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Manjula Sood, Leicester's first female Asian lord mayor and a dedicated community leader, has passed away at age 80, prompting tributes from political figures and community members who praised her impact and legacy.
Jay Hulme, a gay and trans volunteer at St Nicholas Church in Leicester, was subjected to stalking and harassment by Venessa Pinto after rejecting her romantic advances, leading to a lengthy campaign of online abuse, police inaction, and institutional failures within the Church of England, which ultimately resulted in Venessa's conviction for stalking and harassment.
In the Premier League, Fulham leads Arsenal 1-0 with an early goal from Raul Jimenez, while Ipswich is ahead of Bournemouth by the same scoreline thanks to Chaplin. Brighton is leading Leicester 1-0 after a stunning goal by Tariq Lamptey. Tottenham is set to face Chelsea later today. The matches are being covered live with updates and commentary available through BBC Radio and online platforms.
Chelsea leads Leicester 1-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final, with Raheem Sterling missing a penalty for Chelsea. The game is open and exciting, with both teams having chances to score. Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sánchez is having a shaky performance, but Leicester fails to capitalize on their opportunities.
Blackburn and Newcastle draw 1-1 in the FA Cup, heading to extra time; Leicester beats Bournemouth 1-0; Man City thrashes Luton 6-2 with Erling Haaland scoring five goals; Eddie Howe urges Newcastle to avoid penalties; Alan Shearer expresses concern about Newcastle's recent performance.
James Maddison has completed his medical with Tottenham ahead of his move from Leicester in a deal worth over £40 million. The England international had attracted interest from Newcastle United but has now joined Tottenham's squad. Leicester, who were recently relegated, are looking to reshape their squad under new manager Enzo Maresca and have already seen several players leave. Tottenham, who finished eighth last season, are seeking an overhaul under manager Ange Postecoglou and have already made signings. The future of Harry Kane is also uncertain as Bayern Munich has made a bid for the striker.
Everton, Leicester, and Leeds are fighting for survival on the final day of the Premier League. With Southampton already relegated, it's two from three to face the drop with them. Everton know a win and they are safe, anything else though and we could have some drama on our hands. Meanwhile, Tottenham will not qualify for Europe if Leeds stay up, but if Tottenham qualify for the Europa Conference League, Leeds will go down.
Everton faces a crucial match against Leicester City, with a win potentially lifting them out of the relegation zone. Mason Holgate returns from suspension, but Seamus Coleman remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury. Everton's preferred formation is expected to be 4-5-1, with Ben Godfrey likely to replace the injured Coleman at right-back. Demarai Gray may be given a start ahead of Alex Iwobi, but it's unlikely.