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My first vehicle was an Austin A 35 Van and didn't even have winders just a small piece of glass stuck to the inside that you had to pull down with the ends of your fingers. It didn't have wing mirrors either you had to buy them and fit them over the top edge of the side window

It must be his birthday soon

Made In Leicester Rob Hubble The Granby Halls looking good. Another facility never replaced

Sure but there's a big gap between earning respect and the outraging triumphal rhetoric from other politicians and the media.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/new-leicester-market-images-unveiled-10300793 New Leicester Market Place images unveiled as plans move to next stage The historic market square is set to be transformed into a joint events and retail space ByHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporter 16:17, 27 JUN 2025Updated16:22, 27 JUN 2025 The new-look Leicester Market (Image: Leicester City Council) Leicestershire Live logo - whatsapp community The controversial redevelopment of Leicester Market has taken a huge step forward. Plans have now been submitted to Leicester City Council for the scheme, which will ultimately see the historic market square transformed into a joint events and retail space. The submitted documents reveal the council’s vision for the area, with details of seating, planting, lighting and security measures put forward for approval. The application is the first of two for the project. The second application – setting out the details of a new covered market structure – is expected later in the summer. The redevelopment has gone through various changes since it was first announced in 2022, after the original scheme was put on hold while Leicester City Council looked at turning it into an events space. Following backlash from traders over the possibility they might not be allowed to return to their historic home, new proposals - to use the square as a shared space for both events and the market - were put forward in October 2024. However, not all those with businesses on the market will be moving back to its historic home. The city council said in February that the new covered market stalls would likely be for food vendors only, meaning dry goods traders would have to find somewhere else to set up their businesses. Documents made public today (Friday, June 27) set out the authority’s ambition to create an “open and heritage-focused public realm at the heart of the city”. The scheme will see views of the historic Corn Exchange building opened up, with new planting and lighting aimed at “enhancing” and focusing on heritage features. “Bespoke perch seating” will also be installed “throughout” the site, providing “opportunities for visitors to pause, meet, and enjoy the landscaped setting”, documents add. New security measures will be introduced, including retractable bollards to be installed at the edge of the market square to prevent vehicles driving onto it. Documents state: “Leicester’s covered market has long been a defining feature of the city’s civic and commercial life. Located at the heart of the historic Market Place, it has for centuries served as a hub for trade, social gathering, and local commerce. The new-look Leicester Market (Image: Leicester City Council) “However, in recent decades, the market has faced increasing challenges. Trading conditions and the overall visitor experience declined, falling short of expectations for a modern, accessible city centre destination.” They add: “The aim for the site is to create a more inclusive, resilient, and engaging city centre space, where heritage, community events, and public life can be enjoyed.” More information on the plans can be found on the Leicester City Council planning portal, with residents able to comment on them until Tuesday, July 29. A target decision date has been set for Thursday, September 25. The council has previously said it expects the regeneration of the market to be completed by the end of next year.

