Leicester Mercury - May 17, 2025
Leicester Mercury - May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025
Cost of a child going to school sharply up
PARENTS are paying hundreds of pounds more a year to send their child to a state school, a report has found.
1 min
'I had to take a stand against him so he could no longer do this to me or anyone'
RAPE VICTIM SPEAKS OUT TO SEE HER ATTACKER SENT TO JAIL
2 mins
Richest trio of families have total wealth of £5.5 billion
KEPT THEIR PLACES ON RICH LIST
2 mins
Burglary arrests at drugs grow
THREE men have been arrested after a cannabis grow was discovered in Leicester.
1 min
Ex-police officer is accused of secret recordings
A FORMER police officer faces accusations that he secretly recorded colleagues and members of the public while still on the force.
1 min
Key city centre road to shut tomorrow
MOTORISTS are being warned that a major city centre road will be closed tomorrow, with delays possible in the area.
1 min
Roofer died from fall as building boss failed to put in safety measures
CONSTRUCTION WORKER FELL AS HE WALKED ON ROOF BEAMS
1 min
A draining experience, but fox cub back with his mother
A FOX cub stuck in a drain for more than 24 hours had to be rescued by firefighters and the RSPCA - and the heartwarming moment he was reunited with his mum was caught on camera.
2 mins
Simple device could save life
A SIMPLE device designed by a student could be a life-saver.
1 min
Driving an expensive lesson after visit to pub
A DRINK-DRIVING plasterer wrote off his van after crashing it into a car.
1 min
People are urged to consider fostering
PEOPLE are asked to consider being foster carers.
1 min
Next shareholders rebel over pay transparency
QUARTER VOTE AT AGM FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WAGE LEVELS
2 mins
Art scheme wins award
AN arts programme working with pupils with special educational needs (Sen) has won a national award.
1 min
Transport to school cuts sent for scrutiny
POST-16 CHANGES AFFECT THOSE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
1 min
Selfish parking at school 'puts lives in danger'
PARENTS 'ONLY MOVE VEHICLES WHEN OFFICERS ARE PRESENT'
1 min
Dementia support available at event
EARLY diagnosis of dementia and support for people with the condition will be the focus of an event next week.
1 min
Furnace festival fun features forties faves
MUSIC, MORRIS DANCERS AND BOATS PART OF THE LINE-UP
1 min
Dozens killed in attack
AT least 82 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.
1 min
Firefighters die in blaze at ex-RAF base
TWO firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.
1 min
Summer festival at city park
TWO days of South Asian arts, culture and entertainment will return to the city later this year.
1 min
Police warning as multiple drivers ignore road closure
DRIVERS have been warned they are creating dangerous situations by ignoring a road closure.
1 min
Housing plan once deemed 'ridiculous' given go-ahead
COUNCIL'S HANDS TIED AS IT GIVES PERMISSION FOR 225 HOMES
3 mins
People younger than me should not feel fearful, 60 is great
BBC presenter Reeta Chakrabarti has written her first novel. She talks to ELLA WALKER about new challenges and how Britain has changed
5 mins
Mind the Sycamore Gap
The historic tree may be gone, but its slow, steady life can act as a lesson to us as we struggle to root ourselves in an increasingly frantic, ephemeral era
2 mins
Eat & greet
The recipes for success at next month's Big Lunch event, by SHARON GREEN
1 min
JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
Deadhead tulips as soon as petals drop, usually from late April to May.
1 min
CAN WE GET A WHOOP?
WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT NEW KID ON THE FITNESS TRACKER BLOCK HAS TO OFFER
2 mins
Rosallion can win Lockinge Stakes at Newbury today
ROSALLION can secure victory in the BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes (2.35pm) at Newbury this afternoon.
3 mins
Aussie trio shine as Lions roar to home victory over Stars
LEICESTER'S trio of Australian riders were at the centre of Leicester Lions’ impressive home win against King’s Lynn Stars, writes Alan Jones.
1 min
'It would be an amazing way to cap off my first pro year'
THOMPSON WANTS PLAY-OFF TITLE TO ADD TO INDIVIDUAL HONOURS
3 mins
Five-star display by Holland gives Foxes upper hand
MIDDLESEX DISMISSED FOR 232 ON FIRST DAY AT LORD'S
3 mins
We need to play like we did against Sale, but without a slow start
LEICESTER approach the season fixture away at the “old enemy” with an opportunity to effectively clinch a home semi-final in the Premiership play-offs.
2 mins
Lawmakers urged to learn lessons from Awoniyi injury
THE Professional Footballers' Association is set to speak to the game's lawmakers in a bid to learn lessons from the incident which left Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi seriously injured.
1 min
Skipp set to play key role for City in Championship
EX-TOTTENHAM MIDFIELDER HAS FINALLY BROKEN INTO THE FIRST TEAM AFTER A LONG STRUGGLE
1 min
Ricardo set to return to squad for Ipswich visit
RICARDO Pereira could return to the Leicester City squad tomorrow - but it has been confirmed that Stephy Mavididi will not play again this season.
1 min
'Home victory will give Vardy perfect send-off'
VAN NISTELROOY WANTS PLAYERS TO FOCUS ON BEATING IPSWICH IN STRIKER'S FINAL CITY MATCH
2 mins
'RESPECT VARDY'S WISHES TO END CAREER'
BUT RUUD WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HIM FOR LAST MATCH!
2 mins
End of the thin blue line?
IT’S a dramatic week on the Cobbles, one which ends with a Street favourite left fighting for his life.
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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