Worker gets three years for starting fire in warehouse
This is Leicestershire -- More than 200 staff were evacuated from an Argos warehouse when a worker deliberately started a fire, a court heard. Vipesh Patel (25) was caught by CCTV cameras coming out of...
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Close shave for charity fund-razor
This is Leicestershire -- A trustee of Curve is barefaced and whisker-free for the first time in 25 years after going under the Demon Barber of Fleet Street's cutthroat razor. John Nicholls, from...
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The FAST SHOW!
This is Leicestershire -- A young cancer patient was given the ride of his life yesterday with a trip in his dream sports car. Aiden Taylor, of Leicester Forest East, was diagnosed with leukaemia in...
View ArticleOAP tells of lightning strike terror
This is Leicestershire -- A pensioner has described the terrifying moment his house was struck by lightning. Peter White, 79, was watching TV at his home in Dersingham Road, Stocking Farm, Leicester,...
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View ArticlePetition highlights the plight of homeless people
This is Leicestershire -- Campaigners wanting a better deal for disabled people have highlighted the case of a Leicester man who spent two nights sleeping outside after being evicted for allegedly...
View ArticleThief stole car after house raid
This is Leicestershire -- A burglar stole from a house while the occupants were on holiday, and took their car, a court heard. Ronan Settersfield (20) helped himself to a mobile phone, a laptop...
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Leicester City far from finished article, says Nigel Pearson
This is Leicestershire -- Nigel Pearson says there is still plenty of work to be done by his Leicester City side, despite opening their campaign with back-to-back away wins. City came from behind to...
View ArticleLeicester City face trip to Carlisle in Capital One Cup
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City will travel to Carlisle United in the second round of the Capital One Cup. Reported by This is 3 days ago.
View ArticleOn the Menu: Sweetbreads at One Leicester Street; hummus; Quintessentially...
This week i've been eating...sweetbreads at One Leicester Street Reported by Independent 3 days ago.
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Members of drugs gang who used teenagers as couriers are jailed
This is Leicestershire -- Members of a drugs gang who used boys as young as 14 as couriers have been jailed. Reuben Crawshaw, Jahzeal Kennedy, Mohammed Rafik and Kahliil Dahir were sentenced at...
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Star trio join famous faces backing city of culture bid
This is Leicestershire -- Prominent figures from the world of film, literature and dance have come forward to give their support to Leicester's campaign to become UK City of Culture 2017. The city is...
View ArticleCourage of pair who saw off raider in blaze-threat drama
This is Leicestershire -- Two men have been recognised for their bravery after they overcame a robber who had doused one of them with the contents of a lighter fuel can and threatened to set him on...
View ArticleSoldier warned he is in the last chance saloon
This is Leicestershire -- A drunken off-duty soldier who punched two men unconscious in separate nightclub incidents has been given a suspended jail sentence – thus saving his Army career. The judge...
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Gary Silke column: Perfect finish to a grey day in Wycombe
This is Leicestershire -- As I have promised myself 'no more friendlies' and I couldn't make it to Middlesbrough, my season started (still too early, it's just past mid-summer) at Wycombe on Tuesday...
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Andy King says Leicester City want to put on a show for fans
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City plan to put on a show when they entertain Leeds United tomorrow in their first home game of the new season, says midfielder Andy King. City will run out at...
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Leicester City signing Ignasi Miquel targets Premier League
This is Leicestershire -- New signing Ignasi Miquel has vowed to help Leicester City reach the Premier League. The 20-year-old defender has joined on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season and...
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson delighted to land Ignasi Miquel
This is Leicestershire -- New signing Ignasi Miquel will be a good acquisition for Leicester City, says manager Nigel Pearson. The 20-year-old Spanish defender has joined the club on loan from Arsenal...
View ArticleSpiritual leader Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji injured after assault in Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- A spiritual leader was taken to hospital after being attacked in the early hours of the morning in Leicester. Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji, the spiritual head of the Namdhari...
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Spiritual leader attacked in Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- A spiritual leader was taken to hospital after being attacked in the early hours of the morning in Leicester. Sri Satguru Uday Singh Ji, the spiritual head of the Namdhari...
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