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Woman rescued from sea in Skegness as lifeguards issue warning - Leicester Mercury
Woman rescued from sea in Skegness as lifeguards issue warning Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:14 am
Cricket betting tips: T20 Blast Durham v Leicestershire preview and best bets - Sporting Life
Cricket betting tips: T20 Blast Durham v Leicestershire preview and best bets Sporting Life
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:07 am
Children can eat free at Frankie and Benny's this summer - Leicester Mercury
Children can eat free at Frankie and Benny's this summer Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 10:02 am
Leicestershire gains new and 'improved' Greggs - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire gains new and 'improved' Greggs Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:44 am
Major Leicester road closed after collision - as it happened - Leicester Mercury
Major Leicester road closed after collision - as it happened Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:43 am
The Student Energy Group Player of the Match vs Leicestershire Foxes Women - Worcestershire CCC
The Student Energy Group Player of the Match vs Leicestershire Foxes Women Worcestershire CCC
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:01 am
Win tickets to Home Grown Leicestershire Festival and meet former Kasabian star Tom Meighan - Leicester Mercury
Win tickets to Home Grown Leicestershire Festival and meet former Kasabian star Tom Meighan Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Arrest made as man injured in major Leicester road collision - Leicester Mercury
Arrest made as man injured in major Leicester road collision Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 8:54 am
Williams to step down at Leicestershire CCC - TheBusinessDesk.com
Williams to step down at Leicestershire CCC TheBusinessDesk.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:56 am
Gardeners cutting hedges in July face fine and jail time warning - Leicester Mercury
Gardeners cutting hedges in July face fine and jail time warning Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:09 am
Exact date new 35C heatwave set to hit the UK - including Leicestershire - Leicester Mercury
Exact date new 35C heatwave set to hit the UK - including Leicestershire Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 6:09 am
Taylor, Shahzad star with ball as Worcestershire down Leicestershire in Vitality Blast clash - Geo Super
Taylor, Shahzad star with ball as Worcestershire down Leicestershire in Vitality Blast clash Geo Super
Published on 14 July 2025 | 4:26 am
Leicester woman 'trapped' in flat flooded by sewage for five days - Leicester Mercury
Leicester woman 'trapped' in flat flooded by sewage for five days Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:00 am
Huge 200-home plan revealed for Leicestershire fields - Leicester Mercury
Huge 200-home plan revealed for Leicestershire fields Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 July 2025 | 3:00 am
Brookes Brilliance keeps Worcestershire quarter-final hopes alive - ESPNcricinfo
Brookes Brilliance keeps Worcestershire quarter-final hopes alive ESPNcricinfo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:05 pm
The Student Energy Group Player of the Match vs Leicestershire Foxes - Worcestershire CCC
The Student Energy Group Player of the Match vs Leicestershire Foxes Worcestershire CCC
Published on 13 July 2025 | 6:16 pm
Worcestershire vs Leicestershire, North Group - Cricbuzz.com
Worcestershire vs Leicestershire, North Group Cricbuzz.com
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:04 pm
'Crumbling' Leicester church launches netting plan amid risk of falling masonry - Leicester Mercury
'Crumbling' Leicester church launches netting plan amid risk of falling masonry Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:37 pm
Leicestershire store handed lowest rating in latest food hygiene results - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire store handed lowest rating in latest food hygiene results Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:36 pm
Return date confirmed for free Leicestershire food and drink festival - Leicester Mercury
Return date confirmed for free Leicestershire food and drink festival Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:05 pm
Worcestershire Rapids Men - Leicestershire CCC
Worcestershire Rapids Men Leicestershire CCC
Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:32 pm
Drivers warned as major Leicestershire road set to close for multiple days - Leicester Mercury
Drivers warned as major Leicestershire road set to close for multiple days Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:24 pm
The part of Leicestershire where people are most likely to be armed with knives - Leicester Mercury
The part of Leicestershire where people are most likely to be armed with knives Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 1:05 pm
Grandfather discovers chest pain was rare cancer - Leicester Mercury
Grandfather discovers chest pain was rare cancer Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:21 pm
