Leicester Mercury published Win Chocs-to-chill from Hotel Chocolat at...
Fancy winning these gorgeous chocolates from Hotel Chocolat at Highcross Leicester? To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is head over to our facebook page like the page and enter "I'm...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Be Clear on Cancer campaign targets women over 70
A leading doctor is urging older women from Asian and other minority ethnic communities not to ignore symptoms of breast cancer.Monika Kaushik, a consultant oncoplastic and reconstructive breast...
View ArticleDavidWOwen published EastEnders' star Rakhee Thakrar visits Rainbows Hospice
A soap star returned to her roots to visit the "inspirational" families and staff at Rainbows hospice.Actress Rakhee Thakrar, best known for playing Shabnam Massood in EastEnders, took time out from...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury commented Man dies after being hit by train in Leicester
A man has died after being hit by a train in Leicester.The incident happened last night about half a mile south of Leicester station shortly before 8pm. Two trains were cancelled and one service was...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Dodgeball: Leicester City Ligers crowned national...
Leicester City Ligers have been crowned national dodgeball champions for the first time.The team from the Enderby Dodgeball Academy travelled to Sheffield for the UK Championships, the biggest prize in...
View ArticleDavidWOwen commented Pensioners fight brickworks expansion plans
Residents on a village estate are up in arms over a brick manufacturing company's plans to build a new factory and yard near their homes.Ibstock Brick, the UKs leading manufacturer of clay facing...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Films for Eid: Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Bin Roye
BAJRANGI BHAIJAAN"If you want to see India bashing Pakistan, then don't come and see this film," said Salman KhanNot sure if they'll put that on the poster, but it's a refreshing change all the...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Inside Cricket: Can Leicestershire Foxes really...
Given that Leicestershire have failed to mount a serious threat in either the LV= County Championship or the Natwest T20 Blast this season, it might seem fanciful to look at them as challengers in the...
View ArticleCiaranfagan published Boy to appear in court charged with Leicester stabbing
A youth is to appear in court after he was charged with an attack during which two teenagers suffered knife wounds.The 16-year-old has been charged with wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Speedway: Leicester Lions captain Jason Doyle in...
Leicester Lions captain Jason Doyle looks to build on his good start to the Grand Prix series when round five takes place in Latvia on Saturday.Doyle goes into the meeting at the Lokomotive Stadium, in...
View ArticleDavidWOwen published Brothers cycle 950-mile John O'Groats to Land's End...
Two brothers have cycled the length of Great Britain to raise money for a charity helping disabled children and young people.Ryan and Jack Holden, from Desford, completed the gruelling 950-mile ride...
View ArticleMercury_Sport commented Leicester City to step up search for midfielders this...
Leicester City are to widen their search for midfielders.City are growing increasingly frustrated with the amount of time it has taken to get deals done for several targets.They have been chasing SM...
View ArticleDavidWOwen published Sports coaching scheme helping young people with...
Young people with learning disabilities are being given the chance to pursue careers in sports coaching thanks to an apprenticeship scheme.Stars (Social Training Activities and Recreational Sport)...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Film review: Ant-Man (12A)
In July 1940, Quality Comics unveiled their newest superhero: a lawyer called Richard Raleigh who pulled on a stripy outfit to become the Red Bee. He battled Nazis with his trained bee sidekick, who...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Picture Gallery - Leicester University Graduation
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View ArticleMercury_Sport published LV= County Championship: At tea –...
Gloucestershire: 218 & 223/4 (92.4 ov)Leicestershire: 215Gloucestershire lead by 226 runs with 6 wickets remainingGloucestershire put themselves in a position of real strength between lunch and tea...
View ArticleCiaranfagan commented Hunt for thug who snatched chains from 68-year-old...
Police are hunting a thug who snatched two chains from a 68-year-old woman's neck as she crossed the road in a town centre.The woman was targeted as crossed Harborough Road at the pedestrian crossing...
View Articledanjmartin commented Neighbours cry 'foul' over sweary shouting from...
Concerns have been raised about "foul language" ringing out from Leicester City's training ground.Neighbours of the club's Belvoir Drive site have raised concern about players swearing.The issue arose...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published EUROMILLIONS RESULTS:Winning numbers for Friday,...
Tonight's National Lottery Euromillions winning numbers are: 21, 48, 22, 01, 43 and the Lucky Stars are: 09, 07. Tonight's estimated jackpot is £16 million, full details of winners and prizes will...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Tennis: Leicestershire ready for action at Aegon...
Leicestershire launch their Aegon County Cup campaigns next week.The men's and women's teams both compete in Division Three of their respective competitions in the premier national inter-county...
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