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Leicester Mercury
Hinckley win but miss out on play-offs
HINCKLEY'S remarkable push to secure a place in the National League 2 promotion playoffs came to an end despite a 47-36 win over Redruth.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Gantry man who caused huge delays on M1 handed year in prison
A MAN who climbed onto an M1 gantry with a wooden pole, shutting all lanes of the motorway and causing huge traffic jams, has been jailed.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Employability service wins award
A UNIVERSITY'S employability strategy has won an industry award.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Attacks are 'troubling'
A SPATE of attacks on Jewish sites in London raises the “troubling” prospect of a foreign state using hate crime to sow discord in the UK, one of the country’s most senior police officers has said.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Rahm surprised at Mexico win
GOLF: Jon Rahm admitted his six-shot victory in the LIV Golf Mexico City came as something of a surprise after his poor showing in the Masters.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
How trolls are turning dad's deli dream into nightmare
CALL FOR LAW CHANGE TO HELP DETER ONLINE HARASSMENT
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Victory tonight could kickstart escape bid, insists Begovic
ASMIR Begovic has called on Leicester City to find the win tonight that could kickstart an unlikely escape bid from relegation, writes Brian Dick.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
10,000-strong Sikh parade will shut city roads
DRIVERS WILL FACE DELAYS ON SUNDAY
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Tenant is removed from flat for 'illegal activity'
A COUNCIL tenant has been removed from a flat after it was found to be a “hub for illegal activity” that impacted on neighbours’ lives.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Lion Cubs open season in style by beating the Tigers
THE Lion Cubs opened their season with a comfortable 53-37 points win against the Middlesbrough Tigers in a National Development League fixture at the Hydroscand Arena, Beaumont Park, writes Alan Jones.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Lightning make it eight out of eight league wins
LEADERS Loughborough Lightning made it eight wins in succession in the Netball Super League after easing past London Mavericks 73-56.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Foxes favourites Lennon and O'Neill in cup final showdown
DUNFERMLINE AND CELTIC BOSSES KNOW EACH OTHER VERY WELL
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Downfall of City is just 'incredible'
HULL COACH SAYS IT IS SAD TO SEE CLUB'S PLIGHT
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Forget Brighton, Avon's calling
AS is customary, this new series of TV's top interior design challenge (not that I know of any others) features contestants from all over the UK. And once again it’s to the vibrant resort of Brighton and Hove, my own home city (Motto: “Welcome, one and all! Now give us your money”), they've been summoned, to the studio of judge Michelle Ogundehin.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Home cooking could help the elderly fight dementia
Making home-cooked meals at least once a week could slash the risk of dementia in older people.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Riders make statement
LEICESTER STUN SHARKS IN FIRST OF BACK-TO-BACK LEAGUE CLASHES
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Teen Moody makes Crucible impact
SNOOKER: Halifax teenager Stan Moody announced himself on the World Snooker Championship stage with some superb play for a 6-3 first-session lead over number three seed Kyren Wilson.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Getting hammered - why our pubs need a fair deal
AS the days grow longer and the sun begins to make a more regular appearance, beer gardens will once again fill with friends and families - a timely reminder of just how central pubs are to our social life and our economy.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Anger as vandal causes a hazard by painting over yellow road lines
THE hunt is on for the “childish” vandal who is painting over double yellow lines in Groby.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
5 subtle health red flags for women to watch out for
CAMILLA FOSTER SHARES A DOCTOR'S ADVICE
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Trust still working on plans to turn college into special needs site
AN educational trust has said it is still working on a proposal to turn Melton College and its theatre into a special educational needs (Send) facility.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Lions overpowered in last home game of season
INJURY-HIT Leicester Lions were well beaten in their final home game of the National League 1 season, writes Michael Howkins.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Foxes beaten in One-Day Cup at Cardiff
GLAMORGAN captain Lauren Parfitt led her side to a 53-run victory over Leicestershire Foxes in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Women League 2 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Three held as two are injured in mass brawl
THREE people have been charged in connection with a brawl in Leicester city centre that left one man with potentially life-changing injuries.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Elfyn eyes strong finish in Canaries
BRITAIN'S Elfyn Evans will be looking to regain the lead in the World Rally Championship drivers' title race with a strong finish in this week's Rally Islas Canarias.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Tigers star revels in five-star show
HAMER-WEBB BOOSTED BY WELSH SQUAD CALL-UP
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Banding together for music and Lucy arts fund
THE popular Up the Duffy’s live music night returns on Sunday, with four more acts lined up.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
More people worrying about their energy bills
ALMOST half of British adults are worried about paying their energy bills amid calls for a social tariff.
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Sneezing into spring
CAMILLA FOSTER ASKS WHY WE DON'T ALWAYS HAVE A HEALTHY START TO THE NEW SEASON
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April 21, 2026
Leicester Mercury
Offshore energy industry tests response to simulated threats
THE offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks.
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