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Leicestershire hold on to beat Durham, Yorkshire suffer third consecutive defeat - The Cricketer
Leicestershire hold on to beat Durham, Yorkshire suffer third consecutive defeat The Cricketer
Published on 7 June 2025 | 9:41 am
Remarkable achievement shows how lucky Leicester City are – it's time they acted on it - Leicester Mercury
Remarkable achievement shows how lucky Leicester City are – it's time they acted on it Leicester Mercury
Published on 7 June 2025 | 8:00 am
Yorkshire Men v Leicestershire Foxes – Vitality Blast preview - Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire Men v Leicestershire Foxes – Vitality Blast preview Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:04 am
Outgoing Ashby mayor presents four-figure sum to charity providing mental health services in North West Leicestershire - Ashby Nub News
Outgoing Ashby mayor presents four-figure sum to charity providing mental health services in North West Leicestershire Ashby Nub News
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
First Dates star Merlin Griffiths talks about his Leicestershire pub in new show - Leicester Mercury
First Dates star Merlin Griffiths talks about his Leicestershire pub in new show Leicester Mercury
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:00 am
Thug shattered man's eye socket in 'unjustified' attack outside Leicester club - Leicester Mercury
Thug shattered man's eye socket in 'unjustified' attack outside Leicester club Leicester Mercury
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:00 am
Family names with forgotten fortunes as top unclaimed estates unveiled - Leicester Mercury
Family names with forgotten fortunes as top unclaimed estates unveiled Leicester Mercury
Published on 7 June 2025 | 12:14 am
Louis Kimber leads from the front as Foxes win thriller - ESPNcricinfo
Louis Kimber leads from the front as Foxes win thriller ESPNcricinfo
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:05 pm
Paedophile dad challenged by vigilantes at U-16s football match - Leicester Mercury
Paedophile dad challenged by vigilantes at U-16s football match Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 5:55 pm
Police made surprising find after thinking Range Rover was uninsured - Leicester Mercury
Police made surprising find after thinking Range Rover was uninsured Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 5:30 pm
Leicester man locked dogs inside cramped crates covered in faeces - Leicester Mercury
Leicester man locked dogs inside cramped crates covered in faeces Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:56 pm
Met Office issue storm warning to part of Leicestershire - Leicester Mercury
Met Office issue storm warning to part of Leicestershire Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:23 pm
Child sex attacker caught out by apology to girl's family - Leicester Mercury
Child sex attacker caught out by apology to girl's family Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:08 pm
Car overturns after collision with ambulance in Leicester - Leicester Mercury
Car overturns after collision with ambulance in Leicester Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:11 pm
'Multi-vehicle collision' causes delays - as it happened - Leicester Mercury
'Multi-vehicle collision' causes delays - as it happened Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:10 pm
Victim’s account leads to child sex offender being jailed - leics.police.uk
Victim’s account leads to child sex offender being jailed leics.police.uk
Published on 6 June 2025 | 2:18 pm
‘Special’ Leicestershire County Council meeting called to discuss flags - Leicester Mercury
‘Special’ Leicestershire County Council meeting called to discuss flags Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 2:05 pm
Leicester man caught transporting £250,000 worth of cocaine - Leicester Mercury
Leicester man caught transporting £250,000 worth of cocaine Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:54 am
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they’ve seen DS Walsh star before - Leicester Mercury
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they’ve seen DS Walsh star before Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:14 am
Man dies after Leicester crash saw car reportedly catch on fire - Leicester Mercury
Man dies after Leicester crash saw car reportedly catch on fire Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Reform UK calls special Leicestershire County Council meeting to discuss flag policy - Coalville Nub News
Reform UK calls special Leicestershire County Council meeting to discuss flag policy Coalville Nub News
Published on 6 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Diversion warning amid emergency closure on busy Leicestershire road - Leicester Mercury
Diversion warning amid emergency closure on busy Leicestershire road Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:47 am
BBC RuPaul's Drag Race star to headline Leicestershire town's first-ever Pride celebration - Leicester Mercury
BBC RuPaul's Drag Race star to headline Leicestershire town's first-ever Pride celebration Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:46 am
CCTV clue as Leicestershire burglary sees bank card reportedly stolen - Leicester Mercury
CCTV clue as Leicestershire burglary sees bank card reportedly stolen Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:22 am
Free summer fair set for Bradgate Park with dozens of stalls promised - Leicester Mercury
Free summer fair set for Bradgate Park with dozens of stalls promised Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 10:06 am
Virgin Media is handing customers free iPads right now - but be quick - Leicester Mercury
Virgin Media is handing customers free iPads right now - but be quick Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:49 am
State Pension age set to change for people born after this date - Leicester Mercury
State Pension age set to change for people born after this date Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:19 am
