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Leicester man dies after stabbing in street
<p>Detectives today revealed a murder victim died from a single stab wound.<br>Nazir Taj Sheikh, 36, died in hospital after he was attacked in the St...</p>
Leicester and Leicestershire go live on Google Street View - at last!
<P>It has been a long wait but from tomorrow internet users will be able to take a virtual stroll along our streets.</P> <P>A year after Google...
Plan for danger dog orders met with scepticism in Leicestershire
<P>Plans to force all owners to insure against their dogs attacking someone have met scepticism in Leicestershire.</P> <P>Government proposals to...
Britons spend longer in the kitchen than the French
<P>French chefs, step away from the oven and put down the saucepans – the British are taking over in the kitchen.</P> <P>Britons now cook a...
Widow collects Leicestershire Pc's honour
<P>A popular beat bobby's widow has collected a posthumous commendation for his role in bringing a sex offender to justice.</P> <P>Pc Guy Swatland, a...
NHS withdraws backing for £25m community centre in Leicester
<P>Plans to build a £25m community centre have collapsed after a major backer pulled out citing budget constraints.</P> <P>The NHS has announced...
Car cheats told to pay back cash
<P>Two post-graduate students who carried out a scam selling "clocked" cars have been ordered to pay back almost £18,000. </P> <P>Zubair Ansari...
Melton mast campaign gaining support
<P>Fresh from victory in their year-long battle with a telecommunications giant over a mobile phone mast, protesters plan to take their campaign to...
Labour councillor calls for Leicestershire schools chief to resign
<P>Labour has called for Leicestershire's education chief to resign following the county's failure to get cash to rebuild schools.</P> <P>Councillor...
Leicester boasts 'landmark architecture and culture'
<P> The image of Leicester has changed from an industrial city to one which boasts "landmark architecture and culture", according to one of the...
Insect trial to fight Japanese knotweed is backed by Leicester experts
<P>A foreign insect is to be released into the UK in an effort to bring an invasive plant under control. </P> <P>Japanese knotweed, which grows...
Engineering jobs are axed at Leicester firm
<P>An engineering firm, which had its biggest contract scuppered by the Government, has axed 24 jobs after going into administration yesterday. </P>...
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Ambulance service to miss target
East Midlands Ambulance Service is expected to fall short of national targets for response times.
Border agency in M1 lorry checks
Lorries using at service park alongside the M1 in Leicestershire are searched for illegal immigrants.
Historic street could get boost
Businesses in one of Leicester's most historic streets are hoping the area will soon get a much-needed boost.
Murder probe as stab victim dies
Police start a murder inquiry after a man dies from stab wounds following an attack in a Leicester street.
Forces may combine on firearms
Police forces in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire may combine their firearms units as part of a collaboration project.
Schools' £80m funds bid rejected
A bid for £80m of funding to help reorganise Leicestershire schools is rejected as parents protest about closures.
How firms 'avoid' pension costs
A company once owned by Charnwood MP Stephen Dorrell shed its pension liabilities after going into administration.
Cardboard cut-out police on duty
Life-size cardboard cut-outs of police officers are to be stationed in community centres and shops in Leicestershire.
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News from Leicestershire Constabulary
• Man charged with two Wigston burglaries
• Man sentenced after assault in Wigston
• Uppingham Road assault – charges brought
• Blaby store on final warning for alcohol sales
• Family pay tribute to murder victim
• Man sentenced for murder
• Leicestershire Constabulary backs national campaign
• Man sentenced for possession of amphetamines
• Three men charged with producing cannabis
• Two arrested following drugs raid in Belgrave
• Woman charged with theft offences
• Burglary campaign continues in Loughborough
• More 'Bling' arrests across Force Area
• City Inspectors start 'tweeting'
• Government training day to be held in Loughborough
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