Leicester Mercury - May 02, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 02, 2025
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In this issue
May 02, 2025
Secrets to happy life?
BETTY, AT 100, KEEPS BUSY WITH THE MERCURY CROSSWORD, WHILE
2 mins
Caring - and karaoke
89-YEAR-OLD ENGE HAS NO PLANS YET TO STOP PERFORMING
3 mins
Urgent plea to help find young foxes
AN URGENT search has been launched for the cubs of a fox that has died.
1 min
Man's ban from city centre for two years
A MAN has been banned from entering Leicester city centre for two years after stealing bottles of vodka from a hotel.
1 min
Ex-MP 'should have apologised' for code breach over £4m loan
FORMER North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen should have apologised to MPs over a late declaration relating to a loan totalling more than £4 million, Parliament's standards watchdog has said.
1 min
Attacker who bit a Pc faces jail when caught
OFF-DUTY OFFICER CAUGHT MAN TRYING TO BREAK INTO VEHICLE
2 mins
Man shared his claims on TV that wife was alive as body lay under stairs
A MAN accused of his wife’s murder said he was “innocent of any wrongdoing” about her disappearance and that he believed she was still alive during media interviews in 2017, while her body lay in a shallow grave in their family home, a court has heard.
2 mins
Teen cancer survivor Jack in ultramarathon mission to help charity
A STUDENT who battled testicular cancer as a teenager is now taking on a 120-mile ultramarathon challenge.
2 mins
Hearts hidden for treasure hunt
A TREASURE hunt is under way to raise awareness for Multiple sclerosis (MS) in Leicestershire.
1 min
Warning as gig ticket scams are on the rise
COUNTY VICTIM THREATENED BY SELLER ABOUT GOING TO POLICE
1 min
Why M&S has been so badly hit by a cyber attack
Over a week has passed since Marks & Spencer was hit by a cyber attack. Loughborough University expert Professor Oli Buckley explains why it is taking so long to resolve
1 min
Woman, 23, arrested after bridge drama
A WOMAN has been arrested after an incident that closed parts of Fosse Road North, Leicester, for several hours.
1 min
Man jailed after tampering with cash machine
HE WAS CAUGHT RED-HANDED BY PLAIN CLOTHES POLICE OFFICERS
1 min
Protests target Trump
FROM Tokyo to Turin, Taipei to Paris, tens of thousands marched in May Day rallies that spotlighted growing anger over US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff agenda and fears of global economic turmoil.
1 min
'Kindness of star shames government'
THE Scottish Government should “hang its head in shame” after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years.
1 min
Have a say on issues
THE public are being invited to raise issues at a series of residents' forums taking place this month.
1 min
Visit to the heart truck could prove a life-saver
FREE CHECKS FOR OVER-60S TO DETECT A KILLER ILLNESS
2 mins
Artwork completes library transformation
THE library at a school has been transformed with the help of an artist.
1 min
Certificate helps get access to university
YOUNG people affected by war and disasters will be able to study around the world as the result of a collaboration between the University of Leicester and a non-governmental organisation.
1 min
Already good school has 'improved significantly'
OFSTED INSPECTORS REPORT ON VISIT TO PRIMARY
1 min
Caravan site scheme rejected
CARAVANS cannot be added to a site as permanent homes, a council has ruled.
1 min
A sporting chance to aid charity
WALKERS were due to set out at noon today to support the Lord Mayor of Leicester's chosen cause.
1 min
Investing pays off with awards
INVESTMENT manager Redmayne Bentley has achieved success at the City of London Wealth Management Awards.
1 min
Marking 20 years of Unique success story
12 MONTHS OF ACTIVITIES WILL CELEBRATE MILESTONE FOR BUSINESS
1 min
GET LOST IN MAY'S BIG-HITTING RELEASES
FROM A NEW ELDEN RING STANDALONE TO A FRESH CHAPTER OF THE DOOM FRANCHISE, THESE ARE THE TOP TITLES COMING YOUR WAY SOON
3 mins
Gilding Lily... how star struck gold in fashion evolution
LILY Allen burst on to the music scene in 2006, and hits like Smile, LDN and Knock ‘Em Out, saw her topping the charts.
2 mins
BORN TO BE WILDE
OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT
3 mins
Wish Clu were here?
ACTOR Martin Clunes heads off on yet another plum gig - which he calls an “odyssey” - this time exploring islands strewn across the Atlantic Ocean.
1 min
Scriven back in the Foxes squad to face Northants
AFTER two strong away performances, picking up 35 points to strengthen their grip on top spot in Division Two, Leicestershire return to Uptonsteel County Ground today, writes Jack Gabriel.
1 min
Blaze show strength in depth as they seal back-to-back wins
Metro Bank Women’s One-Day Cup The Blaze, 252 for 9, beat Warwickshire, 211 all out, by 41 runs
3 mins
Keely ready to dazzle in the Diamond League
OLYMPIC champion Keely Hodgkinson, left, is set to take part in July's London Diamond League meet.
1 min
Second home on the range for Lightning newcomer Shadine
WHEN Shadine van der Merwe isn’t locking down the defensive end for Loughborough Lightning, you might well find her on the driving range,
3 mins
'I love seeing Man Utd failing!'
HAMMER DAVE AMONG RIVALS PUTTING BOOT IN
1 min
Can Riders take down the Flyers in first leg?
PLAY-OFFS CAMPAIGN BEGINS
2 mins
Transgender women barred from playing women’s football
TRANSGENDER women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, 2025, the Football Association has announced.
1 min
Being boring can help establish City in WSL
SURVIVAL is now achieved and Leicester City Women will be spending a fifth straight season in the Women's Super League next term.
2 mins
Van Nistelrooy still in limbo regarding future at the club
DUTCHMAN WAITING TO HEAR IF HE WILL LEAD SIDE NEXT SEASON
2 mins
KEEPER BLOW
HERMANSEN COULD HAVE PLAYED HIS LAST CITY GAME AFTER BEING RULED OUT FOR REST OF SEASON
2 mins
Leicester Mercury Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Leicester Mercury is a British regional newspaper for the city of Leicester and the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland.
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