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Popular Leicester city centre pub closes ahead of major refurbishment

Bosses say the move will ensure it remains the 'best pub to visit'

Leicester Mercury·10h ago
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Timeline set for stalled Leicester market project as extra £1.9m needed before completion

There was a 10-month delay caused by the unearthing of Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and medieval features

Leicester Mercury·10h ago
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Twycross Zoo celebrates birth of three adorable baby monkeys

Leicestershire zookeepers are helping to save them from extinction

Leicester Mercury·10h ago
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New bar opposite Leicester playground sparks anti-social behaviour and littering fears

Other neighbours said the area needs more choice

Leicester Mercury·10h ago
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Disruption warning as major Leicester road closed due to van fire

The road will be closed until further notice

Leicester Mercury·22h ago
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Leicester student who posed as white extremist online locked up over terror videos

The De Montfort University student worried he would lose followers if he changed his extremist views

Leicester Mercury·23h ago
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Shop at centre of Leicestershire people smuggler row has licence revoked

The shop will no longer be able to sell alcohol when it reopens

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Father and son crime spree saw Leicester shop workers threatened and robbed

Police said the burglaries had a 'significant and lasting impact' on affected staff

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Fines for problem parking outside Leicester schools surpass £300,000 mark

The city's assistant mayor said he believed the number was 'very high'

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Candidates revealed for Leciestershire by-election after Green Party leader's resignation

County by-election candidates promise to continue Leicester expansion fight

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for Leicestershire as flooding risk rises

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, with thousands of people across Britain preparing for heavy rainfall and lightning over the coming two days

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Teenager jailed for killing former friend outside De Montfort University campus

Khaleed Oladipo was stabbed five times after a fight broke out in Leicester city centre

Leicester Mercury·1d ago
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Homes and cars damaged in large Leicestershire fire as police say blaze is suspicious

Crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene for more than six hours

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Decision taken on Leicester term times after thousands have their say in consultation

Good news if you like cheap holidays

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Leicester community 'desensitised' to violence after another high-profile police incident

A man was found injured in Narborough Road - just days after another man died following an attack

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Leicester mum says her home has been turned into a building site after 15 weeks of council repairs

Her nine-year-old daughter hasn't been able to play with her toys for 15 weeks

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Bristol sign lock Wells from Oundle for three months

Exciting news for rugby fans in Leicester! Our very own Harry Wells, who previously played for the Leicester Tigers, has signed a three-month deal with Bristol Bears. We'll be keeping an eye on how he gets on!

BBC Northamptonshire·2d ago
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Man taken to hospital after he was found seriously injured in Narborough Road in Leicester

People in Narborough Road described feeling desensitised to the recent violence

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Two Leicester roads closed due to 'police incident' as public urged to 'avoid area'

Leicestershire Police are at the scene of the incident

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Calls grow to re-open Shepshed tip as residents' patience is running thin

Leicestershire County Council previously said a number of tips could be closed for just 'a few weeks'

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Furious mum demands Aldi pull toy after son left bloodied at birthday party

Siobhan Horner claims the toy injured three children at a Leicester birthday party

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Residents fear speeding lorries on Leicestershire estate could prove deadly

There have been a number of reported near-misses, but some say residents are the ones speeding

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Pensioner seriously injured after collision with bus on busy Leicestershire road

Police are 'continuing to establish the full circumstances' of the incident

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Avoid the area warning issued as major Leicestershire road closed after crash

An air ambulance has been called to the scene and bus services are impacted

Leicester Mercury·2d ago
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Meerkats in Leicestershire wildlife park die after 'catastrophic turn of events'

One meerkat managed to survive the incident

Leicester Mercury·3d ago
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Fires, thefts and screaming at 1am in the Leicester suburb that's going 'right downhill'

Residents said an increase in police patrols could put a stop to the incidents

Leicester Mercury·3d ago
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Leicestershire doctor speaks out as Loughborough children's home set to be approved

Developers say they want to make a "family-style home" for young people "in need of care"

Leicester Mercury·3d ago
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Young man living in tent in Gaza launches £20,000 bid to study at University of Leicester

The 21-year-old is fundraising to help cover his tuition fees and living expenses

Leicester Mercury·3d ago
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Man in his 20s taken to hospital after falling from Leicester flat balcony

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is under way

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
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Breakin Science x Drumatics Leicester | Summer Terrace Party

Breakin Science & Drumatics return to Leicester for a very special intimate Summer party on the outdoor terrace of the O2 Academy... only 400 people!

Skiddle·4d ago
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The part of Leicestershire where selling homes takes the longest is revealed

The average time to sell a home is nearly seven times faster in other parts of the country

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
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Nearly £1 million pumped into Leicester to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas

The funding comes as Andy Burnham pledges to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
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'Forever loved' grandma among 21 Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one recently

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
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Major disruption warning as Leicester street set for months of repairs in £366k scheme

Pedestrian access may be temporarily restricted with diversions in place for motorists

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
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Two men charged with murder by police after death of man, 27, in Leicester's Narborough Road

A woman has also been charged with one count of robbery

Leicester Mercury·4d ago
What's On

440 Friday Street: Dale Howard

Tonight we're upstairs in the loft. And you know our crowd come to dance. Dale Howard leading the session - certainly not one to miss. Leicester.

Skiddle·5d ago
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Walking Through Time

50 Years of the Leicestershire Fieldworkers.

Skiddle·5d ago
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Developer launches new bid to build homes in pretty Leicestershire village

One resident wrote 'The application is not appropriate for its village-edge location'

Leicester Mercury·5d ago
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Oktoberfest set to take over Leicester venue for ‘unforgettable’ night

Germany’s biggest beer festival will bring steins, singing and more to Leicester

Leicester Mercury·5d ago
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Pothole Pro set to be trialled in Leicestershire - but it will have to prove itself

Reform council leader Dan Harrison said highways bosses needed to see it could fill 'more potholes as quickly as possible'

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Northampton sign striker Opoku from Leicester

Big news in the football world as our very own Leicester City has seen a player move on! Striker Nathan Opoku has made the switch to Northampton Town. We'll be keeping an eye on his progress from here in Leicester!

BBC Northamptonshire·6d ago
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Man threatened with chisel outside Leicester homeless shelter after girlfriend remark

Jason Gumbs also grabbed the victim by the throat and punched him in the head

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Man admits illegal UK entry at Leicester court but denies second immigration charge

He denies seeking to enter or remain by deceptive means

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Five things in EFL: Fallen giants and ambitious upstarts

Big news for Foxes fans! It sounds like West Ham might be looking to bounce back, but more importantly, our very own Leicester City are also in the spotlight this weekend in the EFL schedule. Let's see what this weekend brings for the lads!

BBC Lincolnshire·6d ago
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Leicester murder investigation launched after man dies following Narborough Road assault

The victim, in his 20s, died after being found injured

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
What's On

Oktoberfest | Athena, Leicester

The biggest German celebration is coming to Leicester, Experience the ultimate Bavarian celebration in the heart of Leicester!

Skiddle·6d ago
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Enough is enough say Leicestershire villagers as more homes set for approval

Many say Baroow upon Soar's current infrastructure cannot cope with more housing

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Damning report fears people could have been harmed at Leicester care agency

The Care Quality Commission gave the second lowest mark possible on safety

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Boy's hand left hanging off after vicious Leicester city centre machete attack

The victim's hand was hacked to the bone during the incident after he tried to prevent his bike being stolen

Leicester Mercury·6d ago
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Leicestershire schools report 'best grades ever' on GCSE results day

Many schools saw improvements compared to last year while some reported their best grades in history

Leicester Mercury·20 Aug