Leicester Mercury - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

Fairy picnics and all that jazz as country house reopens

JAZZ music and woodland storytelling sessions will return to a historic hall near the Leicestershire border this season.

1 min

Women accused of stalking McCanns in court

TWO women were due to appear before a judge at Leicester Crown Court today accused of stalking the family of Madeleine McCann.

1 min

Van used as a weapon as dads fought outside their childrens' school

A LEICESTERSHIRE man was pinned against a fence with his own van after a feud with a fellow dad outside a primary school.

2 mins

Farewell to Pope Francis

THE Bishop of Leicester was among countless faith and political leaders paying tribute to Pope Francis yesterday, following his death at the age of 88.

1 min

Spring into retail park fun with stilt walking

FOSSE Park has revealed its spring entertainment line-up with events planned until late May.

1 min

Teen burgled home in late-night rampage with knife and air rifle

A DRUNK teenager armed with a knife and an air rifle went on a late-night rampage, burgling one neighbour's house and smashing another neighbour's car and front door while making threats.

3 mins

Permission given for more tenants at house

A SCHEME to increase the size of a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) in a village has been granted permission.

1 min

Police warnings as fires started at park in city

A NUMBER of have been reported at a Leicester park in recent days, prompting police to issue a warning to parents.

1 min

Marcus on a mission to protect village's hedgehogs

A VILLAGER is doing his bit to protect hedgehogs from the hazard of busy country roads.

1 min

Care home worker cheered on to personal 10k triumph

RESIDENTS of Bradley Hall Care Home, in Leicester, inspired care assistant Dagmara Brodziak to an impressive performance in the Leicester Big 10K race.

1 min

'I'm back to my old self'

Raj Gil has never been the kind of person to sit back and let life pass her by. “I'm a social person and have always been very active,” says Raj, 51, from Glasgow.

1 min

Landmark pub closed and put on the market

ONE of Leicester's most distinctive pubs has been closed down and put on the market.

1 min

Queen of jazz fusion on way to city venue

A MUSICIAN dubbed the “queen of jazz fusion” will be performing in the city next month.

1 min

Chris is honoured for environmental action

A CITY entrepreneur and environmentalist has been named a recipient of the prestigious “40 Under 40 Global Climate and Sustainability Leaders”.

1 min

World pays tribute to Pope

POPE Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King, and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and the marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter Monday.

3 mins

'Thousands' are sent tickets as machines are 'set up to trap people'

DRIVERS across England, including in Leicestershire, say they are being sent demands for up to £170 from private parking companies because of faulty machines.

3 mins

Scientists explore links to bee decline and air pollution

CITY scientists’ study of bumblebees has uncovered a potential reason for the insects’ decline.

2 mins

Opticians marks Lisa's 20 years of warm welcomes

A FAMILIAR face at one of the oldest established opticians in the country is celebrating 20 years of providing a “perfect first impression”.

1 min

SNEEZY QUESTION

Have you got a cold or is it hay fever? Knowing what you're up against can greatly impact how you manage symptoms, says CAMILLA FOSTER

2 mins

Consistency is key to a better you

CONSISTENCY is the golden thread of a life well-lived and the glue that turns our inspiration into reality, says leadership, personal growth mentor and author of The 5am Club and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Robin Sharma.

4 mins

5 ways booze can seriously affect health

GPs highlight what alcohol does to our bodies and give tips on how to cut back

2 mins

Hell of Hollywood star's ancestors

HOLLYWOOD actor and former Spiderman Andrew Garfield admits he’s “an easy cry’, which makes him the perfect celeb to go ancestry hunting.

1 min

Lions bounce back from defeat to topple the Spires

LEICESTER Lions bounced back from the disappointment of losing at home to Ipswich to win 49-41 at Oxford Spires on Easter Monday, writes Alan Jones.

2 mins

Lightning leapfrog Mavericks to go third after away victory

WALLACE-JOSEPH SCORES 22 GOALS FOR THE DEFENDING SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

3 mins

O'Connor goes close to Crucible maximum as he leads Higgins

LEICESTER qualifier Joe O'Connor missed out on a 147 maximum in his first round match against John Higgins at the World Championship in Sheffield.

1 min

Riders remain on course for title after nail-biting victory

LEICESTER Riders took another stride towards the Super League Basketball Championship title with a 94-90 victory over Cheshire Phoenix at Mattioli Arena, writes Daniel Ajanaku.

3 mins

Foxes’ final day victory push is thwarted by the weather

LEICESTERSHIRE had to settle for a draw after rain washed out most of the final day of their Rothesay County Championship match against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.

2 mins

Cheika likens the play-offs race to Rugby World Cup

LEICESTER Tigers head coach Michael Cheika likened the Gallagher Premiership play-offs race to a Rugby World Cup pool stage after his team beat title rivals Bristol 36-19 at Ashton Gate, writes Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent.

3 mins

After a season as poor as this, the club needs to look inward instead of hiding behind excuses

AND so begins a second relegation inquest before it’s known if the first was ever concluded.

5 mins

'Winks stayed away from the King Power as City relegated'

HARRY Winks appears to have broken Leicester City protocol by staying away from the King Power Stadium as the club were relegated, writes Jordan Blackwell.

1 min

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