for you today: there's so much in this amazing rare colour photograph that I hardly know where to begin. It was taken over 50 years ago, from the old Pex knitwear factory, later the Land Registry office, by reader Richard ...
  
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• Find out who's won a Queen's Awards for Enterprise - Leicester Mercury

  21-04-2017 12:15
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  Find out who's won a Queen's Awards for Enterprise
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  Leicestershire businesses were today named winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, in celebration of the monarch's 91st birthday. MSA Engineering Systems and Qdos Holdings, both of Thurmaston, and the Jackloc Company, in Lutterworth, have ...and more »
  
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• Mr_Leicester published 'Years of memories went up in smoke' at Trocadero cinema

  21-04-2017 12:03
  
  My photo of the Trocadero cinema, off Leicester's Uppingham Road, brought back recollections for many readers – but for MrsAnona Lee, the memories were more poignant. "When I saw your photo of the 'Troc', as we called it, my early memories came flooding back," writes Mrs Lee, of Leicester. "I went to the ABC Minors club a few times and as a teenager, to see the films: but I never got to see the end of them, as I had to be in by 10pm!"I also went to the...
  
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• DanielJBird published Burger restaurant Meatcure set to open in The Crescent in...

  21-04-2017 12:01
  
  A new burger restaurant in Leicestershire will open its doors next week.Meatcure, which already has a branch in Leicester city centre, will open in The Crescent, Hinckley.The restaurant will officially launch next Thursday (April 27) but customers will be able to sample some of the food and see inside the premises from Monday.Manager, Ago Panariello, told The Hinckley Times: "We will be opening about noon on Monday to let people come in, have a look around, try out some of the food, enjoy...
  
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• DanielJBird commented Burger restaurant Meatcure set to open in The Crescent in...

  21-04-2017 12:01
  
  A new burger restaurant in Leicestershire will open its doors next week.Meatcure, which already has a branch in Leicester city centre, will open in The Crescent, Hinckley.The restaurant will officially launch next Thursday (April 27) but customers will be able to sample some of the food and see inside the premises from Monday.Manager, Ago Panariello, told The Hinckley Times: "We will be opening about noon on Monday to let people come in, have a look around, try out some of the food, enjoy...
  
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• TomPegden published Find out who's won a Queen's Awards for Enterprise

  21-04-2017 11:57
  
  Leicestershire businesses were today named winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, in celebration of the monarch's 91st birthday.MSA Engineering Systems and Qdos Holdings, both of Thurmaston, and the Jackloc Company, in Lutterworth, have each collected innovation awards, while Horus Music, which is based in the Dock workspaces off Abbey Lane, Leicester, has received an international trade award.Each has been recognised for its contribution to sustainable development, international trade...
  
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• Mr_Leicester published Wonderful photo shows off 1960s Leicester in glorious colour

  21-04-2017 11:54
  
  I've a great nostalgic treat for you today: there's so much in this amazing rare colour photograph that I hardly know where to begin. It was taken over 50 years ago, from the old Pex knitwear factory, later the Land Registry office, by reader Richard Marvin, of Leicester. Immediately below is the flat roof and parapet of the 1930s Art Deco-style extension, which was demolished in the 1990s, although the main factory building, designed in the late 1940s by leading Leicester architect William...
  
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• Mr_Leicester published 1960s Leicester in wonderful colour

  21-04-2017 11:54
  
  I've a great nostalgic treat for you today: there's so much in this amazing rare colour photograph that I hardly know where to begin. It was taken over 50 years ago, from the old Pex knitwear factory, later the Land Registry office, by reader Richard Marvin, of Leicester. Immediately below is the flat roof and parapet of the 1930s Art Deco-style extension, which was demolished in the 1990s, although the main factory building, designed in the late 1940s by leading Leicester architect William...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented Everyone is stirring their cuppa the wrong way - according to...

  21-04-2017 11:14
  
  We're a nation of tea lovers, and get through a whopping 165 million cups of the stuff every day.So it's no surprise that arguments over how to make the perfect cuppa are commonplace.But never mind how long to leave the tea bag in for, or when to put the milk in - what is the right way to stir your brew? Read more: Legends Queen announce new tour - and tickets go on sale todayWell we now have an answer, thanks to William Hanson, a leading UK etiquette and protocol expert coach.According to...
  
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• SamDimmer published Leicester City fans and former players pay tribute to Aston Villa...

  21-04-2017 11:11
  
  Leicester City fans and former players have joined a wave of tributes for Tottenham coach Ugo Ehiogu who died in the early hours of this morning. The 44-year-old - best known as an imposing centre back at Aston Villa - collapsed at Tottenham's training centre, where he worked as an under-23 coach.
  Read more: Atletico Madrid are THE BEST side ever to visit the King Power StadiumHead of coaching and player development John McDermott said: "Words cannot express the shock and sadness that...
  
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• JBlackwell published Live Leicester City news: Ugo Ehiogu tribute, fans' best...

  21-04-2017 11:01
  
  Leicester City are set to enjoy a rare weekend off as their scheduled opponents, Tottenham, compete in the FA Cup semi-finals, but there is no less intrigue as the Premier League relegation battle heats up.Seven of the eight teams behind City in the table are in action this weekend and City will be hoping they are not dragged too far into the dogfight before their trip to Arsenal next Wednesday.Read more: Where do Atletico Madrid rank among the best sides to play at the King...
  
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