Leicester

City and unitary authority area in England

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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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‘What a way to run a country’ – Government delays Leicester lockdown decision The mayor of Leicester says he’s angry after the Government delayed itsdecision on lifting the city’s lockdown. The mayor was expected to be informedof the Government’s decision on Thursday, and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Solskjaer demands more as United defy critics to finish third Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer demanded more from Manchester United after defyingthe critics to clinch a Champions League return. Bruno Fernandes' penalty anda goal from Jesse Lingard sealed third in the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Solskjaer wants United to ‘dominate’ at Champions League rivals Leicester Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to get the job done in style as ManchesterUnited face top-four rivals Leicester in Sunday’s Champions League showdown.As a topsy-turvy campaign belatedly draws to a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Homegrown Harry Kane is the ‘special one’ for Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Jose Mourinho reckons Harry Kane’s relationship with Tottenham means he would not be as “special” playing for another team.Kane put on a masterclass to score twice in a 3-0 win over Leicester.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 3 weeks ago

Premier League match preview: Tottenham v Leicester Leicester have several key players missing and Tottenham could take the home advantage.Take a look at the stats here. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published on July 18, 2020

Hancock: Gov is easing some restrictions in Leicester UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that the government is easing "some but not all" of the restrictions in place in Leicester. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published on July 16, 2020

Health Secretary: Some lockdown measures to remain in place in Leicester Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said some of the lockdown restrictions can be lifted in Leicester from July 24, but not all. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on July 16, 2020

Government to make decision on Leicester lockdown Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed a decision on Leicester's lockdown will be made on Thursday. Tuesday marks two weeks of the localised lockdown, imposed due to the city's alarming.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on July 14, 2020

Arteta to take it game-by-game in hunt for European finish Arsenal host Leicester on Tuesday followed by important league encounters against Tottenham (Jul. 12) and champions Liverpool (Jul. 15). Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:51Published on July 5, 2020

Leicester lockdown: Business owners 'depressed' at new emergency How the British city of Leicester is struggling with lockdown, as the rest of the country begins to reopen. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:46Published on July 2, 2020

Everton 2-1 Leicester: Carlo Ancelotti press conference Post match press conference with Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti after his side's 2-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side's European dreams are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on July 2, 2020

Local MP criticises government action in Leicester outbreak The MP for Leicester West, Liz Kendall, has criticised the government's handling of the localised Leicester coronavirus outbreak, claiming they were slow to share data on infection rates with local.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published on July 1, 2020

Leicester community centres become Covid-19 testing hubs Community centres and other locations in Leicester have been turned into pop-up coronavirus testing centres after a local outbreak led to a regional extension of lockdown measures to prevent the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:30Published on July 1, 2020

PMQs: Johnson and Starmer clash over Leicester lockdown Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asked why the Government was "so slow to act" to implement a lockdown in Leicester after it knew of a spike in virus cases.During PMQs, he told the Commons: "At the daily.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on July 1, 2020

PMQs: Starmer attacks government over Leicester delays Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has questioned Prime Minister Boris Johnson over delays by the government to tackle the localised Covid-19 outbreak in Leicester, which led to the first regional lockdown.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:01Published on July 1, 2020

Leicester mayor says they will need Government support during extended lockdown Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby has said the city will require the level of support from the Government that was given at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as they face an extended.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:14Published on June 30, 2020

COVID-19: UK city of Leicester to remain under lockdown One of England's most diverse cities has been told to continue pandemic restrictions even as the rest of the country is about to relax them. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:48Published on June 30, 2020

Leicester to reintroduce stricter lockdown measures due to a spike in Covid-19 cases Mr Hancock told MPs: “Having taken clinical advice on the actions necessary and discussed them with the local team in Leicester and Leicestershire, we have made some difficult but important.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published on June 29, 2020

Testing increase blamed for Covid-19 case rise The Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby claims the rise in coronavirus case numbers in the area is due to a substantive increase in testing as the government considers implementing localised lockdown.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:18Published on June 29, 2020

