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DavidWOwen published Family photos released to mark anniversary of Richard...
Previously unseen photographs of Richard Attenborough and his family have been released to mark the anniversary of his death.It was one year ago today that the actor, director and patron of the arts...
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Ciaranfagan commented Asian man racially abused and punched at Leicester bus...
A thug racially abused and assaulted an Asian man in front of his family while they were waiting for a bus.The 39-year-old victim was punched repeatedly in the chest as he sat with his wife and two...
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Leicester Mercury published Leicestershire CCC's hopes of win dashed by rain...
Leicestershire's hopes of victory over Northamptonshire in the LV= County Championship were scuppered by persistent last-day rain at Wantage Road.County had been set a target of just 116 to win after...
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DavidWOwen published TGI Fridays evacuated after kitchen fire
A restaurant was evacuated after a fire broke out in its kitchen.Emergency services were called to TGI Fridays, at Leicester's Highcross shopping centre, at about 11.45am, today.A fire service...
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Leicester Mercury published Athletics: Happy homecoming for Gemma Steel in...
Gemma Steel went back to where it all began to be crowned Leicestershire & Rutland 10k road-running champion.The former Hermitage Harrier took time out of her international schedule to take part in...
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Leicester Mercury published Cycling: Lucy Garner reaps rewards of relaxed...
With a major win under her belt at La Route de France this month, Cosby cyclist Lucy Garner tells us how she hopes to continue her strong end to the road season with another good showing when race...
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Leicester Mercury published Ambulance service could see biggest shake-up yet
Ambulance bosses are planning one of the biggest shake-ups the service has seen.If it gets the go-ahead, it could see paramedics based in towns in rural areas.Managers believe it will increase response...
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Barry_Cooper1 published Funny jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
This is just what you need on a miserable Tuesday evening, the top ten jokes at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Television channel Dave took the opinions of 2,000 people in the UK to find out...
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Leicester Mercury published Brain tumour dad given weeks to live four months...
A couple who celebrated the birth of their "miracle" baby four months ago have been dealt a savage blow.Dad Alex Lewis-Mayhew has been given just weeks to live after doctors said there was nothing more...
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Leicester Mercury published Picture Gallery - City Festival Tangle Art Project
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Tom_Mack published Child rapes and stabbing attack on 12-year-old boy denied...
A former MP questioned by police about the stabbing and strangling of a 12-year-old boy, among other crimes, has spoken publicly today to deny any wrongdoing.Harvey Proctor, whose home on the Belvoir...
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Ciaranfagan published Sign up to become a life-saver says cancer survivor Rik
A police officer's campaign to recruit thousands of new people to a life-saving stem cell database has been launched today.Inspector Rik Basra, who beat leukaemia after a search for a matching donor...
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Leicester Mercury published Intelligent Energy develops technology that could...
A Loughborough technology company has developed a built-in hydrogen fuel cell that could power a smartphone for a week, without the need for recharging.Intelligent Energy, which has its headquarters in...
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Leicester Mercury published Leicester Tigers coach Aaron Mauger 'too excited'...
Leicester Tigers head coach Aaron Mauger said he is feeling more excitement than pressure as he faces his first test as a head coach this season.The Kiwi has been putting the club's squad through its...
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Leicester Mercury commented Investigation after man left lying in road for...
Ambulance bosses have apologised after a man with a broken hip was left lying in a street for more than two hours.They have launched an investigation to find out why Roy Everett, who suffered the...
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Leicester Mercury published Basketball: Leicester Riders Women re-sign...
Leicester Riders Women continued their team building by re-signing Great Britain guard Georgia Jones.Jones, who returns for her third season with the club, averaged nearly 12 points a game last season,...
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Leicester Mercury published Teenager inspired to host concert for Joe...
A teenager has been inspired by a charity to put his talents into action and host a fund-raising musical event.Pianist Christian Smaditch, 16, from Leicester Forest East, will host a musical evening at...
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Leicester Mercury published Leicester Business Diversity Awards, in Pictures
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Leicester Mercury published More is needed to train young people in Leicester
Michael Kirk is digital communications and marketing strategist at Train Together in Beaumont Leys.Too many young people with special educational needs are unemployed and don't know how intelligent...
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Mercury_Sport commented Bury 1 Leicester City 4 – Capital One Cup...
Leicester City turn their attentions to the Capital One Cup on Tuesday as they head to Bury in the second round. Claudio Ranieri's side will be looking to take their impressive Premier League form into...
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