• The Infectious Happy-Bug Is Coming To Town

    Started by a group of university students 19 years ago, the LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL has since become the longest-running event of its kind in the whole of Europe. Game for a laugh features writer MEERA MAJITHIA finds out more. Back in 1994, Leicester’s very own comedy festival kicked-off. There were 40 events programmed at 23 …

  • Riders Net New Sponsors & Stars

    RUSSELL’S RIDERS UPDATE SPRING 2011/12 “After being rescued from financial collapse by Midlands housing giant Jelson Homes, last season saw us record our highest-ever league position and best ever win-loss record under the guidance of former point guard Rob Paternostro. Our quest to become one of the forerunners in Britain’s top flight continues. The 2011/12 …

  • Which Fool Thought Up Valentine’s Day?

    LOVE IT OR HATE IT, VALENTINE’S DAY HAS RAISED ITS CUTESIE HEAD AGAIN. LET US TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME TO EXPLORE THE FACTS AND FALLACIES AT THE HEART OF THIS LOVED-UP DAY. WORDS BY Kelly Pipes Love tokens stealthily delivered by secret admirers and walks in the park shared by sweethearts, are still Valentine’s …

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