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15,000 say 'no' to Pennbury eco-town

MP Edward Garnier

Campaigners fighting the controversial Pennbury eco-town proposal will take petitions with nearly 15,000 signatures to Downing Street.

The Government is expected to announce whether Pennbury can go ahead before Parliament finishes for the summer on July 21.

Members of the...

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Glass panel crashes to floor in Highcross

Hundreds of shoppers and staff watched on in horror as a glass ceiling panel crashed to the floor in Leicester's Highcross shopping centre. The large pane of glass shattered as it hit the...

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Police warned over use of websites

Dave Grenz

Police officers' postings on social networking websites are being randomly monitored by their bosses after some placed "inappropriate"...

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We'll meet Olympic standard, say bosses

The running track is in  superb condition

Special Olympics officials have vowed all the venues will be in top condition by the time athletes arrive. It comes after concerns...

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Thief cried after pub's customers caught him

A thief who tried to steal a charity jar from a busy pub burst into tears when he was detained by angry drinkers, a court heard. Dean Randle and an accomplice burst into the King Richard III...

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Runner in training with tumble drier!

Reader Graham Taylor did  a double take when he saw Kez Dunkley running through Cosby – with a tumble drier strapped to his back

You probably think that training for a marathon would be testing enough, and you'd be right. But now try doing it with a six-stone...

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Man found with child porn is jailed

A man who downloaded more than 17,000 indecent pictures of youngsters being abused has been jailed for 16 months. It is the second time James Banacek (25) has been locked up for viewing and...


Restaurants bite back as recession hits

Sarah and Lino Poli,  of Boboli

Up-market restaurants are introducing cut-price menus to beat the credit crunch. Recession-busting measures from restaurateurs across...

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Thriller dance record? Let's beat it!

Desi Masti  principal Anand Bhatt teaches children the moves to Michael Jackson's Thriller.

It's a challenge no mere mortal will be able to resist – taking part in a Thriller of a world record attempt. A Leicester dance...

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Sharon loses 11-year battle with cancer

Sharon and Eric at their wedding, with son  Curtis.

A mum who battled liver disease for more than 11 years has died, aged 39. Sharon Thomas will be buried near her father, Graham, who...

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Alex returns to thank doctors who saved him

Alex is examined

A young boy has flown thousands of miles to say thank you to the doctors who saved his life. Five-year-old Alex Barnes returned to the...

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Sport

'Blue Army will give Leicester City time in the Championship'

Nigel Pearson

Nigel Pearson is the first Leicester City manager to step out of Martin O'Neill's shadow.

That is the opinion of Supporters Club chairman Cliff Ginnetta, who thinks the Blue Army will give Pearson's squad time to prove themselves in the Championship.

City began last season under a huge weight of expectation.

Having dropped...

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Carl Muggleton tips goalkeeper Chris Weale to take big chance with Leicester City

Chris Weale

Former Leicester City favourite Carl Muggleton believes new goalkeeper Chris Weale has the perfect opportunity to establish himself as...

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British Lions have so much to prove in finale – Harry Ellis

Harry Ellis

Leicester Tigers' scrum-half Harry Ellis says the British & Irish Lions are desperate to do themselves justice by winning today's...

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Steve Walsh's classic match: European agony for Leicester City

Ian Marshall

Leicester City's European adventure in 1997 ended after just one tie, which was as frustrating as it was controversial. We lost 2-1 to...

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Golf: South Kilworth's Jake Amos aims to make most of second chance at Open

Jake Amos

Leicestershire amateur golfer Jake Amos has been handed an Open Championship reprieve after missing out on the chance of a play-off.....

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Russell Howard

Howard's way

Stand-up Russell Howard, who plays Leicester tonight, on the return of TV's Mock The Week.

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TV review: Gerry's Big Decision

Gerry, Gerry, Gerry .

Two breweries, both on the skids. Which one will entrepreneur Gerry Robinson save?

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Friday's pick: Clare Teal

Clare Teal

The three-time jazz vocalist of the year plays Loughborough Town Hall

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TV review: NASA: Triumph and Tragedy

The Challenger disaster, 1986

Harrowing footage puts a human face on space shuttle disasters

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Thursday's pick: Barry Cryer

Barry Cryer

The veteran stand-up shows why he's the most respected comedian in the business

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