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New 20mph limit set for town streets - but people say can you 'walk quicker' due to traffic - Leicester Mercury
New 20mph limit set for town streets - but people say can you 'walk quicker' due to traffic Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:39 pm
Missing Doctor Who episodes rediscovered by Leicester charity - Leicester Mercury
Missing Doctor Who episodes rediscovered by Leicester charity Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 3:07 pm
Bid launched to overturn Leicestershire town's banking hub rejection - Leicester Mercury
Bid launched to overturn Leicestershire town's banking hub rejection Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 2:46 pm
Warning issued as overloaded dryer causes Leicestershire pub fire - Leicester Mercury
Warning issued as overloaded dryer causes Leicestershire pub fire Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:28 pm
Leicestershire mum desperate for summer as rare allergy makes winter a 'struggle for survival' - InYourArea
Leicestershire mum desperate for summer as rare allergy makes winter a 'struggle for survival' InYourArea
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:59 am
Missing Jayden found - Leicestershire Police
Missing Jayden found Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:54 am
'Distinctive' smell leads to easy arrest as police issue simple warning - Leicester Mercury
'Distinctive' smell leads to easy arrest as police issue simple warning Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 10:40 am
Gary Rowett addresses Leicester City future with manager happy to 'walk off into the sunset' - Leicester Mercury
Gary Rowett addresses Leicester City future with manager happy to 'walk off into the sunset' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:50 am
Airport firefighter set to retire after 34 years - BBC
Airport firefighter set to retire after 34 years BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:28 am
Fresh details emerge on controversial 200-home plan for Leicestershire village - Leicester Mercury
Fresh details emerge on controversial 200-home plan for Leicestershire village Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicester school 'among elite group' after winning top education award - Leicester Mercury
Leicester school 'among elite group' after winning top education award Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Martin Lewis issues major car insurance warning to drivers - Leicester Mercury
Martin Lewis issues major car insurance warning to drivers Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Leicestershire mum opens up on ‘nightmare’ aggressive tumour found weeks after giving birth - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire mum opens up on ‘nightmare’ aggressive tumour found weeks after giving birth Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex - BBC
My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:00 am
'Mega' indoor slide park opens less than an hour away from Leicester - Leicester Mercury
'Mega' indoor slide park opens less than an hour away from Leicester Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:19 pm
Leicestershire sight loss charity Vista at risk of closure at the end of March - Association of Optometrists (AOP)
Leicestershire sight loss charity Vista at risk of closure at the end of March Association of Optometrists (AOP)
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:14 pm
Report recommends permanent closure of birth centre - BBC
Report recommends permanent closure of birth centre BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 4:19 pm
Council chiefs vote for talks over Rutland and Leicestershire ‘mega council’ - LincsOnline
Council chiefs vote for talks over Rutland and Leicestershire ‘mega council’ LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Leicestershire birth centre set to close for good over costs and staffing pressures - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire birth centre set to close for good over costs and staffing pressures Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
Pall-Ex Group CEO Kevin Buchanan recognised as Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire - Love Business East Midlands
Pall-Ex Group CEO Kevin Buchanan recognised as Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire Love Business East Midlands
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:07 pm
Owners of village swingers club slam 'malicious' accusations - Leicester Mercury
Owners of village swingers club slam 'malicious' accusations Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:46 pm
Work starts on 105 new homes close to ‘beautiful’ Leicestershire countryside - Leicester Mercury
Work starts on 105 new homes close to ‘beautiful’ Leicestershire countryside Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:47 pm
Joe Marler fronts new campaign helping people overcome awkwardness - Leicester Mercury
Joe Marler fronts new campaign helping people overcome awkwardness Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:05 pm
Melton mum hits out over at-risk Leicestershire birth centre as closure branded 'shambolic' - Leicester Mercury
Melton mum hits out over at-risk Leicestershire birth centre as closure branded 'shambolic' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:55 pm
Police investigating town council break-in after intruder caught on webcam - LincsOnline
Police investigating town council break-in after intruder caught on webcam LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:36 am
Child exploitation the focus for County Lines Intensification Week - Leicestershire Police
Child exploitation the focus for County Lines Intensification Week Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:45 am
Simon Calder issues Turkey and Cyprus travel advice for tourists - Leicester Mercury
Simon Calder issues Turkey and Cyprus travel advice for tourists Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:31 am
Justice for victims after Leicester paedophile is jailed for 15 years - Leicester Mercury
Justice for victims after Leicester paedophile is jailed for 15 years Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:01 am
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Measham - BBC
Woman taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Measham BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:58 am
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry - Derbyshire Live
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry Derbyshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:13 am
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry - Leicester Mercury
Pedestrian taken to hospital after Leicestershire collision involving lorry Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:13 am
UK's top 10 best beaches for spring sunshine - full list - Leicester Mercury
UK's top 10 best beaches for spring sunshine - full list Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 8:34 am
Lorraine Kelly loves 'beautiful' Scottish islands home to 'wonderful' ancient sites - Leicester Mercury
