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October 24, 2015, 12:40 am

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A motorist had a narrow escape after his car burst into flames at the side of a busy road. The fire service was called to the A511, at Sinope, near Coalville, at 8.20pm yesterday. A spokesman said: "We received a call from the driver, who had fortunately managed to get out of the vehicle safely." Two pumps from Coalville station were mobilised and the road closed by police close to the Ravenstone turn. The fire service spokesman said: "The incident involved a Vauxhall...

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October 24, 2015, 12:49 am

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Four people were hurt after a car hit a lamppost and overturned. Firefighters were called to the junction of Broom Leys Road and Stephenson's Way, in Coalville, shortly after 10pm yesterday. A fire service spokesman said: "There were reports of one car involved in a road traffic collision."It appears the vehicle had hit a lamppost and overturned." He added: "There was nobody trapped, however, there were four people injured."Two There were no persons trapped,...

DavidWOwen published M1 closed after crash involving lorry and car

October 24, 2015, 12:56 am

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The M1 motorway was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway of the motorway, close to junction 21, at 9.50pm yesterday. A fire service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a heavy goods vehicle colliding with the rear of a car."Two pumps from Western station, one pump from Lutterworth and the technical rescue crew from Southern station were mobilised."On arrival, the incident commander...

Leicester Mercury published 48 Hours: Our pick of stuff to do in Leicester this weekend

October 24, 2015, 1:00 am

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Cast your minds back. Back, back... back... until these words drip with reverb and your pensive face goes swirly... back... back... back. Hold it: Not that far back, just to late September last year, when Leicester City fans were buzzing like teenage wasps at an early 1990s rave.Remember? The fixtures computer, in a fit of mechanical malice, had handed newly-City a start to the season that looked roughly as appealing as being thwacked repeatedly round the head with a fishing net stuffed with cow...

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October 24, 2015, 1:09 am

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Outlook: A wet day for most of Saturday but clearing in the afternoon. Today: A cloudy start to the day, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the west through the morning. This will become heavy for a time, before gradually clearing during the afternoon. The day should end dry and sunny, but cooler. Maximum temperature 12C. Tonight: Any cloud across eastern parts quickly clearing. With clear skies and light winds, it will become cold, with a touch of frost in places by dawn. Minimum...

DavidWOwen published EuroMillions lottery results for Friday, October 23, 2015

October 24, 2015, 1:19 am

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Do you feel lucky? Well last night's National Lottery Euromillions winning numbers are: 7, 25, 30, 32 and 39.The Lucky Stars are: 02, 08. An estimated jackpot of £22 million was up for grabs. There were no jackpot winners, meaning Tuesday's draw will be a triple-rollover, with an estimated top prize of £26 million.One lucky UK ticket holder, however, is guaranteed to win £1 million in the Millionaire Maker Selection. The winning code is: GMZ 275289 – one UK millionaire...

Leicester Mercury published Channel 4 series seeks Leicester families willing to give up all...

October 24, 2015, 2:50 am

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Families in Leicester willing to give up all their worldly goods are being sought to take part in a new Channel 4 programme. Programme makers say the average British household owns £3,500 worth of unused clutter with one in three people having enough unused stuff to fill an entire bedroom. So what happens if it is all taken away? Do the things we own improve our lives or does the drive to consume simply serve to make us feel confined and less happy? Over 30 days people taking part...

Mercury_Sport published Sheffield Sharks 77 Leicester Riders 96 – match report:...

October 24, 2015, 3:34 am

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Some stunning second-half shooting saw Leicester Riders cruise to their third-biggest win in Sheffield ever as they downed the Sharks 96-77. Leicester remain unbeaten in five outings to keep the pressure on BBL Championship leaders Newcastle.Riders made their last seven three-point attempts of the game to blow open what had been a close encounter for over three-quarters of the match.The sides exchanged scores for the first quarter, but it was the Riders who were the first to string two baskets...

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October 24, 2015, 6:14 am

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A man who raped a 15-year-old girl and also gave her alcohol and drugs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years. Dalton Beardmore, 25, was convicted by a jury of rape and three counts of sexual activity with a child. He was also found guilty of witness intimidation, by trying to persuade her to drop the case against him after he was arrested. Beardmore, of Ashfield Drive, Anstey, was acquitted of one count of sexual activity with a child and an allegation of causing the girl actual bodily...

