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• RobTanner commented Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City reaction: We didn't deserve that, says...

  26-04-2017 23:45
  
  Leicester City didn't deserve the cruel nature of their defeat at Arsenal, manager Craig Shakespeare said after Robert Huth's late own goal settled a close encounter at the Emirates Stadium. City were on course for a first Premier League point at Arsenal for 22 years until Nacho Monreal's wild shot, which was heading well wide of Kasper Schmeichel's goal, cannoned off Huth to give the Gunners the victory. City had defended doggedly against Arsene Wenger's side and had frustrated the Gunners...
  
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• James_Sharpe published Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City - Premier League recap: Huth own goal...

  26-04-2017 23:40
  
  Leicester City suffered yet another defeat at Arsenal after Robert Huth's unfortunate own goal saw the Premier League champions go down 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.Craig Shakespeare's side had battled hard for what looked set to be an important point in the pursuit of survival only for Nacho Monreal's wayward shot to cannon into the net off Huth with four minutes left.Leicester have not won at Arsenal since 1973.Read more: Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City verdict: Why we are now at the crossroadsWe...
  
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• James_Sharpe commented Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City - Premier League recap: Huth own goal...

  26-04-2017 23:40
  
  Leicester City suffered yet another defeat at Arsenal after Robert Huth's unfortunate own goal saw the Premier League champions go down 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium.Craig Shakespeare's side had battled hard for what looked set to be an important point in the pursuit of survival only for Nacho Monreal's wayward shot to cannon into the net off Huth with four minutes left.Leicester have not won at Arsenal since 1973.Read more: Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City verdict: Why we are now at the crossroadsWe...
  
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• MJClayton published Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City vote: Who was your man of the match?

  26-04-2017 23:33
  
  It is always difficult to pick a man of the match after a defeat - you just want to forget about the game and move on.But a 1-0 defeat for Leicester City at Arsenal due to a cruelly defected shot that was going wide, is nothing to be ashamed of.For 86 minutes, City held Arsenal and could have snatched something on the break.So, it's time to select our man of the match.What about goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel who dealt with everything that came his way? Or one of the back-four that did a great job
  
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• RobTanner published Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City verdict: Why we are now at the...

  26-04-2017 23:25
  
  After the Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid a week ago there was a sense that a wonderful chapter in the history of Leicester City had drawn to a close.After the Great Escape, there was the incredible title triumph. Then there was the unforgettable Champions League campaign. So much for the doom mongers who predicted City would embarrass the nation. Quite the opposite, they flew the flag.But the weekend off, due to Tottenham's FA Cup participation, offered a brief moment for.
  
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• RobTanner commented Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City verdict: Why we are now at the...

  26-04-2017 23:25
  
  After the Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid a week ago there was a sense that a wonderful chapter in the history of Leicester City had drawn to a close.After the Great Escape, there was the incredible title triumph. Then there was the unforgettable Champions League campaign. So much for the doom mongers who predicted City would embarrass the nation. Quite the opposite, they flew the flag.But the weekend off, due to Tottenham's FA Cup participation, offered a brief moment for.
  
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• RobTanner published Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City ratings: Which player must make his...

  26-04-2017 23:17
  
  Leicester City looked nailed on for a vital point at Arsenal until a cruelly deflected shot cannoned off Robert Huth in the dying minutes.But who impressed our reporting team at the Emirates Stadium in the defeat? Here are our ratings.. Kasper Schmeichel: Was kept busy but nothing he couldn't handle.Rating 7/10Danny Simpson: Defensively he gets himself in good positions to make vital interceptions. 7Robert Huth: Superb last-ditch tackle denied Sanchez in the second half. Unfortunate with the...
  
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• RobTanner commented Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City ratings: Which player must make his...

  26-04-2017 23:17
  
  Leicester City looked nailed on for a vital point at Arsenal until a cruelly deflected shot cannoned off Robert Huth in the dying minutes.But who impressed our reporting team at the Emirates Stadium in the defeat? Here are our ratings.. Kasper Schmeichel: Was kept busy but nothing he couldn't handle.Rating 7/10Danny Simpson: Defensively he gets himself in good positions to make vital interceptions. 7Robert Huth: Superb last-ditch tackle denied Sanchez in the second half. Unfortunate with the...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City report: Cruel late blow and sense of...