We are calling for an immediate freeze on the use of facial recognition technology by football clubs at the turnstiles. Supporters demand meaningful dialogue over the ethics, legality, proportionality and fairness of its use. These calls follow on from our AGM where a motion was brought to conference - by Manchester City’s MCFC Fans Foodbank Support group and was seconded by the club’s atmosphere group 1894, and Ipswich Town Fans Supporting Foodbanks - asking the FSA to adopt new policy in this area. The policy commits the FSA to oppose the adoption of the technology until “transparent and meaningful dialogue has taken place at a national level with fans, leagues, the FA, civil rights groups and the Information Commissioner’s Office on its legality and privacy concerns.” Nick Clarke from MCFC Foodbank Support said: "Our concern is that these cameras will also be used to implement and enforce increasingly aggressive, draconian and restrictive ticketing policies, which seem disproportionately aimed at season ticket holders in particular." Facial ID - why supporters should be concerned Facial recognition turnstiles: Why supporters should be concerned Posted on 27th June 2025 Earlier this month, FSA members approved a motion at our AGM to oppose the introduction of facial recognition technology at the turnstiles in the English game. The motion calls for “an immediate freeze on facial recognition technology being used at turnstiles or inside stadia until further notice.” Additionally, it commits the FSA to oppose the adoption of the technology until “transparent and meaningful dialogue has taken place at a national level with fans, leagues, the FA, civil rights groups and the Information Commissioner’s Office on its legality and privacy concerns.” Here we take a look at the issue and why fans have begun to express their opposition to facial recognition technology. Manchester City take first steps The motion was brought to our conference by Manchester City’s MCFC Fans Foodbank Support group and was seconded by the club’s atmosphere group 1894, and Ipswich Town Fans Supporting Foodbanks. They were motivated by news at the end of May announcing Manchester City’s plans to install a new turnstile system that came equipped with facial recognition cameras. This is something the club had reportedly attempted to introduce back in 2019 before abandoning its plans. New turnstile system at the Etihad Stadium complete with facial recognition cameras Supporters remain unconvinced by the club’s claims that a facial recognition turnstile system was only to allow matchday staff easier movement throughout the Etihad Stadium on matchdays – with fans worried that the scope of the system will grow to encompass matchgoing fans in future. Nick Clarke from MCFC Fans Foodbank Support said: “Our concern is that these cameras will also be used to implement and enforce increasingly aggressive, draconian and restrictive ticketing policies, which seem disproportionately aimed at season ticket holders in particular.” Manchester City’s provider for the camera turnstiles are Teamcard, who also have hardware in place at the Bet365 Stadium, Turf Moor, Portman Road and Hull City. Facial ID rolls out in South America Facial recognition turnstiles are now commonplace in South American football, particularly in Argentina and Brazil. New legislation in Brazil means any stadium over 20,000 capacity has to have facial recognition turnstiles by law, this came into effect in June this year. The Brazilian Government says the measures aim to tackle disorder and football-related violence. Private providers have systems in place at Brazil’s largest stadiums and the biometric information they collect is integrated with city police databases to flag supporters that have outstanding arrest warrants or other legal restrictions on them. São Paulo Public Security Secretariat says that 220 arrests have already been made thanks to the system. Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority has previously raised concerns about the practice, particularly around the handling of biometric data of children and adolescent supporters – calling for greater transparency around how clubs are collecting and using supporters’ biometric information. Back in December, one of Argentina’s most famous clubs River Plate unveiled their new facial recognition turnstile system – making their 85,000 capacity Mâs Monumental stadium the largest in the world to exclusively use face ID access. To gain entry, River Plate supporters are required to pre-register biometrics with a smartphone by uploading a selfie and an ID document which the system then crosschecks on matchdays. Privacy worries Clubs and authorities often issue reassurances about how our biometric data is handled and stored. However, recent high-profile failures around privacy and data handling from some of the world’s biggest tech firms have shown how fraught this can be. Shocking cases of leaks or misuse of sensitive personal data have been reported with Tesla car cameras, Amazon’s Alexa home assistants and Ring doorbells and even automated vacuum company Roomba. All of these alarming breaches came despite assurances that privacy would be respected and that data gathered would be handled safely and securely. What next? In the coming months, the FSA will be raising awareness of the issues and concerns around facial recognition technology: engaging with national media, fan groups and human rights organisations. Additionally, we’ll engage with football authorities and the Information Commissioner’s Office, outlining concerns – asking for supporters and the data protection regulator to be involved in meaningful and transparent discussions and consultation around the ethics, legality, proportionality and fairness of its use. Those communications will also express concerns over its potential use in targeting season ticket holders for more draconian enforcement of ticketing policies.

me most of the lidos closed down with the way the weather is changing Born and Raised in Leicester · Follow The Lido, Scraptoft Lane, Leicester

Not just the opposition but the whole media.

Political U-turns Why do governments changing their minds get such abuse surely they can be seen as a good thing. Isn't this democracy in action, sure they could have done a better job of judging any impact but you'll not see the like of Putin, Xi Jinping or Kim Jung-un publicly doing U-turns.

Yeah that’s what I was referring to in reply to @filbertwaycomment about kicking us out of the stadium

