Goscote House has been a feature of the Leicester skyline for nearly 50 years but is being flattened
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Crews have been reducing the 23-storey landmark Goscote House a level at a time for nearly a year and now just six floors remain.Leicester City Council said its concrete structure had become unsound and ordered its removal.Residents said Goscote House had become an eyesore before the demolition Heavy machinery with powerful hydraulic jaws has therefore been used to pull it apart from the top down as part of a £5m operation.The 55-year-old said: "It had become a bit of an eyesore and, apart from a great view from the top, there wasn't much to like about it.
The city council told the BBC the demolition process should be complete in early 2023 and that it was still considering options for the site.
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