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In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 years

In a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A formidable alliance of archaeologists, historians, and geneticists meticulously pieced together his dramatic narrative. The skeletal remains revealed unusual scoliosis and wounds indicative of an ancient battlefield.

The Economic Times

London woman charged with murder after body found in van 100 miles away

Harinder Kaur, 39, of Hounslow, was charged on Tuesday following the discovery of the body in Leicester

Evening Standard

Met police takes over probe after man found dead inside Leicester van, woman arrested in London

A murder investigation launched after the body of a man was found inside a van in Leicester has been taken over by the Metropolitan Police, following significant developments that led detectives to west London.

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Mystery body in van in Leicester leads police to ‘crime scene’ 100 miles away in London

Metropolitan Police urged anyone who may recognise the Ford Transit van to get in touch

The Independent UK

London woman arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in van more than 100 miles away

The woman was arrested in Hounslow on Friday following the discovery of a body in Leicester two days earlier

Evening Standard

Avoid phoney shamans peddling deadly frog poison ‘detox’, health chiefs warn

Kristian Trend died after using the frog poison in his Leicester flat, his mother said

The Independent UK

Hounslow woman arrested after man's body found in van in Leicester car park

The body was found in a Ford Transit van after a member of the public reported a concern about the condition of the vehicle

Evening Standard

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Why is it so difficult to travel to – and through – Europe by train?

Train Talk: Simon Calder speaks to The Man in Seat 61 about continental rail travel

The Independent UK

UK man who beat rare cancer died after using toxic frog secretion in cleansing ritual

A Leicester wellness coach, Kristian Trend, has died after reportedly taking Kambo, a toxic frog secretion. Trend, a cancer survivor, was found unwell at his home and later passed away in hospital. Toxicology tests are pending, and a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Health authorities warn…

The Times of India

Frontrunners’ defeats hint at twists and turns to come in Prem Rugby finale

Northampton and Bath were well beaten over the weekend: will Leicester or Exeter force themselves into the top two?

The Guardian - UK

The 2025 Sir Paul Curran award for academic journalism goes to Jeremy Howick

Jeremy Howick, Professor of Empathic Healthcare and Director of the Stoneygate Centre at the University of Leicester, has been named this year’s winner of the Professor Sir Paul Curran Award for Excellence in Academic Journalism.

The Conversation

A night at the planetarium – Queen hits to be played during immersive dome show

The event, titled Queen Heaven, will take place at the National Space Centre in Leicester on May 29.

Evening Standard

Emilio Gay shines for Durham, Northants grab first win: county cricket, day three – as it happened

Emilio Gay scored his third century of the season while Northamptonshire’s Ben Sanderson rampaged through Worcestershire

The Guardian - UK

Océan Brun review – Caribbean islanders’ lament ripples through Leicester Cathedral

Part of the Let’s Dance International Frontiers festival, Compagnie Kaméléonite’s piece about the climate crisis features two transfixing performers

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Why Leicester's owners might be 'praying' for ANOTHER relegation

As the men's side of Leicester City drop down to League One, the costs associated with maintaining a top-flight women’s side will come under scrutiny

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'We were top at Christmas, but beating Liverpool and Man City was when we truly believed we could win the title' Danny Simpson reveals turning point in Leicester City Premier League triumph

Leicester City's Danny Simpson opens up on the moment everything changed in their incredible Premier League title-winning season

International Business Times UK

Is the UK at War with Russia? London, Leicester, and Suffolk Named on 'Hit List' of European Strike Targets

Russia has warned European countries allegedly supplying Ukraine with military equipment, listing potential strike targets. The UK government has not yet commented on the perceived threat.

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‘We were on a plane to LA and David Beckham was coincidentally there, so we got the trophy out and took some pictures with him!’ Leicester City legend on memorable celebrations following famous 2016 title win

Ten years on from Leicester City’s famous win, we suspect some of the players are still recovering from the celebrations

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‘We’ve got a WhatsApp group now called Reunion 2026. I’ve been chatting with Riyad Mahrez, hopefully we all find the right time to get together and do something. We definitely will’ Ex Leicester City star reveals plans for title-winning squad to meet up

Leicester City’s most famous squad are keen to celebrate the milestone

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Yorkshire draw against Glamorgan – as it happened

The champions Nottinghamshire batted out a draw at Somerset, while Northampton’s last pair defied Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

County cricket day two: Anderson rolls back the years with five-fer for Lancashire

The Lancashire seamer’s victims included James Sales, 21 years after Anderson had dismissed his dad, David

Evening Standard

Cannabis-user who stamped mother-of-two to death jailed for life

Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 24, has been sentenced for murdering Nila Patel near the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Evening Standard

Cannabis-user who stamped passer-by to death found guilty of murder

Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 24, murdered Nila Patel after his car overturned near a Leicester hospital.

The Conversation

The deaf blacksmith who married in 1576 – and the history of sign as a legal language

In February, Leicester Cathedral hosted a British Sign Language (BSL) service celebrating a deaf marriage that took place in the church 450 years ago, in 1576.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales' children 'love their dancing'

Catherine, Princess of Wales, enjoyed a day of engagements with the British Indian community in Leicester on Thursday (05.03.26).

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