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-lcfc-match-by-match-pricing-confirmed-for-2025-26-championship-season?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKNtJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqDSJWBE1VMo4S75NwzgbRRzldmb8_torovnnK5FOiK14_W_V9WoK1tYIIrS_aem_jwwaKOE0kGvDho6ds9Ik_g Category A and B prices revert to 2023/24 Championship levels Introduction of new Category C and D fixtures to support accessible pricing Minimum of five EFL Championship fixtures to be included in Category C or D 2025/26 Fox Memberships on sale from 4 July August Fixtures go on sale to Fox Members from 7 July The pricing structure has been developed following supporter consultation through the Club’s Fan Engagement Framework and reflects a shared commitment to offering fair and accessible pricing for supporters wishing to attend matches at King Power Stadium. As part of this commitment, Category A (from £30 for Adults) and B (from £26 for Adults) fixtures will revert to the same pricing levels used during the 2023/24 Championship campaign. In addition, two new pricing categories - Category C and Category D - will be introduced for the 2025/26 season, a minimum of five home league fixtures, enabling us to offer more affordable options for supporters across the stadium. This structure allows us to reflect varying levels of demand across the season, while maintaining affordability and rewarding continued loyalty from our fanbase. Ian Bason, Fans Advisory Board (FAB) Co Chair on behalf of the FAB, said: “Matchday ticket pricing was discussed at the Fans Consultative Committee Working Group meeting in April, with proposals and feedback provided from all participants, including particular recommendations from the Foxes Trust. If the Club was relegated, a return to 2023/24 levels received clear support, with further recommendations that additional lower price game categories should be introduced to encourage attendance of new and younger fans at appropriate games, following the success of lower pricing in the FA Cup Third Round last season. “The fan representatives of the Fan Advisory Board therefore welcome that the Club has listened to the feedback given in the pricing structure that was discussed and finalised at the June FAB meeting, particularly that Under 12s prices are £5 for all C and D category games throughout the stadium.” Full details of our 2025/26 Fox Membership packages will be available soon, with the timeline for the sales process for Memberships, as well as our August fixtures, available below. KEY DATES – TICKET SALES TIMELINE Friday 4 July – 2025/26 Fox Memberships on sale Monday 7 July - August fixtures on sale to 2025/26 Fox Members Monday 14 July - August fixtures on sale to Season Ticket Holder Guests Wednesday 16 July - August fixtures on General Sale Our Sky Bet Championship campaign will begin at home, with a fixture against Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium on Sunday 10 August (4:30pm kick-off). The full fixture list is available to view here. A full breakdown of 2025/26 Match Ticket pricing by category is available below.

I believe there's some type of caveat which prevents the sale without consulting the fans @Foxes_Trust Can you clarify

Leicester City to start 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship season at home to Sheffield Wednesday Fixture to take place on Sunday 10 August at King Power Stadium (4:30pm kick-off) We host Watford on Boxing Day and travel to Sheffield United on New Year’s Day Our final fixture of the campaign sees us take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park After our opening encounter with the Owls, we will then face Preston North End away in our second league game on Saturday 16 August, before visiting newly promoted Charlton Athletic on Saturday 23 August. A home game with last season’s League One winners Birmingham City follows a week later, before a visit to Oxford United on Saturday 13 September to round-up the first five league fixtures of the new season. We’ll be at home on Boxing Day, with Watford our opponents, followed by a Monday night at home to Derby County on 29 December, ahead of our first league game of 2026 away to Sheffield United on New Year’s Day. The last three fixtures of the campaign will see us host Hull City and Millwall ahead of a final day trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday 2 May at Ewood Park. BROADCAST SELECTIONS: For the 2025/26 season, the broadcast selections for the opening round of fixtures have now been made, with selections for Championship matches played before the end of September to be made by Thursday 3 July. In addition to this, all broadcast selections for Championship matches played before the end of the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup in January 2026 will be made by Thursday 31 July. CARABAO CUP: We will enter the Carabao Cup at the First Round stage for the 2025/26 season, with the fixture set to take place in the week commencing 11 August and the draw held from 4:30pm on Thursday 26 June. OFFICIAL LCFC APP: The best way to keep updated with everything related to Leicester City fixtures is by downloading our official app, which is available now on and . KEEP YOUR DETAILS UP TO DATE: To ensure you don’t miss out on any updates related to fixtures, make sure your supporter profile and preferences are updated . FOXES HUB: You can follow our 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship season live on Foxes Hub with video and audio passes available throughout the campaign. For full details, click . Confirmed fixture details: AUGUST Sunday 10 August, 2025 | 4:30pm kick-off | Sheffield Wednesday H Saturday 16 August, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Preston North End A Saturday 23 August, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Charlton Athletic A Saturday 30 August, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Birmingham City H SEPTEMBER Saturday 13 September, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Oxford United A Saturday 20 September, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Coventry City H Saturday 27 September, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | West Bromwich Albion A Tuesday 30 September, 2025 | 7:45pm kick-off | Wrexham H OCTOBER Saturday 4 October, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Swansea City A Saturday 18 October, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Portsmouth H Tuesday 21 October, 2025 | 7:45pm kick-off | Hull City A Saturday 25 October, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Millwall A NOVEMBER Saturday 1 November, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Blackburn Rovers H Tuesday 4 November, 2025 | 7:45pm kick-off | Middlesbrough H Saturday 8 November, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Norwich City A Saturday 22 November, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Stoke City H Tuesday 25 November, 2025 | 7:45pm | Southampton A Saturday 29 November, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Sheffield United H DECEMBER Saturday 6 December, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Derby County A Wednesday 10 December, 2025 | 7:45pm kick-off | Bristol City A Saturday 13 December, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Ipswich Town H Saturday 20 December, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Queens Park Rangers A Friday 26 December, 2025 | 3pm kick-off | Watford H Monday 29 December, 2025 | 7:45pm kick-off | Derby County H JANUARY Thursday 1 January, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Sheffield United A Sunday 4 January, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | West Bromwich Albion H Saturday 17 January, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Coventry City A Tuesday 20 January, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Wrexham A Saturday 24 January, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Oxford United H Saturday 31 January, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Charlton Athletic H FEBRUARY Saturday 7 February, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Birmingham City A Saturday 14 February, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Southampton H Saturday 21 February, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Stoke City A Tuesday 24 February, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Middlesbrough A Saturday 28 February, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Norwich City H MARCH Saturday 7 March, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Ipswich Town A Tuesday 10 March, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Bristol City H Saturday 14 March, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Queens Park Rangers H Saturday 21 March, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Watford A APRIL Friday 3 April, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Preston North End H Monday 6 April, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Sheffield Wednesday A Saturday 11 April, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Swansea City A Saturday 18 April, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Portsmouth A Wednesday 22 April, 2026 | 7:45pm kick-off | Hull City H Saturday 25 April, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Millwall H MAY Saturday 2 May, 2026 | 3pm kick-off | Blackburn Rovers A All fixture dates and kick-off times are pending live TV broadcast selections and are subject to change. Those changes will be reflected on LCFC.com as soon as they are announced. All times BST.

