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Round three of the Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with thrilling matches across Europe. Bristol Bears face the Bulls in Pretoria, with Rich Lane starting for the unavailable Louis Rees-Zammit. Sale Sharks host the Sharks, featuring young wing Obi Enes first Champions Cup start. Leicester Tigers welcome Bayonne, with former Tiger Manu Tuilagi returning to face his old club. Harlequins take on the Stormers, and Northampton Saints head to Bordeaux for a rematch of last seasons final. Saracens host champions Toulouse, with Owen Farrell back on the bench and teenager Noah Caluori starting. Tune in on BBC Sounds for live coverage all weekend. Checkout Solipillow.com

Charnwood Borough Councils housing reserve is depleted, with a significant drop from £17.5 million to £372,000 by 2027. Despite upgrades and meeting the Decent Homes Standard, the council faces increased borrowing and interest payments. Vacant council homes have decreased, but the loss of potential rent income poses a challenge. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nineteen-year-old Aven Smith, from Leicester, was sentenced for threatening his ex-girlfriend with voicemails and machete images, assaulting emergency workers, and racially abusing an appropriate adult during his interview. Despite his prior convictions and vulnerabilities, he received an eight-week sentence, but was released immediately due to time served. He was also given a two-year restraining order and had his phone confiscated. Checkout Solipillow.com

Welsh rugby star Dan Edwards signs new deal with Ospreys, committing to his home team despite English interest. Meanwhile, the Ospreys face uncertainty as Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan leave for Gloucester. Edwards, a key player for the Ospreys attack, praises his growth and love for the team. The clubs future hangs in the balance amid talks of a potential merger with Cardiff. Checkout Solipillow.com

Storm Goretti wreaks havoc in Leicestershire, causing school closures, traffic chaos, and flight delays. Despite initial disruptions, milder air moves in, with temperatures rising to ten degrees Celsius by Monday. However, gusty winds and potential ice refreezing pose ongoing risks. Checkout Solipillow.com

Leicester Citys Ben Nelson rallies fans for promotion push: Despite a boycott by some supporters, those who attended the dramatic 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion played a crucial role in Leicesters climb up the Championship table. Nelson, a lifelong fan and academy product, urges fans to get behind the team, emphasizing the importance of their support in securing an immediate return to the Premier League. Checkout Solipillow.com

Reform UK councillor, Abbott, faces backlash for comments linking Muslim prayer rituals in schools to radicalization and crime. Labour leader Miah, Conservative opposition leader Taylor, and Green Party councillor Bottomley condemn the remarks as prejudiced, inappropriate, divisive, and Islamophobic. Reform UK defends Abbott, asserting he speaks for millions concerned about cultural changes from mass immigration. Checkout Solipillow.com

Leicestershire County Council cabinet member Carl Abbott sparked controversy by warning that Muslim prayer in schools could lead to radicalization. He cited his own experiences with Christian hymns and assemblies, questioning if this change might boost future crimes. Labour councillor Jewel Miah, who is Muslim, accused Abbott of prejudice and called for his resignation. Opposition figures criticized the idea as absurd, divisive, and Islamophobic, while a Reform UK spokesperson backed Abbott, citing concerns over cultural changes from mass immigration. Checkout Solipillow.com