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Pictured: The Coalville trio who tried to rob cash-less Uber driver
All three were jailed at Leicester Crown Court last week
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Man in his 50s injured when hit over head with glass bottle in Leicester city centre 'attack'
Crime
Officers have released a CCTV clue in a bid to aid their investigations
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Appeal to find missing teenage sisters launched
Missing People
Leandra and Angelina Kuhl from Ibstock have not been seen since early on Tuesday
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Controversial 100-home plan for factory site set for approval
Planning
Long-running concerns over traffic safety have been raised over the scheme
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Where Leicester City got it wrong with season-ticket 'own goal' as transfer necessities pondered
Leicester City FC
Your questions answered on the club's £25 season-ticket charge, the Championship promotion race and Monday's game at Preston, the transfer embargo and deals needed this summer
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Amazon shoppers ditch Dyson and Shark for £70 cordless vacuum cleaner
Shopping
The Akitas 3in1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a number one best-seller on Amazon and has received rave reviews from shoppers who have ditched Dyson and Shark for the vacuum
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Woman's phone punched into her face as she tried to film attacker
Crime
The incident left her with a cut and bruising to her right eye
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Teen who fatally stabbed Junior Osborne in Leicester did not mean to cause serious injury, jury told
Crime
The 16-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denies murder
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Man and woman to go on trial after XL Bully bit two people
Crime
One person suffered 'serious' injuries in the incident in Ibstock
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Controversial gypsy and traveller site on 'beautiful' land rejected again
Planning
The plan received hundreds of complaints with applicants arguing that four families 'urgently' needed the site off the busy A47
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Glider crash was 'not survivable' investigation reveals
In the News
The aircraft lost its tail during collision and crashed in a field 18 seconds later
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Merseyside derby
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Couple renovating cottage discover 200-year-old well underneath their hallway
Leicester News
Victoria Ellington and her husband, Andrew, were amazed when they discovered the 27ft hole by their front door
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EastEnders Sonia's baby daddy 'revealed' after surprise pregnancy
EastEnders
Fans of the BBC soap are convinced they know who Sonia Fowler's baby daddy is after the character's shock pregnancy
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Shoppers praise £5 insect spray for getting rid of flies without 'strong chemical smell'
Leicester News
Now we've entered spring, you can expect to find more flies entering into your home
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Christine, 73, loving life with her 39-year-old Tunisian husband
Leicester News
Christine says he does all the cooking and cleaning, and is hoping to meet her family in person soon
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Four In a Bed contestants forced to sleep in car
Entertainment
Viewers of the Channel 4 show were left stunned as two contestants were left unimpressed with their accommodation
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer makes sense for Leicester City - but also exposes huge FFP flaw
Leicester City FC
To avoid another potential breach of profit and sustainability regulations, City will need to sell players - but some are more valuable than others
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Music festival with history of 'public safety risks' will have to meet 62 conditions to go ahead at Leicester park
Things to do in Leicestershire
The festival is planned for Leicester's Abbey Park on Saturday, August 24.
