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Elderly couple 'at wits' end' over 'eyesore' derelict pub in Leicestershire village

The council was supposed to demolish the building in 2024 but it still remains standing

27 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Major development planned for Leicestershire town - but residents say ‘it can’t cope’ with more homes

'We're struggling as it is'

27 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Woman sexually assaulted near M1 services at Leicester Forest East as police launch appeal

The incident happened on Baines Lane, an access road located off the A47 Hinckley Road

26 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Work-in-progress photos as groundwork under way at Leicester Royal Infirmary's new £12.8m centre

The NHS trust said the Urgent Treatment Centre will 'significantly' improve experiences for patients

26 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Thousands descend on Leicester city centre for 'beautiful' Vaisakhi celebrations

More than 10,000 reportedly attended the big event

26 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

School teacher among 17 Leicester Mercury funeral notices

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

26 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

'Team effort' leads to shelter for homeless veterans opening in Leicester

The first residents are expected to move in soon

26 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Six people charged after van driven into gate of Leicestershire drone factory

The people charged are from Norwich, Reading, West Sussex, Kent and London

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Driver injured in a two-car crash at busy Leicester junction

Officers have opened an investigation into the incident

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Walkers 'really not surprised' after cyclist spotted throwing knife into Leicester bushes

The 'disturbing' incident would not put people off going down Great Central Way during the day, but some said it would be a 'no-go' area at night

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Counter terrorism police called in after van driven into gate at Leicestershire drone factory

Four further arrests have been made

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Cyclist wearing Deliveroo jacket spotted throwing knife into Leicester bushes

Officers said they are trying to find the weapon involved

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Britain's former strongest disabled man to hand-cycle from Leicester to Buckingham Palace

Pete Linnett is travelling down to see his son run the London Marathon

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Leicester abuser with 108 previous crimes to his name threatened to kill himself and girlfriend

Stefan Rainer attacked his partner and threatened her with a rolling pin

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Fixer-upper home in 'extremely popular' Leicestershire location up for sale

Auctioneers said 'significant' value could be added once renovated

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Women-only walking group in Leicestershire is thriving with 2,000 members

The funding comes as PCC Rupert Mathews announces plans to invest more in projects aimed at protecting women

25 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Woman in her 70s suffers serious injuries in Leicester crash involving blue BMW

The car collided with a tree in Narborough Road

24 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Sir Peter Soulsby claims closed Leicester NCP car parks could reopen ‘within days’

More than 3,000 car parking spaces were lost after National Car Parks fell into administration

24 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Van driven into gate at Leicestershire drone factory as protesters climb onto roof

A protest is being held at UAV Tactical Systems in Meridian Way, Braunstone

24 April 2026
Leicester Mercury

Leicester residents 'penned in' by new 20mph speed limit rules

People in Braunstone have raised concerns about restrictions and speed bumps

24 April 2026

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