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London 2012 Olympics

Customers flock to say emotional farewell to couple who ran neighbourhood shop for 24 years
Real Life
They were given an extraordinary send-off when they retired
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Olympian and Leicester's Covid response leader recognised in New Year Honours list 2025
Real Life
A Leicestershire postmaster has also made the list
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Leicester cyclist 'draws' skeleton-shaped route on Halloween-themed bike ride
Halloween
It's pretty amazing!
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Andy Murray's new life, hotel and decision he made
Andy Murray
Andy Murray called time on his illustrious tennis career in the summer, but the former world No.1 has wasted no time in his new life after the sport, which includes spending more time with his family
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Andy Murray's huge net worth and life off tennis court
Tennis
Andy Murray has called time on an illustrious tennis career after a thrilling quarter-final defeat in the men's doubles alongside Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics
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Celine Dion teases huge 'comeback' at Eurovision Song Contest amid health battle
Eurovision Song Contest
Celine Dion is reportedly set to make a major comeback at the 2025 contest in Switzerland
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Thomas Young admits to being outclassed after failing to defend Paralympic sprint title
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Thomas Young admitted he was outclassed as he just missed a medal in the defence of his Paralympic 100m title.
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Gabby Logan halts BBC's Great North Run coverage to deliver tragic news about Claire Lomas
BBC
Gabby Logan was on Tyneside to anchor the live broadcast from the Great North Run start line on Sunday morning and had the sad job of announcing the death of Claire Lomas
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Leicester Tigers wheelchair rugby players narrowly miss out on Paralympic medal
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Four players from the Leicester Tigers were in the British squad that finished fourth at the Paralympics.
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Kate Middleton issues rare personal update amid cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton
The Princess of Wales has spoken about an organisation close to her heart
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Zoe Newson's son watched on as she claimed Paralympic silver
Paralympic games
Zoe Newson is competing at her fourth consecutive Paralympic Games
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Olivia Breen hungry for medal after 100m disappointment
Paralympic games
Olivia Breen just missed out on the 100m final and insists it's made her more hungry for her target event at the Paralympics.
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Alex Yee insists Cole Palmer-inspired celebration was a show of 'personality' not disrespect
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Yee continued a golden summer with victory in the Boston supertri but his triumph was not without controversy
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Leicester City told Bilal El Khannouss transfer requirements after 'two bids rejected'
Leicester City FC
The Moroccan attacking midfielder has emerged as a target for Leicester City but it seems he will have to be their biggest signing of the summer to convince Genk to part with him
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Prince William's beard gets everyone talking - and they all say the same thing
Royal Family
Prince William and Princess Kate have shared a rare video message to congratulate Team GB on their success at the Tokyo Olympics
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Gimson hopes wedding bells will drown out Olympic disappointment
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John Gimson and Anna Burnet were unable to make it onto the podium at Paris 2024
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Ben Pattison not resting on laurels after cruising through 800m heats at Paris 2024
London 2012 Olympics
Ben Pattison underwent life saving surgery in 2021 and is now back in the mix for medals at Paris 2024
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Izzy Petter sees Paris 2024 Olympics campaign come to an end
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The Loughborough hockey player was part of the Team GB squad defeated by the Netherlands
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Andy Murray tipped for unexpected new career move after emotional Olympics exit
Entertainment
After his retirement at the Paris Olympics, Andy Murray could be making a surprise new career move
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Leicester's Gimson riding his luck and the waves as Olympic campaign gets underway
London 2012 Olympics
After days of disruption at the Olympic sailing due to lack of wind, John Gimson and his Nacra 17 partner Anna Burnet were able to capitalise on increased wind speeds.
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Sam Ward can help Team GB's men's hockey bounce back from defeat
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Team GB lost 2-1 to Germany in their pool stage match
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Leicester's teenage archery sensation proud of Olympic debut which included selfie with Tom Daley
Andy Murray
Megan Havers made it the furthest of any Brit in the women's individual competition before being beaten by the eventual champion
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing signs up second Olympian for 2024 series
Strictly Come Dancing
They are also a familiar face on the BBC's Morning Live
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Gary Lineker could’ve matched Usain Bolt as incredible 100m personal best revealed
Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker is best known for his successful career in football, but the Match of the Day presenter could have gone on to achieve big things in a completely different sport in a different life
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