Coronation Street Dee-Dee's shock baby Laila plan 'revealed' and James will be horrified - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street Dee-Dee's shock baby Laila plan 'revealed' and James will be horrified Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Coronation Street fans 'only just realising' two former co-stars are related - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street fans 'only just realising' two former co-stars are related Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Exact date Leicestershire's heatwave will end as temperatures set to drop - Leicester Mercury
Exact date Leicestershire's heatwave will end as temperatures set to drop Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:18 am
'Historically important' Leicestershire railway bridge restored to former glory - Leicester Mercury
'Historically important' Leicestershire railway bridge restored to former glory Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 9:49 am
Meet the ‘happy’ Leicestershire school that has turned around its fortunes - Leicester Mercury
Meet the ‘happy’ Leicestershire school that has turned around its fortunes Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 9:48 am
See inside 'exceptional' Leicestershire countryside home on sale for £1.25 million - Leicester Mercury
See inside 'exceptional' Leicestershire countryside home on sale for £1.25 million Leicester Mercury
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:42 am
Leicestershire Preview: Rapids looking to go back-to-back in the Blast - Worcestershire CCC
Leicestershire Preview: Rapids looking to go back-to-back in the Blast Worcestershire CCC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:02 pm
Leicestershire Preview: Rapids ready for Foxes face-off in next Blast assignment - Worcestershire CCC
Leicestershire Preview: Rapids ready for Foxes face-off in next Blast assignment Worcestershire CCC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:52 pm
TikTok videos reveal mobile phones, weapons and drugs inside Leicestershire's £286 million 'smart prison' - Leicester Mercury
TikTok videos reveal mobile phones, weapons and drugs inside Leicestershire's £286 million 'smart prison' Leicester Mercury
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:37 pm
Former Specials members to headline ska music festival in Leicestershire - Leicester Mercury
Former Specials members to headline ska music festival in Leicestershire Leicester Mercury
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:53 pm
Police investigating stabbing in Eyres Monsell - Leicestershire Police
Police investigating stabbing in Eyres Monsell Leicestershire Police
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:59 am
'One of a kind' Leicestershire adventure playground to host treasure hunt - Leicester Mercury
'One of a kind' Leicestershire adventure playground to host treasure hunt Leicester Mercury
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:16 am
Opening times for Leicestershire's only outdoor lido - Leicester Mercury
Opening times for Leicestershire's only outdoor lido Leicester Mercury
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:38 am
Leicester City FC - Leicester Mercury
Leicester City FC Leicester Mercury
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:19 am
Mixed feelings as dragonfly seen in Leicestershire for first time - BBC
Mixed feelings as dragonfly seen in Leicestershire for first time BBC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:15 am
Coronation Street icon 'missed by many' sparks return rumours after 22 years - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street icon 'missed by many' sparks return rumours after 22 years Leicester Mercury
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:18 pm
Last Chance to Shine a Light on Leicestershire's Local Heroes - Love Business East Midlands
Last Chance to Shine a Light on Leicestershire's Local Heroes Love Business East Midlands
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
New Joint Chair appointed for Leicestershire Partnership and Northamptonshire Healthcare Associate University Group - Northampton Chronicle and Echo
New Joint Chair appointed for Leicestershire Partnership and Northamptonshire Healthcare Associate University Group Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:03 pm
Rutland Council leader says she has ‘no real choice’ in merger with Leicestershire - Oakham Nub News
Rutland Council leader says she has ‘no real choice’ in merger with Leicestershire Oakham Nub News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:50 pm
Bravery award for Leicestershire officers who saved stabbed woman - BBC
Bravery award for Leicestershire officers who saved stabbed woman BBC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:09 pm
Shopkeeper sold illicit cigarettes to Trading Standards officers on three separate occasions - Leicestershire County Council
Shopkeeper sold illicit cigarettes to Trading Standards officers on three separate occasions Leicestershire County Council
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Man bailed after police car hit following ram-raid in Whetstone - BBC
Man bailed after police car hit following ram-raid in Whetstone BBC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:48 am
Orange Buck Moon shines over the East Midlands - BBC
Orange Buck Moon shines over the East Midlands BBC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:24 am
