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• DavidWOwen published McCanns' search for missing ​Madeleine will go on for as long as...

  23-04-2017 21:09
  
  Madeleine McCann's parents have re-iterated their determination to continue looking for her, however long it takes.Criminal profiler Pat Brown suggested in a documentary aired today in Australia, that Kate and Gerry had sedated Madeleine so she would sleep while they were at dinner, but in her dazed state the child had somehow fallen and died.However, the McCanns have always denied absolutely any involvement in their daughter's disappearance."Madeleine's out there and she needs us to find...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Media coverage of Madeleine McCann disappearance was a "spin...

  23-04-2017 20:47
  
  Clarence Mitchell, who has represented the McCanns for 10 years, told Australia's Sunday Night documentary, which aired Down Under today, that media coverage in the wake of Madeline's disappearance was a "spin cycle of lunacy".He said: "If we denied anything it gave the media a story because we denied it so half the time we ignored stuff and didn't give it credibility by commenting on it."So that appears in a paper on Monday in Portugal and it's wrong (factually incorrect),...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Madeleine McCann: New information in the hunt for missing Rothley...

  23-04-2017 20:33
  
  An employee of the holiday resort where Madeleine McCann went missing 10 years ago could hold the key to solving the mystery of the missing toddler, it has been claimed.The then three-year-old, of Rothley, disappeared from her bed inside the family's holiday apartment in the coastal town of Praia da Luz, Portugal, on the night of May 3, 2007.In a 'world exclusive' Australian documentary aired today, former Scotland Yard police officer Colin Sutton told reporter Rahni Sadler: "There is an...
  
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• Mercury_Sport published Unbeaten Ned Eckersley leading by example as Leicestershire CCC...

  23-04-2017 20:12
  
  An unbeaten 70 from Ned Eckersley means Leicestershire's acting captain could have a difficult decision to make on the fourth day of the Championship match against Glamorgan at the Fischer County Ground.His third half-century in his last four innings, Eckersley's unbroken partnership of 91 in 19 overs with Mark Pettini for the fourth wicket of the Foxes' second innings helped his side close day three leading the visitors by 194, with seven wickets remaining. It is a strong position, but the...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Thieves steal Audi TT in aggravated burglary in Dunton Bassett

  23-04-2017 19:41
  
  Detectives are hunting three men suspected of stealing a car after breaking into a village home in the early hours of this morning.Officers also want to trace the grey Audi TT taken in the raid on a house in Dunton Bassett.The three men were reported to have forced their way into the property in Bennetts Hill, between 4am and 5am today, where they stole keys to the vehicle.Read more: RECAP Man, 20, critical after suspected stabbing in LeicesterIt is believed that the suspects left the scene in..
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester Riders 77-80 Worcester Wolves: Rare defeat can't spoil...

  23-04-2017 19:40
  
  Leicester Riders suffered their first home defeat since December when they went down 80-77 to Worcester Wolves in an entertaining dead rubber.With nothing riding on yesterday's match at the Leicester Arena, BBL champions Riders rested starters Shane Walker and Pierre Hampton but still looked like winning for much of the game before a late run by the visitors saw Wolves just edge it.Tyler Bernardini netted the first five points of the game as Riders raced out to a 7-1 lead, and then seven points.
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Leicester Riders 77-80 Worcester Wolves: Rare defeat can't spoil...

  23-04-2017 19:40
  
  Leicester Riders suffered their first home defeat since December when they went down 80-77 to Worcester Wolves in an entertaining dead rubber.With nothing riding on yesterday's match at the Leicester Arena, BBL champions Riders rested starters Shane Walker and Pierre Hampton but still looked like winning for much of the game before a late run by the visitors saw Wolves just edge it.Tyler Bernardini netted the first five points of the game as Riders raced out to a 7-1 lead, and then seven points.
  
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• Seven fascinating facts about Leicester's new A&E department - Leicester Mercury

  23-04-2017 18:37 via leicestermercury.co.uk
  
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  Construction used more than four times the amount of steel used in the Statue of Liberty. Seven fascinating facts about Leicester's new A&E department. X. Share Tweet Share Pin It Email. Copy link to paste in your message. /. SHARE PICTURE. Copy link ...and more »
  
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• DavidWOwen published Watch: Choir serenades Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley with You'll...

  23-04-2017 18:30
  
  A choir from Leicestershire joined the smile high club after serenading passengers on a flight home from Italy - including '80s pop icon Tony Hadley. More than 80 members of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, of Market Harborough, broke into song at 34,000ft as they flew back from a five-day concert tour of Venice and Lake Garda.European tour - The Great Bowden Recital Trust Joining them on the British Airways flight from Venice to Gatwick Airport on Saturday evening was New Romantic...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester Tigers winger Adam Thompstone hails best defensive...

