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Colin Pitchfork: The day DNA fingerprinting convicted its first murderer

DNA profiling. discovered at the University of Leicester, lead to Colin Pitchfork bring caught as the rapist and murderer of two Leicestershire schoolgirls.

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Kasabian to headline huge show in their 'beloved hometown'

The band have announced they'll perform with special guests Kaiser Chiefs at the 'Summer Solstice Two' gig.

2 days ago

Firefighters tackle huge factory fire in Leicester

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service says ten fire crews are tackling the fire which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Have you seen this car? Appeal for red MG SUV after double shooting

Leicester-born Richard Armitage speaks of his love of the Midlands

Police search for witnesses after shooting leaves two men hospitalised

Security guard in hospital after XL Bully bite in city shopping centre

Doctor says young people are creating a 'screendemic' - and some students agree

Foster carer jailed for life for murdering baby she was trying to adopt

Woman murdered baby and escaped justice for more than a decade

Dad was kidnapped, cut 196 times and killed, murder jury told

In pictures: Golden Mile lit up by 6,000 sparkling lamps for Diwali

Fire crews still at site of city centre blaze more than 24 hours later

More than 1,000 Hindu students gather in Leicester for Navratri celebrations

Dog 'left to suffer' in 'appalling' condition at park put to sleep