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March 18, 2013 9:57 AM
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Pedestrian: Pioneering Potential - Upcoming Exhibitions - 21st March - 1st April :: Pedestrian Presents 6x8

Pedestrian: Pioneering Potential - Upcoming Exhibitions - 21st March - 1st April :: Pedestrian Presents 6x8 | Leicester | Scoop.it
Following the success of the Secret Postcard exhibition last year, we present "6 x ...
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March 17, 2013 2:14 PM
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Colleen set to make world of difference

Colleen set to make world of difference | Leicester | Scoop.it
A charity promoting community cohesion in Leicester is to get some help with its publicity thanks to a phone company.Vodafone is paying Colleen Molloy, of Braunstone, to spend four months working...
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March 15, 2013 4:38 PM
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Children under 12 years old were subject to a barrage of racial abuse 

This and other race issues will be discussed at the “Race for Football” roadshows at Leicester African Caribbean Centre 20th March (http://raceforsport.eventbrite.comtwitter.com/Raceforsport) and at Birmingham City FC on 24th April. Both events start at 6 pm and are free to the public.
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March 15, 2013 2:39 PM
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Bee-harming pesticides escape proposed European ban

Bee-harming pesticides escape proposed European ban | Leicester | Scoop.it
Commission proposal to suspend use of neonicotinoids fails to gain majority, but could still be enforced by appeals committee
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March 15, 2013 2:34 PM
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Popular parade to mark St Patrick's Day in city

Popular parade to mark St Patrick's Day in city | Leicester | Scoop.it
A sea of green, white and gold will sweep through the city again this weekend as thousands gather to celebrate St Patrick's Day.The traditional annual parade will start at Holy Cross church, in New...
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March 15, 2013 9:15 AM
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Fund-raising Concert at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre | City of Sanctuary

Saturday, 16 March 2013 - 7:00pm

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March 14, 2013 9:07 AM
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School proposes axing teaching assistant posts

A school is proposing to axe up to 10 teaching assistant posts by the end of the summer term.Governors at Uplands Junior, in Highfields, Leicester, have notified staff of the redundancies.Head...
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March 14, 2013 7:21 AM
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East Midlands MEP nods off during speech by the Israeli president

East Midlands MEP nods off during  speech by the Israeli president | Leicester | Scoop.it
East Midlands MEP Roger Helmer has insisted he owes an apology to no-one except Shimon Peres after he nodded off during a speech by the Israeli president.The 69-year-old UKIP politician was snapped...
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March 12, 2013 12:57 PM
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Richard III could bring £14 million tourism boost to Leicester

Richard III  could bring £14 million tourism boost to Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it
Richard III could provide a king's ransom for Leicester with an estimated £14 million tourism boost.
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce chief executive Martin Traynor has based his calculation...
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March 12, 2013 11:45 AM
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North Korea threatens New Zealand with nuclear strike; nothing we can do, says Key

North Korea threatens New Zealand with nuclear strike; nothing we can do, says Key | Leicester | Scoop.it
Key assured the nation that "everyone will die" if North Korea follows through on its threats

The Democratic Republic of North Korea today threatened New
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March 8, 2013 4:09 PM
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Amputee dies in G4S ambulance due to 'insufficient' staff training

Amputee dies in G4S ambulance due to 'insufficient' staff training | Leicester | Scoop.it
A double amputee died when his unsecured wheelchair tipped over backwards as he was being transported to hospital in an ambulance operated by under-fire outsourcing firm G4S.
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March 5, 2013 1:34 PM
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Cadbury used nonexistent factory to avoid taxes: WSJ

Cadbury used nonexistent factory to avoid taxes: WSJ | Leicester | Scoop.it
REUTERS - Cadbury Plc, now part of Mondelez International Inc , used a nonexistent factory in India to avoid about $46 million in taxes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a report by the Indian tax authorities.
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March 4, 2013 3:34 PM
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Workers at Spain's Iberia airline step up strike action

Workers at Spain's Iberia airline step up strike action | Leicester | Scoop.it
Unions at Spain's flagship airline Iberia begin a second week of strikes, with 1,300 flights canceled and most passengers re-assigned.
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March 18, 2013 8:58 AM
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UKIP 'will fight all seats' in Leicestershire County Council elections

