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Leicestershire couple's car marooned by Norfolk tide

When you park your car next to the sea, you know there is a chance it could get a sprinkling of brine.But Steve and Denise Martin were not expecting to find their Volvo estate completely...
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Judge praises have-a-go hero

Ship ahoy as pub transformed for diamond jubilee

Dennis's kite team reach record-breaking heights

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Sophie's Flower Co

Hello from Sophie's Flower Co, a specialist, boutique florist in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire! At Sophie's Flower Co, we love all things flowers. Flowers brighten peoples'...

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Council change 'not properly debated'

Changes to a council's constitution have been approved without being properly debated, an opposition councillor has claimed.Councillor Ross Grant, the sole Conservative on the Labour-domin...
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Nursery class will be singing along with Uncle Engelbert

Princess Royal set for visit

Sisters act to raise cash in memory of Lynne, 43

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on  May 20, 2012

The Ian Derbyshire Band

Rock band.

Price: £3

Times: May 20, 8pm, doors

Venue:
The Musician,34 Clyde Street,Leicester,LE1 2BG
0116 251 0080
www.themusicianpub.co.uk

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La Torre Italian Restaurant. Treat yourself to HALF PRICE house wine with any main course purchased on Mondays and Tuesdays

La Torre Italian Restaurant

Please print this voucher and present it at the time of ordering.

Terms: . Offer expires 31/7/2012 and excludes bank holidays. Call 01664 490500 to book your table

Valid until: Tuesday, July 31 2012

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Leicester City release Vassell, Howard, Oakley, Weale, Tunchev and Chamberlain

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“ Now that Pantsil's gone, anyone notice he was either Pantsil or Paintsil depending on where you read it. Was he Paints? Or was he just Pants? ”

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Should there be a limit of posts per day on this site? Some users write many...

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“ lol jagomeister :) I dont agree with limiting or control on posts Jani88, so much is restricted nowadays, its refreshing for people to go to forums and say how they feel, whether they would or could say it in public is... ”

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Rothley 10K run expected to be the biggest yet - Help support your local charities

Rothley and Soar Valley Lions Club will be hosting its annual charity fund raising road race on Tuesday June 12 at 1915 hrs.  The Rothley 10k is one of the most celebrated running races...
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Saturday, May 19 2012 Trusted article source icon

Cockerill: Harlequins are 'no fancy dans'

Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill believes the once-mocked Harlequins pack is now a force.For so long, the Londoners were known as the 'fancy dans' of the league with...
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Leicester City release Vassell, Howard, Oakley, Weale, Tunchev and Chamberlain

Chris Robshaw: 'We'll learn from our mistakes in league game'

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Claire Lomas finishes London Marathon in bionic suit

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“ Brilliant stuff. An inspiration and I watched that at the beginning of the Storify section and it really shows what a fabulous achievement it is. Loads of respect to Claire! ”

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Chirag Restaurant & Takeaway

The Chirag Indian restaurant and takeaway is one of Leicester's premier Indian restaurants located close to the centre of Oadby. We are a family run restaurant which is the longest...

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on  May 20, 2012

Random Hand, Victory Gin, Ivy Mike

The Keighley-based four-piece plays ska-punk.

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Times: May 20, 7pm, doors

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Soundhouse,28 Southampton Street,Leicester,LE1 1SJ
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Planning an event in the UK?  Flyer printing for the event is a really effective way to get your message across.  Newstyle Print offers cheaper flyer printing in Leicester and...
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“ the key is to be a good landlord/landlady...word gets around between private renters, ive had good and bad properties...my last landlord has his place that we were renting repossessed, we were not informed and didnt open letters... ”

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Voujon Restaurant

The Voujon Indian restaurant and takeaway in Oakham offers traditional authentic Bengali dishes in the heart of Rutland. Our flagship Indian restaurant in Oakham uses only the...

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“ Had a great meal here with some friends from work after a busy week, I had the chicken tikka masala with some divine basmati rice and a nice peshwari naan bread. All washed down... ”

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Leicester City release Vassell, Howard, Oakley, Weale, Tunchev and Chamberlain

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“ LCFC King. Give it time. Even Foxfan1 has to sleep sometime. Anyone else notice Moussa, on loan at (relegated) Chesterfield. As soon as he arrived they started winning, and he scored several goals. He's got one more year at City.... ”

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