New CCTV clue in hunt for men who attacked doorman at bar in Braunstone Gate,...
Police investigating a savage attack in which a doorman suffered a fractured skull have released a close-up CCTV image of a man they want to trace. The man has been linked to an assault on the doorman...
View ArticleM1 crash involving 12 cars shuts motorway at junction 23a in Leicestershire
A road accident involving 12 vehicles caused long delays on the northbound M1 yesterday. The crash happened shortly after 2pm at junction 23a, near to East Midlands Airport. There were numerous...
View ArticleUK weather: Child injured by falling branch in school playground in...
Part of a large tree declared safe just weeks ago collapsed into a school playground injuring a six-year-old boy during Thursday's storm-force winds. The incident involving the 60ft-tall tree at...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers v Montpellier: Vereniki Goneva is back for Heineken Cup clash
Vereniki Goneva returns from injury to bolster Leicester Tigers' midfield for tomorrow's Heineken Cup visit of Montpellier to Welford Road (3.0)The Fijian international, who has three tries to his name...
View ArticleWoman injured by bag snatch thugs in Belgrave, Leicester
A 60-year-old woman was injured when two thugs tried to snatch her handbag. The woman was targeted as she was shopping with her husband in Belgrave Road, Belgrave, Leicester on Wednesday. The couple...
View ArticleBrighton v Leicester City - live
Follow live coverage of the League Championship match between Brighton and Leicester City at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Leicester City are back on their travels at the weekend when...
View ArticleBurglars smash hole in the wall of Oadby and Wigston Council to steal cash
Intruders smashed a hole in the wall of council headquarters and stole money from a payment machine. Burglars broke into Oadby and Wigston Council, in Station Road, Wigston in the early hours of...
View ArticleBrighton v Leicester City: Promotion to Premier League would be so special -...
Paul Konchesky says it would be one of the highlights of his career if he could help Leicester City reach the Premier League.The 32-year-old has played nearly all his career in the top flight, been...
View ArticleBrighton v Leicester City: Expect more twists and turns this season, warns...
They say a week is a long time in politics, but it is also true in football. After the euphoria of the Millwall game it was a lovely feeling to see Leicester City sitting at the top of the table.We...
View ArticleInternet paedophile, 40, posed as teen boy on Facebook to groom and abuse girls
A judge has warned children about the dangers of internet perverts attempting to befriend them on Facebook as he jailed a predatory sex offender for 10 years.Ian Sluggett (40) posed as either a young...
View ArticleBrighton v Leicester City: Boost for Nigel Pearson as he dodges 'cursed' award
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has been handed a boost ahead of today's trip to Brighton – by not winning the dreaded Championship manager of the month award.It was the third consecutive month...
View ArticleBrighton v Leicester City - match preview: Efficiency in both penalty areas...
Efficiency in both penalty areas will be the key to success for Leicester City as they bid to get back to winning ways at Brighton this afternoon, manager Nigel Pearson has said.Both City and the...
View ArticleHollywood star Richard Armitage donates signed art for Loros hospice auction
Hollywood heartthrob Richard Armitage has donated signed artwork sent in by fans to a charity auction raising money for Loros hospice.The 42-year-old Huncote actor, who stars as Thorin in The Hobbit,...
View ArticleX Factor: Sam Bailey urges Leicester fans 'not to get complacent' ahead of...
X Factor star Sam Bailey says she is thankful to Mercury readers for all their support and has asked people to keep on voting for her. Tonight, she will be competing against Nicholas McDonald, Luke...
View ArticlePassengers face delays at East Midlands Airport due to air traffic control...
Passengers at East Midlands Airport today are being warned of long delays due to a technical problem with air traffic control. All around the country flights are being delayed and cancelled after a...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday: MPs help out Leicester market traders
Traders on Leicester Market are supporting today's first Small Business Saturday.Yesterday they were joined by Leicester MPs Liz Kendall and Jon Ashworth who served customers looking for bargains.Vicki...
View ArticleA Midwife Crisis twice over this Christmas thanks to Fleckney and Leicetser...
Students at two schools have been wowing audiences with performances of their contemporary nativity.Youngsters at Fleckney Church of England Primary and Leicester High School for Girls put on separate...
View ArticleLeicester Tigers trio play part in Rugby For Heroes 2014 calendar
A charity calendar backed by three Tigers has been released.A Rugby For Heroes 2014 calendar, 'The Hand of Friendship'' will raise funds to assist members of the armed forces to re-train in civilian...
View ArticleWigston poet Richard joins Queen star Brian May in fight to save badgers
A poet has joined forces with Queen guitarist Brian May to fight the Government's plans to cull the country's badgers.Richard Bonfield, 54, from Wigston, wrote the poem, The Badger, after being...
View ArticleSyston woman Christine Glover celebrates 50 years in nursing
It was 50 years ago that Christine Glover began her career in nursing.But the 67-year-old has no intention of retiring.Christine, from Syston, said: "I had wanted to be an air hostess but I couldn't...
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