  26-04-2017 22:18
  
  Leicester City were denied a first Premier League point for 22 years at Arsenal after they suffered a cruel late blow at the Emirates Stadium. Not since 1995 had City come away from the home of the Gunners with anything to show for their efforts. But they had defended superbly last night against Arsene Wenger's men and seemed to be heading towards a crucial point in their bid to ensure their Premier League status. That was until Nacho Monreal's wayward shot cannoned off poor Robert Huth's...
  
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• Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City - BBC Sport

  26-04-2017 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Arsenal kept up their top-four chase as a late Robert Huth own goal gave them victory against a stubborn Leicester side. The home supporters at Emirates Stadium seemed set for a deflating evening before Nacho Monreal's shot found the bottom corner via ...
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• James_Sharpe published Leicester City team news: Craig Shakespeare names his side to...

  26-04-2017 19:50
  
  Craig Shakespeare has named his Leicester City side to face Arsenal in the Premier League. Leonardo Ulloa starts up front alongside Jamie Vardy at the Emirates Stadium while Robert Huth returns at centre-back after missing the Champions League quarter-final second leg with Atletico Madrid through suspension. City captain Wes Morgan is ruled out after overstretching his hamstring in that game. Read more: Follow all the action between Arsenal and Leicester City with our live blog from the...
  
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• fdryden published New 20mph speed limit to be introduced in residential streets...

  26-04-2017 19:49
  
  A new 20mph speed limit is due to be introduced in residential streets between the Clarendon Park and Knighton areas of the city.The planned new scheme by Leicester City Council will include over a dozen streets between Queens Road and London Road, and follows consultation with local residents and businesses.Streets included in the scheme are Cedars Court, St Mary's Road, Knighton Park Road, along with The Avenue, North Avenue, West Avenue, Central Avenue and East Avenue.Read more: Council to...
  
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• fdryden commented New 20mph speed limit to be introduced in residential streets...

  26-04-2017 19:49
  
  A new 20mph speed limit is due to be introduced in residential streets between the Clarendon Park and Knighton areas of the city.The planned new scheme by Leicester City Council will include over a dozen streets between Queens Road and London Road, and follows consultation with local residents and businesses.Streets included in the scheme are Cedars Court, St Mary's Road, Knighton Park Road, along with The Avenue, North Avenue, West Avenue, Central Avenue and East Avenue.Read more: Council to...
  
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• TomPegden published Gas Superstore in Leicestershire ceases trading: Firm stops...

  26-04-2017 19:27
  
  A multi-million pound Leicestershire appliance and fireplace retailer has ceased trading.The Gas Superstore has closed the doors on its warehouse and showroom in Coalville and an associated shop in Leicester's Hinckley Road.The company website – which operates from www.thegassuperstore.co.uk – has also stopped accepting orders.The reasons behind the closure have not been revealed, but the owners are due to meet with business advisors on Thursday morning to discuss ways of saving the.
  
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• TomPegden commented Gas Superstore in Leicestershire ceases trading: Firm stops...

  26-04-2017 19:27
  
  A multi-million pound Leicestershire appliance and fireplace retailer has ceased trading.The Gas Superstore has closed the doors on its warehouse and showroom in Coalville and an associated shop in Leicester's Hinckley Road.The company website – which operates from www.thegassuperstore.co.uk – has also stopped accepting orders.The reasons behind the closure have not been revealed, but the owners are due to meet with business advisors on Thursday morning to discuss ways of saving the.
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Alice Ruggles murder trial: The harrowing 999 call made by her...

  26-04-2017 19:16
  
  During the trial, the jury heard the harrowing 999 call made by Alice's flatmate and friend when she discovered her body.Maxine McGill, who worked with Alice at Sky in Newcastle, returned home on October 12 last year to find her friend dead.In a 999 call, she is clearly distressed at what she had seen in the bathroom of their home and is heard repeatedly calling Alice's name.During the call, Miss McGill immediately suggested Alice's ex-partner Dhillon as a suspect for the attack.Read more: Alice
  
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• Hayley_Watson published Get ready for Canteen's new Boutique Cocktail Bar with this...

  26-04-2017 19:00
  
  Canteen is back in Leicester this Friday – with more street food than ever.And on top of two more fabulous food slots, they've got a brand new Boutique Cocktail Bar.The bar will feature some of the hottest bartenders on the scene, and will change each month.Read more: McDonald's have answered everyone's prayers - and will start delivery service this summerKicking off the new bar will be Stephen Pennack, who started out his bartending career right here in Leicester.Several years ago he...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented Nine houses for sale in Leicestershire that are fit for a...

