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Shops are alerted over fake bank notes

Published on 04/07/2008

Shops and bars have been warned that counterfeit £20 notes are being used. The alert was...

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Dozens of motorists are facing up to drink-driving ban

Published on 04/07/2008

Some 94 motorists are facing a minimum 12-month ban and a fine of up to £5,000 after being caught drink-driving...

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Fire-hit offices are demolished

Published on 04/07/2008

Work has begun to demolish Melton Borough Council's headquarters, which was devastated in a major fire...

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Man hurt in street attack

Published on 04/07/2008

A man was taken to hospital after being kicked in the face as he lay on the ground during an assault...

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MPs reject attempt at more expenses clarity

Published on 04/07/2008

Two Leicester MPs helped to reject tough new rules aimed at bringing greater transparency to their expenses...

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Sex pest is jailed for groping jogger on towpath

Published on 04/07/2008

A sex pest who groped a woman jogger on an isolated canal towpath will have to serve at least two years...

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Man hurt in baseball bat attack

Published on 04/07/2008

A man suffered head injuries after being attacked by three teenaged muggers, one armed with a baseball...

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Bus yobs target mum

Published on 04/07/2008

A mum of four has told how she was subjected to a 25-minute tirade of abuse and threats after she...

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Children vote for top book

Published on 04/07/2008

The title alone is enough to grab any youngster's attention. But Beware! Killer Tomatoes is a...

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£1,000 reward offered to find school pet killer

Published on 04/07/2008

A worldwide animal rights group is offering £1,000 for information leading to the conviction of the person...

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