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New private parking fine rules come into force - full list of changes
Traffic and Travel
If you park in private car parks you need to know about the changes
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Lidl makes major announcement after 'challenges' to its pork range
Leicester News
Lild sells 11% of all fresh pork sold in the UK but its suppliers have faced a run of major problems including butcher shortages
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Martin Lewis issues warning to air fryer fans who cook more than one item
Martin Lewis
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to air fryer fans who use the popular kitchen gadget to cook more than one item at a time, as it could end up costing you more money
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Police share 'truly shocking' picture of baby in car stopped at school
Leicester News
Officers shared this picture, then revealed there were other children in the car as well
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Warning to thousands over DWP change to Universal Credit
Leicester News
MPS have warned there will be 'real world misery for thousands'
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Manager of arena quits after Peter Kay gigs had to be cancelled
Leicester News
The £365 million arena was not ready in time
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Wilko now sells whole kitchens
Wilko
The budget retailer is offering modern styles which don't require "an expensive fitter"
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Tragic four-vehicle crash in car wash left mum with fractured spine
Courts
'Community leader' Imran Lunat's car lurched forward, severely injuring the 34-year-old woman
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M&S selling 'elegant' £35 nightdress that looks too good to only wear in bed
Leicester News
Marks and Spencer's Amelia Satin Lace Trim Midi Chemise could easily pass as a 'going out' dress when paired with heels and a handbag
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Major Leicestershire logistics park expansion plan poses 'massive traffic issues'
Planning
Developers claim 17 hectares of new 'employment blocks' for Mercia Park would be beneficial
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Traffic warning as 10,000 Sikhs expected to take part in Leicester's Nagar Kirtan parade
Traffic and Travel
The procession will go across the city from St Nicolas Circle to East Park Road
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Tributes
Great-grandmother of seven among 26 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes also paid to beloved Oadby golf club member
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Beauty fans say Boots 'game changer' £20 serum helps 'firm' skin and 'feels high end'
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Big second-hand record fair coming to Leicester this weekend
Aylestone
Hundreds of music fans will be at Aylestone Leisure Centre for the event on Sunday
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'Absolutely adore' Air fryer ideal for small kitchens and cooking meals for two on sale for less than £50
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The air fryer has a two-litre capacity
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East Midlands Airport offers global connections to USA and India through new Paris link
East Midlands Airport
A new point-to-point booking system means people can reach the USA and South Africa from Leicestershire
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'Fabulous' Leicestershire country mansion back on market for reduced price
property news
Auctioneers say the six-bed Ibstock property could be transformed into a 'superb family home'
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Safari park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years
Twycross Zoo
Peter, a 31 year old male, has been making new friends
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Download Festival organisers overhaul travel and site plans after 2023 traffic chaos
Download Festival
Miles of congestion and 13 hour queues were reported during last year's festival
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Stanley unveil 'sleek' water bottle and it's available in Molly-Mae Hague's stylish Quencher colour
Shopping Picks
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Meet 'Instagram famous' Leicester cat who has social media account tracking his adventures
Animals
'He's a bit of a character'
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BMW destroyed in blaze near Bradgate Park as fire service provides advice to drivers
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
The fire was believed to have started accidentally, emergency services said
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What Enzo Maresca's comical answer tells us as Leicester City finally stir up long-lost feeling
Leicester City FC
Talking points from Leicester City's 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, looking at the performance of the season, Abdul Fatawu's hat-trick, Jamie Vardy's display, and the promotion race
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Ex-Neighbours star married step-brother and makes fortune online
In the News
Scarlet Vas has opened up about her lucrative career online where she shares content with her step-brother
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People are only just realising what the plastic pull tab on oil bottle lids is for
Real Life
A TikTok user has shared a simple hack that will change the way you pour oil forever - and all you need to do is look at the plastic ring pull on the lid
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Expert's simple cleaning hacks to banish flies from your home
In the News
Flies can be a real nuisance in the home, but there are a number of smells that they hate that you can use to keep them away
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For the Love of Dogs fans spot Alison Hammond's 'bad habit'
