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Leicester Mercury published Boxing: World-class sparring for Sam Bowen's big...
Ibstock light-welterweight Sam 'Bullet' Bowen has had some world-class sparring in the countdown to his next fight.Bowen looks to make it three wins out of three when he meets Liam Richards at Bedworth...
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Leicester Mercury published Archery: Lizzie Warner takes silver at...
Lizzie Warner's Samoa trip for the Commonwealth Youth Games proved a fruitful one.The teenage archer from Glenfield returned with a silver medal for England from the individual event plus a bronze from...
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PA_Warzynski published Japanese princess's secret year in Leicester
Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako of Akishino, first-born granddaughter of the Japanese Emperor, has secretly been living in Leicester for the last year. Her time studying at the University of...
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Leicester Mercury published WATCH: Stoke v Leicester City classic match -...
Leicester City's promotion to the Premier League in 1996 is often remembered by a single volley.Flush off the shin of Steve Claridge, time stood still at Wembley as his last-gasp strike in the play-off...
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Leicester Mercury published Leicester Tigers v Newcastle: Seb de Chaves says...
Lock-forward Seb de Chaves knows more than most the value of first-team playing experience as a young man.The big second-row came to Leicester Tigers as an unknown in the summer of 2013 and made just...
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PA_Warzynski commented Richard III's tomb is one of the Smithsonian...
The tomb of King Richard III has made it onto a prestigious list of internationally acclaimed places to visit.The Smithsonian's 21st Century Life List of 25 Great New Places to See has put the...
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Tim_Healy27 published M1 southbound reopened near Junction 21 after car fire
The M1 southbound at J21 has been reopened by police after it was closed by a car fire. Traffic is running slowly.The driver of the vehicle is having checks due to smoke inhalation.The carriageway was...
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Merc_Reporter published Thieves ransack charity shop two days after it opens
Thieves broke into a charity shop just two days after it opened.Intruders ransacked the Vista shop in Loughborough's Cattle Market, damaging essential equipment before making off with cash and...
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Merc_Reporter published Man suffers 'significant facial injuries' in city...
A 35-year-old man suffered 'significant facial injuries' when he was assaulted in Leicester city centre.The attack happened outside a takeaway in Charles Street, close to the junction with Humberstone...
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Mercury_Sport published Premier League predictions – with Leicester...
What is the score going to be when Leicester City head to Stoke looking to extend their unbeaten start to the Premier League season? That is the question we are asking Mercury sports writer James...
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Leicester Mercury published Stoke v Leicester City: Jamie Vardy is perfect...
Leicester City's progress since that fateful day at Stoke in 2008, when they were relegated for the first-time ever to League One, has been remarkable.On Saturday, City head to the Britannia Stadium,...
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Merc_Reporter published 'Super strain' of gonorrhoea: do not wait to get...
Public health officials have said no confirmed cases of the "super strain" of gonorrhoea have so far been reported in the East MidlandsHowever, doctors in charge of sexual health services have warned...
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Leicester Mercury published Stoke v Leicester City match preview: Claudio...
Claudio Ranieri has such an embarrassment of riches in his midfield options he admits he could pick who plays out of a hat.There's Danny Drinkwater, Andy King, N'Golo Kante and Switzerland captain...
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danjmartin published 'It could cost £40k to resettle each Syrian...
It could cost £40,000 to resettle each Syrian refugee in Leicestershire according to one of its senior politicians.Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton has said the authority is willing to...
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PA_Warzynski published Homesick Hunted brothers caught after making too many...
Two brothers who went on the run in the Channel 4 series Hunted were tracked down and caught after making too many phone calls to loved ones.Dove, 30, and Harry Singh, 31, were challenged to evade...
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Leicester Mercury published Fitness campaign ends with world record attempt
Pupils, teachers and families are to join a bid to break the Guinness World Record for the number of star jumps in 60 seconds.The attempt will be made at the Grace Road ground of Leicestershire County...
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Leicester Mercury published Patients' views needed on mental health services
A man with bipolar disorder is working with health managers to improve services for people with poor mental health.Andy Murtha, of Enderby, is using his experiences with his care and treatment to...
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Leicester Mercury published Talks to shut GP branch surgery
A GP practice wants to close its city branch surgery and concentrate services at its main site in Wigston.Doctors at the Two Steeples Medical Centre, in Wigston, said they would be able to provide a...
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Leicester Mercury commented Film review: A Walk in the Woods (15)
There are few writers to match Bill Bryson for a wry, self-effacing turn of phrase, but even he must have been momentarily wordless to hear who would be playing him in this adaptation of one of his...
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Leicester Mercury published Film review: Everest (12A)
It's the holy grail of mountaineering: conquering Everest. And though producer Tim Bevan didn't so much as pull on a crampon, he'd be forgiven for feeling like he's pulled off a climbing feat of his...
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