  26-04-2017 19:00
  
  From Gary Lineker to Jamie Vardy, Leicester has produced some of the most famous names in football.But sports stars looking for a slice of luxury in the way of property might get more for their money in our neck of the woods.According to the UK House Price Index, the average price of a detached house in Leicester was £267,392 in February 2017.Read more: See inside home of former Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri - but it's not what you might expectThis is compared with a whopping £529,272..
  
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• Leicester City news recap: Oxford winger 'to be scouted', Mbodji ... - Leicester Mercury

  26-04-2017 18:41 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Leicester City will scout Oxford winger Marvin Johnson again this weekend as the club step up their recruitment drive ahead of the post-season. City have ...and more »
  
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• James_Sharpe published Arsenal v Leicester City - Premier League LIVE! Team news, goals...

  26-04-2017 18:38
  
  Leicester City have six games to secure their Premier League status, starting with tonight's visit to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal.With the Champions League now behind them, City's full attention turns to the Premier League and with Hull and Swansea racking up wins, Craig Shakespeare and his squad will not feel safe on 37 points.A trip to the top-four chasing Gunners represents City's first opportunity to hit the 40-point mark, but their record in the red half of north London...
  
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• Hayley_Watson published Fidget spinners: What are they? And where can you buy them in...

  26-04-2017 18:30
  
  Never heard of fidget spinners and cubes?Well, your kids probably have - as the new craze is taking over playgrounds across the UK.The addictive gadgets come in a range of shapes and colours, and are helping to relieve stress in children.Read more: Huge demand as Matilda the Musical tickets for Curve Theatre go on saleAs well as being a whole load of fun, fidget spinners can help kids focus on daily tasks, and relieve anxiety levels.More recently, they have even been used to help children with..
  
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• MJClayton published Mark Selby produces 'best break ever seen' in reaching world...

  26-04-2017 17:57
  
  Mark Selby produced the best break ever seen during his World Championship quarter-final win over Marco Fu, according to the pundits. The Leicester cueman fired a 143 total clearance in the penultimate frame of his 13-3 victory winning with one full session still remaining. Selby frequently ran out of ideal position but produced a host of cavalier pots, including terrific blacks to the left middle and green pockets and a run of exhibition shots late in the break. The 143 break was his...
  
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• JBlackwell published Leicester City news recap: Oxford winger 'to be scouted', Mbodji...

  26-04-2017 17:54
  
  Leicester City will scout Oxford winger Marvin Johnson again this weekend as the club step up their recruitment drive ahead of the post-season.City have already been to watch the 26-year-old this season, but will scout him again as Oxford face Shrewsbury on Sunday.Meanwhile January transfer target, Anderlecht centre-back Kara Mbodji, has said City nearly sent their medical staff to Gabon to have him tested.Read more: 'Vardy is back to his best but I want more,' says Shakespeare
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• 41pauljones published Leicester Tigers squad is getting to grips with head coach Matt...

  26-04-2017 17:23
  
  A blank weekend in the fixture list has helped Leicester Tigers players get to grips with working under new head coach Matt O'Connor.New Zealand forward Mike Fitzgerald says that has proved very welcome as the side gear up for two games that will make or break their Aviva Premiership season.Tigers need at least six points from their final two games of the regular season, starting with the visit of Sale on Saturday, to clinch a play-off place.O'Connor doesn't need to look at a massive overhaul of
  
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• MCrowson published Leicester City were prepared to send 'whole medical staff' to...

  26-04-2017 16:34
  
  Anderlecht's Senegalese centre-half Mbodji has claimed that Leicester City were prepared to send their "whole medical staff" to Gabon, where he was playing in the African Cup of Nations, to conduct a medical on the 27-year-old in order to try and sign him.City had allegedly made several advances towards the defender, all of which were rejected by Anderlecht during the January transfer window.When Claudio Ranieri's hopes of signing Mbodji fell through, he stayed in Belgium to finish the...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Armed robber threatens Hinckley shop staff with gun before...