UKIP 'will fight all seats'  in Leicestershire County Council elections | Leicester | Scoop.it
The United Kingdom Independence Party says it intends to stand for all 55 seats on Leicestershire County Council.The party said it was planning a serious challenge to the Tories, who run County...
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March 15, 2013 5:19 PM
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Education Secretary Michael Gove to visit Leicester's first free school

Education Secretary Michael Gove to visit Leicester's first free school | Leicester | Scoop.it
Education Secretary Michael Gove was due to officially open Leicester's first free school today.Mr Gove pioneered the free school concept and will visit Krishna Avanti, in Spencefield Lane, Evington,...
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March 15, 2013 4:35 PM
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Leicester Nirvana FC - HOME - Mini Soccer Development Trials– Saturday 13th April, 10am – 12pm

Leicester Nirvana FC - HOME - Mini Soccer Development Trials– Saturday 13th April, 10am – 12pm | Leicester | Scoop.it
Leicester Nirvana Mini Soccer Development Tournament

Saturday 13 th April, 10am – 12p...
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March 15, 2013 2:37 PM
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Big match strike by cleaners off

Cleaners for Arriva Trains Wales call off a 24-hour walkout over pay on the day Wales play England in rugby's Six Nations.
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March 15, 2013 1:56 PM
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Sultan

Sultan | Leicester | Scoop.it
"Fancy trying that new Turkish place on Narborough Road?" asks Cockney Rob.   "Looks like the places in Dalston". Being a South Londoner by extraction the food cultures of the East End are a bit of...
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March 15, 2013 9:05 AM
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Top Leicester City Council officers' salaries published

Top Leicester City Council officers' salaries published | Leicester | Scoop.it
The salaries of Leicester's top council bosses have been published.
Leicester City Council has released details of what its chief officers will be paid from April.
Councillors are due to discuss the...
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March 14, 2013 7:56 AM
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Richard III: Leicester mayor rejects York summit over burial of king

Richard III: Leicester mayor rejects York summit over  burial of king | Leicester | Scoop.it
Sir Peter Soulsby has snubbed York's invitation to arrange a summit regarding the reburial of Richard III.The city mayor said there was no need for any meeting as the decision on where the...
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March 12, 2013 1:57 PM
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Snibston Century Theatre - What's On - The Pitmen Poets

Snibston Century Theatre - What's On - The Pitmen Poets | Leicester | Scoop.it

The Pitmen Poets celebrate the songs and culture of North East England's Coal Mining tradition, bringing together four of the region's leading champions of it's musical heritage

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March 12, 2013 12:36 PM
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De Montfort University converts part of Georgian building into £134,000 home for vice-chancellor

De Montfort University converts  part of Georgian building into £134,000 home for vice-chancellor | Leicester | Scoop.it
Part of a grade II-listed Georgian building is being converted into £134,000 living quarters for De Montfort University's vice-chancellor.Work has started on creating an apartment suite for...
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March 12, 2013 11:30 AM
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Leicester city councillors could be axed (with poll)

Leicester city councillors could  be axed (with poll) | Leicester | Scoop.it
The number of councillors in Leicester could be cut in a move that would save taxpayers' cash.Councillors will meet tonight to discuss the political shake-up.The city has 54 council members...
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March 8, 2013 4:02 PM
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Leicester 's Mayor doesn't care about us, say traders against Jubilee Square plan

Leicester 's Mayor doesn't care about us, say traders against Jubilee Square plan | Leicester | Scoop.it
Traders opposing plans for a new £4 million public square say they are unconvinced by assurances it will be good for their businesses.City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby wants to replace the car park...
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March 5, 2013 11:04 AM
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Another Leicestershire County Councillor - Rob Fraser - joins UKIP

Another Leicestershire County Councillor -  Rob Fraser -  joins UKIP | Leicester | Scoop.it
Leicestershire County Councillor Rob Fraser has joined UKIP.

Coun Fraser, who was first elected in 1991, had been a Conservative Councillor until September last year.

He resigned from the...
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