North Evington by-election: Labour hold on in Leicester It looks again like Leicester is in a bubble from the rest of the country
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Labour have held onto the North Evington city council seat following yesterday’s by-election - albeit with a slashed majority.
Tories accuse Leicester City Council of trying sway by-election in Labour s favour
“It’s an attempt to manipulate voters by promoting Labour
City Hall triggered an election row by issuing a press release it has now withdrawn
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A furious Conservative candidate has accused Leicester City Council of trying to influence a by-election by promoting Labour in the run-up to polling day.
North Evington by-election: Who you can vote for on May 6
Nine candidates are fighting it out for a single seat on Leicester City Council
Nine candidates are contesting the ward (Image: Peter Fothergill)
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Just a single seat is up for grabs on Leicester City Council during next month’s local elections - but it is being contested by nine candidates.
Brechin City sign former Partick Thistle star Abdul Osman
Brechin City have brought former Partick Thistle midfielder Abdul Osman to Glebe Park.
The Ghanaian skippered the Jags in the Premiership and has racked up over 400 professional appearances in a well-travelled career, which has included spells in Greece, England and with Falkirk and Queen of the South.
City boss Michael Paton – who played with Osman at Queens – believes Osman will bring much-needed experience to his League Two strugglers.
Glebe Park, Brechin.
He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to get Abs over the line.
“He’s another real experienced head and comes with a wealth of football knowledge as well. I played with him last year at Queen of the South – he is a leader and a real presence on the park.
Southend United fans cheer on their side in the stands SOUTHEND United hit the headlines when they dismissed manager Paul Sturrock just a matter of weeks before he was due to lead the club into a Wembley final. The Scotsman had led the Shrimpers to the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final after leading Blues through a tricky run to reach the national stadium. But, with the showpiece event taking place on April 7, 2013, Sturrock was shown the door on March 24. The decision to remove Sturrock from the position proved to be controversial, with Blues and football fans alike critical of chairman Ron Martin’s move.