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Golf: Marriott wins big amateur prize at Carnoustie
Birstall's Stuart Marriott has won a highly-prestigious amateur trophy at one of the most famous courses in world golf.The former County captain saw off an international field to lift the Craw's Nest...
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NHS teaming up with band to play for mental health patients
The Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is teaming up with the Leicester band Refuge who are spearheading a series of music gigs for staff and patients on its mental health wards.The band is being...
View ArticleNew Street in Leicester temporarily closed to traffic next week
Drivers are being warned that New Street, in Leicester city centre, will be temporarily closed to traffic next week.This is so that contractors can reconstruct footpaths at the junction of New Street...
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'Good heavens, where does he buy his shirts?' - Judge shocked by £270 price tag
A man got shirty with a night clubber who ripped his £270 designer top during a tussle, a court heard.Daniel Ashton (24) ended up scuffling outside in the street with the culprit.He pleaded guilty to...
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Adventurer Sarah Outen crosses the Canadian border on her round-the-world trip
Adventurer Sarah Outen has made it to Canada on her round-the-world trip.The 28-year-old from Oakham is cycling from across the American continent from west to east on the penultimate leg of the...
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McBusted film to be shown at Leicester's Vue
Watch out McBusted fans because the band is coming to Leicester. Ok, maybe not in person - but a film telling the story of the band will be shown at Vue, in Meridian Leisure Park. The six-piece boy...
View ArticleUrban Turban event to celebrate Sikh traditions
Shoppers in the city centre on Saturday will be offered free food and get the chance to try on a turban.Sikh community groups will be holding the Urban Turban event at the Clocktower from midday until...
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Arnhem glider pilot recalls his part in largest ever airborne invasion
In the second of two articles marking the 70th anniversary of the doomed Arnhem raid this week - the single largest airborne operation in history, Alan Thompson talks to a glider pilot about his role.A...
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Rugby World Cup: Have a photo with the trophy
The Webb Ellis Trophy is going to Leicester's King Power stadium tomorrow to celebrate the fact that it's just one year to go until the Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off.The famous old trophy will be...
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Whatever happened to Jessica Rabbit - don't look now if you cherish your...
Don't look now if you cherish the memories of your childhood animations.Artist Steve Cutts has taken a look at what happened to Roger and Jessica Rabbit 25 years after they hit the big screen.In his...
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Arriva boss says sorry for poor patient transport
The boss of a multi-million pound company which ferries patients to and from hospital has publicly apologised for leaving too many waiting for too long.Jonathan May, managing director of Arriva...
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18 jobs at collapsed Phones 4u in Leicestershire saved by rival Dixons Carphone
Eighteen staff employed by collapsed mobile phone chain Phones 4u in Leicestershire have been offered jobs by a rival business.Dixons Carphone made the offer to workers at Phones 4u outlets based in...
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Pubs to breathalyse customers to identify drunks
Pubs are to breath-test customers they suspect are excessively drunk before allowing them in – or telling them they are not welcome. Five bars in Loughborough, including the students' union at the...
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A report says Leicester's Somali community plays key role in city
Leicester's Somali community has fitted into city life thanks to things such as in schooling, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a strong community.A report comparing seven cities has shown that...
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Rugby legend offers to sponsor annual cup if Leicester City beat Manchester...
Rugby legend Will Greenwood has offered to sponsor a cup if Leicester City beat Manchester United this weekend.The former Leicester Tigers, England and Lions hero, who lifted the world cup with England...
View ArticleExhibition to show work of Christian Aid in Haiti
A church will be hosting an exhibition about Christian Aid's ongoing work in Haiti.The country, which is the poorest in the western hemisphere, was hit by an earthquake in 2010 and a hurricane two...
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Leicester man charged after routine police stop finds MCAT and a lock knife
A Leicester man has been charged with a number of offences including possession of drugs after a routine stop check by officers in Leicester.The man, aged 23, has been charged with possession with...
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Basketball: Leicester Riders relishing huge challenge against Obradoiro CAB
Leicester Riders face their biggest challenge for many years in their inaugural European Pre-season Tournament starting tomorrow night at Loughborough University.With just one week to go to the start...
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Niall O'Brien column: Five new quality players could be the key to success
It was with great sadness this week that we found out Josh Cobb is leaving for Northamptonshire. Cobby was a big reason in me joining Leicestershire, and I know he tried and tried to turn things around...
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Sally Barker's son, Dillon, to warm-up crowd at singer's homecoming gig
It must run in the family - Sally Barker has asked her son to open the show at her birthday gig in Leicester tomorrow night. The singer-songwriter, of Lutterworth, will be performing at the Y Theatre,...
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