Leicester Mercury - April 29, 2025

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April 29, 2025

INQUEST INTO 10-YEAR-OLD UNSOLVED MURDER BEGINS

HEARING TOLD GRANDMOTHER WAS VICTIM OF BRUTAL ASSAULT

1 min

Teenager suffers serious injuries after being hit by bus

A TEENAGER suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a bus.

1 min

City man denies murdering wife eight years ago

A LORRY driver has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife after her remains were found six years after she disappeared.

1 min

First breakfast clubs opened at 16 schools

GOVERNMENT SCHEME TO BE ROLLED OUT FURTHER

2 mins

MP wants tougher farm crime sentences

THEFT of high-value farming equipment should be taken into account in sentencing, an MP has said.

1 min

Mumtaz victim of a sustained assault with blunt instrument

INQUEST OPENS INTO UNSOLVED DEATH OF GRANDMOTHER IN 2015

2 mins

Fun fair and flower show over weekend

THRILL-SEEKERS, gardeners and everyone else will be in for a treat as Fairtopia comes to Loughborough this weekend.

1 min

Prisoners murdered sex offender in cell, jury told

MURDER TRIAL HEARS HOW DEATH OCCURRED DAY AFTER INCIDENT WITH HOT WATER

2 mins

Disturbance and racing fears with licence bid

A 24-HOUR booze bid for an Asda Express store has sparked concerns from residents, who fear it will cause disturbances and see more young drivers racing along a major road.

2 mins

City a sea of colour for festival

VAISAKHI'S NAGAR KIRTAN BRINGS CROWDS

1 min

Yoga helps wellbeing and focus of pupils

A FIVE-week yoga programme at a county school has made a difference to students' mental wellbeing - helping girls feel calmer, sleep better and manage their emotions more effectively, organisers say.

1 min

Restaurant seeks licences

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT buffet restaurant chain Umami World Kitchen could be coming to Highcross shopping centre.

1 min

Driver denied he caused car crash

OVER THE LIMIT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT

1 min

Student nurses up for awards

STUDENT nurses have been shortlisted for awards.

1 min

Flats plan altered due to post-Grenfell rules

DEVELOPER WANTS ONE STOREY LESS TO REDUCE REGULATIONS

1 min

298 homes for former factory site approved

NEARLY 300 homes have been approved for a “very contaminated” disused door factory site, bringing a £4 million investment into local schools.

2 mins

Putin's ceasefire offer

GLOBAL BRIEFING

2 mins

MP tours engineering firm

MP Amanda Hack has visited an engineering business to tour its facilities and discuss issues affecting the sector.

1 min

Three in four dentists not offering new NHS places

HEALTH BOARD SAYS INCENTIVES IN PLACE TO INCREASE TOTAL

1 min

Fosse Park jobs available

BUSINESSES at Fosse Park are offering a variety of job opportunities.

1 min

Deal works out for both on paper

PAPER and packaging company Antalis has agreed deals to buy a city business.

1 min

Free sessions can aid child's development

MUSIC AND MESS GOOD FOR INFANTS AND CARERS

1 min

Work under way on construction of Lidl superstore

CONSTRUCTION of a Lidl supermarket has begun.

1 min

Affordable homes plan submitted for village

EIGHT PROPERTIES WILL BE BUILT IF PLANNING PERMISSION IS GRANTED

1 min

Don't keep mum when it comes to your family history

NATASHA HOLT ASKS THE EXPERTS WHAT VITAL MEDICAL INFORMATION SHOULD ALWAYS BE PASSED DOWN THE FAMILY...

4 mins

The key to being digitally bolder when you're older

As our world becomes more digital, feeling confident with technology isn’t just a bonus - it's a vital key to staying connected, informed, and in control of everyday life.

2 mins

It's all kicking off for daring duo

THE White Lotus might be over, but the Walsh lads are still enjoy-ing their own personal voyage of discovery through Thailand.

1 min

Champions Lightning pushed hard by feisty Panthers

DEFENDING champions Loughborough Lightning claimed a narrow victory over Birmingham Panthers to move up to second in the Netball Super League.

2 mins

Haul of trophies and podiums in flying starts to new season

TEAM PARKER RACING ENJOYS SUCCESS AT DONINGTON PARK

2 mins

Home win in final game secures Lions' survival

BUT HINCKLEY ARE BEATEN IN BAD-TEMPERED AWAY CLASH

1 min

Woollaston fails to reach the last eight at Crucible

BEN Woollaston's bid to reach his first World Championship quarter-final was ended by Si Jiahul at the Crucible.

1 min

Hat-trick marvel Radwan a roaring success at Tigers

WINGER PRAISED AFTER PUTTING QUINS TO SWORD

4 mins

U21s fall just short of completing a miraculous turnaround

LEICESTER City’s Premier League 2 campaign is over after they fell short of completing a miraculous turnaround at Southampton.

2 mins

Monga can defend better - but don't let magic vanish

JEREMY Monga is 15. This is well-established.

3 mins

Youngsters to get chance as injuries hit side

THE door has opened for Jake Evans and Jeremy Monga to feature more prominently over the final few weeks of the season with injuries to Leicester City wingers stacking up.

1 min