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News about Leicester, a city in the East Midlands in the UK
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October 14, 2014 11:51 AM
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Restaurant Review: Souk up the delights of Morocco at Marrakech

Restaurant Review: Souk up the delights of Morocco at Marrakech | Leicester | Scoop.it
If you crave an alternative to London Road's plethora of curry houses, More food critic Tim Burke suggests you dip into the Moroccan cuisine on offer at Marrakech, in Highfield Street, Leicester For...
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October 13, 2014 8:21 AM
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Kurdish community highlight IS threat in Leicester city centre protest

Kurdish community highlight IS threat in Leicester city centre protest | Leicester | Scoop.it
Members of Leicester's Kurdish community gathered at the Clock Tower and Town Hall today to protest about the attack on the Syrian city of Kobani by IS fighters. The Syrian Kurdish border town is...
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October 3, 2014 3:26 PM
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Leicester Clock Tower vigil held to call for release of Islamic State hostages

Leicester Clock Tower vigil held to call for release of Islamic State hostages | Leicester | Scoop.it
A crowd gathered in Leicester city centre today to call on Islamic State to release its hostages. About 40 men, women and children congregated at the Clock Tower to send a message for the release of...
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September 29, 2014 9:33 AM
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Five-year-old Iris Grace is raising awareness of autism through her extraordinary paintings

Five-year-old Iris Grace is raising awareness of autism through her extraordinary paintings | Leicester | Scoop.it
A five-year-old girl with autism has garnered praise across Europe, Asia and America for her astonishing artwork.
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September 28, 2014 12:23 PM
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Leicester re-enacts a 1914 anti-WW1 meeting

On 2 August 2014, Leicester staged a re-enactment of an anti-war meeting that was held at the Market Place in Leicester on 2 August 1914 at which the citizen...
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September 25, 2014 2:48 PM
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"Our MPs don't understand our cash crisis" say senior Tory county councillors

"Our MPs don't understand our cash crisis" say senior Tory county councillors | Leicester | Scoop.it
Senior Tory councillors have said Leicestershire's MPs have not understood the dire extent of the funding crisis facing County Hall. Members of the Tory executive have previously lobbied the...
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September 23, 2014 12:02 PM
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Chateau Musar tasting dinner

Chateau Musar tasting dinner | Leicester | Scoop.it
It's been quite a week, culminating in the utter euphoria of the King Power stadium on Sunday. But man can not live by 5-3 wins alone, great food and wine is also pretty vital, and fortunately I ha...
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September 19, 2014 8:17 AM
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New head at Samworth Enterprise Academy, in Leicester, speaks out

New head at Samworth Enterprise Academy, in Leicester, speaks out | Leicester | Scoop.it
The new interim head of a city school has said he is prepared for the challenge ahead. Tony Evans took over from outgoing principal, Pat Dubas, at Samworth Enterprise Academy, off Saffron Lane, on...
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September 19, 2014 8:15 AM
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A report says Leicester's Somali community plays key role in city

A report says Leicester's Somali community plays key role in city | Leicester | Scoop.it
Leicester's Somali community has fitted into city life thanks to things such as in schooling, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a strong community. A report comparing seven cities has shown that...
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September 1, 2014 8:03 PM
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Plans to demolish historic Empire Hotel look set to be approved

Plans to demolish historic Empire Hotel look set to be approved | Leicester | Scoop.it
Controversial plans to flatten a 19th century former pub and replace it with a discount supermarket look set to be approved.
German firm Lidl wants to demolish the historic Empire Hotel in Fosse Road...
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September 1, 2014 5:38 PM
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Anger after man dressed as monk delivers homophobic leaflets to homes in Leicestershire

Anger after man dressed as monk delivers homophobic leaflets to homes in Leicestershire | Leicester | Scoop.it
A man dressed in a monk's habit has posted 'vile' homophobic leaflets through doors in Leicestershire. Police have launched a hate crime investigation into the incident, which happened on...
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September 1, 2014 8:00 AM
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Leicester shows support for NHS People's March as campaigners rally in Town Hall Square

