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David Joy

A paedophile has been banned for life from going into any play area in Leicestershire or contacting any children.

Police applied for court orders against 67-year-old convicted child molester David Joy after a parent spotted him in an alleyway next to a primary school.

He had been out of prison for a few months after serving a...



Shisha cafe's owners flouted smoking laws

Ussamah Malik and Asad Iqbal outside  Al Mashriq

Owners of an Arabian-style shisha cafe have been prosecuted for breaching the smoking ban. The Al-Mashriq restaurant, in London Road,...


Bags say choose to reuse

Liam Reid, Ross Willmott and Robert Wann with the bags

Thousands of free "green" bags are being handed out to encourage shoppers to help protect the planet. One Leicester bags are being...

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Firm raided in 'slave' hunt

Police raided a business yesterday morning as part of an investigation into the exploitation of migrant farm labourers. Officers searched the premises of a Market Harborough company as raids...

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Girl admits to throwing concrete block at train

The damaged train

A 17-year-old girl has confessed to throwing a concrete block at a high-speed train – after she read about her crime in the Leice...


Driver hurt in car drama

The car in Canal Street, South Wigston

A motorist was treated for minor injuries after the car he or she was driving flipped on to its roof after colliding with another vehic...

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Ambrose is a dog's best pal

Ambrose with Lydia Downes, Rebecca Baines and  Leah Reeve

A four-legged patient has proved he is not just man's best friend but a pal to other pooches as well. Italian spinone Ambrose gave...

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£370,000 confiscated from car clockers

Father and son second-hand car dealers who sold vehicles with clocked mileage have had more than £370,000 worth of assets confiscated. Tyrone Leadeatt (27), formerly of Lancelot Close,...


Bypass may be named to honour military heroes

A bypass could be given a name to honour Leicestershire's military heroes. County councillors have suggested the Earl Shilton relief road could be named in tribute to regiments which drew...

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City: Campbell pushes starting claims

DJ Campbell has pushed his claim to replace suspended striker Steve Howard in Leicester City's vital League One clash at Scunthorpe United on Saturday.

The 27-year-old front-man scored the opening goal in a behind-closed-doors victory over Kidderminster Harriers yesterday.

That was a timely reminder to manager Nigel Pearson ahead...

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Tigers face injury crisis

Heyneke Meyer

Leicester Tigers are facing a selection crisis ahead of one of their biggest games of the season. Tigers are so "thin on the ground"...

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Inside Football with Steve Pumfrey: Berner strikes chord with Blue Army

Inside Football with Steve Pumfrey:  Berner strikes chord with Blue Army

Leicester City's Bruno Berner is an interviewer's dream. He is articulate and provides measured responses to the questions being fired...

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Tigers legends: Pick your inside centre

Pat Howard

The battle for the inside-centre spot is between four players from the modern era – including three from the last 12 years. Paul...

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Tigers: Meyer shares Crane's delight

Leicester Tigers head coach Heyneke Meyer says he is delighted for Jordan Crane after the No.8 was called into the match-day 22 for England's clash with South Africa at Twickenham on...

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TV review: Prince John: The Windsor’s Tragic Secret

Prince John

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Wednesday's pick: The Bays at DMH

The Bays

The Bays haven't rehearsed for their gig at De Montfort Hall tonight. They haven't for the entire tour. So why are we recommending you...

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Film of the week: Zak and Miri Make a Porno (18)

Zack and Miri, seen here not making a porno

They're best friends, and they're skint. What's the best way to make some cash? Making a porn film together, naturally.

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CD of the week: The Renaissance by Q-Tip

Top tip

Can he (still) kick it? Yes he can.

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Review: Frankie Boyle at DMH

Frankie Boyle

Near-the-knuckle stand-up, from a comedian who delights in triggering collective intakes of breath as much as belly laughs.

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