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Seventeen Leicester City players set for exit as two new appointments must negotiate £70m hole

With promotion ruled out barring a miracle, Leicester City's squad will undergo huge changes over the summer as they adjust to a second season outside of the Premier League

'We want our Leicestershire village to be kept for families - not a children's home'

Residents of Thorpe Arnold have been objecting to the plan

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Strangers turned up at woman's family home for sex after man's malicious online posts

Police also discovered more than 500 indecent images of children on his devices

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Chronobiologist explains why 'dark showering' helps you to sleep

The sleep hack trend could be backed by science as it combines a number of techniques

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Five Leicester City players who could get new manager opportunity in FA Cup v Southampton

Interim boss Andy King has said he will be make some changes to his side for the rematch with the Saints, City heading to the south coast for the FA Cup fourth round

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Foxes Forum: Leicester City boss has to rebuild fragile squad and bring the fun back

We tackle the big Leicester City talking points in our weekly Foxes Forum panel - this week it's the verdict on the what the new manager's number one priority will be in the hot seat.

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Farmfoods recalls lunchtime snack over 'labelling error' causing health 'risk'

Anyone with concerns or questions about the recall should contact customer services on 0121 700 7160

Controversial council changes could cost Leicestershire up to £30m according to budget documents

Nearly £7m in redundancy costs are expected for the county council alone

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Eight people charged in murder investigation after Leicester man vanishes

Police are expected to continue works on a property for several weeks

Striker in transfer talks with relegation rivals after Leicester City turned down signing

Michail Antonio could be coming to the Championship, and will then be looking to fire in the goals that could make life more difficult for City at the bottom of the table

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Bollywood-themed restaurant in Leicester's Golden Mile celebrates 50th anniversary

Bobby's has been passed down through generations of the Lakhani family

‘Dangerous’ new Leicester crossing on busy road divides opinion amid safety concerns

One person claims they were 'almost hit by a vehicle' on the crossing

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Man in his 30s dies after crash involving two cars and a lorry

The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Golf, a black Honda Civic and a white Scania lorry

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New Leicester Broad Avenue images reveal scale of searches as murder investigation continues

The victim at the heart of the investigation has now been named by police

Andy King makes Leicester City 'never wear the shirt' promise as he rubbishes narrative

The interim manager has reflected on his side's 4-3 defeat to Southampton, where it went wrong for his players, and the chants from the stands towards the squad

Police council tax rise approved as PCC's 'illogical' original budget slammed

The Police and Crime Commissioner was forced to U-turn on his original proposals

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Leicester Broad Avenue murder victim named as police searches continue at house

Nine people remain in police custody as investigations continue

Leicester City squad get 'shop window' chance for new manager with eight missing at Southampton

Leicester City injury latest ahead of the the FA Cup fourth-round tie at St Mary's, with changes set to be made in what might be the final game under interim boss Andy King

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Campaign steps up in bid to save 'vital' Leicestershire SEND nurseries at risk of closure

Four SEND nurseries are under threat if new proposals are approved

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Police appear to be dismantling house at centre of Leicester murder investigation

It's part of a lengthy investigation into the disappearance of a man in his 60s who was last seen in 2024

Nottingham Forest decision makes waves in Leicester City next manager discussion

Sean Dyche has been sacked as Nottingham Forest manager, with City's neighbours to the north now looking for their fourth manager of the Premier League campaign

Major £134m Leicestershire road set to open within weeks despite bad weather

Bosses have blamed bad weather for stopping finishing touches on the road

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Leicester City and relegation rivals' next few fixtures compared as trouble could deepen

Leicester City are on a four-game losing run and have the Championship's top two in-form sides to face before the month is out, and with games in hand for their rivals

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