Leicester Mercury - April 10, 2025

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April 10, 2025

I'm still in hit show and doing my best to represent Leicester!

A WOMAN says she is giving her utmost to \"represent Leicester\" in front of millions at home as she takes part in a hit game show.

2 mins

Bid for a place of worship

A NEW place of worship is on the cards for a former Leicester community centre.

1 min

On track for a weekend of fun and nostalgia at GCR

THE Great Central Railway's home fleet and distinguished guest locomotives will be in action when an annual gala takes place later this month.

1 min

Landlord hit with fine over unlicenced properties

A LANDLORD who failed to licence 29 flats she owned despite being warned multiple times has been fined.

1 min

Shisha lounge proposal

A FORMER city centre café could be turned into a shisha lounge.

1 min

Sadness and pride as star confirms death of baby son

GLADIATORS star Zack George has announced the death of his son, who was born prematurely.

1 min

Over-the-limit driver reported to police by wife

A MAN crashed into another vehicle he owned while returning home to find the police outside his house.

1 min

European firm buys dog food business

EUROPEAN premium pet food company The Nutriment Company (TNC) has bought a county business.

1 min

DR Congo returns jailed US citizens

THREE Americans convicted on charges of participating in a botched coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States days after the country commuted their death sentences to life imprisonment, an official said.

1 min

China's 84% revenge

CHINA has raised tariffs to 84% on goods coming from the US in an additional counter-measure.

1 min

'Set up fingerprint or facial recognition on your phones'

POLICE have urged people to set up fingerprint or facial recognition security passes on their mobile phones after a wave of thefts.

1 min

Parking fears over HMO plan

PLANS to turn a house into student accommodation have been criticised over fears it will make parking issues in the area worse.

1 min

Old care home is allowed to be turned into shared housing

A FORMER residential care home is to become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) after plans were approved by officials.

1 min

Currant affairs

TRUSTY, SPRING FLOWERING SHRUB IS GOOD NEWS FOR US AND WILDLIFE

2 mins

Colour me HAPPY

Interior design can create a sense of wellbeing and optimism. SAM WYLIE-HARRIS discovers how...

2 mins

We should have seen this coming

THIS week, global stock markets suffered one of the most devastating crashes in modern history. Trillions of dollars were wiped out within hours. Entire economies trembled, investors panicked, and once-stable financial systems spiralled into uncertainty.

2 mins

Back to Black

Its creator Charlie Brooker says this seventh run is the most moving collection to date.

1 min

TAKE 5 AND RELAX

AUDI has always had a reputation for creating capable, usable and rather understated performance estate cars.

3 mins

Better late than never, Rawlings is the winner

LONGCLIFFE GC member John Rawlings won the Graham Webb Trophy for seniors, in a trial tournament at Luffenham Heath, notching a total of 42 points.

1 min

Season finale crowned with glorious sunshine

THE county golf Alliance 2024/25 Championship meeting was contested at Longcliffe GC in excellent weather over a course in superb condition, writes Jennifer Prentice.