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Breaking news: Royal visit to temple called off

Duke of Edinburgh

A visit by the Duke of Edinburgh to a city Hindu temple has been called off because of a row between members, it was revealed today.

The visit, on Thursday, has been cancelled because of a dispute between two parties based at the Shree Hindu Temple and Community Centre, in St Barnabas Road, Leicester.

Some of the members wrote to...

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Two arrests as care home is shut

Acorn Lodge, Market Harborough

A care home for the elderly has been closed after inspectors ruled that there was a "serious risk" to residents' safety. Acorn Lodge...


Shops fail to pass on VAT cut

Shopkeeper Ken Patel

Hundreds of shops are failing to pass on the cut in VAT to customers, it was revealed today. Value added tax was cut from 17.5 per cent...

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Strictly's Austin trapped in dance studio

Austin Healey and Erin Boag

Putting in a few extra hours of training has made Austin Healey a favourite with Strictly Come Dancing judges and viewers. But his...

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Rat-infested shop closed down

A butcher's shop has been closed after an environmental health officer uncovered an extensive rat infestation. Bolton Halal Poultry was immediately shut by Leicester City Council officials...

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103 women in HIV infection scare fears

A total of 103 women who fear they might be at the centre of an HIV infection scare have now contacted special health hotlines. The women have called NHS Direct and the Health Protection...

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Hunt on for drink-drivers

Suspected drink-drivers will be subjected to  roadside breath tests during the police's  Christmas campaign

Police today stepped up the hunt for drink-drivers and the growing number of motorists who take to the road under the influence of...

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Phone texts aid diabetics

Callum Johnston

A pioneering scheme is using text messages to help diabetics stay healthy. The scheme, the first in the country, involves patients...

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Shock truth of city's children in poverty

Mahayla Moore-Walton, 26,  with  from left,  Araeya, and Alegra, both three, and Keziah, two

Child poverty is worse in parts of Leicester than much of the UK, it was claimed today. New statistics show that in the west of the...

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City news: You can get even better, Howard tells Fryatt

Steve Howard helps Matty Fryatt celebrate his first goal against Huddersfield

Confidence is the key to Matty Fryatt's superb scoring streak, according to the man best placed to judge – his Leicester City strike partner, Steve Howard.

The big target man has watched Fryatt dash towards the verge of his 20th goal of the season with the turn of the year still weeks away.

And he knows there is more to come...

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City news: Pearson in line for award

LEICESTER City boss Nigel Pearson has been nominated for the League One manager-of-the-month award for November. The Foxes gained four victories and one draw from their five league fixtures...

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City news: Ex-City star's role in Davies' loan deal

Mark Davies (right) during Saturday's clash against Dagenham & Redbridge

Leicester City loan signing Mark Davies was given a ringing endorsement of his new club by a former Blue Army favourite. Ex-City man...

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Tigers news: Mauger relishes chance to take on Carter

Dan Carter

Leicester Tigers centre Aaron Mauger is already eyeing up the prospect of going head-to-head with an old friend on Saturday evening....

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Tigers news: Caterpillar soars into the sky

The framework of the new Caterpillar Stand at Welford Road

The new Caterpillar Stand is beginning to dominate the skyline at Welford Road. The first part of the club's £60m redevelopment of the...

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