Save gran from deportation, urge Leicester campaigners
This is Leicestershire -- A campaign has been launched to save a grandmother from deportation to her native Zimbabwe. Evenia Mawongera, who is a member of a choir which sang for the Queen during her...
View ArticleLeicester City's pre-season is off to winning start
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City got their pre-season campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Leamington. Chris Wood and Martyn Waghorn netted two second-half goals as City beat...
View ArticleLeicester shisha bar fire: Rival cafe boss accused of arson
This is Leicestershire -- A shisha café boss has gone on trial accused of endangering lives by starting a £100,000 fire at a rival's business. Imtiyaz Patel (28) allegedly torched Cloud Nine shisha...
View ArticleLeicester turn down fresh Forest bid for Morgan
Leicester City have rejected a second bid from Nottingham Forest for Wes Morgan, according to Sky Sports. The Reds had... Reported by SoccerNews.com 1 day ago.
View ArticleVIDEO: Lightning strike starts house fire
This is Leicestershire -- A bolt of lightning started a fire which tore through two terraced houses in Leicester. People living in Eyres Monsell reported hearing a loud crash and felt the ground shake...
View ArticleLighting strike starts house fire
This is Leicestershire -- A bolt of lightning started a fire which tore through two terraced houses in Leicester. People living in Eyres Monsell reported hearing a loud crash and felt the ground shake...
View ArticleLighting strike destroys roof in house fire
This is Leicestershire -- A bolt of lightning started a fire which tore through two terraced houses in Leicester. People living in Eyres Monsell reported hearing a loud crash and felt the ground shake...
View ArticleLeicester after Celtic defender Wilson
Championship club Leicester City want Celtic defender Kelvin Wilson according to reports. The Foxes are keen on the 27-year old centre-half and may make a £1.4million bid. read more Reported by Tribal...
View ArticleTransfer news: Leicester City reject new bid for Wes Morgan
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has reiterated that Wes Morgan is not for sale after rejecting a new bid for his skipper. Pearson was responding after Nottingham Forest...
View ArticleVIDEO: Lightning starts house fire
This is Leicestershire -- A lightning strike started a blaze which tore through two terraced houses in Leicester. People living in Eyres Monsell reported hearing a loud crash and felt the ground shake...
View ArticleI'm feeling good about new season, says Leicester City's Chris Wood
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City striker Chris Wood said he is feeling confident ahead of the new season after he found the back of the net in the first pre-season friendly against Leamington....
View ArticleLeicester City's youngsters given a chance
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson kept a keen eye on his young prospects during their pre-season victory over Leamington. Pearson fielded two sides for each half in his...
View ArticleLeicester City boss Pearson welcomes return to action
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes getting his players back on the field of play is invaluable in the build-up to the new Championship campaign. Pearson's side...
View ArticleTransfer news: Championship ins and outs
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City are the only team in the Championship yet to recruit any new players this summer. The start of the new season is just over three weeks away but City have kept...
View ArticleFizzy drink campaign begins
This is Leicestershire -- A Leicester MP has launched a national campaign aiming to get all schools to stop selling fizzy drinks. Keith Vaz is concerned that although fizzy drinks are banned in state...
View ArticleFraud alert at cash machines
This is Leicestershire -- Crime gangs are targeting banks on one of Leicester's main roads with hi-tech skimming devices on cash machines. Police have found the devices – which fit over the ATMs and...
View Article'Thundering mechanical behemoth' walker mech to attack Leicester today
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View ArticleLeicester sign new prop
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old loosehead prop Tom Bristow from relegated Premiership side London Welsh. Reported by Planet-Rugby 18 hours ago.
View ArticleMajor food village set to get go-ahead
This is Leicestershire -- Plans for a food village and visitor centre on the outskirts of the city could be given the green light this week. Blaby District Council is expected to back plans for a...
View ArticleEscaped prisoner is recaptured
This is Leicestershire -- A convicted kidnapper who went on the run from prison has been recaptured a week after he absconded. Leicester-born Daniel Best, who was jailed indefinitely in 2007 for...
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