ITV
For the Love of Dogs viewers were left fuming during the latest episode of the long-running ITV show
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Foodies vow to 'never eat Parmesan again' after discovering what it's made from
Food and Drink
One person has discovered that Parmesan cheese isn't actually vegetarian - and it's left many others horrified
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New Skegness McDonald's shows 'how it should be done' as Youtuber hails it the 'best ever'
Food & Drink
The new store replaced the former Pizza Hut
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'Time-traveller' woman spotted in 150-year-old painting
In the News
The Expected One was painted in the 1860s but looks very modern to many people
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Coronation Street airs new twist in Lauren disappearance story
Coronation Street
Corrie legend Roy has now convinced fans that Max Turner is involved in Lauren Bolton's disappearance
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Earth to be hit by solar storm after four huge explosions on Sun
Leicester News
There could be disruption to communications and other technology
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LookFantastic launches sale with up to 25% off selected items - Elemis, Nars, Laura Mercier, Armani Luminous Silk and more
Leicester News
Make savings on your favourite products and discover new ones in the seasonal sale
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Food and Drink
Restaurant in Leicester takes me back to the Mediterranean - almost
The restaurant has had a makeover and the food is as great as ever
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Concerns over electricity substation metres from woman's bedroom
Planning
The substation will be part of a housing estate of 170 new homes
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
Champions League
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Supermarket recalls butter that is 'not safe to eat'
Leicester News
If you have some, return it to the shop for a full refund
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Building firm offered joiner role as receptionist because she's a woman
Leicester News
Charlie says the company didn't realise she was a woman when they offered her the interview because of her name
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Shoplifting rises to highest level since records began
Leicester News
There were more than 430,000 cases of shoplifting in England and Wales last year
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'Code Red' issued at school as two teachers stabbed and third person hurt
Leicester News
It has been confirmed that three people were injured in the attack at school which remains in lockdown
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Plans for new Skegness drive-thru coffee shop at retail park
UK & World News
A new McDonald's recently opened on the site
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Major incident at school as air ambulance and police at scene
Leicester News
Footage has shown an air ambulance landing at the secondary school, with dozens of police cars and worried parents reportedly scrambling to the scene
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Four people taken to hospital after loose military horses bolt through London
Leicester News
One of them was seen covered in blood and another collided with a taxi
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Couple who lost baby girl donate cooling cot to help other bereaved parents
Leicester Royal Infirmary
The cot allows parents to spend time with a recently-deceased child and helps their grieving
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Leicester restaurant offers bottomless tapas in new flavourful £25 deal
Food and Drink
Las Iguanas is aiming to bring Mexican street culture to everyone's palates and plates
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Speeding van driver sent texts at wheel before he crashed and killed 'devoted family man'
Courts
Aiden Lee was also found to be over the legal drug drive limit at the time of the collision
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Luxury electric car dealership to be built in village
M1
The plan was criticised by objectors as 'drastically different' from current 'rural community'
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Entertainment
Living life in the shadow of Leicester City's King Power Stadium
There's noise, often thousands of people crowd the streets, and parking is pain say residents
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New bid to flatten historic fire station and build 36-bed care home
Planning
A similar scheme for Coalville's Ashby Road was rejected last year over a number of concerns
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Petition launched following preschool closure news
Education
The school said the decision had not been taken lightly
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Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire hospitals and mental health services
NHS
Families now have a window of 9 hours to visit relatives in community hospitals
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Dog attacks man trying to save his pet from mauling
Leicestershire Police
The animal that attacked the man is thought to have been a Staffy or a Bully XL
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Shopping
Aldi has two new rules for £3.30 bags filled with £10 worth of food
The supermarket has sold more than 500,000 of the bags since launch, and is now making it even easier to get them
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Mum says she found toothpicks buried in three Lidl apples
Shopping
Lidl has launched an investigation but says it has had no similar complaints
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Ricky Gervais returns to Slough to sell his vodka
Food & Drink
The town was chosen for the launch of a new advert
