Leicester Mercury - May 05, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025
'Regardless of what happens, we're not going anywhere'
HUNDREDS of supporters of trans rights gathered in Town Hall Square yesterday to protest.
2 mins
Reform to run council as Conservatives take 'strong opposition' role
NO COALITION WITH OTHER PARTIES TO KEEP CONTROL
2 mins
Bingo sensation to go all 1990s for summer event
TICKETS are on sale now for Bongo's Bingo “90s special” night, which is coming to Leicester in the summer.
1 min
Dave revved up to drive end to end for charities
AN 81-year-old grandad is taking on a fund-raising drive of his life to say thank you for the “outstanding” care and support he received from two charities.
2 mins
Roadworks to improve city junction set to start
ROADWORKS are about to begin at a busy Leicester junction tomorrow.
1 min
'Supreme Court gender ruling is unworkable, it's discriminatory and it sets us back 50 years'
TRANS ACTIVIST KATIE TALKS ABOUT CONFLICTS OF LAWS AND HOW IT'S NOT ABOUT TOILETS, BUT FEARMONGERING...
5 mins
Fraudsters pretended to be police to target 'our most vulnerable'
TWO men impersonated police officers in a “cruel and calculated” fraud targeting elderly victims across Leicestershire and other counties.
3 mins
Madeleine's family issue anniversary statement
THE family of Madeleine McCann family has marked the 18th anniversary of her disappearance by remembering her as a \"very beautiful and unique person\" ahead of what would be her 22nd birthday.
1 min
City second worst for rowdy drunks
ONLY LEEDS HAD MORE PUBLIC ORDER OFFENCES LAST YEAR
2 mins
Woman who conned equity firm boss out of £250,000 jailed
A LEICESTER woman has been jailed after she conned an overseas businessman into investing a quarter of a million pounds into a fake fund, using the cash to buy gifts for herself and her family.
1 min
Putin's nuclear hopes
RUSSIA'S President Vladimir Putin has said the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not arisen - and he hopes it will not.
1 min
Eight arrests made after plot probes
EIGHT men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations.
1 min
Store aiming to save you £20 on your weekly shop
COMMUNITY GROCERY TO HELP FAMILIES THROUGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS
1 min
Still time to see top Strictly dancers
TICKETS are still available to see Strictly Come Dancing’s superstar professional dancers, 2024 winner Dianne Buswell and 2024 runner-up Vito Coppola at the De Montfort Hall this summer.
1 min
Dozens object to fresh plans for town site
FEWER HOMES PROPOSED FOR THE PLANNED CONSERVATION AREA LAND
1 min
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
PAY A VISIT TO A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE NEAR YOU THIS HALF TERM
2 mins
A Rich Hall of talent
COMEDIAN AMONG STARS AND SOUNDS ON WAY TO TOWN
2 mins
Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting
THAT the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the success of D-Day and the subsequent relentless advances on Germany from the west as the Soviet Union closed in from the east. Instead, it was a victory that owed everything to the first body blow of the war dealt to what had hitherto seemed to be an apparently invincible German military machine. That body blow was the Battle of Britain.
5 mins
BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN
HORRIFIC NAZI RAIDS PUMMEL OUR CITIES
1 min
Thirst rate
MARION MCMULLEN CHECKS OUT THE BEST NEW BOOZE HITTING THE MARKET
1 min
How to choose the right cover for your holiday
WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER
2 mins
I felt like I was full of lead... In fact I was low on iron
DJ, PRESENTER AND MUM-OF-TWO ASHLEY JAMES DISCUSSES CHRONIC FATIGUE, FAMILY LIFE AND 'MUM SHAMING'. BY LISA SALMON
4 mins
Keep schtum to win
MAKE some noise... or rather, keep quiet... yes, it’s another game show.
1 min
Trump slams 'darts atmosphere'
SNOOKER JUDD Trump has urged snooker's authorities to act immediately to stamp out rowdy fan behaviour and avoid fostering a “darts atmosphere” at the sport's biggest events.
1 min
Head injury is blow for Farrell
RUGBY UNION: Owen Farrell's hopes of being selected for the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia were dealt a blow after he suffered a head injury during Racing 92's 29-15 Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Lyon.
1 min
Bowler banned over drugs test
CRICKET: South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreational drug.
1 min
Joshua's return to ring delayed by planned surgery
ANTHONY Joshua’s return to the ring is to be delayed by elbow surgery that will prevent him from training for up to eight weeks.
1 min
Third-quarter charge puts Riders in dominant position
LEICESTER HAVE ONE FOOT IN THE PLAY-OFFS SEMI-FINAL AHEAD OF TODAY'S RETURN
2 mins
Hull is star of the show as big win keeps Foxes running at top of table
20-YEAR-OLD RIPS THROUGH NORTHANTS OPENING ORDER TO SET UP VICTORY IN THREE DAYS
3 mins
Decisions to be made says City chairman
LEICESTER City chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha has said “there are decisions to be made” in his first acknowledgement of the club's relegation.
1 min
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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