NewsBank (Loughborough Echo)
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Shepshed Dynamo slip to defeat at basement boys
AFC RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS 1 SHEPSHED DYNAMO 0 Northern Premier League Midland Divisio SHEPSHED Dynamo's final Pitching in Northern Premier League Midland Division away game ended in a 1-0 defeat to AFC Rushden & Diamonds who are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table.
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Shepshed Dynamo boss set to leave the Dovecote
SHEPSHED Dynamo boss Damion Beckford-Quailey is to step down as manager following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
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Dynamo see play off hopes end with draw
LOUGHBOROUGH Dynamo's play off hopes came to an end on Saturday with a 2-2 draw at home to Corby Town writes James Kendrick.
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Greek islands tops for budget package hols
When it comes to affordable package holidays this summer, Greek islands top the list.
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BUDGET OR BUST
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Great performance puts Quorn's fate in their own hands
WALSALL WOOD 1 QUORN 3 Northern Premier League Midland Division QUORN responded to back-to-back defeats with a resounding triumph away from home. A first half blitz blew Walsall Wood away, as the Reds ran riot with three goals in the first 30 minutes. Tyree Wilson opened the scoring in the 8th minute, before Paddy Webb added his ninth brace of the season.
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Kinch steers Sileby to derby win at Loughborough Town
ON Saturday the Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket League started and for Loughborough Town the real heroes of the week were the ground staff at the club and at Loughborough Grammar School that enabled both their 1st & 3rd teams to play on superb wickets despite all the recent rain.
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Hospice to open its doors for open day for 30th year
As part of its 30th year, Rainbows is welcoming people to visit its hospice in Loughborough.
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Two companies make extra buses available to East Midlands Airport as holiday season nears
MORE buses are now available as an alternative way to get to East Midlands Airport, following timetable changes by two bus companies.
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Peak performance as firm finalist at awards
LOUGHBOROUGH'S Altitude Marketing Ltd has been named a finalist in the Midlands heat of the prestigious StartUp Awards.
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The county road among the UK's most expensive
A Leicestershire road has been revealed as one of the most expensive locations outside of London to buy a home.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: MOTHS
Insect pests aren't just a garden problem. Anyone who has ever experienced the havoc wreaked on clothes by moths will know exactly what I mean. Their larvae will munch holes in anything woollen, silk or cashmere.
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Steamy Strictly routines were the beginning of the end for me and Adam, says star's ex
THE ex-girlfriend of Loughboroughbased Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has warned celebrities taking part in future series of Strictly Come Dancing to involve their families, as it can be a "lonely place."
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We'd have been lost without renewables
HERE we go again. Apparently, the wind turbines don't work when the wind doesn't blow. Well, I never would have guessed it.
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We have the power to disprove the doubters
I'VE just seen something I've been told was impossible. Our electricity grid was being powered by less than 5 per cent fossil fuels just now and less than 8 per cent for a full day!
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Randall stars in Boston while O'Connor leads the way home in London
STARTING the week in style, Shepshed Running Club's Rebecca Randall ran the Boston marathon on April 15 in an incredible 03:01:23. Rebecca is pictured at the finish line still managing to smile.
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A lot of good things are happening out there...
IHEADED to Loughborough recently as part of a project I'm working on for a charity called the Jobs Foundation, a mission around studying jobs and opportunities for employment across the country.
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Loughborough Lightning extend winning streak
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning secured an eight point win over Saracens Mavericks with another player of the match display Mary Cholhok.
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Quorn secure play off place with stylish win
QUORN all but wrapped up fifth place with a convincing victory that eliminated their visitors from playoff contention. Cain Noble opened the scoring and Harvey Ridgley scored his first for the Reds, sandwiched between a Tyree Wilson brace.
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It is time for the town to have its own council
IT'S time for Loughborough to get its council back.
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'We lost our son in a fatal road tragedy - but nothing has changed 40 years on'
A couple who lost their son in a road tragedy in Loughborough are still fighting for change 40 years on.
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POUND NOTES
¦ Food prices are nearly 24% higher than two years ago, despite inflation easing.
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Lorry fire forces closure of stretch of the M1
A lorry carrying aerosols and gas canisters caught fire on the M1, forcing the closure of the motorway to close.
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Claims units plan approved 'behind doors' dismissed
CLAIMS a controversial new commercial unit site has been approved "behind closed doors" have been dismissed by estate agents.
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Blubells are in full flower and guided walk to take place
People are being encouraged not to miss this year's stunning display of bluebells at the Outwoods in Loughborough.
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Polling puts two MPs at risk of losing seats
LATEST polling predicts two sitting MPs will lose their seats in the upcoming General Election.
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Single-minded about savings
LIFE often costs more when you're single, making rises in bills even tougher to absorb.