Leicester Mercury - May 13, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
Dryer fire at college
THE contents of a tumble dryer were destroyed when it caught fire at a county college.
1 min
57-year clean driving record is lost after man caught speeding... at 31mph
COUNTY MOTORIST SAYS FINE IS ALL THE MORE ANNOYING AS 20MPH LIMIT IS UNDER REVIEW
2 mins
AIRBNB HEAVEN!
CITY MAN'S CONVERTED 1970s PRIVATE JET GIVES GLAMPERS A TASTE OF THE HIGH LIFE
1 min
Barbecue warning as fire spread rapidly
THE fire service has warned on the use of disposable barbecues after one caused a fire which spread rapidly at the weekend.
1 min
Prolific shop thief already owes more than £10k in court fines
A PROLIFIC shoplifter committed a week-long crime spree at the same town store.
1 min
Grants aim to boost tourism
NEW grants are available for public events that attract visitors to Harborough district's towns and villages.
1 min
Man is arrested as police probe woman's death in village street
A MAN has been arrested over the death of a woman in a village street.
1 min
Talent show finalist Hettie is a West End star in the making
A LUTTERWORTH College pupil has reached the grand final of a national musical theatre competition.
1 min
Wife's body 'found wrapped in black plastic under stairs'
THE body of Tina Satchwell was found wrapped in black plastic, dressed in her dressing gown and pyjamas and with shards of glass in her head and arm, a court has been told.
2 mins
Three arrested as collision claims life of pedestrian
THREE people have been arrested in connection with a fatal collision in the city.
1 min
'People have told me, 'we didn't get training to become parents' but they have no idea how different adoption is'
A MUM has spoken of her life-changing decision to start a family with her husband through adoption after facing unexplained infertility and a heartbreaking miscarriage during IVF treatment.
4 mins
Warning as woman is quoted £4,000 to clear moss from roof
POLICE have issued advice designed to protect people from rogue traders after an elderly Loughborough woman was targeted by suspected scammers.
1 min
India 'pauses' military action
INDIA has only “paused” its military action and will “retaliate on its own terms” if there is any future terrorist attack on the country, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yesterday, in his first public comments since last weekend's United States-brokered ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Pressure is on Putin
RUSSIA must show “without delay” that it is willing to broker peace in Ukraine, Kyiv’s leading European allies have said, after David Lammy insisted President Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about negotiations.
1 min
Nurse strike action is not ruled out
THERE is a determination across the nursing profession in England to “fight for more”, a nursing union leader has said, amid hints that strike action could be on the horizon.
1 min
Howzat for a good night out at the De Mont?
ENGLAND cricket hero Stuart Broad CBE is to share stories from his illustrious 17-year career on a national tour.
1 min
Playtime is back as delayed work ends
A CITY playground hit by a series of delays while it was refurbished has reopened.
1 min
Highcross objection is dismissed in attempt to stop Fosse Park bid
OWNERS OF CITY SHOPPING CENTRE BELIEVE THAT SPLITTING SHOP INTO TWO UNITS SETS PRECEDENT
2 mins
Homes on farmland back on agenda
PLANS for more than 130 homes on farmland on the edge of a village have been revealed as developers begin early discussions with council planners.
1 min
'Come out and see a bunch of old guys having some fun!'
PROG rock legends Jethro Tull are coming to Leicester as part of a national tour.
1 min
Man walked in front of traffic on city roads
COURT HEARS LONELY WIDOWER WAS STRUGGLING
1 min
Zadar on your radar...
MIXING COASTAL COOL WITH CITY SWAGGER, CALLY BROOKS FINDS ZADAR MAGIC
3 mins
My deafness is one of my superpowers
LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE
5 mins
Seven low-cost ways to enrich life in retirement
Retirement can be a wonderful time to explore new interests and stay mentally and physically active.
2 mins
We've got your back.
Regular breaks and exercises can prepare your body for the physical movements involved in gardening. CAMILLA FOSTER finds out more
3 mins
IT'S GOOD TO TALK
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH MATT AND EMMA WILLIS
1 min
Lightning and Pulse win to set up top-of-the-table clash
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning face a top-of-the-table clash against London Pulse at the weekend after both enjoyed wins in the latest round of the Netball Super League.
2 mins
Brooker leads the Foxes to resounding victory
LEICESTERSHIRE stormed to a commanding seven-wicket win over Cheshire at Uptonsteel County Ground to reach round three of the Vitality T20 Women's County Cup.
2 mins
Porter's back-to-back wins for county team at Brands Hatch
TEAM Parker Racing maintained their impressive start to the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB season with three wins and four further podium finishes at Brands Hatch over the weekend.
2 mins
'We travelled all the way here from Canada and ended up winning the over-40s mixed doubles'
THE International Tennis Federation (ITF) Masters 400 event at the Leicestershire Tennis and Squash Club earlier this month saw 25 nationalities take part, writes John Bryson.
1 min
Ward's bronze at wheelchair tennis Team World Cup
COUNTY TEENAGER SHINES FOR GB AT EVENT IN TURKEY
2 mins
Young and hungry coach is facing big problems in first season
FINALLY white smoke billowed from Mattioli Woods Welford Road as the long awaited, some would say interminable, search for the new head coach to replace Michael Cheika finally ended with the announcement of the appointment of Geoff Parling.
2 mins
Tigers job has tempted Parling back to the city from Australia
FORMER ENGLAND AND LIONS LOCK WON TWO TITLES WITH LEICESTER
2 mins
Boss hoping that Monga will pledge his future to club
LEICESTER City have proven what they can offer Jeremy Monga and Ruud van Nistelrooy hopes he'll respond by pledging his commitment to the club.
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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