Lorraine Kelly loves 'beautiful' Scottish islands home to 'wonderful' ancient sites Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:45 am
Leicestershire swingers club set to reopen after complaints led to closure - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire swingers club set to reopen after complaints led to closure Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Historic corner building at Leicester's famous Clock Tower goes to auction - Leicester Mercury
Historic corner building at Leicester's famous Clock Tower goes to auction Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
The 'strict' UK village which has banned kebab shops and supermarkets - Leicester Mercury
The 'strict' UK village which has banned kebab shops and supermarkets Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Bomb ‘risk’ as developer plans to build 130 homes near Leicestershire village - Leicester Mercury
Bomb ‘risk’ as developer plans to build 130 homes near Leicestershire village Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Council U-turns on compensation for two vulnerable Leicester families - Leicester Mercury
Council U-turns on compensation for two vulnerable Leicester families Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:58 pm
£5 off when you spend £25 at Holland & Barrett - Leicester Mercury
£5 off when you spend £25 at Holland & Barrett Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:38 pm
Vestergaard, Ramsey, Souttar – Leicester City injury update ahead of QPR clash - Leicester Mercury
Vestergaard, Ramsey, Souttar – Leicester City injury update ahead of QPR clash Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:17 pm
Leicestershire quarry set to dig deeper over fears construction materials would dry up - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire quarry set to dig deeper over fears construction materials would dry up Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:18 pm
Sex offender jailed 20 years on from when offending began - Leicestershire Police
Sex offender jailed 20 years on from when offending began Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:10 pm
Leicestershire McDonald’s extension is approved - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire McDonald’s extension is approved Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:48 pm
Charity lifts in new lock gates as part of vital conservation work on Leicestershire's canals - InYourArea
Charity lifts in new lock gates as part of vital conservation work on Leicestershire's canals InYourArea
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:36 pm
Aldi recruiting for 43 jobs in three Leicestershire stores - Leicester Mercury
Aldi recruiting for 43 jobs in three Leicestershire stores Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 2:26 pm
Search for man after flag stolen from outside Leicester business - Leicester Mercury
Search for man after flag stolen from outside Leicester business Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:55 pm
Appeal after Pride flag stolen from business in Leicester - BBC
Appeal after Pride flag stolen from business in Leicester BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 1:24 pm
Leicestershire hotel cancels Mother's Day plans after receiving only one booking - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire hotel cancels Mother's Day plans after receiving only one booking Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 11:44 am
Gary Rowett 'desperately' wants to use Leicester City star but can't justify inclusion - Leicester Mercury
Gary Rowett 'desperately' wants to use Leicester City star but can't justify inclusion Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:59 am
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane - Police Oracle
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane Police Oracle
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:46 am
Mother's Day mistake means people spend more than they need to - Leicester Mercury
Mother's Day mistake means people spend more than they need to Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 10:29 am
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane - Nottinghamshire Live
Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane Nottinghamshire Live
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 7:46 am
Former Leicestershire care home to become 17-bed HMO after fears it would ‘sit and rot’ - Leicester Mercury
Former Leicestershire care home to become 17-bed HMO after fears it would ‘sit and rot’ Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Warning girls in town being lured into drug running - BBC
Warning girls in town being lured into drug running BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:52 am
Trial date set for Leicestershire man accused of attempted murder after stabbing - Leicester Mercury
Trial date set for Leicestershire man accused of attempted murder after stabbing Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 6:41 pm
‘This is the only option that maintains Rutland’s identity’ - LincsOnline
‘This is the only option that maintains Rutland’s identity’ LincsOnline
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:52 pm
Officer missed arrest warrant in killer's police log - BBC
Officer missed arrest warrant in killer's police log BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 4:50 pm
Multiple pupils caught up in 'upsetting' mass Leicestershire school gate 'crush' - Leicester Mercury
Multiple pupils caught up in 'upsetting' mass Leicestershire school gate 'crush' Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 3:16 pm
List of 10 cheapest Leicestershire petrol stations as Iran conflict drives up fuel prices - Leicester Mercury
List of 10 cheapest Leicestershire petrol stations as Iran conflict drives up fuel prices Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 1:48 pm
Thousands can't afford to see mum on Mother's Day - Leicester Mercury
Thousands can't afford to see mum on Mother's Day Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 1:41 pm
Victory for pensioner fined over Leicester city centre anti-cuts stand - Leicester Mercury
Victory for pensioner fined over Leicester city centre anti-cuts stand Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 12:18 pm
Leicestershire by-election date set after Reform UK resignation - Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire by-election date set after Reform UK resignation Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 10:16 am
By-election date set after councillor stepped down - BBC
By-election date set after councillor stepped down BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 9:17 am
Residents fear another tragedy after grandfather's death in Leicestershire park attack - Leicester Mercury
Residents fear another tragedy after grandfather's death in Leicestershire park attack Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 11 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
'My baby was taken from me': Mum demands apology 58 years after forced adoption | ITV News - ITVX
'My baby was taken from me': Mum demands apology 58 years after forced adoption | ITV News ITVX
