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Leicester is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and close to the eastern end of the National Forest. It is to the north-east of Birmingham and Coventry, south of Nottingham, and west of Peterborough.

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Brentford 0-1 Leicester: Kelechi Iheanacho sends Foxes through

Leicester hold off a spirited second-half effort from Brentford to reach the FA Cup fourth round in the final tie to be held at Griffin Park.
BBC News - Published 2 days ago

Steve Borthwick: How can Leicester's new head coach change their fortunes?

BBC Sport looks at the challenges facing Steve Borthwick as he prepares to take on the head coach role at Welford Road.
BBC News - Published 6 days ago

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Harry Maguire confirmed as Man United captain

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Harry Maguire as Manchester United's new full-time captain just six months after his £80million move from Leicester. Maguire will take the armband from Ashley Young,..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published 2 weeks ago

Lost footage of David Bowie shown for first time in UK

Lost footage of David Bowie filmed by a De Montfort University Leicester professor who had struck up a friendship with the legendary artist has been shown publicly for the first time in the UK...

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Lost footage of David Bowie to debut after years in a trunk

Lost footage of David Bowie will be shown in the UK for the first time since it was filmed more than 20 years ago. The experimental film was shot in 1998 by a friend and collaborator of the late music..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:15Published 3 weeks ago

Pellegrini sacked as West Ham slide continues

Manuel Pellegrini sacked by West Ham United following 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:23Published on December 28, 2019

'It's unrealistic to think about Liverpool', says Guardiola after City defeat sees title defence fade further

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that it is "unrealistic to think about Liverpool" after a 3-2 defeat at Wolves sees them fall 14 points behind in the title race.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:46Published on December 28, 2019

Reds boss Klopp not interested in title talk

Jurgen Klopp has dismissed Liverpool’s 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League as “not relevant” after his side maintained their relentless march towards the title with a 4-0 thrashing of..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on December 27, 2019

Liverpool face Vardy threat, Oxlade-Chamberlain sidelined with ankle injury

RESENDING WITH SCRIPT AND SHOTLIST SHOWS: LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, UK (DECEMBER 24, 2019) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 1. LIVERPOOL MANAGER JUERGEN KLOPP ENTERS NEWS CONFERENCE 2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) LIVERPOOL

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:14Published on December 24, 2019

Rodgers has made Leicester title rivals, says Guardiola

Guardiola says Leicester are title contenders

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:18Published on December 2, 2019

Murder bid charge after boy, 10, stabbed in neck in Leicester

The boy was attacked while helping his mother reverse into a parking space in Leicester.
BBC News - Published 6 days ago

England's Borthwick to join Leicester as head coach

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick will join Leicester Tigers as head coach after the Six Nations.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Man arrested over Leicester street stabbing of boy, 10

A 32-year-old is being held on suspicion of attempted murder following the attack in Leicester.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Boy, 10, 'stabbed in neck' in spate of Leicester street attacks

Police are linking three attacks which occurred in the same part of Leicester a few days apart.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Boy, 10, stabbed in Leicester street while out with mother

The child suffered non life-threatening injuries in the attack in Leicester on Saturday afternoon.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Leicester 1-2 Southampton: Danny Ings scores late winner

Danny Ings scores a fine late goal to deny Leicester a third successive Premier League win and secure three points for Southampton at King Power Stadium.
BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

England stars earn Leicester win over Bristol

Jonny May scores twice as Leicester's England stars ease their Premiership worries with an exciting win over Bristol.
BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Manuel Pellegrini: West Ham sack manager after defeat by Leicester

West Ham sack manager Manuel Pellegrini after a 2-1 loss at home to Leicester City leaves them 17th in the Premier League.
BBC News - Published on December 28, 2019

Leicester battle back to draw with Harlequins at Twickenham

Premiership strugglers Leicester Tigers battle back to draw with Harlequins in the annual 'Big Game' at Twickenham.
BBC News - Published on December 28, 2019

Whole new world for Jasmine as Aladdin proposes during Leicester panto

Matthew Pomeroy proposed to Natasha Lamb during the curtain call in Leicester.
BBC News - Published on December 28, 2019

Kevin de Bruyne: Pep Guardiola hails midfielder's performance in Leicester win

Kevin de Bruyne's "incredible" display in Manchester City's win over Leicester "was the best he has played in a long time", says boss Pep Guardiola.
BBC News - Published on December 21, 2019

Aston Villa 1-4 Leicester: Jamie Vardy scores two as Leicester claim club record eighth win in row

Jamie Vardy scores twice as second-place Leicester City claim a club record eighth consecutive Premier League win with a 4-1 victory at Aston Villa.
BBC News - Published on December 8, 2019

Pregnant cyclist's unborn baby dies after Leicester crash

The heavily pregnant woman was struck by a car as she cycled on a road in Leicester.
BBC News - Published on December 4, 2019

Leicester primary school 'norovirus' strikes 120 pupils

Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy is shut for two days for deep cleaning to stop the virus spreading.
BBC News - Published on December 3, 2019

Pregnant woman seriously hurt in Leicester hit-and-run crash

The heavily pregnant woman was struck by a car as she cycled on a road in Leicester.
BBC News - Published on December 3, 2019

Brendan Rodgers rules out leaving Leicester amid Arsenal rumours

Brendan Rodgers rules out leaving Leicester after rumours link him with the Arsenal managerial vacancy.
BBC News - Published on December 2, 2019

Premiership: Northampton Saints 36-13 Leicester Tigers

Northampton run in five tries in a comprehensive East Midlands derby win over Leicester to go top of the Premiership.
BBC News - Published on November 30, 2019

