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Leicester Riders' new signing Tyler Bernaldini set for BBL opener against...

Leicester Riders new signing Tyler Bernadini will step out on court for the tip-off of the BBL season against the Manchester Giants on Saturday (7.30pm) at Loughborough University after securing an...

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Young farmers get naked for charity in a new nude calendar

A group of young farmers have got together to bare their bits for a nude charity calendar aimed at raising money for a cancer charity.The 16 members of the Market Bosworth Young Farmers Club have...

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FIFA 15: Highcross shopping centre to open at midnight especially for new...

Hundreds of FIFA fans are expected to make it their midnight mission to get their hands on the new game tonight.The Game store, in Leicester's Highcross shopping centre, is opening at 11pm especially...

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Leicestershire Fire Authority council tax rise referendum could cost £2.2...

Fire authority bosses have discussed holding a referendum to ask every Leicestershire household if they would accept a nine per cent rise in their share of the council tax bill.The county's fire...

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Leicestershire sign Australian seam bowler Clint McKay but crash to LV County...

Leicestershire supporters have been handed a much-needed lift at the end of another poor season.Australian international seam bowler Clint McKay has signed for the club for next summer.The 31-year-old...

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Directors of burglar alarm companies which bullied and lied to elderly...

The directors of two burglar alarm businesses have been jailed for operating a cunning sales scam, in which elderly customers were bullied into signing up to costly contracts.Some victims, who were in...

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Rutland hotel awarded Michelin star for 32nd year

A Rutland hotel has kept its Michelin star for the 32nd year running following the release of the latest guide.Hambleton Hall, in Oakham, features in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland...

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Teenager in hospital after being hit by van

A teenage boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van.The accident happened yesterday evening, at the junction of Red Hill Way and Border Drive, in Leicester.The boy was taken to...

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Police officers take zero tolerance approach to pavement cyclists

Police officers are taking a zero tolerance approach to people who cycle on the pavement.Local officers have been serving cyclists with Traffic Officer Reports (TORS) after local residents raised...

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Leicestershire police is first force to sign charter pledging to help deaf...

Leicestershire Police has become the first UK force to sign a charter which pledges to improve life for deaf people.As part of International Week of the Deaf, which is annually the last full week of...

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Man dies after discovering burglary in Thurlaston

A man died after arriving at his garden centre and discovering it had been burgled.The owner of a garden centre in Croft Road, Thurlaston arrived there yesterday morning and then took ill and died. He...

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Autumn hay fever misery warning after rare pollen find

Researchers at the University of Leicester have found a rare type of pollen at record levels for the first time in 40 years.They are warning that it could also spell more misery for hay fever...

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Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa out to cause problems for Crystal Palace

Leonardo Ulloa will get a frosty reception at Selhurst Park tomorrow afternoon but he is getting nothing but love from Leicester City.The Crystal Palace crowd are expected to target Ulloa because of...

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Don't forget to buy your Mercury tomorrow and Monday

Tomorrow, it's your final chance to get eyebrow tint (token 6 of 6 – need to collect 3 different numbers). If you missed it this time. Look out for future offers.And don't miss your Mercury on Monday...

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Three men arrested following discovery of cannabis and cocaine at a property...

Three men have been arrested in Leicester in connection with an ongoing burglary investigation.Warrants were executed this morning which resulted in the arrests of a 34-year-old man and a 27-year-old...

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Argentina coach keeping tabs on Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino is reportedly keeping tabs on Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa.The 28-year-old's five goals in five games for City have attracted the attention of Martino,...

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Macmillan Cancer Support coffee mornings take place across the county

Gallons of coffee and tonnes of cake was gobbled down for a good cause today as fundraisers took part in the Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning.The national event saw hundreds of people across...

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University of Leicester produces "The Burgess Years" magazine to pay tribute...

The University of Leicester has declined to say how much was spent producing a 32 page glossy booklet paying tribute to retiring vice -chancellor Sir Bob Burgess.The publication - entitled The Burgess...

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John Moore-Robinson inquest: Coroner records damning verdict on Stafford A&E...

The family of a mountain biker who died because hospital staff failed to grasp the severity of injuries he suffered in an accident say they feel vindicated by a coroner's damning verdict.John...

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Neighbourhood Watch chairman's bid to end licence plate theft

Police are backing a Neighbourhood Watch chairman's bid to end the theft of licence plates.Eric Tindall, the Melton Neighbourhood Watch chairman, has launched an online petition calling for all number...

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