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News about Leicester, a city in the East Midlands in the UK
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February 2, 2012 12:13 PM
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EDL/UAF marches: Warning of travel disruption in Leicester

EDL/UAF marches: Warning of travel disruption in Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it

Leicester City Council has warned that transport and travel in the city centre will be affected by the EDL and UAF marches on Saturday.



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February 1, 2012 11:22 AM
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New homeless news team have the write stuff

New homeless news team have the write stuff | Leicester | Scoop.it
The city's newest news agency had its official launch yesterday.More than 30 volunteers and four paid staff met at Coffee Republic, in Granby Street, to promote the Down Not Out project.It is aimed...
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February 1, 2012 7:40 AM
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EDL Threatens to ‘Smash up’ Leicester During March on February 4

EDL Threatens to ‘Smash up’ Leicester During March on February 4 | Leicester | Scoop.it
Fears the planned EDL march in Leicester on February 4 will erupt into violence following member’s threat.
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January 31, 2012 1:54 PM
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Liberal Democrat East Midlands Region Spring Conference

The party's East Midlands Region Spring Conference takes place on Saturday 18 February 2012 at Abington High School, Station Road, Wigston Magna LE18 2DU.

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January 31, 2012 12:01 PM
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Leicester City Council - City Centre Demonstrations On Saturday 4th February 2012

Leicester City Council - City Centre Demonstrations On Saturday 4th February 2012 | Leicester | Scoop.it
City Centre Demonstrations On Saturday 4th February 2012...
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January 31, 2012 11:35 AM
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Joint Press Release – Leicester Unite Against Fascism and Indian Workers’ Association (GB) Leicestershire Branch

Leicester UAF have called a city centre protest on the 4th of February supported by the IWA (GB) Leicestershire Branch, along with Trade Unionists, students and members of local communities. We will be assembling at the Clock Tower at 11am to give the racist EDL a clear message.

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January 30, 2012 2:07 PM
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EDL Leader Liam Woods threatens to 'smash Leicester up'

EDL Leader Liam Woods threatens to 'smash Leicester up' | Leicester | Scoop.it

EDL Leader Liam Woods threatens to 'smash Leicester up'. The regional officer for the English Defence League's Blackpool and LGBT Divisions is threatening to 'smash Leicester up' on his Facebook...

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January 30, 2012 11:50 AM
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Leicestershire, posties animal attack

Leicestershire, posties animal attack | Leicester | Scoop.it
Dog attacks on posties are taking place on average once a week.Between 2006 and 2011 there were 290 incidents of dogs attacking postal workers in the county as they carried out their daily...
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January 30, 2012 10:14 AM
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EDL’s sequel in Leicester has no public demand

EDL’s sequel in Leicester has no public demand | Leicester | Scoop.it
In October 2010, the people of Leicester dealt a resounding blow to the English Defence League.
 The far-right group, cited as an inspiration by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, ha...
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January 29, 2012 11:16 AM
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Leicester City Council - February Events

Leicester City Council - February Events | Leicester | Scoop.it

Information and advice for City families in connection with the proposed marches by the EDL and LUAF on 4th February 2012

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January 29, 2012 9:22 AM
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Mercury Opinion: EDL's letter does not reassure us

The English Defence League has written an open letter to Leicester businesses in which it states that its only intention in coming to Leicester next Saturday is to stage a peaceful protest.We...
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January 27, 2012 8:49 AM
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Jail for Leicester man who stole £15 dress from store during rampage

Jail for Leicester man who stole £15 dress from store during rampage | Leicester | Scoop.it
A looter caught red-handed stealing from a store during last summer's disorder in Leicester has been jailed for 16 months.Simon Gamble travelled from his New Parks home into the city centre with his...
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January 26, 2012 1:49 PM
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Council workers and teachers to stage jobs rally

Council workers and teachers are to take part in a rally against job losses and cuts to local services next month.Union leaders from Unison and GMB are organising the event on February 22, which...
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February 2, 2012 12:12 PM
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Leicestershire County Council leader's travel expenses investigated

Leicestershire County Council leader's travel expenses investigated | Leicester | Scoop.it
Leicestershire County Council leader David Parsons has been investigated over £1,200 of his international travel expenses.A whistle-blower reported alleged irregularities regarding Coun Parsons'...
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February 1, 2012 8:34 AM
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'We should be looking to ban the EDL march in Leicester'

'We should be looking to ban the EDL march in Leicester' | Leicester | Scoop.it
City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has been urged to ask the Home Office to outlaw Saturday's English Defence League march.The call was made yesterday by former city council leader Ross Willmott.He said...
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February 1, 2012 7:26 AM
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Castle Ward Councillors Condemn EDL March Decision

Castle Ward Councillors Neil Clayton, Patrick Kitterick and Lynn Senior have issued a joint statement condemning the police decision to allow the EDL to march through the city centre of Leicester.

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January 31, 2012 12:03 PM
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City centre protests update from City Mayor and Leicestershire Police on Mon. 30th Jan. 2012

Leicester City Council's official TV channel.
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January 31, 2012 11:59 AM
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Leicester City Council - City Centre Demonstrations Questions And Answers

Leicester City Council - City Centre Demonstrations Questions And Answers | Leicester | Scoop.it

The English Defence League (EDL) and Leicester Unite Against Fascism (UAF) are planning to hold demonstrations in Leicester city centre on Saturday 4th February 2012.

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January 30, 2012 5:50 PM
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Sikhs Against the EDL backs 'Love Leicester, Hate Racism' demonstration

Sikhs Against the EDL backs 'Love Leicester, Hate Racism' demonstration | Leicester | Scoop.it
The racist and fascist EDL want to march in Leicester this Saturday, 4th February, to spread their racist poison.
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January 30, 2012 12:21 PM
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27-year-old man subjected to racist comments in Leicester

27-year-old man subjected to racist comments in Leicester | Leicester | Scoop.it
Officers from Beaumont Leys local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old man was the victim of a racist incident.
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January 30, 2012 11:05 AM
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Free bus travel for the disabled is set to be axed

About 8,500 disabled people across the county face losing their right to free bus travel before 9.30am.Leicestershire County Council is consulting people over its proposal to withdraw the subsidy...
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January 30, 2012 9:53 AM
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Leicestershire Constabulary - Latest news - Police and Council reassure public following announcement of march routes

Leicestershire Police and Leicester City Council have today reassured people that they have the right experience to deal effectively with the two planned marches in the city centre on February 4.
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January 29, 2012 9:28 AM
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Bishop defends his stand on child benefits

The Bishop of Leicester has defended his role in a public spat with the former Archbishop of Canterbury over the Government's Welfare Reform Bill.The Right Rev Tim Stevens said he "disagreed...
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January 27, 2012 8:50 AM
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Leicester companies' compensation pleas rejected after city disturbances

Leicester companies' compensation pleas rejected after city disturbances | Leicester | Scoop.it
An MP's plea to the Prime Minister for compensation for businesses attacked by yobs during the summer disturbances has been rejected.Businesses in Leicester's cultural quarter, Granby Street and St...
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January 27, 2012 8:47 AM
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Salary of Leicester mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby in spotlight

Salary of Leicester mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby in spotlight | Leicester | Scoop.it
City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby faced a new challenge last night over his salary.In councillor questions at yesterday's full council meeting, Tory opposition member Ross Grant asked exactly how much he...
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