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Secret tunnel between Leicester hospital and prison revealed • Apr. 26, 2025, 7:01 PM ET (BBC)

Date set for opening of Leicester's new £16.8m Roman museum • Apr. 25, 2025, 5:28 AM ET (BBC)

Leicester's England record-holder Youngs to retire at end of season • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:40 AM ET (Reuters)

Cyclists invited to join Roman-themed ride through Leicester • Apr. 20, 2025, 3:34 AM ET (BBC)

Fire rips through roof of industrial building in Leicester • Apr. 19, 2025, 7:38 AM ET (BBC)

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