  26-04-2017 16:22
  
  Police are hunting a robber who threatened shop staff with a gun before escaping with cash.The man targeted the One Stop Shop, in Stoke Road, Hinckley shortly before 11pm last night.Leicestershire Police said the man, who was wearing a balaclava, threatened the two members of staff with the handgun before grabbing the cash and escaping.The staff members were not physically injured, police said.He escaped along Stoke Road and headed toward nearby Tudor Road.Read more: Soldier found guilty of...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented McDonald's have answered everyone's prayers - and will start...

  26-04-2017 16:00
  
  McDonald's have answered the prayers of every hangover you've ever had.Despite the choice available with food delivery services like Deliveroo, sometimes you just need a Maccies to sort you out.But unfortunately, the fast food giant hasn't offered delivery - until now.Read more: Walkers Crisps is hiring - here's how you can apply for a job with them in LeicesterThat's right, McDonald's will be trialling their first ever UK delivery service this summer - and it could be starting as early as...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Alice Ruggles murder trial: Trimaan Dhillon to be sentenced for...

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  A soldier been found guilty of murdering former Leicestershire woman Alice Ruggles. Alice, 24, formerly of Tur Langton, near Market Harborough, was found with fatal stab wounds at her flat on Rawling Road, in Bensham, Gateshead, in October last year. Her former partner, Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon, 26, denied murdering her and claimed Alice, a former pupil of Leicester High School for Girls, had attacked him with a knife and sustained fatal wounds to her neck as he struggled with her to...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Alice Ruggles murder trial: Trimaan Dhillon sentenced to at least...

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  A soldier been found guilty of murdering former Leicestershire woman Alice Ruggles. Alice, 24, formerly of Tur Langton, near Market Harborough, was found with fatal stab wounds at her flat on Rawling Road, in Bensham, Gateshead, in October last year. Her former partner, Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon, 26, denied murdering her and claimed Alice, a former pupil of Leicester High School for Girls, had attacked him with a knife and sustained fatal wounds to her neck as he struggled with her to...
  
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• Ciaranfagan commented Alice Ruggles murder trial: Trimaan Dhillon sentenced to at least...

  26-04-2017 15:34
  
  A soldier been found guilty of murdering former Leicestershire woman Alice Ruggles. Alice, 24, formerly of Tur Langton, near Market Harborough, was found with fatal stab wounds at her flat on Rawling Road, in Bensham, Gateshead, in October last year. Her former partner, Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon, 26, denied murdering her and claimed Alice, a former pupil of Leicester High School for Girls, had attacked him with a knife and sustained fatal wounds to her neck as he struggled with her to...
  
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• Ciaranfagan published Alice Ruggles murder trial: Trimaan Dhillon found guilty of...

  26-04-2017 15:27
  
  A soldier been found guilty of murdering former Leicestershire woman Alice Ruggles.Alice, 24, formerly of Tur Langton, near Market Harborough, was found with fatal injuries at her flat on Rawling Road, in Bensham, Gateshead, in October last year.Her former partner, Lance Corporal Trimaan Dhillon, 26, denied murdering her and maintained his story over the course of a nine-day trial at Newcastle Crown CourtToday, after deliberating for approximately 90 minutes, a jury found him guilty of murder,..
  
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• 41pauljones published Mark Selby cruises into World Championship semi-finals with a...

  26-04-2017 15:21
  
  Mark Selby is convinced he has what it takes to successfully defend his Betfred World Championship title after thrashing Marco Fu 13-3 to reach the semi-finals.The Leicester potter has sailed through the tournament so far but admits his displays had been below his usual outstanding level despite beating Fu with a session to spare.The two-time champion was imperious throughout this contest though, and on Wednesday, he rattled in three centuries in four frames, including an outstanding 143 to set.
  
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• fdryden published De Montfort University drops to 82nd place in latest university...

  26-04-2017 14:43
  
  De Montfort University has dropped to 82nd in the latest university rankings - the biggest fall nationwide.The news follows the publication of TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk's 2018 rankings, yesterday.Loughborough remains the East Midlands' top ranked university, despite falling three places to 10th overall in the UK.Leicester has risen two places this year to 30th according to the guide.But De Montfort University (DMU) is the biggest faller both within the East Midlands and in the nationwide.
  
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• fdryden commented De Montfort University drops to 82nd place in latest university...