Leicestershire mums stole nearly £5,000 worth of clothes from Zara - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire mums stole nearly £5,000 worth of clothes from Zara Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Leicestershire and Rutland has worst performing Police Force outside London, third with 2.6% criminal cases collapsing - Oakham Nub News
Leicestershire and Rutland has worst performing Police Force outside London, third with 2.6% criminal cases collapsing Oakham Nub News
Published on 6 June 2025 | 9:00 am
Leicestershire 'terror group' proxy used Cold War drama as ‘manual’ for fires - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire 'terror group' proxy used Cold War drama as ‘manual’ for fires Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:29 am
Jamie Vardy in transfer link that really would give Red Bull-loving star wings - Leicester Mercury
Jamie Vardy in transfer link that really would give Red Bull-loving star wings Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 8:05 am
Emmerdale legend 'to return' 19 years after debut as Eric Pollard's new carer 'revealed' - Leicester Mercury
Emmerdale legend 'to return' 19 years after debut as Eric Pollard's new carer 'revealed' Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:24 am
Leicestershire MP claims town centre 'not being looked after' - but council hits back - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire MP claims town centre 'not being looked after' - but council hits back Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:24 am
Yorkshire Women v Leicestershire Foxes – Vitality Blast preview - Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire Women v Leicestershire Foxes – Vitality Blast preview Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:03 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 6 June 2025 | 5:45 am
Parking restrictions eyed up for Leicester road outside new school - Leicester Mercury
Parking restrictions eyed up for Leicester road outside new school Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:00 am
Mega plan for 5,000 new Leicestershire homes and 'three new communities' emerges - Leicester Mercury
Mega plan for 5,000 new Leicestershire homes and 'three new communities' emerges Leicester Mercury
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:00 am
Two teenagers sentenced over killing of Bhim Kohli, 80, in Leicestershire - The Guardian
Two teenagers sentenced over killing of Bhim Kohli, 80, in Leicestershire The Guardian
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:13 pm
Bhim Kohli's family pays tribute to 'most loving person' as killers are sentenced - Leicester Mercury
Bhim Kohli's family pays tribute to 'most loving person' as killers are sentenced Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 4:29 pm
Leicestershire schools require ‘urgent’ safety and safeguarding work - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire schools require ‘urgent’ safety and safeguarding work Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:55 pm
Leicester City FC - Leicester Mercury
Leicester City FC Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:46 pm
Teenagers sentenced for killing elderly dog walker - leics.police.uk
Teenagers sentenced for killing elderly dog walker leics.police.uk
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:36 pm
Leicestershire dealer killed 'respected' man in village hit-and-run - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire dealer killed 'respected' man in village hit-and-run Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:14 pm
Death triggers Leicestershire by-election - Leicester Mercury
Death triggers Leicestershire by-election Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:12 pm
Yorkshire vs Leicestershire - T20 Double Header - Pre Match Guide - Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Yorkshire vs Leicestershire - T20 Double Header - Pre Match Guide Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:02 pm
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh's famous family 'want answers' after soap bombshell - Leicester Mercury
Emmerdale star Amy Walsh's famous family 'want answers' after soap bombshell Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:45 pm
Durham head to Leicestershire with unchanged squad of 14 to face the Foxes - Durham Cricket
Durham head to Leicestershire with unchanged squad of 14 to face the Foxes Durham Cricket
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:37 pm
Decision due on Leicestershire venue's late night licence bid amid concerns - Leicester Mercury
Decision due on Leicestershire venue's late night licence bid amid concerns Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:02 pm
Reform councillors aged 19 and 22 in charge of children’s and adult services at local authority - British Association of Social Workers
Reform councillors aged 19 and 22 in charge of children’s and adult services at local authority British Association of Social Workers
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Arrests after 'skimming device' found on Leicestershire supermarket cash machine - Leicester Mercury
Arrests after 'skimming device' found on Leicestershire supermarket cash machine Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 10:36 am
Big numbers get numeracy skills boost - Leicestershire County Council
Big numbers get numeracy skills boost Leicestershire County Council
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:15 am
Second arrest after woman found critically injured in Leicester road - Leicester Mercury
Second arrest after woman found critically injured in Leicester road Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 8:54 am
Leics beat Lancashire, Leics won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) - ESPNcricinfo
Leics beat Lancashire, Leics won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) ESPNcricinfo
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:43 am
