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In the News: Lord mayor of Leicester's speech to pupils proves to be a load of old pants

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"The newly elected lord mayor of Leicester was forced to apologise today after suffering a wardrobe malfunction which onlookers described as 'something out of a Carry On film'," reported The Guardian.

He was at an event at a library, attended by pupils from three schools, teachers and education chiefs. When he stood up to thank organisers, his trousers slid down to his ankles. "While giving a vote of thanks, I suffered a problem with my trousers," he said. "I had chosen not to wear a belt and the trousers came loose and fell. I would like to offer my deepest apologies to anyone who was offended." Witnesses said it was "hilarious". One said: "You half expected him to be wearing a big pair of comedy bloomers." It seems his worship has been trying to lose weight with the help of fitness guru Rosemary Conley. Looks like it's working, but he might want to invest in some braces.

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