What is a local lockdown and how do they work? Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in Leicester may be forced to stay closed as part of a lockdown extension following a rise in coronavirus cases. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published on June 29, 2020

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Coronavirus: Former patients in Leicester urged to donate plasma Hospital patients are now being treated with plasma from people who have recovered from coronavirus. BBC News - Published 1 day ago
Leicester's pubs and restaurants set for reopening weekend People in Leicester are free to enjoy themselves after the local lookdown but told be "responsible". BBC News - Published 6 days ago
Coronavirus: How Leicester coped with local lockdown Leicester's residents and businesses share what they learned during the UK's first local lockdown. BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Mum and daughter with cancer reunited after Leicester lockdown Marian Thomas, 85, had not seen Michelle Teale since March due to Leicester's local lockdown. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Coronavirus: 'Relief' for Leicester businesses out of lockdown "We are already one month behind," said the owner of a restaurant in Leicester. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
'What a way to run a country': Leicester mayor attacks government's delayed decision on lifting lockdown Review of restrictions imposed on Midlands city at end of June was due today Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

Coronavirus: Oldham brings in tougher lockdown restrictions after spike in cases Measures aimed at avoiding local lockdown as seen in Leicester Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Man Utd win to qualify for Champions League at Leicester's expense Manchester United defeat Leicester 2-0 to secure a top-four finish and a place in next season's Champions League. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Reopening shops during Leicester lockdown 'pointless' Some Leicester shop owners decide it is not worth reopening as customers avoid non-essential travel. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Leicester businesses sue government over lockdown 'mishandling' They say the situation may have left a "stigma" over the city. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus: Leicester textile firms face enforcement action after safety breaches About 25% of factories inspected have committed "health and safety breaches" since lockdown. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Hassan Jama: Man charged with stabbing murder Hassan Jama, 19, died after he was stabbed in the Highfields area of Leicester. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Leicester could have avoided coronavirus lockdown, mayor says Sir Peter Soulsby says a "sledgehammer" was used when targeted action was needed. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	Coronavirus: Blackburn with Darwen 'overtaking Leicester for new cases' Cases doubled in the last week, prompting fears of tighter restrictions in the Lancashire borough. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Tottenham 3-0 Leicester: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane score Tottenham boost their chances of Europa League football next season and inflict a huge blow on Leicester's Champions League ambitions. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	Spurs coast to victory to dent Leicester's Champions League hopes Tottenham boost their chances of Europa League football next season and inflict a huge blow on Leicester's Champions League ambitions. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Leicester couple share 'heart-warming' Covid recovery in hospital Michael and Gillian England would hold hands and have tea together each day they were in hospital. BBC News - Published on July 18, 2020	Leicester academic questions lockdown approach for BAME groups Coronavirus cases continued to rise among BAME groups in Leicester in the weeks following lockdown. BBC News - Published on July 18, 2020
Leicester lockdown: 'I needn't have cancelled our holiday' People living in the suburbs outside Leicester reflect on being released from the local lockdown. BBC News - Published on July 18, 2020	Coronavirus: Leicester lockdown easing sparks confusion and anger Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says the decision to keep restrictions in place in the city is "political". BBC News - Published on July 17, 2020
Coronavirus news — live: Herd immunity could limit second wave in UK as Leicester mayor criticises 'sledgehammer' lockdown Scientists urge MPs to start planning for potential winter crisis as second wave could cripple NHS Independent - Published on July 17, 2020	'Patience is starting to run thin': Anger rises to the surface after Leicester lockdown extended The continuation of restrictions is proving a tough pill to swallow for Leicester, with local residents and leaders reacting angrily to the government's latest announcement Independent - Published on July 16, 2020
Leicester lockdown measures eased after cases drop Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were positive signs the actions taken were working. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Leicester lockdown: Schools and shops to open in but pubs stay closed as city continues to battle outbreak Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that schools and shops will reopen but pubs will remain closed in Leicester as the city continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. Independent - Published on July 16, 2020
