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BREAKING NEWS: THE QUEEN TO VISIT CITY

Her Majesty The Queen

The Queen is to visit Leicester next month, it was announced today.

She is set to arrive in the city with the Duke of Edinburgh on Thursday, December 4.

During the day she will visit the University of Leicester, Curve theatre, Shree Hindu Temple and Community Centre and Leicester Grammar School.

Her Majesty is due to open...

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'Our tragic girl saved five lives'

Ruby Nagra

A teenager who died from meningitis has saved the lives of five people by donating her organs, her proud family say. Ruby Nagra, 18, of...

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Mum witnesses hit-and-run horror

Mum Dora with Angela

A young mother watched in horror as her three-year-old daughter was knocked unconscious by a "heartless" hit-and-run driver. The child,...

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University plans £1 billion revamp

University plans £1 billion revamp

The University of Leicester has announced plans to spend £1 billion redeveloping its campus. The building programme, one of the biggest...

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'Fight for your comprehensives'

Peter Flack

Teacher unions have urged people to start fighting to ensure the survival of "community comprehensives". They spoke out over possible...

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Widow slams 'evil' grave vandals

Nancy Smallwood

A widow today spoke of her heartbreak and anger after vandals desecrated her late husband's grave. The grave was among more than a...

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I want to shake lifesaver's hand

Cosmo Anayiotis

A man given a bone marrow transplant after being diagnosed with leukaemia says he would love to one day shake the hand of the man who...

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Shopkeeper left bloodied by thieves

The Day Today store

A shopkeeper who tried to stop youths stealing from his store was left bleeding after one smashed a beer can over his head. Lakhaman...

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Airline threatens to axe flights

A Ryanair aircraft

Many flights from Leicestershire to one of the Canary Islands could be stopped following a row involving an airline. Ryanair, which...

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Tigers's highly-rated winger is set for debut

Tigers new boy Scott Hamilton

Kiwi winger Scott Hamilton is likely to make his Leicester Tigers debut this weekend with a ringing endorsement in his ears.

The 28-year-old finally arrived in the country last week after finishing his commitments with Canterbury.

Having shaken off a bout of flu, "the most under-rated winger in New Zealand" is set to be chosen in...

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City news: We've got the element of surprise on our side, says Birch

Mike Stringfellow, Steve Walsh, Alan Birchenall, Bobby Roberts and Jon Sammels and Filbert

Leicester City could profit from the loss of suspended striker Steve Howard at Scunthorpe on Saturday, says club ambassador Alan Birche...

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Football: Late goals sink Oadby after brave fight

Oadby's David Newton (left) and Leeds' Sam Jones

Oadby Town put up a brave battle against the might of Leeds in the second round of the FA Youth Cup last night but it was not enough....

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Gary Silke Column: Life of two halves for this City idol

Chris Garland cracks in another scorcher for City

On Tuesday, The Fox editorial team indulged in a bit of time travel. Down the M69, M6, M42, M5, M50 . . .and into the 1970s. On the...

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Tigers Legends: Pick your top inside-centre

Have you cast your vote yet in Leicester Tigers' search for a Legends XV? If not, use the coupon in today's Leicester Mercury to vote, or log on to the Mercury's website at www.thisisleicest...

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