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Leicester Mercury published Athletics: Trio of Leicestershire athletes enjoy...
A trio of Leicestershire athletes enjoyed medal success at the National Schools Championships.Ivan Tapper and Isaac Akers both clinched gold medals in the intermediate boys, in Gateshead, to earn their...
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danjmartin commented Camera cars could be used to fine drivers flouting...
Drivers who flout Leicester's bus lane rules could be caught by mobile cameras and fined, under proposals being considered by council bosses.City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has said officials are looking...
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Barry_Cooper1 published 10 unique wedding venues in Leicestershire
Away from the churches, stately homes and registry offices usually associated with wedding ceremonies, Leicestershire has a wide range of locations that are somewhat less well known.The county may...
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PA_Warzynski commented MH17 one year on: Parents of Richard Mayne believe...
It was Christmas Day 2014 and the curtains in Richard Mayne's bedroom had not been opened for 161 days – his bed, clothes and belongings had remained in darkness since the day he died.On July 17, 2014,...
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Leicester Mercury commented Glamping spots in Leicestershire and Rutland:...
In recent years, glamping has become a popular alternative to traditional camping.If you fancy going glamping yourself, there are a handful of sites situated in Leicestershire and Rutland, including...
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AlanThompson published Fire crews called to chemical leak in Wigston
Fire crews were called to deal with a leak of sulphuric acid in Wigston last night.Six crews, including the Hazardous and Environmental Protection Unit from Coalville, went to premises in North Street...
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AlanThompson published Five cars in collision in outside lane of M1
Five cars were involved in a shunt in the outside lane of the M1 in Leicestershire last night.The crashes happened on the northbound carriageway of the motorway between junctions 21A and 22.Speed...
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Merc_Reporter commented Driver prosecuted under 1861 law against 'wanton or...
A university employee was prosecuted under an archaic law against "wanton or furious driving" following a collision at about 15mph.The law, dating back to 1861, was introduced in Victorian times to...
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AlanThompson published Fire crews deal with kitchen fire in Loughborough flat
Fire crews were called to a kitchen fire in a third floor flat in Loughborough last night.Two crews from the town were called to the Derby Road property shortly before 7.30pm.Firefighters wearing...
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Leicester Mercury published Curve Leicester: World's first 360 degree...
The world's first 360 degree recording of a live theatre performance has taken place at Curve.A device containing several cameras was placed near the centre of the stage during a matinee performance of...
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AlanThompson commented Live hand grenade handed in at city fire station...
A live First World War hand grenade was detonated in a city centre park late last night.The grenade was handed in at the city's central fire station, in Lancaster Road, by a man who said he found it in...
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Merc_Reporter published Road closures in Leicester as resurfacing work gets...
Resurfacing work on a number of roads across Leicester is starting this weekend.Leicester City Council said the work was taking place over the school summer holidays as there is typically less traffic...
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AlanThompson published Police dog handler arrests man in city on suspicion of...
Leicestershire Police have announced on Facebook that they arrested a man this morning on suspicion of possessing a knife.The Facebook statement said: "About 07:30 this morning, male arrested by Dog...
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Leicester Mercury published Picture Gallery - Youth Shelter #Beacon24
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Leicester Mercury published Letter from Lennon: The Leicester folk singer and...
It's the summer of 1971 and Steve Tilston, an up-and-coming young folk singer, is being interviewed by Zigzag music magazine, writes Lee Marlow.Steve, who was raised in a nice house in Humberstone...
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Leicester Mercury published A lost village, a medieval ruin, and the people...
On a turning off the Welford Road, a mile or so south of the sleepy village of Shearsby, there's a single-track lane which wanders through the Leicestershire countryside until it finally runs out of...
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Barry_Cooper1 published Going on holiday? Tips on how to 'safe proof' your home
The school holidays are in full swing across Leicestershire and with much of the county heading off on its summer break over the next few weeks, many homes will be left unoccupied for a couple of...
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