Leicestershire council U-turn on controversial car park payment system - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire council U-turn on controversial car park payment system Leicester Mercury
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:27 am
T20 Blast: Wins for Hampshire, Leicestershire and Worcestershire - BBC
T20 Blast: Wins for Hampshire, Leicestershire and Worcestershire BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:33 pm
Multi-vehicle collision causes severe delays on Leicestershire's M1 - Leicester Mercury
Multi-vehicle collision causes severe delays on Leicestershire's M1 Leicester Mercury
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:44 pm
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Men 171/7 - Leicestershire CCC
Northamptonshire Steelbacks Men 171/7 Leicestershire CCC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:17 pm
Work kicks-off at 55-home scheme in Leicestershire village - TheBusinessDesk.com
Work kicks-off at 55-home scheme in Leicestershire village TheBusinessDesk.com
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:51 pm
Free e-bike training in Leicestershire this summer - Leicestershire County Council
Free e-bike training in Leicestershire this summer Leicestershire County Council
Published on 10 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Josh Thomas: Leicestershire sign Somerset all-rounder on loan - BBC
Josh Thomas: Leicestershire sign Somerset all-rounder on loan BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:03 am
Josh joins Leicestershire on loan - Somerset County Cricket Club
Josh joins Leicestershire on loan Somerset County Cricket Club
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches - Leicester City Council
Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches Leicester City Council
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:30 am
Community spirit shines in successful Week of Action - North West Leicestershire District Council
Community spirit shines in successful Week of Action North West Leicestershire District Council
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:36 am
Leicestershire care service placed in special measures by CQC - BBC
Leicestershire care service placed in special measures by CQC BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 5:18 am
Leicestershire online toy retailer launches partnership with children’s hospice - Harborough Mail
Leicestershire online toy retailer launches partnership with children’s hospice Harborough Mail
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:55 pm
Parents and carers in North West Leicestershire to benefit from new Family Hubs and investment in family services - Ashby Nub News
Parents and carers in North West Leicestershire to benefit from new Family Hubs and investment in family services Ashby Nub News
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
Leicestershire Co-Op targeted in 'ram-raid' as thieves reportedly crash into police car - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire Co-Op targeted in 'ram-raid' as thieves reportedly crash into police car Leicester Mercury
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:16 pm
Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches - Leicestershire County Council
Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches Leicestershire County Council
Published on 9 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
'The response has been amazing, but we want to ensure our communities' voices continue to be heard' - Melton Times
'The response has been amazing, but we want to ensure our communities' voices continue to be heard' Melton Times
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
Frustration over noise and shouting from Leicestershire prison - BBC
Frustration over noise and shouting from Leicestershire prison BBC
Published on 8 July 2025 | 5:01 am
Flooding priorities to be discussed at cabinet - Leicestershire County Council
Flooding priorities to be discussed at cabinet Leicestershire County Council
Published on 7 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Dalycom Named Official Partner of Leicestershire County Cricket Club - Leicestershire CCC
Dalycom Named Official Partner of Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicestershire CCC
Published on 5 July 2025 | 6:20 pm
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 5 July 2025 | 5:47 am
Free dinosaur ‘T-Reks’ walking trails launching in Leicestershire parks - Leicestershire County Council
Free dinosaur ‘T-Reks’ walking trails launching in Leicestershire parks Leicestershire County Council
Published on 4 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Firefighters scale back Croft Hill grassland blaze response - BBC
Firefighters scale back Croft Hill grassland blaze response BBC
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Announces Local Partnership with Minuteman Press Oadby - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Announces Local Partnership with Minuteman Press Oadby Leicestershire CCC
Published on 4 July 2025 | 6:33 am
New flags policy agreed - Leicestershire County Council
New flags policy agreed Leicestershire County Council
Published on 3 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Former councillors honoured for their public service - Leicestershire County Council