Lockdown 'should be lifted in 90% of Leicester' City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby speaks out ahead of a decision on whether to extend the local lockdown. BBC News - Published on July 16, 2020	Coronavirus: Leicester mayor says 90% of city should 'go free' from lockdown after data suggests virus surge localised 'I very much regret the fact that the Government didn't trust us with this data earlier,' says Peter Soulsby Independent - Published on July 16, 2020
Coronavirus: Leicester lockdown decision due Thursday The health secretary says numbers have fallen, but positive Covid-19 cases in the city remain high. BBC News - Published on July 14, 2020	Coronavirus: Leicester cases 'still well above' rest of UK as government prepares to review lockdown City's seven-day infection count fallen from 159.1 cases per 100,000 people to 119.9, according latest data Independent - Published on July 14, 2020
Coronavirus: How does lockdown work in Leicester and on a Herefordshire farm? Local lockdowns are in force on a Herefordshire farm and in Leicester, but how do they work? BBC News - Published on July 14, 2020	Coronavirus: City-wide lockdown in Leicester 'not justified' The city's mayor says figures show most of Leicester did not have higher Covid-19 transmission rates. BBC News - Published on July 13, 2020
Bournemouth hammer 10-man Leicester to boost survival hopes Bournemouth come from behind to beat 10-man Leicester City and boost their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020	Leicester lockdown: 'Stop-start routine' affecting children's wellbeing The effects of an extended lockdown are being keenly felt by Leicester's youngest residents. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Leicester bride-to-be hoping for third time lucky Her wedding plans are already delayed by the collapse of Thomas Cook and the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020	Belgium tells Leicester arrivals to quarantine Leicester is the only UK city on the Belgian government's list of higher risk coronavirus areas. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020
Leicester lockdown: The loneliness of the lockdown city As the lockdown is extended in the city, how is it affecting the most isolated residents? BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	Leicester lockdown factories 'almost doubled staff' during Covid-19 A whistleblower in Leicester says demand for cheap clothing left workers exposed to Covid-19. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
Leicester lockdown: Door-to-door Covid-19 tests run for first time Leicester's mayor said increased testing in this way would help bring down the infection rate. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020	Leicester lockdown: No plans for extra Covid cash, minister says Local businesses and politicians say they were expecting more financial support from the government. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020
Leicester politicians reject Boris Johnson's attempt to blame mayor for factory exploitation 'The Prime Minister must take responsibility for these failures,' says Claudia Webbe, MP for Leicester East Independent - Published on July 8, 2020	Boohoo starts review after Next and Asos desert it The retailer will review its supply chain after reports of exploitation at a factory in Leicester. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020
Arsenal 1-1 Leicester City: Vardy rescues point for visitors after Aubameyang opener Jamie Vardy equalises with five minutes remaining to earn Leicester a point at 10-man Arsenal. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020	Vardy rescues late point for Leicester at Arsenal Jamie Vardy equalises with five minutes remaining to earn Leicester a point at 10-man Arsenal. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Big problem' at Leicester factories One man says he works in unsafe conditions because he has no other way of supporting his family. BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020	Tom Meighan: Ex-Kasabian singer due in court on assault charge On Monday, it was revealed Tom Meighan had left the Leicester band after 23 years over "personal issues". BBC News - Published on July 7, 2020
Coronavirus tracked: Where are Covid-19 infection rates spiking in England? Leicester was forced into a localised lockdown after cases rose, but it is not the only place to see a recent surge Independent - Published on July 6, 2020	Leicester lockdown: Police warn of 'confusion' over differences between law and government guidance 'Government guidance is not enforceable. There are no specific restrictions on travel in and out of Leicester,' police guidance says Independent - Published on July 6, 2020
Boohoo to investigate Leicester supplier over exploitation claims The firm is to probe claims staff are underpaid and not socially distancing at a supplier in Leicester. BBC News - Published on July 6, 2020	Leicester lockdown: City deserted as Leicestershire reopens Leicestershire Police's Chief Constable said it was a "huge challenge" policing different rules. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020
Leicester lockdown: Hancock 'worried' about practices at clothing factories Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is "worried" about poor social distancing in some factories. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Boohoo 'facing modern slavery investigation' after report finds Leicester workers paid as little as £3.50 an hour Leicester factory accused of operating during city's lockdown without social distancing measures Independent - Published on July 5, 2020

