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Kick boxing: Melton's Iman Barlow lands world-title success

Iman Barlow

Friday, May 22, 2009

Iman Barlow's world-title success thrilled a sell-out crowd at the Sarson Centre in Melton Mowbray.

The 16-year-old claimed the vacant WKA women's semi-pro title at 54kgs with a points win over Belgian champion Nathalie Visschers.

Barlow's opponent towered over...

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Schools closed today

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Latest update of schools and hit by snow and freezing weather. The following schools are closed today Leicester Abbey Primary Alderman Richard...

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Drivers trapped in flooded cars

Monday, December 15, 2008

The fire service was called to help rescue two motorists who had become trapped in flood water on Leicestershire's roads. At 10.35am on Saturday,...

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A blow to Ivanhoe hopes

The level crossing in Coalville on the Ivanhoe  Line

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Reopening a historic railway route to passengers would cost tax-payers £50 million, it was revealed today. Leicestershire County Council says it...

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Road closed after car transporter overturns

The scene of the accident

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

A major road was closed for more than eight hours after a car transporter ploughed through a central reservation and overturned. Vehicles were...

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Phone boxes given lifeline

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The traditional red phone box could be saved from extinction.

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