Murder inquiry launched after man's death
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man, named locally as Antoin Akpom, died following an incident in Kent Street, Leicester. It is understood Mr Akpom had a young son, and was a former...
View ArticleHouse fire: Murder investigation launched after four found dead
A murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of a woman and three teenagers were found in a house that was set on fire in Leicester this morning. The victims, described as a "humble,...
View ArticleMPs claim nearly £1.5m in expenses
MPs in Leicester and Leicestershire claimed nearly £1.5 million in expenses last year, it has been revealed.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), which oversees MPs' allowances and...
View ArticleCost-cutting council imposes recruitment freeze
A recruitment freeze has been announced by Leicester City Council in an effort to cut costs.Staff have been told there will be no new appointments – unless there are "truly exceptional" circumstances –...
View ArticleSpot fines for no-seatbelts drivers
A total of 21 drivers were issued with £60 on-the-spot fines for driving without wearing seatbelts in a police road check.They were stopped in a four- hour operation at Beaumont Shopping Centre last...
View ArticleEmporium Nightclub
In Thursday's Mercury, we ran a report about the Emporium Nightclub, in Coalville, having gone into liquidation.We have been asked by Arthur Holland, managing director of Holland Park Leisure, which...
View ArticleDental nurse guilty of misleading and dishonest behaviour
A Leicester dental nurse who "put patients at risk of serious harm" has been struck off by the General Dental Council.Sarah Anne Mickleburgh, who worked at Care Dental, in Warren Lane, Leicester Forest...
View ArticleBattle of Britain heroes remembered at moving ceremony
The courage of RAF pilots who fought to defend Britain against Nazi invasion was remembered by veterans and cadets yesterday.Members of Royal Air Force associations and air training corps gathered in...
View ArticleSean Lock's De Montfort Hall show is a silly, surreal delight
Sean Lock is great fun. His show feels like attending a family gathering and catching up with an uncle you haven't seen for a while, at various stages of his inebriation.Uncle Sean was only here three...
View ArticleDelight as hundreds visit hospice open day
About 1,000 people attended an open day at the Rainbows children's hospice.The event, which happens once a year, gave people the opportunity to find out more about the work the Loughborough hospice...
View ArticleFrom car bombs to house fires: Man who heads firefighters in strife-torn...
Car and suicide bombings and protection by armed soldiers are all in a day's work for the Leicester man leading the fire service in a troubled African capital.Abdulahi Mohamed, known as Saneey,...
View ArticleAppeal after car damaged
Police have appealed for witnesses after a car was vandalised.The blue Nissan Primera's paintwork was scratched while it was parked in Headstock Close, Coalville, between midnight on Thursday,...
View ArticlePork gelatin revelation delays schools' vaccination programme
A flu vaccine due to be given to school children has been delayed after it was revealed it contained pork gelatin.Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has decided to postpone the programme at a handful...
View ArticleMalcolm is delighted as blue tits make their return
A colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green makes the blue tit one of Leicestershire's most attractive and recognisable garden visitors.This picture, taken by amateur photographer and bird lover...
View ArticleGrandmother facing deportation is detained by Border Agency
A grandmother who is facing deportation to her native Zimbabwe has been detained.Evenia Mawongera, an outspoken critic of the Mugabe regime, has been fighting to stay in the UK since July.On August 16,...
View ArticleRichard III: Site of king's last night given special plaque
The tavern where Richard III spent his last night before riding out to Bosworth has been commemorated with a special plaque.City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby unveiled the memorial, which gives details about...
View ArticleMarquee plan for historic hall
The city council wants to make changes to Belgrave Hall as part of its plans to use the historic building for events.It wants to put in a new semi-permanent 18m by 9.5m marquee, move a greenhouse,...
View ArticleDriver cut free
A motorist was injured when two cars collided in a city street.The crash happened at the junction of Craighill Road and Northcote Road in Clarendon Park, Leicester, at about 9pm on Friday.Firefighters,...
View ArticlePedestrian hurt
A pedestrian was taken to hospital after a collision in Melton town centre.The incident involved one vehicle and a male pedestrian and happened in Scalford Road, Melton, at about 11.30am on...
View ArticleLeicester City v Wigan: Best show of season so far, says Nigel Pearson
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes his side produced their best all-round performance of the season to beat Wigan.A first-ever City goal from Liam Moore and a late penalty from David Nugent...
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