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Might be some in these - https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gallery/leicester-city-picture-special-remembering-4042368

https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/media-article/leicester-city-lcfc-championship-follow-us-live-on-foxes-hub-in-25-26?fbclid=IwY2xjawLJ7ExleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpm2d8m4ju1e0jNFKBAFjuGDm1Zp0oLf8LtAvV8q81PjQgW60b171zJIU9z0_aem_xkojFrslKkMQ1H5RIXbrOQ You can follow our 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship season live on Foxes Hub with video and audio passes available throughout the campaign. Video and audio commentary packages are available for purchase ahead of 2025/26 Foxes Hub will provide live coverage throughout the Sky Bet Championship season The early-bird window on Foxes Hub's Seasonal Video Game Pass begins on 26 June Broadcasting on the Club's website and LCFC App, Foxes Hub offers live match action, plus expert analysis and opinion from a punditry team of Club legends, alongside exciting guest stars, all covering every twist and turn of the new Sky Bet Championship season. Now the fixtures have been released and we’re moving closer to the return, be sure to get your Game Passes to watch or listen live, taking advantage of our seasonal video pass early bird offer. On sale from 26 June: Seasonal Video Pass: Cost: Early bird - £140 per season (if purchased between 24 June – 31 August), £180 (if purchased from 1 September onwards) Territories: Non-UK Only Seasonal Audio Pass: Cost: £45 Territories: United Kingdom & International Coming soon… Video Match Pass: Cost: £10 per game Territories: Non-UK Only Monthly Video Pass: Cost: £25 per month Territories: Non-UK Only Monthly Audio Pass: Cost: £4.99 per month Territories: United Kingdom & International FAQs Which Sky Bet Championship games will I be able to watch on Foxes Hub? Video broadcasting restrictions will be in place on all league fixtures. Ahead of each game, the Club will publish a list of all territories in which games on Foxes Hub can be viewed. This season, there will be no UK broadcasts due to EFL broadcasting restrictions. Which Sky Bet Championship games will I be able to listen to on Foxes Hub? Audio commentary will be available for all league matches in all territories throughout the new season. Why do I now have to pay to access match audio when it was free in 2024/25? As an EFL participant, the Club is bound by the terms of the EFL’s central audio-visual rights contract, which requires all live matchday audio-visual packages provided by Club channels to be subject to a minimum charge. The Club has priced these products to make them as accessible as possible for our fans while complying with the EFL’s regulations. What about Emirates FA Cup and Carabao Cup matches? All games in the Emirates FA Cup and Carabao Cup will be available for audio commentary only. If you have already purchased a Seasonal Video Pass, audio commentary will be included in your package. When will I know what Foxes Hub products are available for each match? As soon as the EFL have confirmed broadcast selections for TV, this will be communicated on LCFC.com, the LCFC App and Club’s social media channels. How can I access my Foxes Hub package? Once you have purchased your Foxes Hub package, you will be able to access it on LCFC.com. It will also be viewable on . Who do I contact about my pass? If you need to raise an issue, or ask a question about your pass, please contact . Terms & Conditions: .