  23-04-2017 17:58
  
  Leicester Tigerswinger Adam Thompstone hailed one of the club's 'best defensive performances of the year' as they kept Newcastle Falcons to just three points last weekend.He said that new head coach Matt O'Connor had just "made a few tweaks here and there" to improve their showing.The 30-3 victory at Welford Road nine days ago not only helped Leicester open up a four-point lead over fifth-placed Bath in the battle for the final play-off spot that is up for grabs, it also gave...
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Leicester Tigers winger Adam Thompstone hails best defensive...

  23-04-2017 17:58
  
  Leicester Tigerswinger Adam Thompstone hailed one of the club's 'best defensive performances of the year' as they kept Newcastle Falcons to just three points last weekend.He said that new head coach Matt O'Connor had just "made a few tweaks here and there" to improve their showing.The 30-3 victory at Welford Road nine days ago not only helped Leicester open up a four-point lead over fifth-placed Bath in the battle for the final play-off spot that is up for grabs, it also gave...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented May bank holiday: When is it? And how many are left in 2017?

  23-04-2017 16:33
  
  If you're back in the office this week, you've probably only just got back into the swing of things after a double bank holiday.But there's another one coming up in just a few weeks.The early May Bank Holiday falls on May 1 this year, meaning you'll be treated to another long weekend very soon.Read more: This timeline shows what happens to your body when you quit smokingThe bonus day off is often referred to as May Day Bank Holiday.We get the bank holiday even earlier this year, as the first...
  
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• atroughton published Mercury reader captures glorious sunset with her phone camera

  23-04-2017 15:40
  
  Mercury reader Viven McDonald captured last night's glorious sunset.Vivien used with her phone camera to snap the image at 8.10pm as she finished her shift at Leicester General Hospital.The dramatic sunset captured by Vivien Vivien, from Evington, said: "I had just finished my shift when I noticed how lovely the sky was."I had to get a picture as I was standing in the car park after work."It was amazing. It looked as if the sky was on fire."read more: Snow could hit...
  
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• atroughton commented Snow could hit Leicestershire tomorrow warns weather expert

  23-04-2017 15:02
  
  An Artic blast could bring snow to parts of Leicestershire next week.Mercury weatherman Dave Mutton said the northerly winds could see wintry showers hit the country any day from tomorrow up until next Friday.read more:Man, 19, charged after incident in Aikman Avenue, New ParksDave, who has a mini weather centre in his back garden in Cosby, said: "It is really going to be cold.Artic blast due to hit Leicestershire from tomorrow"We have had a fabulous sunny weekend but the wind will...
  
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• RobTanner published Demarai Gray willing to play waiting game to become regular...

  23-04-2017 14:36
  
  Demarai Gray says he is willing to play the waiting game to become established as a regular starter for Leicester City. The 20-year-old winger has become a big crowd favourite after some electrifying cameos this season. Gray has started three of the last four Premier League games, but was again on the bench for the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace and the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. However, the former Birmingham youngster has started just 10 Premier...
  
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• RobTanner commented Demarai Gray willing to play waiting game to become regular...

  23-04-2017 14:36
  
  Demarai Gray says he is willing to play the waiting game to become established as a regular starter for Leicester City. The 20-year-old winger has become a big crowd favourite after some electrifying cameos this season. Gray has started three of the last four Premier League games, but was again on the bench for the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace and the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. However, the former Birmingham youngster has started just 10 Premier...
  
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• James_Sharpe published Leonardo Ulloa hopes to rekindle Leicester City career under...

  23-04-2017 13:24
  
  Leonardo Ulloa hopes to rekindle his Leicester City career under Craig Shakespeare but admits he will still consider his future at the end of the season. The 30-year-old vowed never to play for the club again and accused former boss Claudio Ranieri of 'betrayal' when a move to Sunderland was blocked in January. Ulloa had handed in a transfer request after he made just one Premier League start this season under Ranieri. Under Shakespeare, though, Ulloa has featured in the last three...
  
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• James_Sharpe commented Leonardo Ulloa hopes to rekindle Leicester City career under...

  23-04-2017 13:24
  
  Leonardo Ulloa hopes to rekindle his Leicester City career under Craig Shakespeare but admits he will still consider his future at the end of the season. The 30-year-old vowed never to play for the club again and accused former boss Claudio Ranieri of 'betrayal' when a move to Sunderland was blocked in January. Ulloa had handed in a transfer request after he made just one Premier League start this season under Ranieri. Under Shakespeare, though, Ulloa has featured in the last three...
  
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• Man, 20, STILL critical after suspected stabbing in Leicester ... - Leicester Mercury

  23-04-2017 13:09 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  A 20-year-old man remains in a critical condition today after being assaulted in Leicester. The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an ...
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• atroughton published Man, 19, charged after incident in Aikman Avenue, New Parks

  23-04-2017 13:08
  
  A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with a public order offence after an incident in a Leicester street.Officers were called to Aikman Avenue in New Parks at about 1pm yesterday as they searched for a man "causing harassment, alarm or distress".read more: Man, 20, STILL critical after suspected stabbing in LeicesterA man was arrested at the scene by police after a section of Aikman Avenue between Kay Road and Pindar Road was cordoned off.A police spokeswoman said: "A man...
  
