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Gary Lineker smiling as he arrives at the Etihad stadium for the football

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Gary Lineker hosts BBC sports coverage for the first time after being taken off air in an impartiality row.

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Gary Lineker smiling as he arrives at the Etihad stadium for the football

Great to be here, says Lineker as he returns to TV

Gary Lineker hosts BBC sports coverage for the first time after being taken off air in an impartiality row.

  • 1h34 minutes ago
  • UK

Related content

  • Lineker revolt becomes a test of BBC's values
  • Gary Lineker: Football star who became a Saturday TV fixture
  • Why Lineker's comments present problem for the BBC

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Leicester Road, Anstey

Driver flees after passenger dies in crash

Police say a passenger died at the scene after a BMW crashed in Leicestershire.

  • 6h6 hours ago
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Will Oliver

Farmer calls for action over rural fly-tipping

Will Oliver's farm has been repeatedly targeted, leaving him to foot the bill for clearing up.

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Enderby Road Blaby

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A woman in her 20s remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, police say.

  • 11h11 hours ago
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Maggie and Naomi

Nasa scientist inspired by Dr Maggie's appointment

Naomi Rowe-Gurney, a former student at the university, says she was inspired by Dr Aderin-Pocock's career.

  • 12h12 hours ago
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Pottery

History fair to take place at country house

The free event, hosted by Leicestershire's archaeological society, is being held at Beaumanor Hall.

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Police say a passenger died at the scene after a BMW crashed in Leicestershire.

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Will Oliver's farm has been repeatedly targeted, leaving him to foot the bill for clearing up.

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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A woman in her 20s remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, police say.

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