Key HMRC letter to 100,000 'will arrive within three weeks' - Leicester Mercury
Key HMRC letter to 100,000 'will arrive within three weeks' Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:38 am
Key HMRC letter to 100,000 'will arrive within three weeks' - Leicester Mercury
Key HMRC letter to 100,000 'will arrive within three weeks' Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:38 am
Fire engine's Leicester crash leads to cannabis arrest - Leicester Mercury
Fire engine's Leicester crash leads to cannabis arrest Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:01 am
Huge 180-home plan emerges for Leicestershire village - Leicester Mercury
Huge 180-home plan emerges for Leicestershire village Leicester Mercury
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:00 am
MATCH REPORT: Leicestershire spin Lancashire to a five-wicket Vitality Blast defeat - Lancashire Cricket Club
MATCH REPORT: Leicestershire spin Lancashire to a five-wicket Vitality Blast defeat Lancashire Cricket Club
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:13 pm
Rehan Ahmed stars for Leicestershire as Lancashire's winning start ends - ESPNcricinfo
Rehan Ahmed stars for Leicestershire as Lancashire's winning start ends ESPNcricinfo
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:37 pm
68/3 (7.5) | Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes Men - Leicestershire CCC
68/3 (7.5) | Lancashire Lightning vs Leicestershire Foxes Men Leicestershire CCC
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:13 pm
Warehouse fire attack was 'livestreamed for terror group', court told - Leicester Mercury
Warehouse fire attack was 'livestreamed for terror group', court told Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:41 pm
Arrests made in Matthew Schofield Leicester murder investigation - Leicester Mercury
Arrests made in Matthew Schofield Leicester murder investigation Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:10 pm
LIVE: Lancashire Lightning v Leicestershire Foxes, Vitality Blast Men - Lancashire Cricket Club
LIVE: Lancashire Lightning v Leicestershire Foxes, Vitality Blast Men Lancashire Cricket Club
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:07 pm
Two men arrested after reported 'fight' at De Montfort University - Leicester Mercury
Two men arrested after reported 'fight' at De Montfort University Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:43 pm
Parking restrictions proposed for Leicester street where vans obstruct paths and junctions - Leicester Mercury
Parking restrictions proposed for Leicester street where vans obstruct paths and junctions Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:08 pm
Leicestershire roller skating rink expansion plan is given the green light - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire roller skating rink expansion plan is given the green light Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 2:29 pm
Leicestershire’s universities are working together for a greener future - Loughborough University
Leicestershire’s universities are working together for a greener future Loughborough University
Published on 4 June 2025 | 2:11 pm
Coronation Street star confirms icon's return 26 years after debut and fans will be thrilled - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street star confirms icon's return 26 years after debut and fans will be thrilled Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 1:40 pm
Leicester to host Eid ul Adha festival with three days full of activities planned - Leicester Mercury
Leicester to host Eid ul Adha festival with three days full of activities planned Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 1:33 pm
Update issued after woman found 'critically' injured in Leicester road - Leicester Mercury
Update issued after woman found 'critically' injured in Leicester road Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:53 pm
CCTV clue after aggravated burglary at Leicestershire store - Leicester Mercury
CCTV clue after aggravated burglary at Leicestershire store Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:36 pm
Arrest made as car crashes into Leicestershire wall after 'losing control' - Leicester Mercury
Arrest made as car crashes into Leicestershire wall after 'losing control' Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:21 pm
Coronation Street 'reveals' new Rovers Return owner after Glenda and it’s a returning legend - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street 'reveals' new Rovers Return owner after Glenda and it’s a returning legend Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:13 pm
Massive parkland homes scheme called a 'lung' for Leicestershire town - Leicester Mercury
Massive parkland homes scheme called a 'lung' for Leicestershire town Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:05 pm
Millions promised for ‘vital repairs’ to ‘crumbling’ Leicestershire hospitals - Leicester Mercury
Millions promised for ‘vital repairs’ to ‘crumbling’ Leicestershire hospitals Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:59 am
Major Leicester road closed following crash - as it happened - Leicester Mercury
Major Leicester road closed following crash - as it happened Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:03 am
Major Leicester route near Highcross blocked - as it happened - Leicester Mercury
Major Leicester route near Highcross blocked - as it happened Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:28 am
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Leicester collision - Leicester Mercury
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Leicester collision Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:23 am
Multiple crews respond to Leicestershire house fire amid large amounts of smoke - Leicester Mercury
Multiple crews respond to Leicestershire house fire amid large amounts of smoke Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:52 am
