Police probe incident where a military grenade is thrown at group of youths
Police have issued a warning after a military distraction grenade was thrown towards a group of youths in Sileby.The incident occurred in the Seagrave Road area of Sileby at about 12.30am yesterday....
View ArticleTributes left at site where man was found with fatal injuries in Aikman Avenue
Tributes have been left at the site where a man was found with fatal injuries.The man, whose identity is not being released by police, was believed to be in his 40s.He was found lying on the ground...
View ArticleMobile speed camera sites for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland this...
Here are the locations where you will see mobile speed cameras across Leicestershire this week, from Monday, August 25. A606 Stamford Rd, Barnsdale A607 Melton Rd, Waltham A607 Melton Rd, Waltham on...
View ArticleReady, set... Sky Ride! Thousands take to Leicester streets for annual...
Thousands of cyclists of all ages took over the city streets for Leicester's sixth annual Sky Ride.The five mile traffic-free route started at Bede Park and took in the King Power Stadium, the Town...
View ArticlePremier League predictions: Do you agree with Leicester City legend Steve Walsh?
What is the score going to be when Leicester City travel to Chelsea in their first away game of the Premier League season? That's the question we are asking Leicester Mercury sports writer James...
View ArticleLeicestershire man dies in diving accident in North Wales quarry
A man from Leicestershire has died in a diving incident in a disused quarry in north Wales.The man, who has not been identified, was recovered early this morning after a lengthy search.He was diving on...
View ArticleMan who suffered sex abuse as a teenager reveals: It has taken years to shed...
A man sexually assaulted 25 years ago has described the relief of finally seeing his abuser brought to justice.Garren Meredith was assaulted by the older man when he was just 14 or 15 years old.His...
View ArticleThe Leicester Festival reached a colourful climax over the bank holiday weekend
The Leicester Festival reached a colourful climax over the bank holiday weekend, with a wide range of activities at venues across the city centre.The 10-day mix of music, drama, art, sport and seaside...
View ArticleLeicester City must adapt quickly to life in the Premier League, boss Nigel...
Leicester City must adapt quickly to life in the Premier League, boss Nigel Pearson has admitted.City matched star-studded Chelsea for an hour at Stamford Bridge and created some superb chances, most...
View ArticleA Romanian man who had a life-saving heart operation in Leicester as a boy...
A Romanian man who had life-saving heart surgery in Leicester as a five-year-old boy in 1993 has thanked the city.Alexandru Neculai, who was brought to Leicester by county-based charity Orphan Aid to...
View ArticleMan who 'died' at the wheel says he owes his life to fellow Leicester drivers
A man who "died" after suffering a heart attack at the wheel says he owes his life to fellow drivers.Alan Clarke, of New Parks, Leicester, was travelling home when he collapsed at the wheel as his van...
View ArticleHomes and shops evacuated as fire service tackle gas leak
Homes and shops had to be evacuated last night after a gas leak was reported in a Leicester Street.Fire crews were called to a property in Green Lane Road, North Evington shortly before 8pm.Neighbours...
View ArticleCars damaged in suspected arson attack on Leicester garage
Seven cars have been badly damaged in a suspected arson attack on a garage on a Leicester industrial estate.Fire fighters were called to the Oak and Ash Business Park in Highfields just after midnight...
View ArticleQuote, unquote: Richard Attenborough in his own words
"I knew it was the proper thing to have an interval during a show, so I gave out that there would be one of 20 minutes. 'Nonsense,' said a voice in the audience. 'Ten minutes is quite long enough.'"I...
View ArticleReader's letter: Twycross' orang-utan promotion was 'disgusting and...
I was actually mortified after reading the article 'Free entry for redheads as Twycross celebrates' (Leicester Mercury, August 20).How on earth does the Mercury feel it is acceptable to publish this...
View ArticleWorld Orang-utan Day promotion 'not meant to cause offence' says Twycross
I am sorry to hear one of your readers feels our promotion for World Orang-utan Day on Tuesday, August 19, was inappropriate – it was never our intention to cause concern.World Orang-utan Day is...
View Article'He was one hell of a lovely guy': Leicestershire people pay tribute to...
Tributes are being paid to Lord Attenborough - one of Leicester's favourite sons - who has died at 90.Leicester City ambassador Alan Birchenall was a player at Chelsea from 1967 to 1970 when Lord...
View ArticleLeicester film legend Lord Attenborough dies aged 90
Actor and director Richard Attenborough – one of Leicester's most famous sons – has died at the age of 90. In a career that spanned 60 years, Lord Attenborough was both a leading actor, appearing in...
View ArticleLeicester City: Progress on Esteban Cambiasso deal, says Nigel Pearson
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said there has been "some progress" made on signing Esteban Cambiasso.The deal to bring in the 34-year-old had stalled after Pearson said representatives were...
View ArticleThug who subjected his girlfriend to a relentless 'course of terror' is...
A cocaine and steroid user who subjected his girlfriend to a relentless "course of terror" has been jailed for six years.In one incident, Elliot Field, of Sketchley Road, Burbage, throttled the victim...
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