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Vladimir Putin
08:40, 14 FEB 2025
Sophie Ellis-Bextor meets ‘truly inspiring’ Ukrainian refugee children
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The star is an ambassador for Save The Children
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Celebrities who died in 2024 from Jonnie Irwin to The Office favourite
NHS
Leicestershire star Jonnie Irwin died aged 50
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Sky News taken off air as hosts issue apology amid global technical glitch
In the News
A number of broadcasters, bank businesses and airlines have been hit by the error
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MH17 tragedy which killed Leicester students explored in new Channel 4 documentary
In the News
Richard Mayne and Ben Pocock were among 298 innocent people killed after their plane was shot down
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Arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin
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The ICC has issued an arrest warrant
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Leicestershire MP meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to mark anniversary of Russian invasion
Politics
The Rutland and Melton MP is chair of the government's foreign affairs committee
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'War is coming' within seven years warns Defence Secretary Ben Wallace
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The cabinet member warned the world is "more dangerous, more anxious and more insecure" as he piled on pressure to increase defence spending
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'Putin has no interest in a peaceful resolution of the war' says Melton and Rutland MP Alicia Kearns
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Ms Kearns chairs the influential foreign affairs committee
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'Strong indications' that Putin is to blame for supplying missile killing 2 Leicestershire students in the downing of Flight MH17
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Richard Mayne from Leicester, and Loughborough University student Ben Pocock were among 298 murdered when the Boeing 777 was brought down by a missile
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Flight MH17 victim Richard Mayne's family feel 'satisfaction but no more' after guilty verdict
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The 20-year-old student, from Western Park, Leicester, had been flying out to study maths and finance at the University of Western Australia when the Boeing 777 passenger jet was shot down
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Three given life sentences for downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 but are still at large
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Richard Mayne from Leicester, and Loughborough University student Ben Pocock were among 298 murdered when the Boeing 777 was brought down by a missile
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Fears Ukrainian refugees in Leicestershire will end up homeless or forced back to war-torn country
Leicester News
Hosts are feeling the pinch of higher costs while refugees are struggling to find rented accommodation
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Liz Truss statement today with Cost of Living plan for energy bills
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Liz Truss is due to give a speech today (Thursday) in her first major policy intervention as Prime Minister
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UK could face four days of winter blackouts under emergency plan
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Households across Britain could face four days of blackouts this winter as the Government prepares for gas shortages.
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Almost half of Britain's chippies 'could go out of business'
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Up to 5,000 of the UK's 10,500 fish and chip shops could be driven out of business
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Russian soldier jailed for war crimes after gunning down pensioner
Crime
Sentenced to life in prison for war crimes since Kremlin's invasion on February 24
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Volunteer medic speaks of the true horrors he has witnessed on the frontline in Ukraine
Real Life
'I’m reasonably comfortable with seeing limb injuries having worked in South Sudan and other places, but oh my God, the scale of this'
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Vladimir Putin may have invaded Ukraine due to cancer, claims expert
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An oncologist says cancer could be causing cognitive impairment
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Fears Vladimir Putin may declare new world war 'within days'
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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said he expected the Russian leader to make a significant statement
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British Army donates thousands of helmets to Ukrainian military fighters
Armed Forces
The surplus kit is being sent out to the warzone by 'poachers' from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment
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Loughborough University graduate sanctioned by Government over links to Russia
Politics
Campaigners had previously called her a 'war criminal's daughter'
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Fish and chip shops 'at risk' warning as spiralling costs mean a meal could soon cost £13
Food and Drink
Businesses are facing an unexpected hit of £5,000 a year, says MP Andrew Bridgen
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Cleaning guru reveals best way to tackle hard water stains to get your toilet gleaming
property news
The Cleaning Fairy Godmother has told her thousands of followers how to remove hard water stains from their toilets
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What items to donate to Ukraine and what to avoid as Leicester club launches latest collection
In the News
'We are not collecting clothing, toys, footwear or bedding'
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