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Review: Securaki retrofit smart lock brings your home into the 21st Century
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The smart lock is compatible with over 90 percent of UK lock types including key turn, mortise, thumb turn, and latch rim locks
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Review: Boulies Elite gaming chair is not just for gamers
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First off, yes, it is a gaming chair but it's also more than capable for any situation when you have to be sitting for hours
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Amazon shoppers praise 'best ever' Ninja frying pan that's currently 20% off
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The non-stick frying pan is a favourite among shoppers and is currently on sale
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Home chefs are saving up to 30% on luxury barbecue goods that 'show no wear and tear after 100 uses'
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The French cookware brand that has been a favourite of foodies and culinary professionals are celebrating their 50th anniversary
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Samsung fans can grab Galaxy Buds for a cheaper price thanks to sale
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'I am amazed by the sound quality of these earbuds and how they cancels the sound'
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'Legal graffiti' and street art to be celebrated by 'thousands of visitors' to Leicester festival
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The seven-day event will see the creation of 30 new permanent murals
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Leicester Highcross pizza restaurant offers diners unlimited drinks for 90 minutes
Food and Drink
The restaurant describes itself as 'non-conformist' and is offering bottomless drinks at its Late Night Pizza Party
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Five staycation spots where great weather is almost guaranteed
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From a ground-floor apartment in the centre of Bournemouth to a cottage opposite Eastbourne’s stunning beaches
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World Whisky Day: UK's favourite out-there whiskies with peanut butter topping the lot!
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Two of the top three whiskies have peanut butter as its core flavour profile
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Sephora launches huge 60% off sale with hundreds of products reduced - top ten deals
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Here are the ten products boasting the biggest discount in Sephora's Skin & Body Event online sale
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Review: Stylish Cath Kidson earbuds have the wow factor and won't sting your pocket
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A funky set of designs await you with this Cath Kidson and VQ link-up
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Shoppers can't get over 'game-changing' teeth whitening powder you can get for less in money saving deal
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MySweetSmile's teeth whitening powder is its best-selling product which is included in the three-for-two mix-and-match deal from the brand
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Grab Apple's new iPad Air and iPad Pro for more affordable price thanks to Sky offer
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Sky's new iPad offer means you might be able to spread the cost of the new device without needed to pay hundreds upfront
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Where is the best beer garden in Leicestershire? Vote for your favourite in our poll
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There are few things finer than enjoying a refreshing drink in the sunshine
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Amazon shoppers snap up facial toning pads that leave skin 'smooth' and 'glowy'
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The pads aim to brighten dull skin
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Amazon fans say 'miracle' liquid exfoliant is the secret to a 'healthy looking glow'
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The liquid exfoliant can help to remove dead skin cells, tighten and hydrate your skin
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People believe they could beat a bear or gorilla in a fight
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People are more confident of taking down a wild animal than they are of beating Conor McGregor or Tyson Fury
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Outdoor Hanging Egg Chair now 51% off - cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
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The chair is priced at £104
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Lenny Kravitz headlines UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
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Pepsi and UEFA have announced Lenny Kravitz will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on June 1 at Wembley Stadium in London. This is the eighth year that Pepsi and UEFA will mark the final with its curtain raiser.
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
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It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head this weekend on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Primark shoppers blown away by new 'elegant' Bridgerton-themed nightwear
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Primark and Bridgerton fans are in for a treat as the high-street retailer has released a range of pyjamas for the new series
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TalkTalk launches spring broadband sale with free Echo Dot for new customers
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Get reduction on broadband packages
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Laziest dog breeds ranked as average pet sleeps 11 hours a day
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The balance between rest and activity is often a key factor to why many owners opt for a particular breed
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Inside Sephora's goodie bags worth £1,200 shoppers are being given for free
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Beauty fans queuing up for the grand opening of Sephora in Manchester's Trafford Centre were lucky enough to nab a goodie bag worth over £1,200
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'Legal graffiti' and street art to be celebrated by 'thousands of visitors' to Leicester festival
The seven-day event will see the creation of 30 new permanent murals
Where is the best beer garden in Leicestershire? Vote for your favourite in our poll
Pubs and Bars
There are few things finer than enjoying a refreshing drink in the sunshine
Amazon shoppers praise 'best ever' Ninja frying pan that's currently 20% off
Shopping
The non-stick frying pan is a favourite among shoppers and is currently on sale
Review: Securaki retrofit smart lock brings your home into the 21st Century
Shopping
The smart lock is compatible with over 90 percent of UK lock types including key turn, mortise, thumb turn, and latch rim locks
Entertainment
'Legal graffiti' and street art to be celebrated by 'thousands of visitors' to Leicester festival
The seven-day event will see the creation of 30 new permanent murals
Leicester Highcross pizza restaurant offers diners unlimited drinks for 90 minutes
Food and Drink
The restaurant describes itself as 'non-conformist' and is offering bottomless drinks at its Late Night Pizza Party
Where is the best beer garden in Leicestershire? Vote for your favourite in our poll
Pubs and Bars
There are few things finer than enjoying a refreshing drink in the sunshine
Rhod Gilbert in Leicester: Multi-award-winning comedian talks life, leukaemia and potato tattoos
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Gardeners say kitchen staple is 'better' than vinegar for killing gravel weeds
Weeds can be a real pain when they start to take over gravel paths and driveways, but gardeners have shared a simple hack that's better than white vinegar
'I miss you!' – Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez pay tribute to retiring Leicester City icon
Leicester City FC
Marc Albrighton, Wilfred Ndidi, and Kelechi Iheanacho also congratulate Shinji Okazaki on his 20-year career after his final appearance in professional football on Friday
Do women feel safe in Leicester?
Leicester City Centre
We asked the question and there were some mixed responses
Leicestershire's richest people revealed by survey of nation's multi-millionaires
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This year’s list of 350 individuals and families together hold combined wealth of £795.361 billion
Gardening expert warns which plants to keep 'far away' from hydrangeas
Real Life
Hydrangeas are a popular garden plant, but there are some flowers and trees that you should avoid planting near them as they can cause the plant to die, according to a gardening expert
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Measles on the rise as Leicester in top 3 for suspected infections in England
There have been over 5,000 notifications of possible measles cases in England since January
What Leicester City must do in the Premier League as Burnley relegation causes concern
Leicester City FC
Conor Coady previews the new Premier League season, with City looking to bridge the gap, a tough ask with last season's promoted sides all coming straight back down
Flight attendant shares hotel room tip to stay safe on holiday
Real Life
A former flight attendant has shared some useful tips for staying in a hotel while on holiday
Green light for boxing gym to be named after tragic teenager
Planning
Christian Hobbs was only 17 when he passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition
How to get rid of wasps and keep them from coming back
Property
Wasps are a common pest in the summer months, and can be a real nuisance when they invade your home.