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Leicester Mercury published 'Elephant Man' search
Tomorrow, Peter Cousins, chairman of Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society, will give a talk on Joseph Carey Merrick, Leicester's Elephant Man.Mr Cousins will describe the hectic search by...
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Leicester Mercury published Inmate who launched unprovoked attack on prison...
An inmate who launched an unprovoked attack on a prison guard has been jailed for 27 months. Samuel Gear, 32, admitted causing actual bodily harm to the officer, Douglas Mead, who suffered an eye...
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danjmartin commented Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen disappointed Granby...
Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen says he is disappointed the Granby Halls site will be sold on the open market. The club has long hoped to acquire the 1.66-acre site – currently a car park...
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Leicester Mercury published Falcon's Primary 1st Anniversary pictures
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Barry_Cooper1 published Twitter reacts to Leicester City's Jamie Vardy...
Leicester City's excellent start to the season continued on Saturday, as the Foxes roared back to beat West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.Claudio Ranieri's men won 3-2 in the Black Country, a...
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Leicester Mercury published Eating Out: The Pug and Greyhound, Great Glen
The Pug and Greyhound, in Great Glen, combines the warm welcome of the traditional British boozer with a lively and satisfying menu, writes Tim Burke...These are difficult times for pubs. Netflix and...
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Leicester Mercury commented An explanation of "name-blind recruitment"
Adam Flowers is managing director of Rothley recruitment specialists Flowers Associates:David Cameron has just announced that the civil service has committed to introducing name-blind recruitment for...
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danjmartin published Councillors to question former firefighters, FBU bosses...
Retired senior firefighters are to address councillors about their concerns over proposed 999 cuts. The former officers will appear at Leicestershire County Council on Wednesday to warn politicians...
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Leicester Mercury published 'Suddenly, a song just works and there are times...
Alex Reffell, 35, is a choir leader who specialises in working with singers who don't sing. Yet. Sarah Staples meets her...If life had taken a different turn, Alex Reffell could have been writing this...
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Leicester Mercury published Round table fashion event - pictures
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Leicester Mercury commented Man rescued from house fire in Leicester
A man was rescued from a house fire last night. Three fire crews, two from Eastern and one from Central station, were called at 9.20pm to the blaze in Illingworth Road, Evington, Leicester. The fire...
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AlanThompson published Condition of Layton Street stabbing victim has...
The condition of a man who sustained serious injuries when he was stabbed in the city street has improved. The 33-year-old was found injured in Layton Road, off Uppingham Road, Leicester, at 8.30pm on...
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Leicester Mercury published Halloween 2015: Who came up with...
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PA_Warzynski commented Oadby and Wigston Borough Council unanimously urges...
The chief executive of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council has joined the long list of notable opponents to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue's proposed money-saving scheme. Council boss Mark Hall has...
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Leicester Mercury published How to add a poppy to your social media profile?
There is a growing desire amongst social media users to show their support for various good causes on social media. One of the key memorial dates each year is Remembrance Sunday which takes place this...
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danjmartin commented Concerned Leicester West MP Liz Kendall calls public...
Leicester West MP Liz Kendall has called a public meeting about controversial proposed cuts to the fire service. The meeting will take place on Friday November 6 at 5pm at New College in New Parks. Ms...
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Leicester Mercury published Victim had knife pressed against his neck as six...
A victim had a knife pressed against his neck as six men robbed him in his own home, a court heard. One of the robbers, Steven Maughan, who was formerly friends with the resident, was jailed for three...
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Mercury_Sport published Leicester City v Watford – Premier League LIVE!
Jamie Vardy will be looking to score in his ninth Premier League game in a row when Leicester City welcome Watford to the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The England striker is closing in on Ruud van...
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Mercury_Sport published Leicester Tigers back-rower Opeti Fonua out with...
Leicester Tigers No.8 Opeti Fonua has broken his arm and will be out of action for between six to eight weeks.Signed from London Welsh in the summer, the 22-stone back-rower started his first Aviva...
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