  26-04-2017 14:43
  
  De Montfort University has dropped to 82nd in the latest university rankings - the biggest fall nationwide.The news follows the publication of TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk's 2018 rankings, yesterday.Loughborough remains the East Midlands' top ranked university, despite falling three places to 10th overall in the UK.Leicester has risen two places this year to 30th according to the guide.But De Montfort University (DMU) is the biggest faller both within the East Midlands and in the nationwide.
  
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• Hayley_Watson published Cadbury launch brand new chocolate bar - and it's absolutely nuts

  26-04-2017 14:36
  
  Easter weekend may have just passed, but some of us have probably polished off our stash of chocolate eggs already (guilty)!So chocoholics will be pleased to hear there's a brand new bar on the market to try.Family favourite Cadbury have unveiled the new Dairy Milk Big Taste Peanut Caramel Crisp, Birmingham Mail reports.Read more: Huge demand as Matilda the Musical tickets for Curve Theatre go on saleThe Birmingham-based company says the bar combines "thick Cadbury Dairy Milk with a peanut...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented Cadbury launch brand new chocolate bar - and it's absolutely nuts

  26-04-2017 14:36
  
  Easter weekend may have just passed, but some of us have probably polished off our stash of chocolate eggs already (guilty)!So chocoholics will be pleased to hear there's a brand new bar on the market to try.Family favourite Cadbury have unveiled the new Dairy Milk Big Taste Peanut Caramel Crisp, Birmingham Mail reports.Read more: Huge demand as Matilda the Musical tickets for Curve Theatre go on saleThe Birmingham-based company says the bar combines "thick Cadbury Dairy Milk with a peanut...
  
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• Hayley_Watson commented Why you shouldn't stop your kids from picking their nose - and...

  26-04-2017 14:29
  
  It's the habit all our kids engage in growing up (and secretly, some adults still do too).Stopping wandering fingers from picking small noses is a priority for parents - especially while out and about in public.But what if we told you that the habit could actually be healthy for growing children?Read more: Win a stay at Alton Towers' new CBeebies Land Hotel and be driven there in Postman Pat's vanDespite nose picking having a reputation of being unhygienic and damaging to the skin inside our...
  
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• Tom_Mack published New pictures show inside the Toys R Us store opening in Highcross...

  26-04-2017 13:54
  
  These new pictures give youngsters their first peak inside the new Toys R Us shop, which opens on Saturday.The shop is planning a launch party beginning at 11am with fun and games, including facepainting, balloon modelling and freebies.PJ Masks, Rogue One and Peppa Pig are just some of the toy ranges that will be on sale at the Highcross, which will take the place of the old Disney store that closed in January.Read More: Fashion brand and travel firm to open in HighcrossAs well as a DJ, the...
  
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• SuzyGibson published Woman who died after burst football row was not originally...

  26-04-2017 13:37
  
  A woman who died days after being attacked during a dispute over a punctured football was not originally thought to have been severely injured, a jury was told.Kelly Machin's condition deteriorated and she was found dead in her home in Waldwick Close, Leicester Forest East, on the afternoon of Monday, September 5.The 34-year-old was described as "vulnerable" due to alcoholism and mental health issues.She had consumed the equivalent of more than four times the drink-drive limit before...
  
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• atroughton published M1 closure: Lorry driver involved in incident which saw motorway...

  26-04-2017 13:05
  
  A lorry driver involved in an incident which saw the M1 in Leicestershire shut for 12 hours escaped with cuts and bruises.A member of staff at Coombe Valley Transport in Kent told the Mercury that the HGV driver was not seriously hurt in the incident at about 5.15pm on Tuesday.Hundreds of motorists were stuck on the M1 after the lorry crashed through the central reservation barrier.The M1 was closed in both directions between junction 20 for Lutterworth and junction 21 for Leicester and traffic.
  
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• Mr_Leicester published 'Is that my dad driving his car down Belvoir Street in 1964?'

  26-04-2017 12:15
  
  With my photo of Belvoir Street in 1964, I asked if the boy in the picture recognised himself. I've not heard from him – yet – but another "boy" has come forward, who believes he has spotted his father, all these years later! "I enjoyed your article, not just because it reminded me of my three favourite shops in Leicester – Cowlings, Sports and Robothams – but also because I think that the Hillman Minx in the picture was my father's!" writes Tom...
  
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• Becky_Jones1 published Huge demand as Matilda the Musical tickets for Curve Theatre go...

