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Leicester Mercury published NEW CAR REVIEW: Porsche 911 Carrera
BackgroundThe Porsche 911 may have been around since 1963 but the pace of evolution in this model range has been so slow, even Darwin would struggle to notice it at times. The very first platform used...
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Leicester Mercury published NEW CAR REVIEW: Jaguar F-Pace SUV
BackgroundIf you ask someone to think of a Jaguar, they will invariably name either a sports car - probably an E-Type - or a luxury saloon, an XJ maybe. One thing you'd never associate with the brand...
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Leicester Mercury published NEW CAR REVIEW: Bentley Bentayga
BackgroundWhile some may be surprised to see Bentley producing a SUV vehicle, those who've kept an eye on the market have had plenty of time to get used to the idea. We had our first hint at what would...
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PA_Warzynski published Leicester's big wheel open for business in Belgrave
The UK's third largest Ferris wheel has opened for business in Belgrave, and promises riders a unique view of the city.Customers with a head for heights got to ride the gargantuan 110ft-tall carnival...
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IFrodsham published Caterpillar UK ends sponsorship with Leicester Tigers
Caterpillar UK is ending its sponsorship with Leicester Tigers.The construction firm, which has a major operation in Desford, announced yesterday (FRI) that it would not be renewing its sponsorship...
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Leicester Mercury published Southampton v Leicester City preview: Jamie Vardy...
Leicester City's clash against Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday could come down to a straight shoot-out between two of the Premier League's most potent strikers.In the blue corner for City is Jamie...
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Leicester Mercury published Charity's boost for cancer patients
Fund-raisers have handed over £30,000 to help treat patients with pancreatic cancer at Leicester's hospitals.The money was raised by supporters of Brown Dog who took part in the Leicestershire...
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Leicester Mercury published Leicester Marathon 2015: Plans for race day
Runners are putting in their last training sessions and organisers are making the final preparations ahead of the Leicester Marathon next weekend.The event is taking place on Sunday, October 25. About...
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Leicester Mercury published Road re-opened after two-day closure due to...
A main road was closed for two days after a sewage pipe burst.Severn Trent was called to the burst, in a field near Barrow Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, on Wednesday.The pipe rupture caused sewage to leak...
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DavidWOwen published Jack Adcock manslaughter trial: senior nurse claims her...
A senior nurse accused of the manslaughter of a six-year-old boy told police her actions did not contribute to his death.Theresa Taylor (55), of Henley Road, Western Park, Leicester, is one of three...
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Merc_Reporter published Suffragette statue for Leicester after businessman...
An anonymous businessman has donated £80,000 to erect a statue of Leicester suffragette Alice Hawkins in the city.Alice's great-grandson, Peter Barratt, who, with the Alice Hawkins Legacy Trust, has...
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PA_Warzynski published Unanimous rejection of Leicestershire's cost-cutting...
City councillors have sent a "strong message" to the fire authority by unanimously rejecting money-saving proposals aimed at cutting the fire service budget by £1.5 million.Leicester City Council's...
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PA_Warzynski published Birstall bridge taken away for re-painting
Engineers have delicately hoisted away a large footbridge in Birstall which covers the River Soar in order to give a fresh coat of paint.The Canal and River Trust, the charity that cares for 2,000...
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Ciaranfagan published Boy sex attack: packed public meeting hears parents'...
Parents at a packed public meeting with police tonight expressed their shock at Tuesday's sexual attack on a young schoolboy in their community. Police organised the meeting, near the site of the...
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PA_Warzynski published Man robbed by gang of youngsters aged between 12 and...
A 37-year-old man has reported being robbed by youths aged as young as 12 as he walked home from a friend's house in Coalville.The incident took place at around 8.30pm on Tuesday.The victim had walked...
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Leicester Mercury published Holly Desai serves up a tasty dish for Mercury...
How many colours are on your plate? It is common knowledge that fruits and vegetables are vital for good health, but how often do you look down at your lunch or dinner and see an alarming amount of...
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Barry_Cooper1 published Halloween 2015: 10 of the most haunted places in...
Halloween is just over two weeks away and as England won't be involved in the Rugby World Cup final on October 31, how about spending the evening at one of Leicester's most haunted hotspots?We've...
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Barry_Cooper1 published National Pasta Day: Five of our favourite places to...
We may be in the middle of National Chocolate Week and National Curry Week, but that clearly isn't enough days of food in a week, so those that decide these things have managed to fit in another just...
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Barry_Cooper1 published 10 great things to do in Leicestershire this...
It may only seem like a matter of minutes since the summer holidays, but the October half-term break is now upon us.For the next week, families all over the county will be looking for things to do with...
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