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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
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Tigers bid to create new classroom under stand
A new classroom and press conference space could be created underneath a stand at Leicester Tigers' stadium. A bid has been submitted to Leicester City Council planners to convert a warehouse unit under the Breedon Stand at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. If approved, the open plan space would be used for education for "learners with and without special educational needs and disabilities" as well as press and post-match interviews on match days. Dedicated parking for the area would also be created off Aylestone Walk, if approved. Comments can be made on the application until 18 June, with Leicester City Council then expected to rule on the bid by the end of the month. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. England & Tigers prop Cole to retire at end of season Leicester Tigers name Parling as new head coach Leicester City Council Leicester Tigers
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former England international who kick-started career in Salisbury to retire
FORMER England international Mike Brown, who started his rugby career as a student in Salisbury, will retire at the end of the season. The Leicester Tigers full-back, 39, will hang up his boots upon the completion of Leicester Tigers' Premiership title pursuit next month. Brown has played in more than 530 games during a 20-year professional career that saw him make 72 test appearances for England. He was born in Southampton and attended Wyvern College (now Wyvern St Edmund's) before moving onto Peter Symonds College in Winchester. In an interview with the Daily Echo newspaper in 2015, Brown said he started playing rugby when he was studying at Wyvern. Mike Brown at Wyvern College in 2015 'It was a state school and didn't have much rugby. It was mostly football,' he said. 'I played most of my rugby at my local club side, Salisbury.' He then moved to Melksham for a short stint in their under-16 set-up. When he became a professional, he was given the nickname 'Mr Angry' because of his combative style and willingness to speak his mind. Brown announced his decision to retire in an open letter, published on the Tigers' website. Brown in action for Leicester Tigers against Gloucester (Image: Steven Paston/PA) 'After a great deal of reflection, the time feels right to step away from professional rugby and officially retire from the game that has shaped my life in so many ways,' he wrote. 'To the fans – your support and your energy has meant everything. 'Whether I was a player you liked or not, I hope you always saw the passion, commitment, and pride I felt in representing your club and our country. 'I never took that privilege for granted. 'Rugby has given me more than I could ever have imagined, but now it's time for a new chapter. 'I'm excited for what's ahead: continuing to work in high-performing environments, building great teams, pushing boundaries, and helping others grow.' Read more: England rugby star officially opens his old school after £10million revamp Read more: Liberal Democrat leader elected for Wiltshire Council ending 25-year Tory rule Brown spent 16 years at Harlequins where he won the Premiership title twice, with Newcastle and Leicester his only other clubs. He joins fellow veterans Danny Care, Ben Youngs and Joe Marler in choosing to retire this season. Ten years ago, Brown returned to Laverstock to officially re-open his former school after a £10 million revamp delivered modern classrooms, a refurbished sports block and science facilities.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
England rugby star Mike Brown quits sport with parting shot
England rugby star Mike Brown quits sport with parting shot Mike Brown is to retire at the end of the season and has called on rugby's leaders to set aside self-interest and make "bold, unselfish decisions" to grow the game England's Mike Brown (centre) was always a fierce competitor against Wales (Image: PA ) Mike Brown, the veteran full-back known as 'Mr Angry' for his fiery playing style and frank opinions, is set to retire at the conclusion of this season. He has called upon rugby's hierarchy to put collective growth before personal gain in a final parting shot. The 39 year old, who earned 72 caps for England between 2007 and 2018, will bid farewell to the sport following Leicester Tigers' campaign for the Gallagher Premiership title next month. Boasting a commendable tally of 280 league matches, placing him fourth in the all-time list, and playing over 530 professional games across two decades, Brown's career has been nothing short of illustrious. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. In light of his retirement, Brown has issued an appeal to the sport's leaders, urging them to safeguard rugby's future through cooperation and magnanimity. "Club owners, league executives, national and international governing body senior leadership – my hope is that you come together, think beyond the short term and make the bold, unselfish decisions needed to allow rugby to thrive once again," he articulated. For Brown, protecting and growing rugby isn't just a hope; it's deemed a duty to ensure that coming generations can cherish the sport as he did. Article continues below "We have a responsibility to protect and grow this incredible game so future generations can experience everything it has to offer – just as I have." However, Brown doesn't limit his call for a positive change to those in leadership roles alone. "Media figures, pundits, former players, commentators – I urge you to continue helping shift the negative narrative around rugby," he expanded in what seems like a farewell manifesto shared on Leicester's official website. "Let's talk more about the brilliant action, the big hits, the electric tries, the unbelievable skill, the fierce rivalries and the amazing characters who make our game special. "Rugby is full of passion, drama, and world-class athletes giving their all. By celebrating what makes our sport great, we can inspire the next generation, bring more fans through the gates, grow the game and remind everyone why we fell in love with it in the first place." "After a great deal of reflection, the time feels right to step away from professional rugby and officially retire from the game that has shaped my life in so many ways," he said. Article continues below "To the fans – your support and your energy has meant everything. Whether I was a player you liked or not, I hope you always saw the passion, commitment, and pride I felt in representing your club and our country. I never took that privilege for granted. "Rugby has given me more than I could ever have imagined, but now it's time for a new chapter. "I'm excited for what's ahead: continuing to work in high-performing environments, building great teams, pushing boundaries, and helping others grow."