  26-04-2017 12:12
  
  Tickets for Matilda the Musical at Curve are proving to be hugely popular this morning, with red hot ticket lines and massive demand online.The theatre is reporting an extremely high volume of calls, and online visitors are being placed in a queue. Tickets went on general sale at 10am today for the Royal Shakespeare Company's musical, which begins its UK and Ireland tour at Curve next March.Read more: Scouting For Girls announce 10th anniversary tour - and it's coming to LeicesterIf you're...
  
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• James_Sharpe published ​Kidderminster chairman reveals story behind Leicester City...

  26-04-2017 11:55
  
  Kidderminster Harriers chairman Colin Gordon has revealed the story behind Leicester City taking striker Andre Brown on trial. Twenty-year-old Brown started for City's development squad in a 2-2 draw against Reading in Premier League 2 on Monday night. Gordon also claims Brown played for City in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Northern Ireland under-23s where he scored twice. Brown has netted 14 goals for Kidderminster this season and scored in the Harriers' 1-1 draw with...
  
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• Mr_Leicester commented 'The Colly' flowered into several venues

  26-04-2017 11:49
  
  I've often admired this fine Art Deco building on Leicester's Melton Road – but did you know there has been three incarnations of the Colosseum? Just from its obvious appearance, I knew that at one time, 98-100 Melton Road had been a cinema. But it was only when a reader wrote to me that I found it wasn't the first with this name or at this location. Reader Maurice Squires, of Oadby, explained that the first cinema - spelled Coliseum - was built in the days of silent films, on the...
  
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• DavidWOwen commented Woman robbed at knife-point in Welford Road in Leicester city...

  26-04-2017 11:31
  
  A woman was threatened with a knife outside a fast food takeaway in Leicester city centre and forced to withdraw money from a cash machine.The victim was approached by a man outside the Peri Grill, in Welford Road, near to the York Road junction, at about 9,45pm on the April 17 Easter bank holiday Monday. He made her accompany him to a cash point, where he forced her to draw out money.Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the robbery to get in touch with detectives. Read more: Man...
  
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• New £48 million emergency department in Leicester opens its doors ... - Leicester Mercury

  26-04-2017 11:00 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Leicester's new £48 million emergency department has opened its door to patients for the first time this morning. The Leicester Royal Infirmary building is light ...and more »
  
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• MJClayton commented What time does Arsenal v Leicester City kick-off? Is it on TV?

  26-04-2017 11:00
  
  What time is kick-offIt's a 7.45pm kick-off on Wednesday. It has to be the Wednesday as Arsenal were in FA Cup action at Wembley, of course, against Manchester City on Sunday.
  Is it on TV?No, it's not on TV and there is no Match of the Day because there is only a limited midweek programme as teams catch up on fixtures due to various FA Cup commitments. The best way to keep up with the game is going to be the Leicester Mercury's live blog from the Emirates Stadium with James Sharpe. The...
  
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• SamCFisher published New £48 million emergency department in Leicester opens its...

  26-04-2017 10:56
  
  Leicester's new £48 million emergency department has opened its door to patients for the first time this morning. The building is light and bright. Parts of the development feel more like a smart, modern airport terminal than a hospital. As with many Emergency Departments across the country, the volume of patients now attending and being admitted to Leicester's Hospitals has increased significantly beyond that which was planned for originally, hence the decision to create a new, much...
  
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• JBlackwell published Live Leicester City news: Arsenal build-up, Craig Shakespeare's...

  26-04-2017 10:52
  
  Can Leicester City end their Arsenal hoodoo and earn a league win against the Gunners for the first time in 21 attempts?City's last league win over Arsenal came in 1994, while their most recent victory in the red half of north London came more than 40 years ago, in 1973. They have a chance to change that tonight when Craig Shakespeare takes his players to the Emirates Stadium.Read more: 'Vardy is back to his best but I want more,' says ShakespeareJamie Vardy will be the focus of...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Will gloom follow Brexit boom?

  26-04-2017 10:50
  
  Loss of EU workers would be huge blow to small businesses, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). According to latest FSB research, more than half of small businesses employing EU workers are worried about finding people with the right skills, or growing their business post-Brexit.The research highlights the need for small firms to have continued access to labour and skills from the EU after Britain leaves the union. The FSB said small businesses with EU workers mainly employed..
  
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