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Man fleeing police hurled knife into bush but still had two more on him

It wasn't Terry Edwards' first conviction for having a knife in public

Drunk man asked to leave Ashby pub goes to sit in car and gets arrested for motoring offence

Jonathan Jenkinson said he had no intention of driving and was just waiting for his girlfriend to walk back to her place

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall explains Chelsea move as he exits Leicester City feeling like 'new player'

The Leicester City academy graduate has officially left the King Power Stadium after 17 years at the club, moving to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal for a fee of £30m

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Recap after fire crews deal with large blaze in Measham

People in the area were being warned to keep their windows closed

Bereaved father donates huge nature reserve to Leicestershire in memory of son

Nature-lover James Adler died suddenly last year, aged 42

Leicester City confirm £30m Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer to Chelsea

The midfielder ends a 17-year association with City as he leaves to reunite with Enzo Maresca, helping his boyhood club's concerns over financial rules in the process

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall writes emotional Leicester City goodbye ahead of Chelsea transfer

The midfielder has said farewell to his boyhood club ahead of his £30m switch to Stamford Bridge

Three Leicestershire Police officers being investigated for how they dealt with Valdo Calocane before killing spree

The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC) is investigating a sergeant and two constables

Leicester City transfer confirmed as defender sold to Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham

Lewis Brunt made four senior appearances in his three seasons with Leicester City following a free transfer from Aston Villa in 2021

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Club president addresses Leicester City's £15m transfer bid for Copa America star

Ramon Sosa is currently playing for Paraguay and has impressed with club side Talleres

Man, 28, charged with multiple offences after Welford Road incident

Several streets were closed off for several hours 'in the interests of public safety'

Bride had Martin Lewis-inspired wedding on budget - spending just £6,776

A bride had a Martin Lewis-inspired wedding on a budget to save cash - with a £50 dress bought on Vinted, a supermarket wedding cake and artificial bouquet.

ITV Coronation Street shock as Roy Cropper collapses in street after attack

Fan favourite Roy is left fighting for his life after he collapses in the street following a brutal attack from a gang of yobs

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'I'm 42 but get asked for ID'

A 42-year-old mum says she regularly gets asked for ID in shops because people think she's in her early 20s.

'I will be voting for a different party this year' Leicestershire single mum's take on General Election

The NHS and SEND education is top of her priorities when deciding who to vote for

Two men arrested after stabbing in Leicester McDonald's

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward

Leicester City organise pre-season meetings with two French sides during summer camp

Leicester City will play Annecy and Caen in hour-long training matches later this month as Steve Cooper takes his new squad to the France-Switzerland border for pre-season

Lawn moss 'will die overnight' after gardeners use 'magic' item

Gardeners have shared an 'overnight' trick to get rid of moss in your lawn - and all you need is one 'magic' item which 'boosts grass health'

Grow juicier tomatoes with Monty Don's one-ingredient homemade fertiliser - but beware, it's 'vile'

Tomatoes are a popular crop in gardens, but they are heavy feeders which means they need more nutrients than other plants - Monty Don has shared a simple homemade fertiliser to help grow bigger and better quality fruit

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Gardener shares 'genius' 65p tip to keep slugs away from your plants

A video of a man sharing his simple hack to keep slugs away from his plants has gone viral on social media with people saying the trick is 'genius' and 'smart'

'Game-changing' tip to whiten grey and stained socks

If your white socks have started to look grey and heavily worn despite being freshly washed, it could be worth giving one item a go - and it will only take 30 minutes

Make hard towels soft and fluffy with cheap and easy washing tip

A cleaning enthusiast has taken to social media to ask for advice after his towels become 'brick-hard' - and fellow cleaning fans have shared a simple and affordable solution

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City centre street reopens after stabbing - recap

The road was cordoned off by police

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Leicester City notebook: Fatawu transfer, new contract signed and more expected, Soumare goodbye

The latest news from inside Leicester City, looking at Abdul Fatawu's move, a new contract for Amani Richards, and Sevilla's farewell to Boubakary Soumare

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Man whose mum died went on drunken crime spree, smashing shops and trying to steal charity box

Leon Williams, 33, even stole a little boy's bike and behaved aggressively towards a Tesco employee

Monday, Jul 1

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Rishi Sunak tells Leicestershire audience 'we have three days to save country from Labour government'

The Prime Minister was campaigning in the region ahead of the General Election, with voting taking place across the country this Thursday

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Gary Lineker breaks silence on Jude Bellingham England row as UEFA investigate

England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham helped keep his country's Euro 2024 dreams alive but is in danger of missing the quarter-final against Switzerland