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Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
August 16, 2026Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo & Eze
Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.
August 15, 2026Man Utd working on deal to sign Leicester teenager Page
Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leicester teenager Louis Page.
August 9, 2026A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up
Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.
August 7, 2026Firm behind one of UK's biggest comedy festivals folds
Leicester Comedy Festival has been held for more than 30 years but its operator has ceased trading.
August 5, 2026O'Sullivan knocked out of Shanghai Masters by Wilson
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in the second round by Kyren Wilson.
July 28, 2026Rantala becomes third Leicester player to join Everton
Everton confirm the signing of Finland international Jutta Rantala from Leicester City.
July 22, 2026YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
July 13, 2026Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up
The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
July 9, 2026Greaves first woman to reach European Tour event
Beau Greaves creates more darts history by becoming the first woman to qualify for a PDC European Tour event.
July 9, 2026People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
July 2, 2026Sheff Utd's Cusack feared mental health stigma - inquest
The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.
June 29, 2026When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
June 29, 2026I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
June 28, 2026Ex-Rangers boss Martin appointed as Leicester manager
Leicester City name former Rangers and Southampton boss Russell Martin as their manager on a three-year contract.
June 15, 2026More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
June 12, 2026Real Madrid eye Arsenal's Calafiori - Wednesday's gossip
Real Madrid scout Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle's Lewis Hall, plus more.
June 9, 2026Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
February 24, 2026