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Effortlessly stylish cream River Island jacket is a spring wardrobe essential for unpredictable weather
Shopping
The jacket is great to throw on on chillier days
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Tech expert shares Samsung's best TV deal that will give shoppers free Galaxy S24 phone
Shopping
Samsung has just unveiled a brand new range of smart TVs to its line-up of AI devices and there's a huge freebie for S24 phone fans
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Leicester City FC
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Leicester City FC
Leicester City press conference live as Enzo Maresca talks injuries, promotion, and Preston
Live updates from Seagrave as Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca looks ahead to Monday night's game against Preston with City just three points from the Premier League
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Leicester City forward scores hat-trick in League Two trial ahead of potential summer exit
Leicester City FC
Promising talent Tawanda Maswanhise was handed his senior debut by Enzo Maresca in the FA Cup at Millwall but could now leave the King Power Stadium this summer
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Leicester City season-ticket holders urged not to pay controversial charge as U-turn requested
Leicester City FC
The £25 charge for a physical card has generated anger with the Foxes Trust and Union FS releasing a joint-statement on the matter after an unproductive meeting with the club
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Where Leicester City got it wrong with season-ticket 'own goal' as transfer necessities pondered
Leicester City FC
Your questions answered on the club's £25 season-ticket charge, the Championship promotion race and Monday's game at Preston, the transfer embargo and deals needed this summer
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer makes sense for Leicester City - but also exposes huge FFP flaw
Leicester City FC
To avoid another potential breach of profit and sustainability regulations, City will need to sell players - but some are more valuable than others
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UK and World News
Traffic and Travel
New private parking fine rules come into force - full list of changes
If you park in private car parks you need to know about the changes
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Expert's simple cleaning hacks that will banish flies from your home
In the News
Flies can be a real nuisance in the home, but there are a number of smells that they hate that you can use to keep them away
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'Time-traveller' woman in 150-year-old painting appears to be using an iPhone
In the News
The Expected One was painted in the 1860s but looks very modern to many people
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UK drivers have forked out £10bn on unexpected repairs in the last 12 months
UK & World News
Some of the most common pricey fixes include damaged or cracked windscreens, and warning lights flashing up on the dashboard
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Safari park welcomes first chimpanzee in eight years
Twycross Zoo
Peter, a 31 year old male, has been making new friends
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Man in his 50s injured when hit over head with glass bottle in Leicester city centre 'attack'
Officers have released a CCTV clue in a bid to aid their investigations
Controversial 100-home plan for ice cream factory near Coalville set for approval
Planning
Long-running concerns over traffic safety have been raised over the Standard Hill scheme
Pictured: The Coalville trio who tried to rob cash-less Uber driver
Crime
All three were jailed at Leicester Crown Court last week
Four In a Bed contestants forced to sleep in car after host goes 'missing'
Entertainment
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Appeal to find missing Leicestershire teenage sisters launched
Leandra and Angelina Kuhl from Ibstock have not been seen since early on Tuesday
Police share 'truly shocking' picture of baby in car stopped at school
Leicester News
Officers shared this picture, then revealed there were other children in the car as well
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer makes sense for Leicester City - but also exposes huge FFP flaw
Leicester City FC
To avoid another potential breach of profit and sustainability regulations, City will need to sell players - but some are more valuable than others
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Leicester News
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
Where Leicester City got it wrong with season-ticket 'own goal' as transfer necessities pondered
Leicester City FC
Your questions answered on the club's £25 season-ticket charge, the Championship promotion race and Monday's game at Preston, the transfer embargo and deals needed this summer
Crime
Man in his 50s injured when hit over head with glass bottle in Leicester city centre 'attack'
Officers have released a CCTV clue in a bid to aid their investigations
Leicester City press conference live as Enzo Maresca talks injuries, promotion, and Preston
Leicester City FC
Live updates from Seagrave as Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca looks ahead to Monday night's game against Preston with City just three points from the Premier League
Controversial 100-home plan for ice cream factory near Coalville set for approval
Planning
Long-running concerns over traffic safety have been raised over the Standard Hill scheme
Leicester City forward scores hat-trick in League Two trial ahead of potential summer exit
Leicester City FC
Promising talent Tawanda Maswanhise was handed his senior debut by Enzo Maresca in the FA Cup at Millwall but could now leave the King Power Stadium this summer
Pictured: The Coalville trio who tried to rob cash-less Uber driver
Crime
All three were jailed at Leicester Crown Court last week