Leicestershire's 10 best Chinese takeaways as voted by readers - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire's 10 best Chinese takeaways as voted by readers Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:50 am
Coronation Street fans speechless as they find out Betsy Swain star's real age - Leicester Mercury
Coronation Street fans speechless as they find out Betsy Swain star's real age Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:17 am
Vitality Blast 2025, North Group: Lancashire vs Leicestershire; Derbyshire vs Northamptonshire - Predictions, Betting Tips – June 4 - Cricket World
Published on 4 June 2025 | 6:12 am
Chelsea interest, raft of exits, striker links, spine focus – Leicester City transfer stock take - Leicester Mercury
Chelsea interest, raft of exits, striker links, spine focus – Leicester City transfer stock take Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:45 am
'Final' series of road closures announced for major Leicestershire town bypass scheme - Leicester Mercury
'Final' series of road closures announced for major Leicestershire town bypass scheme Leicester Mercury
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:01 am
Match Preview: Lancashire Lightning v Leicestershire Foxes, Vitality Blast Men - Lancashire Cricket Club
Match Preview: Lancashire Lightning v Leicestershire Foxes, Vitality Blast Men Lancashire Cricket Club
Published on 3 June 2025 | 12:01 pm
'Participating in these awards has so many benefits for businesses' - Melton Times
'Participating in these awards has so many benefits for businesses' Melton Times
Published on 3 June 2025 | 10:54 am
Readers name 10 independent coffee shops as Leicestershire's best - now choose the winner - Leicester Mercury
Readers name 10 independent coffee shops as Leicestershire's best - now choose the winner Leicester Mercury
Published on 3 June 2025 | 10:47 am
Reform UK issues Leicestershire County Council audit pledge update - Leicester Mercury
Reform UK issues Leicestershire County Council audit pledge update Leicester Mercury
Published on 2 June 2025 | 2:32 pm
Logan van Beek: Leicestershire not panicking after first defeat of season - BBC
Logan van Beek: Leicestershire not panicking after first defeat of season BBC
Published on 2 June 2025 | 1:42 pm
Major road project in Melton enters final phase - Leicestershire County Council
Major road project in Melton enters final phase Leicestershire County Council
Published on 2 June 2025 | 12:00 pm
Lengthy delays on M1 in Leicestershire after crash - BBC
Lengthy delays on M1 in Leicestershire after crash BBC
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:20 am
Police appeal after woman found injured in Leicester road - BBC
Police appeal after woman found injured in Leicester road BBC
Published on 2 June 2025 | 5:44 am
Leicestershire village grass verge for sale - and it's price has been slashed - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire village grass verge for sale - and it's price has been slashed Leicester Mercury
Published on 1 June 2025 | 11:06 am
Just one driver caught speeding after hundreds of checks on Leicestershire road - Leicester Mercury
Just one driver caught speeding after hundreds of checks on Leicestershire road Leicester Mercury
Published on 1 June 2025 | 10:53 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
Published on 29 May 2025 | 4:05 pm
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
Leicestershire M1 updates as crash causes lengthy delays - as it happened - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire M1 updates as crash causes lengthy delays - as it happened Leicester Mercury
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire council narrowly avoids falling into special measures - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire council narrowly avoids falling into special measures Leicester Mercury
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Latest Leicestershire venues with the worst food hygiene ratings - Leicester Mercury
Latest Leicestershire venues with the worst food hygiene ratings Leicester Mercury
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Leicestershire manufacturing plant spared closure as five UK sites face axe - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire manufacturing plant spared closure as five UK sites face axe Leicester Mercury
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
LIVE: Leicestershire Foxes Women v Lancashire Thunder, Vitality T20 Women's County Cup quarter-final - Lancashire Cricket Club
LIVE: Leicestershire Foxes Women v Lancashire Thunder, Vitality T20 Women's County Cup quarter-final Lancashire Cricket Club
Published on 23 May 2025 | 10:29 am
Have a say on plans to improve rights of way - Leicestershire County Council
Have a say on plans to improve rights of way Leicestershire County Council
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New Leicestershire country park a possibility - alongside 506 homes - Leicester Mercury
New Leicestershire country park a possibility - alongside 506 homes Leicester Mercury
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Latest Leicestershire food hygiene results as pub needs 'urgent improvement' - Leicester Mercury
Latest Leicestershire food hygiene results as pub needs 'urgent improvement' Leicester Mercury
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Controversial 41-home plan for 'flood risk' Leicestershire village approved - Leicester Mercury
Controversial 41-home plan for 'flood risk' Leicestershire village approved Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bulldozing of Leicestershire shopping centre on hold after council says approval is needed - Leicester Mercury
Bulldozing of Leicestershire shopping centre on hold after council says approval is needed Leicester Mercury
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Residents fear proposed new Leicestershire town is 'needless destruction' of countryside - Leicester Mercury
Residents fear proposed new Leicestershire town is 'needless destruction' of countryside Leicester Mercury
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am