Leicester Mercury - May 08, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 08, 2025
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In this issue
May 08, 2025
CITY WORKING WITH REFORM IN COUNTY 'IN EVERYONE'S INTERESTS'
MAYOR EXPECTING POLITICAL DIFFERENCES BUT CO-OPERATION
1 min
IF I CAN ACHIEVE MY WORLD DREAMS, THERE IS NO REASON YOU CAN'T
JOSHUA Iyalla is officially the world’s fastest puncher.
3 mins
Police fire a baton round at boy with weapons
POLICE shot a baton round at a teenager armed with a knife and firearm.
1 min
Leisure centre reopens following fire
A LEISURE centre has reopened after a fire.
1 min
New county leadership urged to work with city
MAYOR HOPES FOR AND EXPECTS COLLABORATION
2 mins
Boy and dad bitten by dog in park
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy and his father were taken to hospital after being bitten by a dog.
1 min
New case officer suspected wife had been killed
EVIDENCE REVIEW BEGAN FOUR YEARS AFTER WOMAN VANISHED
3 mins
Hundreds oppose plans to convert pub into a mosque
PLANNING OFFICERS RECOMMEND CONTROVERSIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR EMPTY BUILDING
2 mins
What readers think of museum admission charges
NEW entry fees for Leicester's Jewry Wall Museum have provoked debate among readers of our sister news website, LeicestershireLive, with some hitting out at the move, while others believe the admission price strategy is fair.
1 min
Pair are rescued from canal lock after venturing in to save dog
TWO people had to be rescued after trying to coax their dog from the canal.
1 min
Hickory's Smokehouse to open first branch in county
HICKORY’S Smokehouse has announced it will be opening its first Leicestershire restaurant this summer.
1 min
Jail's sewer problems spell misery for its neighbours
A WOMAN was told not to flush her toilet after problems with the nearby prison’s sewage system left faeces and fruit floating in her garden.
2 mins
Decision due on homes plans with reported Richard III link
HISTORIC FARMHOUSE WOULD BE AT CENTRE OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
1 min
Woman ripped out pages from the Bible to use as toilet paper
A DRUNKEN woman used a Bible for toilet paper before ripping out more pages to put in her mouth.
2 mins
Teens sentenced over 5,000 ants
TWO Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of 7,700 US dollars (£5,767) or serving 12 months in prison for violating wildlife conservation laws.
1 min
India strikes 'act of war'
INDIA has fired missiles at Pakistan, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists.
1 min
'Anguish' at NHS blood payout wait
PEOPLE given infected blood and blood products in one of the worst treatment disasters in NHS history have described “anguish” felt while waiting for compensation.
1 min
Ceremonial mallet returned
A CEREMONIAL mallet used when work on a church extension was started 144 years ago has been returned to the building.
1 min
5k victims of stalking in the city in one year
YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS THE MOST LIKELY TO BE TARGETED
1 min
Opticians raise cash for cause with raffle
OPTICIANS collaborated with a second-hand fashion store to raise £150 for sight loss charity Vista.
1 min
Pedal, paddle, people power for 2,400 miles
COMPANY COLLEAGUES TAKING ON CHALLENGE
2 mins
Food waste warriors help school earn award
MAKING sure a good food culture is embedded in school life has earned a primary a gold award.
1 min
Offices replace play centre
CHANGE COULD HELP WITH PARKING PROBLEMS
1 min
Warning shots
MARION MCMULLEN talks to the Daily Mirror's archivists John Mead and Ivor Game about bringing the Second World War to life in photos
1 min
University joins campaign organisation's 100 Club
THE University of Leicester has joined the LBV 100 Club, a campaign launched by Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV) to bring together a mix of organisations committed to shaping the economic future.
1 min
Leaders in sustainability and innovation get King’s Award
TWO CITY FIRMS AMONG 197 NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE THE HONOUR
1 min
WEED WOES
IT’S TIME TO SHOW THE DOOR TO THOSE UNINVITED SPRING GARDEN GUESTS
2 mins
Making a mess of it all?
From using too much product to vacuuming the wrong way, this is how to fix bad spring cleaning habits.
2 mins
How to get your kitchen cooking
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shares some kitchen know-how for upgrading your space to make it stylish and functional
3 mins
We remember as the US forgets
Stateside
2 mins
CIT'S SO PRACTICAL BUT DULL TO DRIVE
THE Citroen C4 used to be a stylish family hatchback with innovative safety features.
3 mins
WHAT A BEAUTY
Porsche has revealed a limited-edition “Spirit 70\" version of its iconic 911 GTS Cabriolet.
1 min
Alpine replace Doohan with Colapinto
FORMULA ONE Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five Formula One races.
2 mins
India need new Test skipper
CRICKET: India will need to appoint a new Test captain ahead of this summer's blockbuster five-match series against England after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format.
1 min
Growing Haines has England in his sights
TOM Haines believes he is batting better now than when he first burst on to the scene and caught the attention of England managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key.
2 mins
Box claims four wins in college year during American scholarship
CHARLIE Box (Kirby Muxloe) has been a leading young golfer for Leicestershire and Rutland for the last couple of years.
1 min
U18s team make triumphant start
LEICESTERSHIRE and Rutland county’s Under-18s golf team made a great start to their competitive season by winning the tripartite BUT Trophy
1 min
Glen Gorse pair see off rivals in senior tournament at Kibworth
A SENIOR open tournament was played in warm sunshine at Kibworth GC and produced good scoring.
1 min
Beaumont's on fire for Blaze with her second ton in a row
The Blaze (235-5) beat Essex 231-9 by five wickets with 55 balls to spare
2 mins
Foxes have been 'world-class' so far, says Thomas
HEAD COACH IMPRESSED WITH TEAM'S START TO RED BALL SEASON
2 mins
Tigers will stage World Cup send-off for the Red Roses
ENGLAND TO FACE SPAIN IN LAST WARM-UP MATCH AT HOME
2 mins
CITY STARS MOST LIKELY TO BE SOLD THIS SUMMER
The club needs sales, not just because of consideration over Profit and Sustainability Rules, but also to fund a few signings.
3 mins
Cooper tipping his ex-club to win Champions League fight
STEVE Cooper believes Nottingham Forest can “get the job done” in the battle for Champions League football, ahead of facing Leicester City.
1 min
Seven players who may depart as club adjusts to a new reality
WHEN Leicester City were last relegated, 13 first team squad members waved goodbye to the club.
3 mins
Doyle may be the ideal fit for Foxes
TALENTED DEFENDER HELPED CITY WIN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
2 mins
'THE WAR IS AT AN END'
• IT'S OVER! • Britain goes wild in the streets.
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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