Ten Indian nationals held in border agency swoop on factory in Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- Ten Indian nationals suspected of working illegally in the UK were arrested in a UK Border Agency raid yesterday morning. The workers were detained in a factory near...
View ArticleThe Birch speaks to Leicester City vice-chairman Aiyawatt 'Top'...
This is Leicestershire -- The Thai owners have pumped many millions into Leicester City since taking control in the bid for the Premier League. The Srivaddhanaprabha family took control more than...
View ArticleLet's get behind nigel and the lads, says Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall has issued a rallying cry to all City fans to get right behind Nigel Pearson and his side for their final push for promotion. City's...
View ArticleLIVE: Snow, traffic and travel updates in Leicester and Leicestershire
This is Leicestershire -- Follow live weather updates plus travel information and images as snow hits Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. -------------------- Snow, traffic and travel updates in...
View ArticleThe Birch Edition: Alan Birchenall speaks to Leicester City vice-chairman...
This is Leicestershire -- The Thai owners have pumped many millions into Leicester City since taking control in the bid for the Premier League. The Srivaddhanaprabha family took control more than...
View ArticleLet's get behind Nigel and the lads, says Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall has issued a rallying cry to all City fans to get right behind Nigel Pearson and his side for their final push for promotion. City's...
View ArticleThe Birch Edition: Leicester City ambassador Alan Birchenall meets Sir Peter...
This is Leicestershire -- They are old pals, but at one stage they looked set to become rivals at the polls. Politics reporter Dan Martin takes notes as the Birch meets city mayor sir Peter Souslby....
View ArticleWe must make Leicester clash all about us, says Exeter Chiefs coach Baxter
This is Devon -- Although Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists there is never a good time to play Leicester Tigers, he is certain his own men will rise to the challenge this weekend. With the...
View ArticleNational business conference to generate £2m for Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- About 800 business people from across the country have congregated in Leicester for the national conference of the Federation of Small Businesses. The event, which is set to...
View ArticleThe Birch Edition: Let's get behind Nigel and the lads, says Leicester City...
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall has issued a rallying cry to all City fans to get right behind Nigel Pearson and his side for their final push for promotion. City's...
View ArticlePreview: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester
Leicester Tigers welcome back their international contingent for Saturday's Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Reported by Planet-Rugby 50 minutes ago.
View ArticleLeicester City Council rejects calls to scrap budget cuts which hit homeless
This is Leicestershire -- Calls to scrap budget cuts which will reduce the number of hostel beds for homeless people in Leicester have been rejected. Last night members of the Labour-run council took...
View ArticleExeter Chiefs announce side to face Leicester
This is Exeter -- Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has made two changes to his side to face Leicester on Saturday (5pm). Having won 27-16 against Harlequins in their last game three weeks ago, Baxter has...
View ArticleBusiness secretary Vince Cable launches £70m small firm lending scheme in...
This is Leicestershire -- Business Secretary Vince Cable launched a £70 million scheme aimed at boosting lending to small firms during a speech in Leicester today. Dr Cable was the keynote speaker at...
View ArticleExeter v Leicester (Sat)
Exeter host Leicester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park Stadium (17:00 GMT). Reported by BBC Sport 2 hours ago.
View ArticlePolice in Belgrave, Leicester, step up bid to catch wheel thieves
This is Leicestershire -- Police have issued a fresh appeal for help tracing thieves who are stealing wheels from cars. The problem first came to the attention of police in Belgrave, Leicester, in...
View ArticleGraham Kitchener says Leicester Tigers have turned the corner
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers' trip to face Exeter at Sandy Park last season proved to a massive turning point. The 19-11 defeat back in February came after a poor and mistake-ridden...
View ArticleLeicester City have to show they've got the stomach for a fight, says Steve...
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City must display a fighting spirit in their final push for promotion, says former captain Steve Walsh. City's promotion challenge has faltered in recent weeks....
View ArticleLeicester City defender Michael Keane called up for England Under-21s
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City defender Michael Keane has been called into the England Under-21 squad for their clash with Austria. The 20-year-old has caught the eye of manager Stuart...
View ArticleLive Coverage: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers
This is Exeter -- Exeter Chiefs welcome Leicester Tigers to Sandy Park today. Follow live coverage of the game from 4:30pm in the box below. The match kicks off at 5pm. Echo sports reporter Nick...
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