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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Leicester shop explosion: Shop blast father felt 'powerless'
Jose Ragoobeer says his life changed forever when his wife and sons died in the Leicester explosion.
Peckleton bungalow collapse: Woman suffers life-threatening burns
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say the collapse may have been caused by an explosion.
Petition calls for Walkers to change plastic crisp packets
More than 150,000 people sign a petition after some packets found on beaches dated back to the 1980s.
Manchester Marathon completed by 'bionic suit' wearing Claire Lomas
Claire Lomas, paralysed in an accident in 2007, uses a "bionic suit" to complete the 26 miles in eight days.
Leicestershire woman makes free wigs and hats for poorly children
Grace Hutchinson says the head pieces made from wool irritate kids' skin less than ones made from hair.
Frankie Valli tribute singer Robin Maughan jailed for longer
Frankie Valli impersonator Robin Maughan is currently serving a sentence for child sex offences.
Support for Leicestershire paramedic after food stop
Leicestershire paramedic Tim Hargraves was told "nice you have time to eat" while buying food during his 10-hour shift.
'Buried' Loughborough shopping centre pub to reopen?
The Green Man closed in 1993 and is sealed under Carillon Court - peanuts and all.
Leicester City 0-0 Southampton
Southampton have to "take more risks" and "just go for it" says manager Mark Hughes after they were held to a draw against Leicester
Selby to play Perry in Crucible opener
Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Stephen Maguire in the first round of the World Championship, while defending champion Mark Selby faces Joe Perry.
Paul Nixon: Leicestershire head coach turns to SAS to lift club's fortunes
Head coach Paul Nixon enlists the help of the Special Air Service to try to improve Leicestershire's fortunes.
Logovi'i Mulipola: Newcastle Falcons sign Leicester Tigers prop on undisclosed terms
Newcastle Falcons sign Samoan prop Logovi'i Mulipola from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.
Harry Maguire: Leicester City boss Claude Puel rules out selling defender
Leicester City manager Claude Puel says England defender Harry Maguire is not for sale despite reported interest from a number of top clubs.
Telusa Veainu: Leicester Tigers wing expects niggles and punch-ups in training after Saints defeat
Leicester's Telusa Veainu expects training to involve a few "punch-ups" after a below-par display in defeat by Northampton.
'Netball can go from strength to strength'
England's Jade Clarke hopes netball goes "strength to strength" after their dramatic 52-51 win over Australia that clinched Commonwealth Games gold.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Struggling Hinckley call game off
Hinckley United's game against Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday is postponed as the hosts are unable to field a team.
Thakor to captain England U-19s
Leicestershire's Shiv Thakor will captain a 15-strong England Under-19s squad for the tour of South Africa in January.
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Beckton birthday acid attacker John Tomlin jailed for 16 years
John Tomlin is sentenced for causing grievous bodily harm to Resham Khan and Jameel Muhktar.
Bestival death: Louella Fletcher-Michie 'first to die from drug 2C-P'
Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, died at the festival last year.
Hatfield school denies charging pupils for water
Onslow St Audrey's School in Hatfield said no child would ever be refused access to water.
Woman stabbed in lift by man who was lingering 'for days'
The 41-year-old victim is in a stable condition after the attack in Hoxton, east London.
Hunt on for £9.5m lottery winner in Lincolnshire
The winning ticket was bought in Lincolnshire and the owner has until 4 October to make a claim.
Former boxing champion Anthony Small denies terrorism charge
Anthony Small is in custody and is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey in May.
Peckleton bungalow collapse: Woman suffers life-threatening burns
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say the collapse may have been caused by an explosion.
Chingford fire: Resident dies in care home blaze
Twelve people manage to get out of the building in north-east London before firefighters arrive.
Hundreds at shop blast family funeral
Some mourners wore football shirts at the funerals of Mary Ragoobar and her sons Sean and Shane.
Ipswich army veteran ran over neighbour in 'blind rage'
A man who knocked over his neighbour and brandished an axe in an Ipswich street is jailed.
Oxford Dodo was shot in head, scans find
The world-famous specimen is the world's best-preserved example of the extinct bird.
Two men arrested in Redcar after leading police in tractor pursuit
Police said the "slow-moving" pursuit continued for about five miles between Skelton and Redcar.
Source: BBC News