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• atroughton commented Man, 19, charged after incident in Aikman Avenue, New Parks

  23-04-2017 13:08
  
  A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with a public order offence after an incident in a Leicester street.Officers were called to Aikman Avenue in New Parks at about 1pm yesterday as they searched for a man "causing harassment, alarm or distress".read more: Man, 20, STILL critical after suspected stabbing in LeicesterA man was arrested at the scene by police after a section of Aikman Avenue between Kay Road and Pindar Road was cordoned off.A police spokeswoman said: "A man...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published UPDATES Madeleine McCann world exclusive: Follow Australian...

  23-04-2017 13:00
  
  People across the world have been gripped by the news of an Australian documentary which, its makers claim, reveals vital new information in the hunt for missing Rothley youngster Madeleine McCann. No information about the contents of the documentary has been revealed prior to its broadcast. The programme is airing now. Reporter Ahmer Khokhar is in Australia covering the broadcast live for the Mercury. Updates will appear below. Madeleine disappeared in May, 2007, while on holiday...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published RECAP Australia's Madeleine McCann world exclusive aired today -...

  23-04-2017 13:00
  
  People across the world have been gripped by the news of an Australian documentary which, its makers claim, reveals vital new information in the hunt for missing Rothley youngster Madeleine McCann. No information about the contents of the documentary were revealed prior to its broadcast. The programme aired today.Reporter Ahmer Khokhar was in Australia covering the broadcast live for the Mercury.
  Here's what happened.Updates will appear below. Madeleine disappeared in May, 2007,...
  
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• atroughton published Man, 20, STILL critical after suspected stabbing in Leicester

  23-04-2017 12:41
  
  A 20-year-old man remains in a critical condition today after being assaulted in Leicester.The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an incident in Evington on Friday. One of the drains on Cropthorne Avenue lifted by policePolice were called to Cropthorne Avenue at about 12.50pm by a member of the public reporting that a man had been assaulted.Officers attended and the man was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment to "an injury believed to have been...
  
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• atroughton published Suspected arson attack on building in Rutland village

  23-04-2017 10:59
  
  A derelict building has been damaged in a suspected arson attack today.Firefighters were called out to the blaze at the single story building in Stud Road, Barleythorpe, near Oakham, in Rutland, at 3.23am.read more: WATCH: Leicester Morris Men perform for St George's Day FestivalA fire crew from Oakham, one from Stamford and the tactical response vehicle from Oakham were called to the scene.Firefighters using breathing apparatus had extinguished the blaze by 5am.A fire service spokesman said:...
  
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• 41pauljones published Grace Garner scores first win for Wiggle-High5 as she sprints to...

  23-04-2017 10:07
  
  Grace Garner opened her winning account with Wiggle-High5 as she claimed a second successive win at the Essex Giro.The Cosby teenager, having her first race on UK soil this season, was in a break of three which dominated the final third of the race.Storey Racing's Chanel Mason and Charmaine Porter of the Ford Ecoboost team went clear of the field alongside Cosby's Garner with four laps remaining of the 60-mile event.They opened a gap of around 60 seconds at one point but though the peloton...
  
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• Andybaker1 published Watch: These beautiful pictures by Coalville snapper Wint Lees...

  23-04-2017 09:59
  
  Well known for his wildlife pictures, our latest Takeover Photographer's selection show he has a sharp eye for the weird and wonderful as well. Welcome to the world of Wint Lees, of Coalville.For example, the mind-boggling ornate spiral staircase with the lady taking The Final Step.Then there's the silhouette of a cleaner, a Loughborough athlete tackling the hurdles and the incredible image of a cat being fed by a boy – it's a painting – with a very confused-looking real dog at the..
  
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• SuzyGibson commented 'Naive' drug dealer spared jail

  23-04-2017 09:52
  
  A "naive" drug dealer caught with £11,500 worth of cocaine and MCat has been given a suspended jail sentence.Benjamin Bladon (29) was found in possession of the drugs after his car was stopped by police in Meridian Way, Leicester, at 12.50am on October 8.Leicester Crown Court was told that after being told his vehicle was to be searched he admitted to having drugs in his car.Various amounts of cocaine, totalling 29.9 grams, as well as 434 grams of MCat, were recovered from his...
  
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• CathyBuss published Seven fascinating facts about Leicester's new A&E department

  23-04-2017 06:00
  
  Here are some fun facts and figures in relation to the new emergency floor at Leicester Royal Infirmary.More than 550 tonnes of recycled British steel have been used in the construction - that is more than four times the amount of steel used in the Statue of Liberty. More than 300km of cabling was used in the new build. If this was stretched out, it would cover the distance from the King Power Stadium to Wembley Stadium and back again.The tree near the main entrance was planted by Her Royal...
  
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