Marco Silva: Everton boss looks set to remain in charge for trip to Leicester

Everton manager Marco Silva takes training and now looks set to be in charge for Sunday's visit to Leicester City.
BBC News - Published on November 26, 2019

Manu Tuilagi: Leicester's England centre intends to see out Tigers deal

Manu Tuilagi plans to see out his contract at Leicester despite interest from France and rugby league side Toronto Wolfpack.
BBC News - Published on November 21, 2019

Teenager jailed for burning flat murder in Leicester

Curtis Moyse is sentenced to life for raping and murdering Leah Fray the day before his 18th birthday.
BBC News - Published on November 6, 2019

Manu Tuilagi: England centre wants to stay at Leicester despite Toronto interest

England centre Manu Tuilagi will not be leaving Leicester "anytime soon" despite cross-code interest from big-spending Toronto Wolfpack.
BBC News - Published on November 6, 2019

Granada: La Liga leaders compared to Leicester

Tony Adams, a small budget and a Chinese owner have all combined to put Granada top of La Liga.
BBC News - Published on October 28, 2019

Thousands enjoy Leicester Diwali celebrations

Leicester was awash with colour as 45,000 people took part in Diwali celebrations.
BBC News - Published on October 28, 2019

Champions Saracens overcome Leicester for first win

Ben Earl crosses twice as weakened Saracens hold on to claim their first Premiership win of the season against Leicester.
BBC News - Published on October 27, 2019

Leicester helicopter crash: A tragedy that stunned football - told by those who were there

On 27 October 2018, a helicopter carrying Leicester's owner crashed outside the team's stadium. Four firefighters recall a night that stunned football.
BBC News - Published on October 26, 2019

Southampton 0-9 Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl takes '100% responsibility' for defeat

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl insists he takes full responsibility for his side's 'disaster' record-breaking Premier League defeat to Leicester.
BBC News - Published on October 25, 2019

Hasenhuttl takes '100% responsibility' for Southampton's record-equalling loss

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl insists he takes full responsibility for his side's 'disaster' record-breaking Premier League defeat to Leicester.
BBC News - Published on October 25, 2019

Leicester up to second after fighting back to beat Burnley

Leicester defeat Burnley as the club pay an emotional tribute to late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at the King Power Stadium.
BBC News - Published on October 19, 2019

Drayton Manor theme park to be prosecuted over death of 11-year-old Evha Jannath

'The family is still heartbroken,' says Leicester MP Keith Vaz
Independent - Published on October 17, 2019

Milner gives Reds dramatic late win over Leicester

James Milner gives Liverpool a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Leicester to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season.
BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019

Liverpool score injury-time winner against Leicester to maintain 100% record

James Milner gives Liverpool a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Leicester to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season.
BBC News - Published on October 5, 2019

Vardy scores two as Leicester hammer 10-man Newcastle

Leicester City's impressive start to the season under Brendan Rodgers continues with a thumping 5-0 win over Newcastle United.
BBC News - Published on September 29, 2019

Schoolgirl gets lost Disney trip bags back after appeal

Freya Brake, from Leicester, lost her luggage when she was returning home from the trip in February.
BBC News - Published on September 28, 2019

Leicester man charged with Mohammed Jibreel stab murder

The 19-year-old is to appear before Leicester magistrates accused of killing Mohammed Jibreel.
BBC News - Published on September 28, 2019

Thomas Cook: The much-loved travel brand with humble roots

The travel operator, which has collapsed after 178 years, began with a train trip from Leicester.
BBC News - Published on September 23, 2019

Scotland forward Denton retires following concussion

David Denton, capped 42 times by Scotland, retires aged 29 following a concussion he sustained playing for Leicester in October.
BBC News - Published on September 16, 2019

'Narrowest detached house' sells at auction in Leicester

The "quirky" property is just 13ft wide and sold for £155,000 at auction in Leicester.
BBC News - Published on September 3, 2019

Boy, 16, hit by van after 'mass brawl' on Leicester estate

The fight broke out in the Braunstone area of Leicester and allegedly involved 20 people, police say.
BBC News - Published on September 1, 2019

Leicester hit-and-run victims open GCSE results

While his dad was in hospital the 15-year-old carried on with his GCSE exams despite his injuries.
BBC News - Published on August 22, 2019

Ndidi header denies Lampard homecoming win at Chelsea

Wilfred Ndidi's header denies Frank Lampard victory in his first game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss as Leicester fight back to earn a point.
BBC News - Published on August 18, 2019

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Wilfred Ndidi secures hard-earned point

Wilfred Ndidi's header denies Frank Lampard victory in his first game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss as Leicester fight back to earn a point.
BBC News - Published on August 18, 2019

Carabao Cup second round draw: Newcastle v Leicester, Nottingham Forest v Derby

Newcastle host fellow Premier League side Leicester in the second round of the Carabao Cup, while Nottingham Forest face East Midlands rivals Derby.
BBC News - Published on August 13, 2019

Harry Maguire: Manchester City could not afford defender, says Pep Guardiola

Manchester City wanted to sign Harry Maguire from Leicester, but could not afford him, says City boss Pep Guardiola.
BBC News - Published on August 4, 2019

Harry Maguire: Man Utd agree £80m deal for Leicester defender

Manchester United reach an agreement to sign England centre-back Harry Maguire from Leicester for world record fee.
BBC News - Published on August 2, 2019

Man Utd to sign Leicester's Maguire for world record £80m

Manchester United reach an agreement to sign England centre-back Harry Maguire from Leicester for world-record fee.
BBC News - Published on August 2, 2019