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PA_Warzynski published Man arrested in connection with serious sexual assault...
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on a young boy which took place on a secluded footpath in Knighton.Police have been hunting the man since the attack on...
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Leicester Mercury published Film review: Pan (PG)
Let's start this review with a fancy-that fact. Before he found fame as an author, JM Barrie was a reporter for The Nottingham Journal, a job which brought him regularly to Leicester, to cover court...
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Leicester Mercury commented 48 Hours: Our pick of stuff to do in Leicester...
We're not sure if you'd find it written down, if it's actually spelled out, in elaborately-scripted ink, on an ancient scroll stashed away in a dusty corner of the parliamentary archives, but it seems...
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PA_Warzynski published Richard III's reinterment among the nominations for...
Dozens of hotels, visitor attractions, restaurants and pubs have shortlisted for this year's Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards 2015.The 38 finalists will compete in 11...
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PA_Warzynski published New digital sculpture planned for Highcross
An interactive digital light sculpture is to be erected in Leicester.Highcross shopping centre has been granted planning permission to erect the sculpture in the centre of St Peter's Square.A...
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PA_Warzynski published Couple who cared for man suffering dementia have urged...
A couple who have opened up their home to support a man with dementia have been talking about their experiences.Bernie and Chris Cave, of Netherhall, Leicester, are Shared Lives carers. Such carers...
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PA_Warzynski commented Low-cost housing planned for former school grounds in...
A section of land in Braunstone is to be used for new low-cost housing as part of an ongoing scheme to redevelop the area.About 2.16 acres of land at the site of the former Bendbow Rise Infant School,...
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PA_Warzynski published Barwell house fire leaves woman homeless
Firefighters were called to quiet residential road in Barwell after a fire broke out in the early hours Saturday morning.Three crews from Hinckley and Bosworth stations fought the flames at the home in...
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Mercury_Sport published Southampton v Leicester City – Premier League...
Leicester City return to Premier League action on Saturday as the travel to Southampton looking to make it back-to-back victories. Claudio Ranieri's men headed into the international break on a high...
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PA_Warzynski published Student recreates Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel...
A Loughborough University student has won a culinary art competition by creating Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel fresco the Creation of Adam out of fruit pieces.The 21-year-old fine art undergraduate was...
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Merc_Reporter commented Embattled former Leicestershire police officer Nick...
Former senior Leicestershire police officer Nick Gargan has resigned as chief constable of Avon and Somerset Police.There had been mounting pressure on Mr Gargan to quit after he was found guilty of...
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PA_Warzynski published Public urged to stop speculating about the identity of...
Leicestershire Police's head of crime has urged members of the public to stop speculating about the identity of the young boy who was sexually assaulted in Knight earlier this week. Detective Chief...
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Mercury_Sport commented Southampton 2 Leicester City 2 – match report:...
Leicester City proved the comeback kings once again as Jamie Vardy's brace fired Claudio Ranieri's side to a 2-2 draw at Southampton.Vardy smashed home his eighth and ninth Premier League goals of the...
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Leicester Mercury published Pictures: Southampton 2 Leicester City 2
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Mercury_Sport commented Southampton 2 Leicester City 2 – reaction:...
Claudio Ranieri believes striker Jamie Vardy is crucial to the club's Premier League ambitions after the England striker scored twice to fire Leicester City to a 2-2 draw at Southampton.Vardy bagged...
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Tom_Mack published Jessica, eight, to donate all her hair to a child with...
Three years ago generous-spirited five-year-old Jessica Mooney had her long hair cut off to make a wig for a young cancer sufferer.She also raised nearly £2,000 for charity in the process, thanks to...
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Tom_Mack published Two Leicestershire delis in BBC's Midlands Best Deli contest
Two business in Leicester and Loughborough are on the shortlist in the BBC's Midlands Best Deli contest.Deli in the Square in Leicester is up against Delice Deli & Café in Loughborough and eight...
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Leicester Mercury commented Father's fight for urgent repair to equipment for...
A father has called for changes to processes in getting repairs to specialist equipment for disabled people.John Pryke, from Leicester Forest East, called the Leicester Mercury in desperation after the...
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Leicester Mercury published Health consultation bill runs to £500,000
Health managers are spending £500,000 to get public views on one of the biggest ever shake ups of services.A budget of £400,000 - the equivalent of nearly 19 nurses or some 34 private hip replacement...
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atroughton published Rugby teams staging match for former teammate who died...
Two rugby teams are staging a memorial match in honour of a former teammate who died after being hit by a large wave on holiday.Players from Hinckley and Rugby Lions are to play the fixture in memory...
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