Man critically ill after attack in Market Place, Leicester
A man is critically ill in hospital after he was attacked in Leicester's Market Place. The 29-year-old suffered a "significant" head injury as a result of the assault, which happened at 12.20pm...
View ArticleDrunk man attacked partner and struck her with wine glass in front of her...
A drunken man who attacked his partner, and struck her with a wine glass in front of her child, was jailed for two years.Jake Stephens admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm upon the victim, who...
View ArticleM&S blames order delays on Castle Donington warehouse
Marks & Spencer has admitted that problems at its giant Leicestershire warehouse has led to customers suffering delays to their online orders.The high street stalwart said a four-day period last...
View ArticleLeicestershire schools win food award
Youngsters from six schools across the county picked up a special award yesterday for their outstanding work with school meals and food education.Pupils, teachers, caterers and special guests enjoyed a...
View ArticleLeicester man, 39, killed in M25 pile-up
A man from Leicester has been killed in a pile-up that closed the M25 motorway today.The crash involved four lorries and a car and Essex police said the deceased man, who was 39, was pronounced dead at...
View ArticleA river in Market Harborough from "near-lifeless ditch" to wildlife haven
A "near-lifeless ditch" has been transformed into a habitat that will benefit insects, birds and mammals.The University of Leicester and the Welland Rivers Trust (WRT) have worked together on an...
View ArticleCases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Richard John Audoire (34), of Herle Avenue, Braunstone, pleaded guilty to causing £405 and £243 damage to two windows on February 8. He was...
View ArticleCases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Liam James Vaux (19), of The Fieldway, Broughton Astley, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention on the B4114 junction,...
View ArticleCases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Diana Sylvia Sheppard (69), of Leicester Road, Sapcote, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence at the...
View Article'Sporting capital' in sad state
What a sad state the major sports teams of our city now find themselves in.At the start of the century we were calling ourselves the sporting capital of Britain, now look at us – the only bright spot...
View ArticleMum's condition was so severe that operation might not have saved her life
The death of a woman suffering with acute pancreatitis after two operations were cancelled because she had head lice may not have been prevented even if surgery had gone ahead as planned, an inquest...
View ArticleWild West-style bar brawl had women and children running for cover, court told
Three men were involved in a Wild West-style bar brawl that sent women and children running for cover, a court heard.The Sunday afternoon punch-up between Alan Carnell, Michael Dawkin and Geoff Luker,...
View ArticleEuroMillions: Winning numbers for Tuesday, December 9
It's time to check those lottery numbers to see if you've won the EuroMillions.The tempting jackpot of £17m would take a bit of spending but that is problem most of us would embrace. The EuroMillions...
View ArticleLeicester City news: Defender Paul Konchesky has Villa red card rescinded...
Leicester City defender Paul Konchesky has had the red card he received during the defeat at Aston Villa rescinded.City had been given until midday yesterday to appeal an expected three-match ban for...
View ArticleLive traffic and travel updates in Leicester and Leicestershire
11.49am: No reports of any major incidents or congestion on city and county roads.9.57am: Heavy traffic on the A60 Nottingham Road, in Loughborough, at the railway station.9.54am: The A46 is clear now...
View ArticleLeicestershire weather: Cold with wintry showers and strong winds
Outlook: Cold with squally, wintry showers. Strong winds or gales.Today: A very cold feeling day with some sunny intervals and occasional squally, wintry showers these occasionally heavy over the...
View ArticleBREAKING: Oscar Pistorius could face longer jail sentence
It has been revealed that prosecutors can launch an appeal against the jail sentence of Oscar Pistorius.Prosecutors arguing that the Olympic and Paralymic star should be found guilty of murder rather...
View ArticleThe Jump: Celebrity contestants revealed for Channel 4 series
The celebrity line-up for the next series of The Jump has been revealed. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex, Heather Mills - the ex-wife of Sir Paul McCartney - and Mike Tindall - the...
View ArticleSki-themed bar is cool idea for High Street, Leicester
Two businessmen from Leicester have partnered together to launch an après ski themed bar.Alex Salter, of Homme and Co, in the High Street, and Ercan Dogan, of Café Bruxelles, have joined together to...
View ArticleEx-leader David Parsons pays off Leicestershire County Council chauffeured...
Former Leicestershire County Council leader David Parsons has cleared his debts with his old authority.County Hall has been pursuing the ex-Tory politician for money he owed in relation to trips he...
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