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Leicester City's Robert ‘Bobby’ Roberts' 1969 FA Cup final tracksuit sells for double

'The fierce bidding this rare tracksuit top attracted shows the high value collectors place on memorabilia from Leicester City’s long and chequered history'

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Mayor of Leicester to join 'Difficult Conversations' green panel

The University of Leicester panel will explore how relationships between cities and nature can thrive

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Army veteran shares career struggles for ex-military personnel

Sergeant Frazer Stark said a lot of service leavers have imposter syndrome despite having so many transferrable skills

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Carbon insurer is the latest start-up to join Space Park Leicester

Kita has become the latest company to sign up to the world’s largest space innovation network for technology start-ups

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Wrap Up Leicester: Storage firm backs winter homeless appeal

The UK's largest self-storage company has urged residents to donate unwanted coats to the appeal

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TV gardener backs Leicestershire mental health allotment therapy for veterans

Former RAF firefighter Mark Eyres wrote to TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh MBE for his advice on the project

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Leicester community groups celebrate funding support thanks to Co-op members

Eyres Monsell Club for Young People (EMCYP), The Duckpond Players, and The HorseBox Project CIC have benefitted from the fund

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Leicester entrepreneurs announce free Christmas shopping open event

The creators are beyond excited to invite the public to the Christmas shopping weekend which is back on in person this year

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Leicester karate taster class kickstarts winter wellbeing sessions

The Stay Safe, Warm, and Well guide sets out vital information including nutritional advice, energy-saving tips, essential NHS contacts, and how to ensure your home is gas safe

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Leicester Wrap Up appeal launched in support of vulnerable people this winter

The winter coat donation campaign launches on November 7 in seven UK cities, including Leicester

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Leicestershire increases accessible tourist attractions to celebrate Purple Tuesday

Purple Tuesday aims to help businesses improve the experience for disabled customers

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Leicester Army Reservists practise urban combat skills in Gibraltar

1st Deep Recce Strike Brigade troops participated in the first overseas training exercise since the summer