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(From Leicester Mercury)
Leicester's 546th Lord Mayor was sworn in wearing a ceremonial black turban last night.
Labour councillor Piara Clair became Leicester's second Sikh Lord Mayor during the annual mayor-making ceremony at Leicester town hall.
Coun Clair was due to become deputy Lord Mayor, but was catapulted into the top job after Lord Mayor-elect Councillor Jean Middleton stood down this week due to illness.
In his acceptance speech, Coun Clair said he was wearing a black turban to honour his father. He will name his mayoral …