Leicester's hospitals set to be in deficit by £40 million
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester's three hospitals are likely to be almost £40 million in deficit by the end of March. The deficit has been mounting since the start of the year, and is due in part...
View ArticleRush hour traffic survey causes delays on A50 at Frog Island, Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- A traffic survey which has previously led to gridlock on Leicester's roads has returned, causing more rush hour delays and congestion. Police and officials working on behalf...
View ArticleNew Parks lorry crash, Leicester: Two people taken to hospital
This is Leicestershire -- Two people were taken to hospital after a collision involving two cars and a lorry. Emergency services were called to the crash scene – on the A563, New Parks Way ring road,...
View ArticleLeicester scientist helps pave way for manned missions to Mars
This is Leicestershire -- A University of Leicester scientist is one of those paving the way for future manned missions to the Red Planet, Nasa has said. Dr John Bridges, who has devoted much of time...
View ArticleCapital One Cup: Manuel Pellegrini praises 'professional' performance after...
Manuel Pellegrini moved closer to a first trophy in English football as Manchester City eased past Leicester into the Capital One Cup semi-finals. Reported by Independent 5 hours ago.
View ArticleUnsigned artists get chance to perform at Leicester Music Festival
This is Leicestershire -- Unsigned artists have the chance to perform on the same stage as Professor Green and X factor stars Union J at Leicester Music Festival. A competition has been launched today...
View ArticleLeicester forward Deacon retires
Long-serving Leicester forward Brett Deacon joins the club's coaching set-up after announcing his retirement. Reported by BBC Sport 5 hours ago.
View ArticleLeicester's Brett Deacon retires
Long-serving Leicester forward Brett Deacon joins the club's coaching set-up after announcing his retirement. Reported by BBC Sport 5 hours ago.
View ArticleQPR v Leicester City - live
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester City face automatic promotion rivals QPR on Saturday with plenty at stake. City are three points behind in third place, after last weekend's 1-1 draw against...
View ArticleHow police nicked Great Train Robbery gang member Douglas Goody at a...
This is Leicestershire -- The moment a member of the gang which carried out the Great Train Robbery was arrested in Leicester's Grand Hotel is to be recreated in a major BBC drama. Leicester...
View ArticleLeicester teachers may get thrifty gifts this Christmas
This is Leicestershire -- Supply teachers in Leicester might be getting more than just an apple this Christmas. A survey of 100 of them working in the city's schools, by education recruitment...
View ArticleDrivers stopped during rush-hour police operation on A50 at Frog Island,...
This is Leicestershire -- A road safety operation saw police stop 19 drivers for motoring offences. The two-hour operation, on the A50 at Frog Island, Leicester, targeted a range of misdemeanours...
View ArticleGolf: My dream China debut, says Leicester PGA professional Jonathan Garratt
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester PGA professional Jonathan Garratt enjoyed a dream debut in China. In his first pro-am tournament since taking up the post as head coach at the Lantu Golf Academy...
View ArticleQPR v Leicester: We must tighten up at the back, says Ignasi Miquel
This is Leicestershire -- * Leicester City* must tighten up defensively if they are to topple Championship leaders and promotion rivals QPR on Saturday, says Ignasi Miquel. The centre-back, on loan...
View ArticleSaracens v Leicester Tigers: Mat Tait to return for game at Sarries
This is Leicestershire -- Mat Tait is set for his first appearance in Leicester Tigers colours for seven months at Saracens on Saturday. The 27-year-old has played just 42 minutes of rugby for...
View ArticleLeicester health authority facing £5m bill to pay for overseas patients
This is Leicestershire -- Bosses running city health services are going to have to find about £5 million to pay for hospital treatment for overseas patients. The money is in addition to the £1.6...
View ArticleRugby's 2013 highs and lows: From Leicester Tigers' sensational win over...
This is Leicestershire -- In his Inside Rugby column, Martin Crowson looks back at a dramatic year in rugby, and ahead to what may lie around the corner... -------------------- *Best game* * Leicester...
View ArticlePicture of the day: Smoky skies over Leicester
This is Leicestershire -- It's January 1954, and the thin morning sunlight battles the gathering gloom from smoke spilling from thousands upon thousands of Leicester chimneys. This photograph, one of...
View ArticleLeicester City v Manchester City: Nigel Pearson says his side did not give...
This is Leicestershire -- * Leicester City* manager Nigel Pearson said he was disappointed to crash out of the Capital One Cup because his side had not given themselves the best chance to cause an...
View ArticleLeicester open Priestland talks
Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill has revealed that the club have spoken with Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland's representatives. Reported by Planet-Rugby 7 hours ago.
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