Ciaranfagan published Police alert over crime rise during Navratri and Diwali

October 24, 2015, 8:01 am

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Police are staging extra patrols in two city neighbourhoods to ensure burglars do not exploit two forthcoming religious festivals. Officers say burglary rates in Belgrave and Rushey Mead, Leicester tend to rise during its residents' celebrations of Diwali and Navratri. They are going out and about in the evening to impress upon people how taking a few simple steps – such as leaving lights on when they are away from their homes to take part in celebrations – can reduce the risk of...

Mercury_Sport published Leicester City 1 Crystal Palace 0 – match report: Jamie...

October 24, 2015, 9:20 am

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Jamie Vardy's 10th goal of the season sealed three points for Leicester City in a hard-fought Premier League encounter with Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium.Vardy, who became the first City player to score in seven consecutive top-flight games, struck after 59 minutes of a game which saw little in the way of clear-cut chances.Riyad Mahrez, recalled to the side after the 2-2 draw at Southampton, created the decisive opening as he pounced on a mistake in the Palace defence.Mahrez instantly...

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October 24, 2015, 9:35 am

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October 24, 2015, 10:11 am

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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was taking the pizza orders at the end of his side's 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace. The City boss had promised to buy his squad pizza when they completed a first clean sheet and a solid performance at the King Power Stadium against the Eagles did the trick. The afternoon was complete as Jamie Vardy netted a 59th-minute winner, his 10th goal of the season. "I said to the players on the pitch at the end of the game that they can have...

Leicester Mercury published Pictures: Leicester Ladies Hockey 0 Surbiton 2

October 24, 2015, 11:28 am

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October 25, 2015, 10:20 am

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Jamie Vardy has his sights set on setting even more records after he joined an elite list of players to score in seven consecutive Premier League games. The Leicester City striker became only the eighth player to achieve the feat when he scored his 10th goal of the season in his side's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium. Vardy has forever etched his name alongside some of the Premier League's greatest ever goalscorers in a list that includes Thierry Henry, Alan...

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October 25, 2015, 10:54 am

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Victorious Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill defended inexperienced referee Thomas Foley after he came in for a controversial post-game blast from Harlequins' Conor O'Shea.Hanging on to an unlikely three-point lead in their 22-19 victory at Welford Road, Leicester lost Sam Harrison to the sin-bin for a professional foul – and O'Shea thought it should have been a penalty try.Then the visitors' director of rugby claimed Quins should have had another penalty on...

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October 25, 2015, 11:01 am

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Jamie Vardy's incredible goalscoring form in the Premier League is already leading to the inevitable speculation that other 'big clubs' are considering bids for the Leicester City striker.The Sunday People reported that Tottenham were considering a move for the England striker in January, while the Sun claim Liverpool are eyeing up an £8million bid.The reports emerged just hours after Vardy became only the eighth player, and fifth Englishman, to score in seven successive Premier League...

Leicester Mercury published Leicester City 1 Crystal Palace 0: Player ratings – Danny...

October 25, 2015, 11:03 am

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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy stole all the headlines as he became only the eighth player ever to score in seven successive Premier League games in his side's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. The England striker, though, was not the only player to stand out in the victory, with central midfield partnership Danny Drinkwater and N'Golo Kante running the show in the middle of the park. Here is how we rated the City players: Kasper Schmeichel The Dane did not have much to do, but pulled off an...

Leicester Mercury published Premier League round-up: Tim Sherwood pays price for bottom side...

October 25, 2015, 12:13 pm

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Tim Sherwood's tenure at Villa Park ended after 28 games in charge and a weekend that closed with Aston Villa at the foot of the Premier League table.Goals from Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Ayew saw Swansea hit back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 victory at Villa.That was enough for the Villa hierarchy to dismiss Sherwood – and their side slipped to the bottom rung of the ladder when Sunderland climbed above them by beating Newcastle 3-0 at the Stadium of Light.Adam Johnson's penalty,...

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October 25, 2015, 12:17 pm

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Claudio Ranieri hailed "free spirit" Jamie Vardy after his striker fired Leicester City to a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace.Vardy bagged his 10th goal of the season, adding his name to an elite list of strikers by becoming only the eighth player to score in seven consecutive Premier League games.Ranieri praised not only Vardy's sensational scoring record, but also his selfless nature, his willingness to run the channels and harass defenders from start to finish.The City...