Working class people around the world have no innate desire to go to w@r with each other. They have to be conned into it by the sociopaths who will profit from it. ~ John Lennon

52 fixtures on TNT makes it more so. It was better for fans when Sky had a monopoly of TV games until the EU said that was uncompetitive.

More of the same. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/06/25/leicester-owners-thai-empire-in-serious-financial-trouble/ Leicester City owners’ Thai empire in serious financial trouble Future of King Power is in doubt, casting yet more uncertainty over relegated club, who have also been charged with breaking PSR rules Sam Wallace Chief Football Writer Sam Wallace Related Topics Leicester City FC, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Premier League, EFL Championship, King Power Stadium, Ruud van Nistelrooy 25 June 2025 10:18pm BST King Power’s financial difficulties could spell further trouble for Leicester City Credit: Getty Images/Jack Thomas The future of the Leicester City owners’ King Power business is in serious trouble, which could have significant implications for the newly relegated Championship club. The warning came from Nitinai Sirismatthakarn, the new King Power chief executive, in an interview with Thai media. The wealth of the King Power duty-free empire has helped to sustain the club for 15 years. Under the Srivaddhanaprabha family, who control King Power, the club have enjoyed the most successful period in their history, including the 2016 Premier League title triumph. The club, relegated from the Premier League in May, face a possible points deduction for the new season over breaching financial controls in their 2023-24 Championship season. Ruud van Nistelrooy is in limbo, with no clarity over his future as manager. While it has been expected the club will sack him at the start of next month – in the new financial year – there are no guarantees that will be the case. Sirismatthakarn has been appointed to renegotiate the agreements King Power has with the Thai airports’ authority, for whom he has previously worked. He has replaced the Leicester chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha as the chief executive of the group, in which the family still owns a controlling stake. Top has moved to “group executive chairman” – as Sirismatthakarn seeks to save the business built by the late Srivaddhanaprabha patriarch, and Top’s father, Vichai. The driving force behind Leicester and the club’s historic Premier League title in 2016, Vichai died in a helicopter crash at King Power stadium in 2018. Since then, Leicester’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed, with an FA Cup win in 2021 but since then two relegations from the Premier League. It is the future of King Power, which suffered major losses during Covid, which will dictate the club’s immediate future. A major Thai company built by Vichai, who took ownership of Leicester in 2010, the message on the company’s future from new CEO Sirismatthakarn was stark. Upon his father’s death, it was Top who took control of the family business. In addition to Leicester, the family own upwards of 100 racehorses, which are trained in Britain. Sirismatthakarn said that his priority was to restore the relationship between Airports of Thailand (AOT) and King Power. Speaking to The Nation, he said that King Power had recently requested talks with AOT over cancelling contracts at three of its airports. Sirismatthakarn said: “It’s like a patient [King Power] surviving on oxygen. The company’s intention was to ask AOT to remove the oxygen because we can’t cope anymore. That was the signal we sent.” Sirismatthakarn suggested the problem was the threshold of revenue that King Power was obliged to pay AOT as part of its contractual obligations. He said revenues have changed since those agreements were made. There were recent talks between the two parties over the status quo and the AOT will now examine the agreements with King Power for a 60-day review period. A final decision will be made by AOT at board level. PSR problems catching up with Leicester Meanwhile, Leicester face three Premier League charges for breaking profitability and sustainability rules during their most recent Championship promotion season and failing to submit accounts on time. The case will go to an independent commission to decide whether the charges have been proved and, if so, the likely punishment. Leicester successfully fought a Premier League PSR charge last season, claiming the league did not have jurisdiction over them once they had been relegated at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. If Van Nistelrooy is to leave next week, it is unclear who will take pre-season, which is meant to start on Monday. Brian Barry-Murphy has already left his role as assistant to become manager of Cardiff City in League One and another of Van Nistelrooy’s assistants, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, is expected to join Brighton and Hove Albion. Club favourite Andy King is one possibility as an interim manager. Leicester and King Power declined to comment.

Spent many a night with these and a few friends bought from the local off-licence on West Road off Clarendon Park Road.

Well Trump is a bit of an Arseonist

Same here and with an italic nib, in fact in junior school we still had inkpots in the desk that you had to did the pen. At school dinners I had my knuckles wacked with a twelve inch wooden rule if I tried to use a knife and fork lefts handed. Today it's one of only two things I do right handed the other is using a mouse and that happened because everyone else in the house is right handed and we only had one pc.