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Leicester Mercury
Doubles star Nicholls wants to build on her successes in past year
LOUGHBOROUGH GRADUATE IS NOW PREPARING FOR AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Trump's critics speak
UNITED States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top US officials have briefed political leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela, amid mounting concerns that US President Donald Trump is embarking on a new era of US expansionism without consultation of politicians or a clear vision for running the South American country.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
OPINION: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
AS a young adult of 24, I'm sure people of a similar age will be sad to learn that Go Kids Go has closed, writes Jasmine Siddon.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
I'll raise a toast as Emma's independence day arrives
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Easy Zell for a winter break
In the Austrian Alps, Zell am See is a special winter retreat, loved by skiers of all levels and Sound of Music fans, says JEREMY ARMSTRONG
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Woman admits to the theft of £21,000 from funeral firm employer
QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER TOTAL STOLEN
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Perfect home for unwanted gifts
CHRISTMAS may be over, but Age UK is urging people to extend the season of goodwill by joining its Great Winter Bag Drop.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Christmas sales were better than Next had counted on
RETAIL GIANT FURTHER INCREASES ITS FULL-YEAR PROFITS OUTLOOK
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Should you give your children pocket money?
Finance and parenting experts tell LISA SALMON pocket money can help kids learn the value of money, but it's not always the right choice for every family
4 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Cifuentes: I respect the fans who stayed away
MARTI Cifuentes insists he respected Leicester City fans' decision to boycott the Monday night win over West Bromwich Albion, writes Brian Dick.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
True grit! Teams are out in force to keep our roads safe
THE freezing temperatures over the weekend have kept Leicestershire's gritting teams busy, with drivers advised to still take extra care on the roads.
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
University team are hailed for innovations in textiles
NAMED AMONG WORLD'S BEST FOR RESEARCH INTO RECYCLING BLENDED FABRIC
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
A stunning goal... but win felt like robbery
TALKING POINTS FROM HOME VICTORY OVER WEST BROM
5 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Controlling stake bought in football pundit's media firm
Gary Neville has sold a controlling stake in his media company, The Overlap
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Bad weather to get worse with storm
LARGE parts of England and Wales are expected to be hit with heavy snow this week, brought by the high winds of Storm Goretti, the Met Office has warned.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Addressing home truths
LOVE It Or List
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
No inspections since 2019
FIRE safety inspections had not been carried out for several years at the bar in Switzerland where a deadly blaze broke out during a New Year's Eve party, Swiss authorities have said.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Caution advised for dog owners during cold snap
WARNING TO KEEP PETS OFF THE ICE
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Wayne: I was close to death twice when I had pneumonia
REALITY TV STAR TELLS OF SOBRIETY AND 'CRASHING'
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
JLR sales take hit from cyber attack – but now improving
JAGUAR Land Rover (JLR) saw a significant drop in sales in the final quarter of last year following the huge cyber attack that disrupted its production plans.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
JOANNE WATKINSON
LAYER UP FOR A STYLISH START TO THE YEAR
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
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1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Relief for the neighbours as council seeks to offer £50k for derelict house next door
NEIGHBOURS say they had “given up” on the derelict home next door as a council considers plans to buy it from the owner for more than £50,000.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Man and his dog Tasered as a police officer is bitten
A MAN and his dog were Tasered by police after an officer was reportedly bitten in Hinckley town centre.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Weapons man is sentenced
A MAN has been sentenced after pleading guilty to two weapons offences following an incident in Market Harborough last year when armed police were deployed.
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January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
O'Neill unsure he would 'have the energy' for full-time Celtic role
MARTIN O'Neill admits he does not know if he would “have the energy” to stay on as Celtic boss past the end of the season.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Eco-home plan for former Army base
A SECOND World War Army base left derelict for 70 years could get a new lease of life.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Play is a class act
THE acclaimed theatre adaptation of The Boy at the Back of the Class is back on the timetable and set to start a new UK tour.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Wildlife habitat is created at former opencast coal site
A WILDLIFE habitat created in the north west of the county has been hailed a “fantastic example” of how to reuse land to help wildlife and communities.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Dennis bids for back-to-back E-Prix wins to begin season
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION TARGETS MEXICO CITY TRIUMPH AFTER HIS OPENING SAO PAULO VICTORY
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