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Why Leicester City can feel boring as Marti Cifuentes reacts to Harry Winks over long-term issue

A closer look at Leicester City's attack, with Marti Cifuentes responding after Harry Winks pointed out that chance creation has been a problem, and not just this season

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WASPI campaign key date looms in battle with DWP over compensation

The Ombudsman previously said the WASPI women should be paid up to £3,000

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Leicestershire residents speak out about hotel asylum seeker rumours

Some locals said they had been approached in the street by people filming

Monday, Nov 10

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NHS executive, 51, raped underage girls he met on Snapchat

He also made £3,000 selling illegal sexual images of children made using AI

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Inside King Power Stadium: Top talent gets goal as Champions League midfielder reveals trial

The latest news from around Leicester City, as Darren Motsi makes it a City one-two in the record books, while Kairat Almaty midfielder Ofri Arad details his trial at the club

Controversial Leicestershire village homes scheme set for green light

Hundreds of objections have been sent to the council

'Outdated' Leicestershire building could make way for 75-bed care home

A café, cinema, hairdressers, lounges and dining areas are also proposed

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New Leicester coffee shop serving up matcha and brunch opens

They also offer seasonal drinks and snacks

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Firm leading Leicestershire council savings review could receive £30 million

The county council currently needs to plug an expected £90 million gap in its day-to-day spending

Leicestershire Premier Inn hotel up for sale - and has an asking price of £950,000

Bosses say the hotel is one of the chain's 'smaller' locations across the country

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Leicester City need eight internationals to avoid injury with nine players doubtful for Stoke

Leicester City could do without suffering any more injuries, with Ben Nelson and Caleb Okoli withdrawn during the win over Norwich to add to their list of doubts

Opening date set for new Leicestershire Sports Direct store

The shop will be open just in time for Christmas

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Tesco wants shoppers to add item to trolleys

Tesco has made a plea to customers

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Leicester City give statement after fan groups condemn hateful chanting towards club hierarchy

Leicester City supporters came together on Sunday evening to condemn chants heard in the away end at Norwich that targeted Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and Jon Rudkin

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Urgent search launched for missing Coalville teen wearing pink jacket

Officers said Amelia could be in the city centre area

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New warning to anyone burning wood for log fires this winter

Wood burning stoves could cost you a lot of money and damage health, an expert says

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10,000 new homes will 'obliterate' Leicestershire village, objectors claim

The community would have schools, sports and leisure facilities, and shops

'All I want for Christmas is for madness roadworks to be completed'

There is hope for less roadworks and more new businesses

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Police launch appeal for missing Coalville teenager

17-year-old girl missing from Leicestershire since Sunday

Sunday, Nov 9

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How Marti Cifuentes overcame fateful fixture as counterintuitive call brings out Steven Gerrard

Leicester City talking points from their 2-1 win over Norwich, looking at the significance of the win, the subs that earned it, the performance as a whole, and more

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Leicestershire village 'would cease to exist' under plans for 52 new homes

The development will include both market and affordable homes

Former Leicestershire community centre to become SEND school

Plans state the proposed school is for young people with learning difficulties

Leicester falls silent at Arch of Remembrance on 100th anniversary of memorial's unveiling

Descendants of the mothers who unveiled the memorial laid wreaths at the ceremony

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'Wonderful dad' among 22 Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Ben Nelson and Caleb Okoli injury update after Leicester City defenders taken off at Norwich

Ben Nelson was stretchered off in the first half at Carrow Road after twisting his ankle, with the young centre-back undergoing tests on Saturday evening