Merc_Reporter published How to stay well and avoid colds during the winter...
Winter will soon be here, and the cold weather and Christmas rush can be stressful for body and mind, often leading to an unhealthy immune system.There are some simple steps that can be taken to avoid...
View ArticleMerc_Reporter published Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Kieron Derek Maddison (32) of Helmsley Road, Aylestone, pleaded guilty to stealing toiletries worth £16.17 from Sainsburys, Leicester, on...
View ArticleBarry_Cooper1 published 8 great things to do in Leicestershire this autumn
Autumn is in full swing as the nights draw in and summer seems nothing but a distant memory.Despite the rather disappointingly wet start to September, the third season of the year can be a special...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Speed camera locations for Leicester,...
RUTLANDCore SitesA47 Peterborough Rd, BarrowdenA47 Glaston Rd, MorcottA47 Uppingham Road / Main Road, GlastonA47 Uppingham Rd, BisbrookeA606 Stamford Rd, BarnsdaleA6003 Route: Oakham to Caldecott (Bike...
View ArticleTom_Mack commented Ambulance service apologises after 77-year-old man left...
A 77-year-old man who fell down the stairs had to lie in a tight corridor while he waited for four-and-a-half hours for an ambulance.While Peter Galloway, of Wigston, was not seriously injured by the...
View Articlefdryden published Leicester students receive prestigious BAFTA scholarships
A bartender turned budding digital effects master is among a handful of students to be awarded funding as part of the annual BAFTA Scholarship scheme.As well as receiving financial support of up to...
View ArticleMercury_Sport commented Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says he is...
Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson said his sacking by the club still doesn't sit easy with him, but he is now looking to the future.Pearson appeared on Sky TV's Goals on Sunday show and was...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury commented Illegally-parked motorist rolled his car into...
An illegally-parked motorist let his car roll into two police officers when they tried make him move it, a court heard.Shamin Miah's car was parked on double yellow lines in Evington Road, Leicester,...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Pictures: The Battle of Britain parade
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View ArticleLeicester Mercury published 'Winter will be tough' - but NHS will cope
A new website with live waiting times for urgent care and walk in centres is due to be launched next month to try and spread the load of patients needing medical care this winter.Although hospital...
View Articleatroughton published Leicester volunteer Edna Smith gets surprise award on...
Leicester volunteer Edna Smith is to be featured getting a surprise award on TV tomorrow night. The 80-year-old, from Aylestone, will be seen receiving a special award from celebrity John Barrowman on...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Women burgled friend's home and stole treasured...
Two women betrayed their friend's trust by burgling her home and stealing her treasured Steiff teddy bear collection worth up to £37,000.About 100 of the sought-after collectors' toys were sold on eBay...
View Articleatroughton published Leicester RAFA marks 75th anniversary of the Battle of...
The City of Leicester Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) turned out to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain today.The RAFA paid tribute to the heroics of the fighter pilots...
View Articleatroughton published Former rugby star Kyran Bracken says England can win...
Former rugby star Kyran Bracken tackled questions from the public in Leicester.The ex England and Saracens player hosted a question and answer session at the 1573 bar and grill at Highcross on...
View Articledanjmartin commented Leicestershire Police's 'odd numbers' trial would have...
Leicestershire police's controversial "odd numbers" burglary trial would have saved it and neighbouring forces £50,000 a year had it been rolled out across the East Midlands.Earlier this year, county...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Warning after sepsis nearly killed holiday maker
A man has told how he nearly died after suffering what he thought was a mild tummy bug.Michael Lapworth, from Oadby, was on holiday in Spain in July when he fell victim to a bout of sickness and...
View ArticleMercury_Sport commented Leicester City's Joe Dodoo set to make full home...
Joe Dodoo is set to be make his full home Leicester City debut on Tuesday night as manager Claudio Ranieri has promised to make wholesale changes for the visit of West Ham in the Capital One Cup.The...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury commented Complaints to Ombudsman about hospitals falls...
The number of complaints about Leicester's hospitals made to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman dropped below 100 in the past year.University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, which runs...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Women's hockey: Leicester beat Holcombe to move...
Leicester got off the mark in the Investec Women's League Premier Division with a closely-fought 1-0 win against Holcombe.They went into the match at Leicester Grammar School having lost their opening...
View ArticleLeicester Mercury published Man who allegedly caused the death of Leicester...
A man who allegedly caused the death of a Leicester motorist by dangerous driving in a multiple pile-up on the M25 has re-appeared in court.Unemployed Adam Olkusz (25), of no fixed address, has not yet...
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