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:35 pm
Leicestershire universities "Go All In" to host March events for national reading competition - De Montfort University
Leicestershire universities "Go All In" to host March events for national reading competition De Montfort University
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 3:27 pm
Man who threatened children to sell drugs in Loughborough jailed - BBC
Man who threatened children to sell drugs in Loughborough jailed BBC
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 10:29 am
Plans for two estates on same road set for approval - BBC
Plans for two estates on same road set for approval BBC
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:56 am
Leicestershire's distinctive industries key to boosting productivity as 2026 Innovation Festival launches - De Montfort University
Leicestershire's distinctive industries key to boosting productivity as 2026 Innovation Festival launches De Montfort University
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 8:23 pm
Face of man who travelled to Leicestershire in bid to recruit children into gang - Leicester Mercury
Face of man who travelled to Leicestershire in bid to recruit children into gang Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 2:17 pm
Three Leicestershire businesses in the running for 'Rural Oscars' award - Leicester Mercury
Three Leicestershire businesses in the running for 'Rural Oscars' award Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 1:16 pm
Trio sentenced for involvement in Narborough Road stabbing - Leicestershire Police
Trio sentenced for involvement in Narborough Road stabbing Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 9:47 am
Major decision made on vast new Leicestershire housing estate - Leicester Mercury
Major decision made on vast new Leicestershire housing estate Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
The Leicestershire development that boasts a robot to help ease burden on NHS - Leicester Mercury
The Leicestershire development that boasts a robot to help ease burden on NHS Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Police need help finding missing 15 yr old boy - Leicestershire Police
Police need help finding missing 15 yr old boy Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 8:00 pm
The 20 best restaurants across Leicestershire according to your reviews - Leicester Mercury
The 20 best restaurants across Leicestershire according to your reviews Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 8 March 2026 🕒 2:10 pm
Swingers club set up in Leicestershire village closes days after opening - Leicester Mercury
Swingers club set up in Leicestershire village closes days after opening Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 6 March 2026 🕒 3:38 pm
Leicestershire CCC to Collaborate with Leicestershire Police to Raise Awareness of County Lines - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC to Collaborate with Leicestershire Police to Raise Awareness of County Lines Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 11:28 am
Part of Leicestershire named UK hotspot for first time buyers - Leicester Mercury
Part of Leicestershire named UK hotspot for first time buyers Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 1 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Horse sanctuary 'inundated' with calls after floods - BBC
Horse sanctuary 'inundated' with calls after floods BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire - The Guardian
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council leader says he wants staff back in office - BBC
Leicestershire County Council leader says he wants staff back in office BBC
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain - BBC
Leicestershire Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain BBC
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Pair rescued after flooding in Leicestershire - BBC
Pair rescued after flooding in Leicestershire BBC
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Latest News - News Updates - Charnwood Borough Council
Have your say on future of local government in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Latest News - News Updates Charnwood Borough Council
📢 Published on 📅 5 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra - Leicester Mercury
Full list of Leicestershire flood alerts and areas affected by Storm Chandra Leicester Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Biodiversity - North West Leicestershire District Council
Biodiversity North West Leicestershire District Council
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Parents worried by potential SEND nursery closures - BBC
Parents worried by potential SEND nursery closures BBC
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
CBE honour for former Chief Constable Rob Nixon - Leicestershire Police
CBE honour for former Chief Constable Rob Nixon Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 30 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Malgorzata Wnuczek: Human remains found confirmed as missing woman - Leicestershire Police
Malgorzata Wnuczek: Human remains found confirmed as missing woman Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Reform confirms no Doge-style audit will take place in Leicestershire - Leicester Gazette
Reform confirms no Doge-style audit will take place in Leicestershire Leicester Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council faces 'real crisis' over £23m budget gap - BBC
Leicestershire County Council faces 'real crisis' over £23m budget gap BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The Armed Forces Community Covenant - North West Leicestershire District Council
The Armed Forces Community Covenant North West Leicestershire District Council
📢 Published on 📅 8 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Force works with local university to develop a safety compliant hijab - Leicestershire Police
Force works with local university to develop a safety compliant hijab Leicestershire Police
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire CCC - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire CCC Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review - BBC
Leicestershire County Council to spend £1.4m on efficiency review BBC
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Councils across Leicestershire launch campaign to tackle long-term impact of litter - Latest News - News Updates - Charnwood Borough Council
Councils across Leicestershire launch campaign to tackle long-term impact of litter - Latest News - News Updates Charnwood Borough Council
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Leicestershire Sign Stephen Eskinazi From Middlesex On Three-Year Deal - Leicestershire CCC
Leicestershire Sign Stephen Eskinazi From Middlesex On Three-Year Deal Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Emma White appointed as new CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club - Leicestershire CCC
Emma White appointed as new CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicestershire CCC
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
