{"podcast":{"title":"Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","podcast_index_feed_id":7589499,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-henderson-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-henderson-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":765,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:43.360143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499"},"episode":{"title":"John Shires: A Calendar Legend | Leicester News","slug":"john-shires-a-calendar-legend-leicester-news","published_at":"2026-07-05T05:49:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/john-shires-a-calendar-legend-leicester-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3ac76112-2950-4a3c-b350-709c84a122ee.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3ac76112-2950-4a3c-b350-709c84a122ee.mp3","summary":"Veteran ITV Calendar presenter John Shires, beloved for his wit, warmth, and thirty-year run on the regional news, has died at 71. A true “class act” and gentleman, he brought joy to millions with his charm, humor, and passion for cricket, golf, sailing, and Huddersfield Town. Colleagues and fans alike mourn his loss, remembering him as a cornerstone of their nightly routine and a man who made every broadcast feel personal. His legacy as a “Calendar legend” endures, leaving a void that will be deeply felt. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f7f4302ca4eca8a","meta_description":"Veteran ITV Calendar presenter John Shires, beloved for his wit, warmth, and thirty-year run on the regional news, has died at 71. A true “class act” and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/episodes/john-shires-a-calendar-legend-leicester-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/john-shires-a-calendar-legend-leicester-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}