Who else is buried in Richard III's Leicester car park cemetery?
A stone coffin was found near the Plantagenet monarch's, and archaeologists think they have a good idea of who it may be The Leicester municipal car park that, amid much fanfare, yielded the remains of...
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Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill's nine-game ban upheld
Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has failed in his bid to overturn a nine-game suspension but has succeeded in having the dates of it moved. Reported by MailOnline 23 hours ago.
View ArticleMental health unit deaths concerns
There should be greater transparency over deaths in mental health units, say campaigners, after a series of suicides at a hospital in Leicester. Reported by BBC News 16 hours ago.
View ArticleLasker: Eagles wanted me more than Raiders
This is Devon -- DREW LASKER says he felt more wanted by Newcastle Eagles than by Plymouth Raiders this off-season. The 30-year-old American guard, who first joined Raiders as a rookie in 2005, last...
View ArticleToby Flood is top tip to be named Leicester Tigers captain
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers fly-half Toby Flood seems to be the front-runner to take on the role of club captain next season. The 27-year-old ended Tigers' Aviva Premiership-winning...
View Article111mph driver tried to escape the police
This is Leicestershire -- A motorist tried to escape from the police after being stopped for driving at 111 mph, a court heard. Dominic Williams was dragged out of a patrol car by two of his friends...
View ArticleA nine-year battle – but welcome to UK!
This is Leicestershire -- A mother is celebrating her daughter's first visit to this country after an eight-year battle with the Home Office. Immigration officials had not believed that Nataliya...
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Richard III dig: 100,000 see king exhibition
This is Leicestershire -- A Richard III exhibition has passed the 100,000 visitor milestone. The temporary display at the Guildhall charting the University of Leicester's discovery of the last...
View ArticleLeicester City players driven by Watford memory, says David Nugent
This is Leicestershire -- David Nugent said Leicester City are quietly confident they can gain promotion this season. City's preparations for the new campaign have been low-key this summer as manager...
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Did a huge collision snuff out Mars life?
This is Leicestershire -- A new theory that a Pluto-sized object crashed into Mars could help explain how the Red Planet lost an atmosphere that could have supported life. Nasa rover Curiosity is...
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Write us off at your peril, warns Leicester City midfielder Matty James
This is Leicestershire -- Matty James believes anyone writing off Leicester City's promotion chances this season will do so at their own peril. City went into the previous two campaigns as...
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Gary discovers poaching runs in the family
This is Leicestershire -- Star striker and goal poacher Gary Lineker has learned how one of his ancestors was pretty good at hitting the back of the net too. The 52-year-old former England and...
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Congrats on the baby Will and Kate, let's hope he grow up to be a commoner
This is Leicestershire -- Fed up of the sycophancy surrounding the royal baby, Dr Simon Bennett has his say. -------------------- According to the Office for National Statistics, 40 per cent of...
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Nigel Pearson knows his Leicester City starting XI for Middlesbrough clash
This is Leicestershire -- Nigel Pearson says he knows what side he will pick to kick off Leicester City's Championship campaign at Middlesbrough on Saturday. The City boss has been experimenting with...
View Article30 new jobs on offer in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire
This is Staffordshire -- Here's some of the latest jobs submitted to The Sentinel website today: · Recruitment and Training Coordinator Job salary: circa £18k DOE Job location: Stoke-On-Trent...
View ArticleTalking Horses: The latest news and best bets on day one of Glorious Goodwood
The latest news and best bets on day one of Glorious Goodwood, plus two £25 prizes in our tipping competition *Tuesday's best bets, by Tony Paley* The rain and the subsequent easing in conditions at...
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Mixed feelings for Tigers
Leicester have expressed feelings of vindication and bemusement after Richard Cockerill's nine-match suspension was amended to include two pre-season friendlies against Jersey and Ulster. Reported by...
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UK is losing war against internet crime, say MPs
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester MP Keith Vaz has warned that Britain is losing the war against criminals who operate on the internet. Mr Vaz urged the Government to help police and other law...
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CCTV appeal after man spits at shopper
This is Leicestershire -- Police are searching for a man who verbally abused and spat at a shopper. The 44-year-old victim has told police a man pushed past him as he left a shop in Bowling Green...
View ArticleSwansea City striker Luke Moore could be a target for Crystal Palace
This is South Wales -- SWANSEA City striker Luke Moore could be a target for Premier League new boys Crystal Palace. Moore has been told he can leave by Swansea boss Michael Laudrup even though he...
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