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County's last major shoe factory to shut

Equity Shoes, in Leicester

Leicestershire's last large shoe factory will close this month, with the loss of nearly 100 jobs.

The collapse of Equity Shoes marks the end of an era for the county's once-thriving footwear industry and for the 123-year-old business.

Last month, the Leicester Mercury reported that bosses were searching to find a buyer to rescue...

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Hope for 6,000 jobs as F1 plans approved

Simon Gillet

The man planning to bring back Formula One to Donington Park believes it can create up to 6,000 jobs and £60 million of investment in...

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Mouse dirt found in pub

Gateway pub

A pub has been closed after health inspectors found mouse droppings in its kitchen – including in a frying pan that was being...


Firm is fined over dangerous dress

Emma Moore, of Trading Standards, with the dress

A dress which could choke a child was discovered on sale in a children's store. Bosses of a firm which supplied TK Maxx have been fined...


Victim of the bullies is now karate black belt

Jordan Brown tries out a move on dad Kelvin

Meet Jordan – a real karate kid who took up martial arts to boost his confidence after he fell victim to bullies. Since taking...

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The babies are tiny, but they need more space!

Verity Pearson, left, and Carole Bacon

They may look tiny and helpless but these babies, born weeks prematurely, are little fighters. Now, the centre which helps them battle...

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Pc gets on his bike thanks to students

Pc Paul Archer and Pat Dubas

A police officer is whizzing around his beat on two wheels, thanks to a school. Pc Paul Archer is able to get around Leicester's Saffro...

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Davies loan deal boosts City

Leicester City have agreed with Wolves another loan deal for midfielder Mark Davies until the end of the month.

The 20-year-old made six appearances for City on his initial loan from the Molineux club which ended last weekend.

Davies is available for tomorrow’s match against Leyton Orient.

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Tigers rule out hunt for coach

Heyneke Meyer

Chairman Peter Tom has denied Leicester Tigers have drawn up a head-coach short-list amid mounting speculation that Heyneke Meyer may...

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City news: Edworthy happy to wait for his chance to shine

Marc Edworthy

Leicester City's Marc Edworthy knows you should not change a winning team, even though it is costing him his place. Having signed on...

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City news: Fryatt is set for a return to action

Leicester City's cutting edge should be at its sharpest tomorrow with the return of Matty Fryatt to the attack for the visit of Leyton Orient. The 23-goal striker has been back in full...

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Friday Interview: The day Jock hung me on a coat-peg!

The class of '73-74

Dennis Rofe has recalled how Jock Wallace "hung me from a coat-peg" after once being accused by the legendary Leicester City manager of...

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