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Grade II-listed pub yards away from Premier League stadium suddenly closes down after 18 years leaving fans gutted
FANS have been left gutted after a pub just yards away from a Premier League stadium suddenly closed down after 18 years. The legendary boozer in Leicester was just a stone's throw from Leicester City's King Power Stadium but has now slammed its doors shut for good. The Counting House, a Grade II-listed gem, was nestled between the Foxes' home turf and the Leicester Tigers' Welford Road stadium. But punters are devastated after the popular pub suddenly closed after 18 years of pulling pints. The historic boozer, based in Freemen's Common, was a matchday favourite for footie and rugby fans alike but is now on the market. It was perfectly located near Morrisons, Nando's, Maccies and the Odeon cinema. But now, the future of the beloved haunt hangs in the balance. WTS Commercial confirmed the shock closure and revealed the site is up for grabs, with the potential to be split up and revamped by eager buyers. The sprawling Almond Road property sits on 0.38 acres, boasts seating for 110 punters, parking, and even its own accommodation. An advert for the property read: "The Counting House is a large single-storey Grade II listed detached property of brick construction beneath various pitched and hipped roofs with a tall clock tower. "The ground floor comprises of an open plan trading area which can accommodate around 60 covers plus a large bar servery. "There is a further seating area for around 50 covers located in the middle of the building which benefits from a glazed frontage. "Ancillary areas include customer WC's (including disabled), catering kitchen with a dumb waiter to the basement and a large basement cellar with an office, staff room, staff WC's, boiler room, large beer store and various storage areas. Premier League manager starts new tradition of joining fans at local pubs if club wins "The private accommodation is located at ground floor level and comprises of two bedrooms, lounge, domestic kitchen, office and a bathroom." WTS say they're accepting rental offers too but only time will tell what becomes of the city landmark. Offers are now being invited and more information is available online. But for locals and matchday regulars, it's the end of an era. Unfortunately for Leicester City fans who frequent the pub, their team will not be a Premier League club in a few months time. The Foxes became the second side to confirm their drop back into the Championship on Saturday - joining Southampton in England's second tier next season. It marks their second relegation in three years, less than 10 years after winning the Premier League title and the FA Cup. The pub's closure is one of many pubs forced to close their doors recently. Approximately six pubs shut their doors for good every week last year, leading to an estimated 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The closures come amid pressure from higher borrowing costs and high energy bills for businesses, alongside a continued squeeze on household finances as mortgage and rent costs increase. Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget, such as higher National Insurance contributions (NIC), and an increase in the minimum wage, come into force in April. What is happening to the hospitality industry? By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny's closing branches. Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs. Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon. Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
RNZ News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Rugby: England record-holder Youngs to retire at end of season
England halfback Ben Youngs Photo: Photosport Leicester Tigers' 35-year-old former England halfback Ben Youngs, the country's most-capped men's player, will retire at the end of the season, the Premiership club said. Youngs, who became Leicester's youngest Premiership player aged 17 in April 2007, made his 332nd appearance for the club as a substitute in the Easter Sunday win away to Bristol Bears. He retired from international rugby in 2023 after 127 games. Youngs played in four Rugby World Cups and the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia and won four Six Nations titles. "It's a bittersweet feeling really," he said of his decision to retire after this season. "Obviously, I'm sad at the thought it's coming to an end but I'm excited about the rest of this season, excited about what this group can do. "That's the strange part, I'm using the 'r' word (retirement) but it isn't over today, there is still plenty of rugby left this season and that's what is at the front of my mind. I'm not done, let's not write the obituary just yet." England's Ben Youngs passes the ball near All Blacks Aaron Smith (left) and Owen Franks (right). Photo: AFP Youngs, a five-times Premiership champion and three-times Anglo-Welsh Cup winner, holds the club record for most European appearances with 84, including 78 in the Champions Cup. "I have spent two decades of my life here at the club and I have been lucky to be a part of some incredible moments along the way, enjoyed so much success and made memories that will last a lifetime," he said. "It's all I have known in club rugby, the green, red and white, and all I've wanted to know. The idea of playing against this club wasn't ever an option for me and so for me to be able to finish a one-club player will be one of my greatest achievements. "The time will come to thank everybody who has helped me achieve what I have but that's for when it comes to an end. For now, it's about finishing this chapter of my life with some more success. I'm not done just yet." - Reuters
