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The Latest Breaking News from Leicester

Brother of vulnerable woman jailed for gross negligence manslaughter

Leicester Crown Court heard that Julie Burdett weighed just 4st 10lb at the time of her death.

The Independent UK

Charles Street Buildings planning second office block in Great Central Square, Leicester

Developer has started marketing the scheme prior to making formal planning application

Birmingham Post

Devastated family reveal trauma of bringing Vietnam crash victim's body back to UK

Denver Barfield, from Leicester, died in the early hours of May 16 after the motorbike he was riding crashed into a telegraph pole in Quang Nam province, Vietnam

Daily Mirror

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Smiles all round as alpacas surprise residents at Leicester care home

Coco and Tufty thrilled residents at Sanctuary Care’s Asra House residential care home during a “heart-warming” visit.

The Independent UK

Man left woman needing urgent help during Manchester United match after hurling flare he bought off Amazon into crowd

'His reckless actions caused a fan to suffer smoke inhalation'

Manchester Evening News

Leicester’s drop-goal finale against Saracens leaves Burns lost for words

Leicester fly-half could barely believe the sensational conclusion to the Premiership final which saw him kick the match-winning drop goal

The Guardian - UK

Leicester 15-12 Saracens: Premiership final – as it happened

Freddie Burns’ last-minute drop goal ended the Tigers’ long wait for an 11th Premiership title in a pulsating match at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

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Activists to question Boohoo on living wage for Leicester garment workers

Campaigners ask online fashion retailer if it will pay estimated £125m in underpaid wages

The Guardian - UK

The steps that could ensure Leicester garment factory workers aren’t exploited in sweat shops

It follows years of revelations about some Leicester factory bosses forcing people to work in poor conditions for low pay

Birmingham Post

Poor working conditions persist in Leicester garment factories, finds survey

Research was funded by Boohoo amid effort to clean up sector after complaints about supply chain practices

The Guardian - UK

Missguided: The fascinating rise and fall of the online fast fashion brand

The company is now owned by Frasers Group whose brands include Sports Direct and House of Fraser

Birmingham Post

Rise and fall of Manchester firm Missguided - from pink Lamborghinis and celebs to furious suppliers and collapse

Founded by a maverick young entrepreneur, the business started life at a humble Prestwich factory, before establishing itself as a well-known brand across the world

Manchester Evening News

Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints live stream: How to watch Premiership Rugby semi-final online and on TV

Everything you need to know as the East Midlands rivals battle for a place in next week’s Premiership Rugby final

The Independent UK

More than 100 jobs available with big Leicestershire employers including Everards, Arriva and Co-op

Central England Co-op has more than 60 vacancies across the Leicestershire area and Arriva Midlands has 35

Birmingham Post

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Daily Mirror

Young brothers, 11 and 13, found safe after desperate five-day search

Ayaan Amin and his younger brother Armaan hadn't been seen since they disappeared from the east Leicester area last Wednesday as officers grew concerned for their welfare

Birmingham Post

Owners of new Leicester aparthotel secure £13.8m funding

Aimrok spent two years creating the aparthotel in Grade II-listed building on corner of Market Street and Belvoir Street

Birmingham Post

Have you got what it takes to chair the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership?

The LLEP needs a strategic thinker with energy and experience to drive strong economic growth

Manchester Evening News

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after ladder fall - police believe it may have been pulled from under him

Leicestershire Police are appealing for information

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Birmingham Post

The 19 richest people in the Midlands who are worth a combined £34 billion

The Sunday Times Rich List 2022 ranks the country's 250 wealthiest residents

Daily Mirror

Snooker star banned for playing drunk and making inappropriate comments to female staff

English player Jamie O'Neill has paid a heavy penalty at the hands of the World Snooker Tour for turning up at a qualifying match in Leicester under the influence of alcohol

Football London

We simulated Chelsea vs Leicester to get a Premier League score prediction

Chelsea host Leicester City in the Premier League on Thursday night, so we simulated the match for a pre-game score prediction.

Daily Mirror

Family's race to raise £10,000 to get son's body back to UK after crash in Vietnam

Denver Barfield, from Leicester, were travelling together on a motorbike from Hoi An in Vietnam when they crashed into a pole at the side of the road and were killed, police said

Football London

Chelsea injury news and return dates vs Leicester: Havertz concern, Silva worry, Werner blow

Thomas Tuchel has been dealt several injury concerns ahead of Chelsea's clash with Leicester City, with many of which following the Blues FA Cup misery on Saturday afternoon

Daily Mirror

Newsboy's racing tips for Monday from five meetings, including at Ffos Las and Leicester

Peter Bowen-trained Lord Bryan is the Nap for Daily Mirror tipster Newsboy on Monday, May 16. Here are his best bets for all five cards, including the rest of Ffos Las, Leicester and Windsor

Birmingham Post

Plans submitted to knock down much of the historic Corah factory in Leicester for 1,000-plus new homes

Plans include a block of 44 flats behind a decorative brick facade of an old textile works building

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