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"Paedophile hunters" group reformed
A group of self-appointed online "paedophile hunters" has reformed more than a year after it folded.Letzgo Hunting, whose members are from the Hinckley area, closed down in September, 2013The group...
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Poorly baby in Loughborough treated by air ambulance crew
A poorly baby who had a fever and was thought to be fitting was treated by the air ambulance crew.Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) flew to Loughborough yesterday to help...
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Log burner causes smoke damage to home in Coleorton
Firefighters were called to a home near Whitwick today after reports of smoke bellowing from the ground floor.Two crews from Coalville station arrived at the scene, in Aqueduct Road, Coleorton, at...
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Hundreds attend free health screening
More than 40 doctors, dentists, opticians and other health professionals were on hand at a special free health screening event.It was hosted by the Leicestershire Sikh Alliance and the British Sikh...
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Rob Paternostro Column: It's a massive weekend for Leicester Riders starting...
We came through a big test against Worcester Wolves in the BBL Trophy on Saturday night, and once again our strength in depth was critical.We had prepared really well, our conditioning was right, and...
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Dad and daughter who quit back Stop smoking campaign
The Leicester Mercury has joined forces with the Stop smoking service run by the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.Together, we hope to persuade at least 300 smokers to stub out their cigarettes...
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Golf: Matthew Cort and Craig Shave win European Fourball Championship
Leicestershire professionals Matthew Cort and Craig Shave teamed up to win the European Fourball Championship.They won the title over 54 holes at the Lumine Mediterranean Beach & Golf Community, in...
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Jack Roberts may be about to take centre stage at Leicester Tigers - Martin...
The parallels between Jack Roberts and Tom Youngs were impossible to ignore when the Welsh youngster made his full Leicester Tigers debut in the heat of an East Midlands derby last Saturday.To use the...
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Blind man refused taxi in Leicester because he had guide dog with him
A blind man was refused a taxi in Leicester because he had his guide dog with him.Mahomed-Abraar Khatri, 24, said a taxi was ordered for him and his guide dog, Vargo, on Friday afternoon.When the car,...
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Manchester United defeat has not affected our belief, says Leicester City's...
Ritchie De Laet insists Leicester City's belief that they will survive in the Premier League has not wavered because of their defeat at Manchester United.City had gone into last Saturday's game on the...
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Highcross in Leicester evacuated after bomb scare
Highcross was evacuated this afternoon after shopping centre bosses received a hoax call about a bomb. Hundreds of shoppers and traders were taken to safety at about 2.40pm today while police searched...
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No rest for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez on return from Africa Cup of...
There will be no respite for Riyad Mahrez after his African Cup of Nations exploits, Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has warned.The winger returned from international duty with Algeria this week...
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Leicester City opponents Crystal Palace make most of Deadline Day ahead of...
For most Premier League clubs, transfer deadline day proved to be somewhat of a damp squib.No matter how hard Sky Sports New anchor Jim White tried, it was difficult to muster much excitement with such...
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Kirby Muxloe fire: Police investigating 'unexplained death' of woman whose...
Firefighters have discovered a woman's body in a house in Kirby Muxloe after being called to tackle a blaze at the house.Crews were sent to Barry Drive, at about 9.40am today.They entered the home and...
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Tory Leicester parliamentary candidate urges city council to drop...
A Conservative parliamentary candidate is calling on Leicester City Council to retract a boycott of goods from Israeli settlements in Palestine, claiming it is impossible to carry out.Kishan Devani,...
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Religious group sued for £500,000 by woman who says it failed to protect her...
A woman who claims Jehovah's Witness elders failed to protect her from a predatory sex attacker who repeatedly abused her as a child is now battling for £500,000 compensation.The woman, in her 20s, was...
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LOTTO: National Lottery winning numbers for Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Have you been lucky tonight?The Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, February 4, 2015, is £5,791,173.And for the millions of players whose numbers are not drawn from the machine, there is also a chance to win...
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Woman charged with manslaughter and child neglect following death of...
A woman has been charged with manslaughter and child neglect following the death of a one-year-old child in 2013.The 43-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of Harry Aspley, of...
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Charity bus tour scheme to help people with sight problems
A team of volunteers is being recruited to join a tour of the county to help people with sight problems.The sight loss charity Vista has been given a £40,000 grant over two years by Leicestershire...
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Boxing: Jahmaine Smyle ready for shot at English title
Leicester powerhouse Jahmaine Smyle has got a shot at the vacant English super-middleweight title.The 28-year-old from Northfields will meet Lee Markham for the St George's belt, in Bethnal Green, on...
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