Former councillors honoured for their public service Leicestershire County Council
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Urgent search launched for missing Leicestershire woman, 61 - Leicester Mercury
Urgent search launched for missing Leicestershire woman, 61 Leicester Mercury
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Adverse weather - Leicestershire County Council
Adverse weather Leicestershire County Council
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:13 pm
Drink-driving teenager rolls car onto roof after Leicestershire village crash - Leicester Mercury
Drink-driving teenager rolls car onto roof after Leicestershire village crash Leicester Mercury
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire shopping centre demolition bid rejected amid concerns - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire shopping centre demolition bid rejected amid concerns Leicester Mercury
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Community team celebrates 10 years of support - Leicestershire County Council
Community team celebrates 10 years of support Leicestershire County Council
Published on 30 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Woman, 45, charged after child hit by car in Leicestershire - Leicester Mercury
Woman, 45, charged after child hit by car in Leicestershire Leicester Mercury
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Over 500 years of service celebrated in Leicestershire - East Midlands Ambulance Service
Over 500 years of service celebrated in Leicestershire East Midlands Ambulance Service
Published on 28 June 2025 | 12:24 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Village pub and car park earmarked for housing - Leicester Mercury
Village pub and car park earmarked for housing Leicester Mercury
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New stops to be added in Leicestershire bus service revamp - BBC
New stops to be added in Leicestershire bus service revamp BBC
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The Leicestershire venues with the worst food hygiene ratings this month - Leicester Mercury
The Leicestershire venues with the worst food hygiene ratings this month Leicester Mercury
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Search launched for missing boy, 16, with Leicestershire links - Leicester Mercury
Search launched for missing boy, 16, with Leicestershire links Leicester Mercury
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire v Glamorgan: Head-to-Head in the Rothesay County Championship - Glamorgan Cricket
Leicestershire v Glamorgan: Head-to-Head in the Rothesay County Championship Glamorgan Cricket
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The ‘happy’ Leicestershire school with ‘enthusiastic’ pupils and ‘caring’ staff - Leicester Mercury
The ‘happy’ Leicestershire school with ‘enthusiastic’ pupils and ‘caring’ staff Leicester Mercury
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Free month’s travel and new stops kickstart summer bus boost - Leicestershire County Council
Free month’s travel and new stops kickstart summer bus boost Leicestershire County Council
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SEND roadshow visits Loughborough - Leicestershire County Council
SEND roadshow visits Loughborough Leicestershire County Council
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Second XI Championship - Group 1 - Leicestershire CCC
Second XI Championship - Group 1 Leicestershire CCC
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire Foxes Men vs Worcestershire Rapids Men, Uptonsteel County Ground - 15 June 2025 - Worcestershire CCC
Leicestershire Foxes Men vs Worcestershire Rapids Men, Uptonsteel County Ground - 15 June 2025 Worcestershire CCC
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Devolution and local government reorganisation | North, City, South - the case for three unitary councils - North West Leicestershire District Council
Devolution and local government reorganisation | North, City, South - the case for three unitary councils North West Leicestershire District Council
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New bus services and free journeys roll out across Leicestershire - Leicestershire County Council
New bus services and free journeys roll out across Leicestershire Leicestershire County Council
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
LIVE: Leicestershire vs Lancashire, Day Three - Lancashire Cricket Club
LIVE: Leicestershire vs Lancashire, Day Three Lancashire Cricket Club
Published on 25 May 2025 | 8:59 am
New cabinet appointed - Leicestershire County Council
New cabinet appointed Leicestershire County Council
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Reform looks set to run Leicestershire - Local Government Chronicle
Reform looks set to run Leicestershire Local Government Chronicle
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Reform largest party in 'hung' Leicestershire County Council - BBC
Reform largest party in 'hung' Leicestershire County Council BBC
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Free Tree Scheme 2024 - North West Leicestershire District Council
Free Tree Scheme 2024 North West Leicestershire District Council
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am