Leicester Mercury - May 07, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 07, 2025
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May 07, 2025
Leisure centre gym is still shut after fire
SOAR Valley leisure centre, in Mountsorrel, was forced to close yesterday after a fire broke out overnight.
1 min
Rebekah to pay £1.4m of Coleen's legal costs
WIFE OF CITY STRIKER AGREES TO PAYOUT AFTER 'WAGATHA' LIBEL BATTLE AND CHARGES DISPUTE
3 mins
Four fires at city park
FIRES were started at a Leicester park four times in just 48 hours.
1 min
Star calls for return of grants for arts
LEICESTERSHIRE actor Richard Armitage has called for the return of vital education grants that helped launch his career.
1 min
Sir David gives voice to landmark show as he turns 99
NATURAL HISTORIAN NARRATES FIVE-PART SERIES, PARENTHOOD
1 min
Indecent exposure: Police in CCTV plea
A MAN is being sought by police in connection with multiple reports of indecent exposure at play areas.
1 min
'It doesn't look like shoplifters will ever stop ... they are always looking for ways they can steal'
CITY SUPERMARKET BOSS ON NEVER-ENDING BATTLE HE AND STAFF FACE WITH SHOP THEFT
2 mins
a 'severe underestimation'
Responding to these comments, a police spokesperson said: “We're aware of the impact that shoplifting can have on businesses and officers are continuing to work with local businesses and partnerships across the force area to identify areas where there are repeated victims and repeated offenders.
2 mins
Girl born with heart outside of her body has groundbreaking surgery to help improve her life
VANNELOPE'S OPERATION IS A FIRST FOR THE UK
2 mins
Diversions as road is set to shut for repairs
DRIVERS are to be hit by nearly four miles of diversions after the closure of a main Leicestershire road.
1 min
More e-bikes seized
OFF THE STREETS: Some of the illegal e-bikes and scooters seized by police earlier in the clampdown
1 min
Man crashed car into house as he made way for van
DRINK-DRIVER ALMOST TWICE OVER THE LIMIT
1 min
Detective led a 'gold standard' interview of murder accused
TRANSCRIPT READ OUT TO COURT
2 mins
Rare film to help mark city library anniversary
WAR STORY AND CRIME WRITER TALK AMONG THE CELEBRATIONS
2 mins
Merz wins after delay
FRIEDRICH Merz eventually succeeded yesterday in his bid to become the next Chancellor of Germany during a second vote in the country’s parliament, hours after he had suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
1 min
Streeting approves of Bill changes
ALLOWING pharmacists and other staff to refuse to take part in assisted dying procedures is a “positive devel- opment”, but “doesn’t change my view on the Bill as a whole’, the Health Sec retary has said.
1 min
Village homes set for go-ahead despite objections
CONTROVERSIAL plans for more than 100 homes in a village look set for approval despite many concerns.
1 min
It looks and sounds like the real thing, but on a budget!
A MUSIC festival featuring top tribute acts to major bands is returning to Leicestershire for its 20th anniversary later this month.
1 min
Man was seen 'hanging out' of vehicle after a night out
HE KEEPS LICENCE AFTER ADMITTING BEING DRUNK IN CHARGE OF CAR
2 mins
WE SHALL FIGHT THEM ON THE BEACHES
HOW OPERATION OVERLORD'S DRAMA UNFOLDED MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
4 mins
FINAL HOURS OF THE FUHRER
HITLER ISSUES INCREASINGLY DELUSIONAL ORDERS AS FOES CLOSE IN ON HIS BUNKER
1 min
Make a strong start
GLADIATORS STAR, OLYMPIAN AND STRICTLY CONTESTANT MONTELL DOUGLAS TALKS TO CAMILLA FOSTER ABOUT WHY WE ALL NEED TO PUT ON A LITTLE MUSCLE
4 mins
How to know when to take memory issues seriously
WORRYING SIGNS: Seek help if you feel you are getting more forgetful
2 mins
Why is Denmark so happy? It must be the parenting
Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way Every Day, tells LISA SALMON how Danes raise happy, well-behaved children and avoid family conflict
4 mins
Why won't the twins show proper respect for my office?
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 mins
Get a buzz out of bees
To celebrate World Bee Day on May 20, we asked author Ben Hoareall all about these busy and important insects
2 mins
Keeping fit as a new mum
CAMILLA FOSTER ASKS THE EXPERTS HOW WOMEN CAN EASE BACK INTO EXERCISE AFTER GIVING BIRTH
2 mins
NATURAL FINNISH
PETE GAVAN HEADS TO FINLAND'S ARCTIC LAKELAND AND FINDS A REMOTE, CALM AND HAPPY PLACE
4 mins
Hosts with the most
Take note... MARION MCMULLEN looks at some past Eurovision presenters as this year's song contest heads to Switzerland
2 mins
Turning back the clock
ROYAL Navy veteran John Holloway is 101 years old and has a wartime treasure with romantic connections that he would love to see restored to its full glory.
1 min
Kingsmill in merger talks with Hovis
ABF, the owner of Kingsmill, has announced it is engaging in discussions for a merger with Hovis, potentially creating the largest bread manufacturer in the UK.
1 min
Rising costs sees construction firm insolvencies hit record high
CONSTRUCTION business insolvencies have surged to an all-time high, according to an analysis by City AM, as escalating costs continue to push many in the sector towards collapse.
1 min
I’ll keep the reins on Zhao, says boss
SNOOKER: Zhao Xintong is on course to become the richest snooker player in history - but his no-nonsense manager insisted she would not allow any spending splurges to wreck his dream of winning multiple ‘triple crown’ titles.
1 min
Carse set to give England a boost
ENGLAND bowler Brydon Carse is set to end a three-month injury lay-off by lining up in Durham's next match.
1 min
County invaders take the road relays honours
TEAMS from Nuneaton Harriers Athletic Club dominated the Livingston Road Relays competition at Mallory Park Racing Circuit, near Hinckley,
2 mins
Marathon spring effort by running club's members
HINCKLEY RUNNERS COMPETE IN EVENTS ACROSS THE WORLD
1 min
Boulter: I'm gradually finding my feet on the clay...
KATIE Boulter believes she is improving her game on clay ahead of her first round match in the Italian Open in Rome today.
1 min
Busy week of top tennis - and the rain stayed away!
THE International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters 400 event made a successful return to Leicester, with this year's event being staged again at Leicestershire Tennis and Squash Club.
1 min
Quintet of Leicester players on the world stage at Pacific Four
FIVE Leicester Tigers players were involved in the opening round of the 2025 Pacific Four series.
1 min
Tigers skipper Montoya will leave Welford Road at end of the Premiership campaign
ARGENTINIAN HOOKER, 31, IS EXPECTED TO JOIN FRENCH CLUB PAU
3 mins
Carsley in stands while ex-boss still flourishing
SATURDAY marked Leicester City's first victory since January, their first home goals since December, and their first clean sheet since October.
3 mins
'Vardy could struggle to find top flight side'
LEICESTER City legend Jamie Vardy has been warned he might find opportunities hard to come by if he insists on trying to prolong his Premier League career.
1 min
Lazy recruitment and no leaders - ex-City striker's damning verdict
DEANE SAYS BIG REBUILD IS NEEDED IN SUMMER
2 mins
SUPERSTAR IN WAITING
MONGA, 15, ARRIVES FOR TRAINING IN HIS SCHOOL UNIFORM AND TIE AS HE PREPARES TO TAKE HIS EXAMS
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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