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Fire crews praised for response to blaze

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Neighbours of a family forced to flee their home when a blaze broke out have praised firefighters.

The end-of-terrace home in Kirkstead Walk, Stocking Farm, Leicester, was gutted in the blaze.

One person was rescued from the burning building and neighbouring...

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Charity spring fair for Macmillan

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Clarendon Park: A charity spring fair is to be held on Saturday April 25, from 10am to 2pm at the church hall of Christchurch Baptist and...

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Young doc Charlotte's always up for a fight!

Charlotte Murphy

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Most people would think a junior doctor's job is tiring enough – but not Charlotte Murphy. Not content with working achingly long hours in...

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Shoppers help celebrate Independents Day

Simon March, of Evington Wines

Monday, March 16, 2009

Small stores, market traders and shoppers have united to celebrate Leicestershire's Independents Day. The Leicester Mercury's Support Your...

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Parking issues to be discussed

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The redevelopment of the Leicester Tigers stadium will be the main issue for discussion at a community meeting this week. People living in Castle...

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Family raise cash in memory of Ella

Ella Ashberry-Sharp

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The parents of an 11-year-old girl killed by a rare cancer have spoken movingly of their daughter's final weeks. Ella Ashberry-Sharp died within...

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Model pupils help school to earn a glowing report

Jill Fletcher with pupils

Monday, March 09, 2009

Leicester's biggest infant school has received Ofsted's highest rating for its "exceptional" teaching of children of all abilities and background...

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Leicester Tigers stars backing Mercury call to support traders

Saturday, March 07, 2009

Their attention may be focused on scoring tries and winning line-outs on March 14, but Leicester Tigers players are urging people in the county...

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Rail firm plans to axe 162 jobs

Rail firm plans to axe 162 jobs

Friday, March 06, 2009

Passenger groups today criticised plans to cut 162 jobs on the main rail link through Leicestershire, saying services would be hit. East Midlands...

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Shops and pubs sold booze to children

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Shops and pubs where staff sold alcohol to children in a sting operation were today being named and shamed by police. For the first time,...

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