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Mercury_Sport published Moody: Tigers' O'Connor should be in England squad...
Former Leicester Tigers openside flanker Lewis Moody believes new signing Brendon O'Connor should go straight into England's preparations for the Six Nations under new head coach Eddie Jones.The...
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Mercury_Sport published Leicester City are 'genuine Premier League top-six...
Swansea manager Garry Monk insists Leicester City are "genuine top-six contenders" after their incredible start to the Premier League. Claudio Ranieri's men sit second in the table on goal difference,...
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Leicester Mercury commented Primark breastfeeding lie: Mother who claimed...
A mother who falsely accused a Primark security guard of pulling her baby from her while breastfeeding in the store – which caused a public outcry - today escaped jail "by a whisker."Caroline Starmer's...
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Leicester Mercury published Music news: Drenge to play a warm-up gig at the...
There are two things to cherish about the village of Castleton in the Peak District.Number one: It's got a cavern called the Devil's Arse, named for the farting sounds which resound around the cave...
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Leicester Mercury published What our readers think of controversial 'wizard's...
The controversial Christmas tree in Birstall has been widely criticised by readers of the Leicester Mercury. The £21,000 tree has been dubbed the 'wizard's hat' due to its resemblance to Mickey Mouse's...
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Leicester Mercury published Film review: Victor Frankenstein (12A)
He toiled for years "for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body. "For this," says the narrator of Mary Shelley's gothic horror, "I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had...
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Leicester Mercury published Film review: The Night Before (15)
There's an episode of Family Guy where Peter Griffin buys a brain-damaged horse, which promptly goes on a calamitous rampage during a race. To cover the huge bill for damages, Peter signs up as a human...
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Leicester Mercury published Man who intervened to stop fight ends up with...
A man who intervened to stop a fight ended up with a double-fractured jaw after being punched, a court heard. The victim, Ryan Iley, had to have a tooth removed, and three metal plates with 14 screws...
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Leicester Mercury published Film review: Christmas with the Coopers (12A)
Like an athletics meet boasting a line-up of record-breaking track and field stars, who are then asked to compete on space hoppers, Christmas With The Coopers assembles a fine cast of Oscar winners and...
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Ciaranfagan published New helpline and support for domestic violence victims
A new support service and helpline have been launched for victims of domestic violence victims across the city and county. The new service, which began earlier this week, replaces two which were...
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Mercury_Sport published Transfer rumours: Leicester City midfielder Gokhan...
Leicester City midfielder Gokhan Inler is wanted by Bundesliga side Schalke in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Sun says Schalke tried to sign the Switzerland international during...
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PA_Warzynski commented Nein nein nein! German firefighter's letter urges...
Firefighters in Germany have joined the battle to keep Central station from being closed as part of cost-cutting plans.Writing on behalf of Krefeld berufsfeuerwehr (fire service), 18-year veteran Frank...
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Ciaranfagan published Young Leicester couple killed in A46 road tragedy
A young couple thought to be from Leicester were killed in a road crash on the A46 last night. The man and woman, who are understood to have been engaged, were killed when their car was involved in a...
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Leicester Mercury published Meet our triple tribal chief of North Ghana
Leicester has long boasted of its pioneering multi-cultural composition and international relations.But, for one young woman from the North-East, coming to Leicester in the 1960s would eventually prove...
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Leicester Mercury published On This Day: 25 Years Ago
THE first sapling was planted today in Leicestershire's forest of the future.Minister of State for the Environment, Sir George Young, dug in the tiny oak tree at an historic ceremony near...
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Leicester Mercury published On This Day: 50 Years Ago
THURMASTON'S once green and pleasant view had been transformed into a "scrap scene" since being developed by industry, the Parish Council was told.Councillor K S Young also said the northern area...
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fdryden published Young Achiever: Leicester Mercury award winners announced
A disabled student who has excelled, a youngster who won silver in the Youth Commonwealth Games and a teenager who regularly visits care homes were among the winners at this year's Mercury Young...
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Tim_Healy27 published Leicester speedway offered help after a spate of vandal...
A recruitment company has offered to help Leicester Speedway Stadium recover from a series of vandal attacks. Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused at the Elite League venue. The track in...
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fdryden commented University defends decision to kick out medical student who...
The University of Leicester has defended its decision to kick out a medical student for using threatening words, while allowing another student on sexual offences charges, to remain.Ravindu...
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Mercury_Sport commented Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson in running...
Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is being targeted by Reading to be the new replacement for sacked boss Steve Clarke.Reading have announced they have sacked Clarke less than a month after he...
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