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Police release CCTV images after theft of perfume in Ashby
Police investigating the theft of perfume from a pharmacy have released these CCTV images of a man they would like to speak in connection with the incident.They would like to identify the man pictured...
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Rob Tanner's Inside Football column: Nigel Pearson says it's time to embrace...
The debate over the use of technology in football is not a new one. In fact, it seems the debate has been raging for more than a decade, but with little action besides extra officials in some...
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Leicester Tigers will 'pull together and dodge those flying bullets', insists...
Jordan Crane said a tight-knit Leicester Tigers squad will not let 'flying bullets' get to them as they prepare to bounce back from the 45-0 defeat at Bath by hosting London Irish on Saturday.Tigers'...
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Leicester City expected to have clean bill of health for Crystal...
Leicester City are expected to have a clean bill of health ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace. After Sunday's gruelling but exhilarating victory over Manchester United, City spent yesterday...
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Tory South Leicestershire MP stepping aside for a younger candidate
Tory South Leicestershire MP Andrew Robathan has said it is time to give a younger candidate a chance after announcing he will not defend his seat in May's General election.Last night the 63-year-old...
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Smoked meat on the menu at this weekends Good Food Fair at Belgrave Hall
More than 30 producers will be taking part in the ninth annual Good Food Fair this weekend.The event at Belgrave Hall and Gardens will feature a mouth-watering host of herbal teas, homemade cakes,...
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Prince Harry kneels before Leicester teenager at awards ceremony
Teenager Calum Mayes was left feeling all regal when Prince Harry knelt before him.The 16-year-old, who had his leg amputated last year, met the Prince when he received a national award for his courage...
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Loros raises more than £20,000 at annual charity walk
More than 400 people took part in a charity walk to raise money for a Leicester hospice.LOROS' annual sponsored called Walk on the Wildside took place earlier this month and raised more than £20,000...
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World sees picture of Sam Bailey with daughter Miley Beau posted on Twitter
X Factor winner Sam Bailey has shown the world the first picture of her baby daughter.Sam, from Leicester Forest East, has tweeted a photograph of her holding 15-day-old Miley Beau.The 37-year-old, who...
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Leicester's school starters come bottom of the class in writing and...
Leicester has been ranked the worst in the country when it comes to children's readiness for starting school in a major new education study.Researchers from University College London's Institute of...
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Missing Thurmaston pensioner found safe and well
A 70-year-old man who was reported missing from Thurmaston has been found safe and well in Leicester city centre.Mr Jayantilal Visram was reported missing by his family yesterday evening after he...
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Teenage girl attacked by gang of youths in Whetstone
A 15-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being punched in the face by a yob who was part of a group taunting her.Police said the victim was approached by a group of up to five men in a grassed...
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Inquiry opens into housing scheme in countryside near Ashby
Campaigners opposing the development of a farmland site on the edge of a market town for housing are arguing their case at a second public inquiry in less than five years.A three-day inquiry into plans...
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Bizzi Dixon set to perform this weekend to launch Leicester's Black History...
A festival to celebrate the heritage and history of Leicester's African and Caribbean communities is taking place next month.Black History Month returns to Leicester in October. A concert called Three...
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Traders' mixed feelings after talks with city mayor about future of Market...
Traders who met city mayor Sir Peter Soulsby over the future of one of the city's main shopping streets have been left with mixed feelings about the outcome of talks.Market Street, in Leicester, has...
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Gary Lineker: Fans can bid for meal out with soccer star
Football fans are being given the chance to chew the cud with England and Leicester City legend Gary Lineker.The 53-year-old is auctioning off a meal out with him in aid of 'Skyballs' - the Male Cancer...
View ArticleGrandfather of seven thanks paramedics for saving his life
Financial advisor Peter Jellett had just finished supper and settled down to watch the television news with his wife when his heart stopped beating.He had to be brought back to life six times and has...
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Teenage joyrider who crashes Mercedes through hedge jailed
A joyrider lost control of a stolen Mercedes on a bend and careered through a hedge, before rolling it over in a field, a court heard.Josh Tony David Billington, 19, was behind the wheel of the vehicle...
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Leicestershire pupils set to perform at Royal Albert Hall
Pupils from four Leicestershire schools are rehearsing for a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, in London.More than 60 students from the city and county will be singing at an event on Sunday to...
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Patient anger at MRI scan delays
Health officials have apologised after it emerged some patients are facing delays in getting diagnostic scans and results at Leicester's hospitals.One patient who contacted the Leicester Mercury said...
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