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The Latest Breaking News from Leicester

Boy, two, who fell into river in Leicestershire named by police

Specialist divers are continuing their third day of searches for Xielo Maruziva

The Guardian - UK

Police seek dog walker amid search for boy, 2, who fell into river in Leicester

The boy had been with family when he fell into the water in the Aylestone Meadows area, close to Marsden Lane, at around 5pm on Sunday

Evening Standard

Search launched after two-year-old boy falls into river in Leicester

The child had been with family when he fell into the River Soar and has yet to be located, Leicestershire Police said

Evening Standard

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Leicester comedy festival – post-natal distress, a Trumpian dictator and Robo Bingo

Sets from Lily Phillips, President Obonjo and Foxdog Studios may not rival the Edinburgh fringe, but give a bracing sense of the diversity of the comedy scene

The Guardian - UK

Firearms officers raid hotel after Harry Potter fan’s wand mistaken for a knife

Police called to large hotel near Leicester after report of man carrying large blade

The Guardian - UK

What the unrest in Leicester revealed about Britain – and Modi’s India

The long read: A year and a half ago, Hindus and Muslims clashed in the streets of one of Britain’s most diverse cities. What lay behind the violence?

The Guardian - UK

‘She agreed to work for £5 an hour’: the desperate plight of many Leicester garment workers

After Covid shone a spotlight on life in the city’s clothing industry, activists and unions gained access to factories. But abuses are still rife

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Boohoo considers closing UK factory it set up to improve workers’ treatment

Online fashion retailer wants to ensure efficiency at sites including Leicester as its sales fall

The Guardian - UK

‘Our experience is valued’: workshops for care home residents inspire new forms of dance

Choreographer Aakash Odedra explains how the movements and stories of older people in Leicester are informing Mehek, his collaboration with Aditi Mangaldas

The Guardian - UK

Leicester compound Saracens’ misery amid speculation over Owen Farrell’s future

Leicester 19-10 Saracens: Farrell has been linked with a move to Racing 92

The Independent UK

Leicester's DanFest announces stage times

This year's DanFest is headlined by Kindred Spirit Band, Comedy Of Errors and Red Bazar

Louder

‘I was like 500th on the list’: life inside Britain’s affordable housing crisis

It is now near impossible for some people to find a home in their area, as councils across the UK declare a housing emergency

The Guardian - UK

Vernon Kay raises over £4m for BBC Children in Need as he completes Ultramarathon challenge

The Radio 2 presenter traveled on foot from Leicester to Bolton over four days

Evening Standard

Leicester woman given life term for 2012 murder of one-year-old baby

Katie Tidmarsh found guilty of killing ‘defenceless young child’ she had been in the process of adopting

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The Independent UK

Woman found guilty of murdering toddler she was adopting decade ago

Katie Tidmarsh, 39, was convicted at Leicester Crown court of killing Ruby Thompson more than a decade ago

The Independent UK

Woman found guilty of murdering one-year-old daughter she was adopting

Katie Tidmarsh, 39, was convicted at Leicester Crown Court of killing Ruby Thompson more than a decade ago.

The Guardian - UK

Woman found guilty of murder of one-year-old baby over a decade ago

Katie Tidmarsh, who was in the process of adopting the girl, failed to disclose mental health issues to adoption panel

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Leicester City legend Wes Morgan reveals the most important player in the 2015/16 title-winning side

Morgan got to lift the Premier League trophy as Leicester skipper – and he credits one player with an 'integral' role in that victory

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‘Deal breaker’: Muslims in Leicester mull vote over Labour stance on Gaza

Keir Starmer’s remarks on the Israel-Hamas war have cast doubt on his winning over a city that was traditionally a safe bet

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Championship supercomputer predicts Leicester City to achieve MAMMOTH points tally

Championship sides have settled into their spots in the table now, and Leicester City are by far and away the favourites to gain promotion to the Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Keith Vaz and Claudia Webbe ‘could stand as independents’ in Leicester East

City’s Labour mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says he expects both former Labour MPs to stand against official candidate, splitting vote

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Ollie Chessum wants to face 'good friend' Handre Pollard in World Cup semi-final

The Boks star poses a significant threat to England's chances of reaching the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Pop group Easy Life forced to change name after objection from easyGroup

Leicester-formed band decide not to defend lawsuit due to financial burden, after easyJet brand owner calls them ‘brand thieves’

The Independent UK

EasyJet owner sues Leicester indie pop band for using name Easy Life

The owner of the budget airline has launched legal action to force the band to change their name

The Guardian - UK

Former social worker alleges she was dismissed over menopause symptoms

Maria Rooney’s action against Leicester city council is first tribunal case to consider the symptoms as a disability

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