Leicester Christmas lights switch-on: More than 15,000 people attend festive...
This is Leicestershire -- Camels, digital fireworks and food from around the world created a cosmopolitan atmosphere at Leicester's Christmas lights switch-on. More than 15,000 people flocked to the...
View ArticleEngland approach Six Nations upbeat despite New Zealand defeat
• England 22-30 New Zealand • Stuart Lancaster extracts positives from autumn Tests By the time England kick off the Six Nations against France in Paris in early February the frustration of Saturday's...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers wheelchair rugby side in impressive form
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers are no strangers to success, so it should come as no surprise that their new wheelchair rugby team are also making waves. Tigers merged with the...
View ArticlePhilippines Typhoon Haiyan: Leicester raises thousands for victims
This is Leicestershire -- Thousands of pounds were raised at the weekend as people dug deep to help the Philippines typhoon disaster appeal fund. More than £5,000 was collected at a brunch hosted by...
View ArticleQuiz: How Leicester are you?
This is Leicestershire -- *By Lee Marlow* It started on the internet, a "How Northern Are You?'' quiz which seemed to spread like a bushfire all over the worldwide web, infiltrating Facebook and...
View ArticleTalking Horses: Best bets at Leicester in our daily racing blog
Win a copy of the Racing Post 2014 annual in our weekly tipping competition *11am Fehily lands plum ride on Silviniaco Conti in the Betfair Chase* *Tony Paley: *Paul Nicholls announced on Monday that...
View ArticleLeicester's economy is 'best in the Midlands'
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester is the region's best performing city according to a new report into economic performance and quality of life. The city outperformed neighbours such as Coventry,...
View ArticleCCTV appeal after man seen kicking door in Horsefair Street, Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- Police are appealing for help in tracing a man after a door was damaged in Leicester city centre. The incident took place at around 4.30am on Thursday September 12, at...
View ArticleLeicester City's Capital One Cup clash against Manchester City is a sell-out
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City have confirmed that the Capital One Cup quarter-final with Manchester City at the King Power Stadium is expected to sell out today. Tickets went on general sale...
View ArticlePolice search Cardiff house for missing former Leicester woman
This is Leicestershire -- Police investigating the disappearance of a former Leicester woman have carried out a search of a property in the Llandaff area of Cardiff. South Wales Police officers are...
View ArticleAngry children confront Leicester city councillors over play project cuts
This is Leicestershire -- A large crowd of angry youngsters have staged a demonstration against proposed city council cuts to supervised play schemes. Around 150 children and parents gathered outside...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers' back-rower Michael Noone impresses in past two games
This is Leicestershire -- Back-rower Michael Noone was in the right place at the right time once again as Leicester Tigers took control of LV= Cup Pool Two at Worcester. It is becoming a habit for the...
View ArticleLeicester City's Capital One Cup clash against Manchester City is a sell-out
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City's Capital One Cup quarter-final with Manchester City at the King Power Stadium is expected to sell out today. Tickets went on general sale yesterday morning...
View ArticleSix robbers who targeted teenage boys in Leicester for their mobile phones,...
This is Leicestershire -- Six robbers involved in carrying out muggings on teenage boys in Leicester have been locked up. Victims were targeted in five separate incidents and had their mobile phones,...
View ArticleBasketball: Teams will still fear their trips to face Leicester Riders at the...
This is Leicestershire -- Rob Paternostro expects sides will still fear visiting the John Sandford Centre despite Leicester Riders losing their record-breaking undefeated run at home. Riders suffered...
View ArticleChristmas lights switch-ons in Leicester and Leicestershire
This is Leicestershire -- Here's our list of the Christmas lights switch-ons taking place in Leicestershire? If we've missed any or you've got more info to add please let us know. Just complete the...
View ArticleIpswich v Leicester City - live
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City return from the international break against Ipswich on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways. Nigel Pearson's men travel to Portman Road with a chance...
View ArticleAppeal judges criticise Leicester City Council for attempting to evict a...
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City Council has been criticised by appeal judges for attempting to evict a young widow and her two children from the home they shared with her late husband. Widow...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers lock Sebastian de Chaves enjoying life
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers lock Sebastian de Chaves could have made easier starts to his line-out calling career than the challenge he faced at Worcester Warriors. The 23-year-old...
View Article'Frustrated' returning England players back in the mix for key Leicester...
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers' five-strong England contingent are raring to go after "four weeks off" on national duty. Toby Flood, Ben Youngs, Geoff Parling, Tom Youngs and Dan Cole will...
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