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Cat DNA used to trap killer
This is Leicestershire -- University of Leicester scientists have used cat DNA to help convict a killer. David Hilder was found guilty of manslaughter after experts linked his cat's fur with feline...
View ArticleFamke Janssen's Break-In: Burglar Leaves 'The Lonely Doll'
Famke Janssen claims a break-in occurred at her New York City apartment this weekend.Famke Janssen at the UK premiere of The Wolverine in Leicester... Reported by ContactMusic 1 hour ago.
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
This is Leicestershire -- *7.30am: *No problems reported so far on roads in the city or county. *For more local and national travel information and weather updates see the links below:* *MOTORWAY...
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Why Leicester's Blue Tower has never looked so good!
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester's infamous Blue Tower can send a shiver down the spines of some people who walk under its shadow. But it gives Nick Linnett a warm glow of pride. His colourful...
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Leicester City's promotion hopes boosted by Miguel signing
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City defender Zak Whitbread believes new signing Ignasi Miquel will boost the club's chances of promotion this season. Miquel joined City on a season-long loan from...
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Leicester City's free spirit backed to be a Knock-out this season
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes midfielder Anthony Knockaert will use the pain of his play-off heartbreak to come back even stronger this season. The Frenchman...
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Is this caterpillar common in UK?
This is Leicestershire -- I found an exotic-looking giant caterpillar on my lawn a couple of days ago (pictured). Having not seen anything like it before, I did some investigation and found it is a...
View ArticleMan denies 'disgusting' act
This is Leicestershire -- A man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl told police her allegations were false and he did not know her. Lee Brian Smith told the officers the girl had never been into his...
View ArticleUniversity advisers ready to help
This is Leicestershire -- University staff were standing by the phones today to deal with anxious students. Applicants who did not get the grades they hoped for will be talked through their options....
View ArticlePublic 'baffled by jargon in council public notices'
This is Leicestershire -- Public notices are baffling people with their jargon and complicated language, according to the city's deputy mayor. Councillor Rory Palmer said the complex wording of orders...
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Leicester councillor in court to face harassment allegation
This is Leicestershire -- A Labour city councillor is due to appear in court tomorrow to face an allegation of harassment. Police said Barbara Potter had been summoned to appear at Leicester...
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POLL: Speeding fines set to rise
This is Leicestershire -- Speeding fines are set to rise from £60 to £100 tomorrow – and here are the top five hotspots in Leicestershire. Speed cameras in King Richards Road, Tigers Way, Welford...
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Derby 0 Leicester 1: More of same can fire title bid says Liam Moore
LEICESTER can build a title challenge on the rock of their defence, says Liam Moore. Reported by Daily Star 1 day ago.
View ArticleNew term could start with strike
This is Leicestershire -- Youngsters at a troubled primary school could start the new term facing strike action by teachers and other staff. Uplands Junior School, in Leicester, hit the headlines...
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There is no real alternative to reburying king in our city
This is Leicestershire -- The pause button has been pressed but I have no doubt of the outcome. In all of this, it is the cathedral clergy and staff I feel particularly sorry for. When this reburial...
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Richard III: The battle goes on
This is Leicestershire -- Thoughts of a court battle over the remains of Richard III were set aside temporarily at the weekend as thousands of people headed to Bosworth to see the bloody struggle that...
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Toby Flood named as Leicester Tigers captain
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers have made fly-half Toby Flood club captain for the new season. The 28-year-old takes over from former Irish international Geordan Murphy, who joined Tigers'...
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Cyclists race round Leicester in first Leicester Castle Classic event
This is Leicestershire -- A double Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist rubbed shoulders with fun cyclists taking part in races around the heart of the city in the first Leicester Castle Classic cycle...
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Derby County suffer first defeat at hands of Leicester City
This is Derbyshire -- THE writing was on the wall after 35 minutes of this contest. You kind of know it is not going to be your day when an attempted clearance smacks into the shoulder of the...
View ArticleRichard III's remains 'will stay in Leicester'
This is Leicestershire -- The decision to allow Richard III's remains to be reinterred in Leicester is to be reviewed. It comes after a group calling itself the Plantagenet Alliance applied to the High...
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