Leicester

City and unitary authority area in England

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Coronavirus: Former patients in Leicester urged to donate plasma

Leicester's pubs and restaurants set for reopening weekend

Coronavirus: How Leicester coped with local lockdown

Mum and daughter with cancer reunited after Leicester lockdown

Coronavirus: 'Relief' for Leicester businesses out of lockdown

'What a way to run a country': Leicester mayor attacks government's delayed decision on lifting lockdown

Coronavirus: Oldham brings in tougher lockdown restrictions after spike in cases

Man Utd win to qualify for Champions League at Leicester's expense

Coronavirus: Reopening shops during Leicester lockdown 'pointless'

Leicester businesses sue government over lockdown 'mishandling'

Coronavirus: Leicester textile firms face enforcement action after safety breaches

Hassan Jama: Man charged with stabbing murder

Leicester could have avoided coronavirus lockdown, mayor says

Coronavirus: Blackburn with Darwen 'overtaking Leicester for new cases'

Tottenham 3-0 Leicester: Son Heung-min and Harry Kane score

Spurs coast to victory to dent Leicester's Champions League hopes

Leicester couple share 'heart-warming' Covid recovery in hospital

Leicester academic questions lockdown approach for BAME groups

Leicester lockdown: 'I needn't have cancelled our holiday'

Coronavirus: Leicester lockdown easing sparks confusion and anger

Coronavirus news — live: Herd immunity could limit second wave in UK as Leicester mayor criticises 'sledgehammer' lockdown

'Patience is starting to run thin': Anger rises to the surface after Leicester lockdown extended

Leicester lockdown measures eased after cases drop

Leicester lockdown: Schools and shops to open in but pubs stay closed as city continues to battle outbreak

Lockdown 'should be lifted in 90% of Leicester'

Coronavirus: Leicester mayor says 90% of city should 'go free' from lockdown after data suggests virus surge localised

Coronavirus: Leicester lockdown decision due Thursday

Coronavirus: Leicester cases 'still well above' rest of UK as government prepares to review lockdown

Coronavirus: How does lockdown work in Leicester and on a Herefordshire farm?

Coronavirus: City-wide lockdown in Leicester 'not justified'

Bournemouth hammer 10-man Leicester to boost survival hopes

Leicester lockdown: 'Stop-start routine' affecting children's wellbeing

Coronavirus: Leicester bride-to-be hoping for third time lucky

Belgium tells Leicester arrivals to quarantine

Leicester lockdown: The loneliness of the lockdown city

Leicester lockdown factories 'almost doubled staff' during Covid-19

Leicester lockdown: Door-to-door Covid-19 tests run for first time

Leicester lockdown: No plans for extra Covid cash, minister says

Leicester politicians reject Boris Johnson's attempt to blame mayor for factory exploitation

Boohoo starts review after Next and Asos desert it

Arsenal 1-1 Leicester City: Vardy rescues point for visitors after Aubameyang opener

Vardy rescues late point for Leicester at Arsenal

Coronavirus: 'Big problem' at Leicester factories

Tom Meighan: Ex-Kasabian singer due in court on assault charge

Coronavirus tracked: Where are Covid-19 infection rates spiking in England?

Leicester lockdown: Police warn of 'confusion' over differences between law and government guidance

Boohoo to investigate Leicester supplier over exploitation claims

Leicester lockdown: City deserted as Leicestershire reopens

Leicester lockdown: Hancock 'worried' about practices at clothing factories

Boohoo 'facing modern slavery investigation' after report finds Leicester workers paid as little as £3.50 an hour