Leicester shows support for NHS People's March as campaigners rally in Town Hall Square | Leicester | Scoop.it
The Town Hall Square was bursting with support last night (SAT) as Leicester welcomed dozens of campaigners fighting to protect the NHS.
A 300-mile People's March, involving more than 60...
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August 31, 2014 7:43 AM
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Leicester's Pride Parade, 2014

Leicester's Pride Parade, 2014 | Leicester | Scoop.it
Here is a short film of today's Pride march through Leicester... somewhat bizarrely led by a band dressed as fox-hunters. In addition to the many LGBTQ community organisations, stilt-walkers and ma...
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October 13, 2014 2:15 PM
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Solidarity With Kobane

Solidarity With Kobane | Leicester | Scoop.it
Following massive protests in London, more than hundred people gathered in Leicester city centre earlier this afternoon to call for an end to imperialist violence. Organized by the local Kurdish co...
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October 6, 2014 10:30 AM
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Street food at Leicester Market

Street food at Leicester Market | Leicester | Scoop.it
After the sad failure-to-launch of Leicester's Market Corner, it's good to learn there is another attempt at fostering a street food scene in Leicester. The new Market Hall has a small street food ...
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September 30, 2014 5:47 PM
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Leicester Clock Tower vigil for Islamic State hostages

Leicester Clock Tower vigil for Islamic State hostages | Leicester | Scoop.it
The vigil is being organised by Leicester teacher Riaz Khan and is being supported by a number of Islamic organisations in the city.
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September 28, 2014 12:39 PM
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The People's March for the NHS - Leicester, 30/08/14

Darlo mums and The People's March for The NHS passed through Leicester on their 300-mile walk from Jarrow to London. They are marching in protest against the...
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September 28, 2014 12:11 PM
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Cuts to fire services will cost lives, Fire Brigades Union says

Graham Vaux, secretary of the Leicestershire Fire Brigades Union (FBU) talks about the effect funding cuts are having on the fire and rescue services and urg...
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September 23, 2014 2:36 PM
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MP to stand down at next election

MP to stand down at next election | Leicester | Scoop.it

South Leicestershire MP Andrew Robathan has announced he will not be standing again at the next general election.

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September 19, 2014 11:57 AM
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Leicester Muslims' prayers for Islamic State victims

Muslims in Leicester united in prayer today for the victims of terror group Islamic State.
The city's community joined a national day of prayer during which they called for the release of hostages aid...
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September 19, 2014 8:16 AM
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Homeless hostel residents in South Wigston protest against cuts

Homeless hostel residents in South Wigston protest against cuts | Leicester | Scoop.it
Homeless hostel residents have staged a protest against the cuts the home is facing. Residents and staff of Kennedy House, in South Wigston made posters and held a protest at the hostel this week in...
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September 2, 2014 6:03 PM
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First Person (Pete Flack, City of Leicester NUT): Government claims about academies are not borne out in Leicester

First Person (Pete Flack, City of Leicester NUT): Government claims about academies are not borne out in Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it
Leicester has many things to be proud of. Its successful cultural diversity, its amazing range of festivals, its commitment to preserving our history and built environment, its innovatory scientific...
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September 1, 2014 7:49 PM
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Mercury opinion: Proud to support Gay Pride

Leicester's Pride parade takes place tomorrow in the city centre, followed by a festival in Victoria Park, where more than 1,000 revellers will enjoy music, dancing and a wide selection of stalls....
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September 1, 2014 1:25 PM
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Funding pulled from Sikh free school

A Sikh free school due to open in two days has had its funding withdrawn by the government, leaving 70 children without a school place.

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September 1, 2014 7:58 AM
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Leicestershire County Council to offer £160,000 to community groups

A grant scheme which encourages communities to reach out to the young, old and vulnerable was being launched today. Leicestershire County Council's Your Shire fund has £160,000 to give...
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