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Leicester Mercury
It was a challenge humanising someone who is, essentially, evil
Daniel Mays and Aimee Ffion Edwards tell LYNN RUSK about dramatising the horrific story of serial-rapist John Worboys and the survivors whose courage helped bring him to justice
4 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Wardley boasts of being at elite level
FABIO Wardley insisted he belongs at heavyweight boxing’s top table irrespective of the outcome of his world title fight against Daniel Dubois in Manchester.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Crashed car finally removed
A CRASHED car left abandoned for several months has finally been removed from a ditch - but its owner remains a mystery.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Sophisticated Olivia's the woman we need
It was an emotional homecoming at the first of six sold-out nights at London's premier arena.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
No Ordinary Joe can land Swinton Hurdle at Haydock
CHRIS WRIGHT AIMS TO BE FIRST PAST THE FINISHING POST WITH TODAY'S TOP TIPS
4 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
WIN A STAY IN AN ENGLISH HERITAGE HOLIDAY COTTAGE
Imagine waking up in a medieval tower, strolling through the gardens of a ruined mansion, or enjoying sea air from a cottage on the Cornish coast.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
WILL he or won't he?
AS TEEN MAKES FINAL PREPARATIONS TO RUN AWAY WITH MEGAN, TIM STEPS IN TO MAKE HIM SEE THINGS FROM A FRESH POINT OF VIEW
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Stokes wastes no time on his return
CRICKET
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Airport bars need a wake-up call
IT'S not often I find myself agreeing with controversial Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary but this week I've made an exception.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Bonnie loves the marmalade magic of the rock star bear
PADDINGTON is the great British musical we all need right now.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Tail comes to Foxes' rescue after collapse
SUSSEX DROP SIX CATCHES ON OPENING DAY AT HOVE
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Happy 100th! King and Queen lead the tributes for Sir David
THE King and Queen have led birthday tributes celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
LEICESTER NEED TO PRODUCE A STUNNING COMEBACK TO REACH FINAL
LEICESTER
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Police bid to trace five men
POLICE investigating an alleged distraction burglary in a shop have released images of five men they would like to speak to.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
'We need each other'
ITALIAN foreign minister Antonio Tajani said he told US secretary of state Marco Rubio that Europe needs the United States, and vice versa, as America’s top diplomat wrapped up two days of fence-mending talks in Italy and the Vatican following weeks of tensions over the US-Israeli war in Iran.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Residents support new 20mph zones, but will drivers pay attention?
TWO new 20mph zones are set to be introduced later this year - but some residents are wondering whether drivers will obey the restrictions.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
A flavour of the Far East
MasterChef winner Tim Anderson on how to 'level up all your cooking' using Japanese ingredients.
4 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Student flats are granted despite room size concerns
PLANS for new student flats in Leicester city centre have been approved despite concerns over small room sizes.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Fast flowers for summer
Get sowing this weekend and in the blink of an eye, you will be surrounded by cheerful colour
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Road closures due to two water leaks 'not good enough' says MP
BUSY ROUTE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF FOR BEST PART OF THREE WEEKS
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Leipzig could swoop for World Cup-bound winger Fatawu...
...AND SOUTTAR ALSO LOOKS SET TO FEATURE FOR AUSTRALIA
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Under-fire water boss finally quits
THE beleaguered chief executive of South East Water - who blamed supply outages on people working from home - has announced plans to step down following months of pressure.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Something's cooking at Highcross
A NEW store has opened at the Highcross, Leicester, and there are two more businesses to follow.
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
DON'T MISS THIS BOAT
WAYNE ANKERS GOES IN SEARCH OF WINTER SUN ON A TRIP TO THE CANARIES AND MADEIRA ABOARD P&O'S LUXURIOUS AZURA
4 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Make it feel Paperlike
EVERYBODY knows - or at least should by now - that the iPad is far and away the best tablet you can buy.
2 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
TICKET SALES HIT BY DROP
CITY ALSO SAW ATTENDANCES FALL DURING TERRIBLE SEASON
1 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
ENGLAND LEGENDS!
60 years ago, football came home as Sir Alf's Wingless Wonders conquered the world. Here, in our continuing build-up to the World Cup, Paul Abbandonato looks at the heroes of 1966
5 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
I love escape rooms ...it's a satisfying thing when you solve a puzzle
Comic Ed Gamble tells YOLANTHE FAWEHINMI about the mental and physical challenges of competing on new TV show The Way Out
3 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Dame Jilly would come on the set and give notes. Her spirit's in every frame
RIVALS STARS INCLUDING ALEX HASSELL AND NAFESSA WILLIAMS TELL LYNN RUSK ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE STEAMY DRAMA AND ITS LATE AUTHOR'S LEGACY
4 min |
May 09, 2026
Leicester Mercury
I'm in the mood for mother of all chat
Nolans Uncensored
2 min |