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Military tribute to heroic war horse
The name of a four-legged war hero will live on in the form of a new military vehicle delivered to a Leicestershire unit. One of two light reconnaissance vehicles to be used by B (Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry ) Squadron of the Royal Yeomanry has been named after First World War "war horse" Songster. The 65-strong Territorial Army squadron, based in South Wigston, whose soldiers have regularly served in... -
Spring and summer fundraisers boost Menphys
The fundriasing efforts of our supporters brought great successes over the weekend of May 18-19. The summer fete at the Wigston Nursery in Launceston Road raised more than £2,000 and gave lots of visitors a great deal of fun. The following day, at The Sketchley Hill Nursery in Burbage, a total of £3,275 was raised principally towards the cost of refurbishing the playground. In 2012, the event made about £1,800. The... -
Active Family Week in Oadby & Wigston - 27 May to 2 June 2013
Families in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston are being invited to be 'active together' at events organised as part of Active Family Week, which runs from Monday 27th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013. Events are running throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, and in Oadby, Wigston and South Wigston the activities include: Wednesday 29th May - Family Softball Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May - Skills Schools (2-5 years old) Thursday... -
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Charity takes strides to meeting its costs
Nearly £5,000 was pledged in sponsorship to 189 walkers who took to the highways and byways for charity. They were taking part in the annual walk for Menphys, a charity which supports children and young people with mental and physical disabilities and their families. The walk began and ended at Parklands leisure centre, in Oadby, where there was also a family fun day. The walkers could choose one of three strolls,... -
In the courts
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Przemyslaw Goronski, of Withington Close, Thorpe Astley, admitted causing a vehicle to be left in a dangerous position on the M1, on September 18. He was fined £120, ordered to pay £60 court costs and had three points put on his licence. Susan Bailey (45), of The Ringway, Queniborough, admitted being drunk and disorderly on March 23. She was given a...
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Theatre could be asset to bid
The Haymarket Theatre is the perfect barometer of Leicester's fitness to become the 2017 City of Culture. If it is approached imaginatively it could encompass Robert Mandell's vision as a conservatory for all the arts. ("Curtain must rise again on proud Haymarket Theatre", Mailbox, May 9). Leicester musicians could at last have a home with a variety of excellent performance spaces. The same is true for our amateur... -
Where I – and my mates – think City have got it wrong
After another disappointing end to Leicester City's season, where do we go from here? I could talk until the cows come home on what I think some of the reasons are, myself and my friends said when we kicked off last August we did not think the squad was big enough and lacked experience. Nigel Pearson seems to have issues with high-profile players or players who have an opinion. It seems he does not like players who stand up to him. ... -
Pupils thrive at top primary
A primary school has received the highest Ofsted rating for the second time. The Meadow Community Primary, in Wigston Magna, is an "outstanding school" where all pupils achieve well and standards are above average in English and maths. It was also rated outstanding in 2008. This time, inspectors said teaching was consistently good and often outstanding and lessons were imaginative. Head teacher Kathryn McGovern ... -
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Organisational brain behind raid honoured
Relatives of a Leicester airman described as the organisational brain behind the Dam Busters will be guests of honour at a service marking the raid's 70th anniversary. Royal Air Force veterans will honour the 53 airmen of 617 Squadron who died in the daring "bouncing bomb" raid on vital dams in Germany on May 16, 1943. The Royal Air Force Association's (RAFA) county branch plan a wreath-laying service at Victoria... -
Mastermind of war memorial
Adam Berry is to be commended for his efforts to establish a memorial to the American 82nd Airborne Division which was stationed here during the Second World War ("Memorial to honour the US troops who fought the Nazis", Mercury, May 6) I remember asking them for chewing gum – "Any gum chum?" was usually successful! However, Adam is wrong when he states that there is no memorial in Leicester to the 82nd, as...
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South Wigston Park set for £1m overhaul. You can read the fully story here - http://tinyurl.com/6oxxllp It sounds good news - but do you agree...
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