Leicester Mercury - May 28, 2025

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May 28, 2025

Half-term activities on offer to families

FAMILIES still have opportunities for free or low-cost entertainment during the half-term holidays.

1 min

Five arrested in connection with reports gun was fired in a street

CAR REPORTEDLY DAMAGED IN SAME AREA OF CITY

1 min

Views wanted on rights of way proposals

THE public are being asked to comment on a new plan designed to boost rights of way.

1 min

Rail services disrupted during work on level crossings

EAST Midlands Railway customers are being advised of changes and the introduction of rail replacement buses for some services.

1 min

Conman had no regard for who he was targeting or the impact on his victims' lives

VICTIMS have told how a fraudster cost them not just large sums of money but cars, businesses and even a marriage.

3 mins

Crash causes delays on M1

DRIVERS faced delays on the M1 northbound yesterday afternoon following a crash.

1 min

Driver claims rising bollards wrote off car

COUNCIL SAYS CCTV SHOWS HE WAS FOLLOWING VEHICLE AHEAD DESPITE RED WARNING LIGHTS

1 min

Cannabis grow found after police tipped off

SCORES of cannabis plants have been seized from a house.

1 min

'Not the right time to replace experienced leader of our council'

FORMER DEPUTY CITES DEVOLUTION BILL AND THE 'INEXPERIENCE' OF NEW HEAD

3 mins

City named among the top 100 on Continent

LEICESTER has been named among Europe's top 100 cities on an illustrious list, ranking higher than some of the Continent's big hitters where millions flock to each year.

1 min

350-home Waterside regeneration project enters its final phases

A MAJOR Leicester house building scheme is nearing completion.

2 mins

Summer fair fun at centre

CRAFTS, food and the fire brigage will be at a charity's inaugural summer fair next week.

1 min

Road closed for second day due to burst pipe

A MAJOR Leicester road remained closed for a second day due to a burst water main.

1 min

Murder trial jury begins deliberations on verdict

JURORS TOLD TO 'CONSIDER CAREFULLY' IF ACCUSED IS TELLING TRUTH

3 mins

Chimneys at historic stately home could be brought down

COUNCIL BID TO PARTIALLY DISMANTLE THE 'UNSAFE' STRUCTURES

2 mins

Units for takeaways proposed

PLANS have emerged for a new takeaway hub at the edge of a town.

1 min

Flats plan for former club given go-ahead

A THIRD attempt to turn a former Leicester city centre nightclub into flats has been approved.

1 min

Charles hails Canada

THE King has warned that Canada is facing a “critical moment” in its history, with the world a “more dangerous and uncertain place” in a speech yesterday to open the nation’s parliament.

1 min

Arrest made after injuries at city parade

A DRIVER who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade on Monday evening has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug-driving.

1 min

Volunteers work at quarry

VOLUNTEERS are being given the chance to carry out conservation work at a quarry.

1 min

28 homes could be constructed in a garden

APPLICATION ALSO CALLS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF HOUSE ON THE SITE

1 min

Free event in park has tree theme

PEOPLE can learn more about Leicester's trees, parks and open spaces at an event this week.

1 min

Wildflower highways around city help bees

BEES are being helped by wildflower highways circling the city.

1 min

Society named one of best places to work

MARKET Harborough Society (MHBS) has been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list.

1 min

Firm listed in top 50 for driving carbon cut

TECH: Tom Hall, of EarthSense

1 min

Judges give verdict on best in the legal scene

LAW SOCIETY PRESENTS ITS ANNUAL AWARDS

1 min

MP hails the 453 going for awards

MP Peter Bedford has praised the commitment and dedication of Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) Award participants.

1 min

Public asked to help primary cut waste and get growing

PUPILS and staff at a primary school are asking the public to support their efforts to become more sustainable.

1 min

Patients feel benefits from revamped gym

HEALTH UNIT FACILITY UPGRADED AFTER APPEAL

2 mins

SIT, RELAX AND RISE WITH EASE

Designed with both comfort and support in mind, the Hartville Electric Lift Assist Riser Recliner brings comfort and quiet confidence into any home.

1 min

7 WAYS TO GET YOUR KIDS INTO SPORT

CAMILLA FOSTER gets expert tips on helping children ditch their screens

3 mins

School pals' reunion suggests we have all got Daddy issues

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

Raise a glass to Alsace

LAWRENCE GOLDSMITH follows a tasteful wine trail where he also samples the region's rich history

5 mins

Push-up to a step down

AS a millionaire lingerie entrepreneur and a Baroness in the House of Lords, Michelle Mone had everything going for her but she is now embroiled in a shocking PPE scandal.

1 min

Adena Brands reports pre-tax loss of £7.5m

ADENA Brands, the owner of Monsoon and Accessorize, has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.5m for the 12 months to August 31, 2024, marking a slump into the red as sales took a hit during its latest financial year.

1 min

Flying taxi firm hails success of first flight over UK countryside

VERTICAL Aerospace, a Bristol-based company leading the way in the development of flying electric taxis, has made European aviation history by successfully piloting a flight across the UK countryside.

1 min

IOC seek clarity on GB cricket

CRICKET The International Olympic Committee is eager for “clarity” over the likely composition of a Great Britain cricket team at Los Angeles 2028.

1 min

Pina Sonata hits right notes at Leicester

Bigger days lie ahead for Pina Sonata after leaving her connections “excited” by the nature of her taking success at Leicester.

2 mins

Norrie shocked by win over Medvedev

CAMERON Norrie produced a French Open upset to surprise everyone - including himself - by winning a five-set marathon against 11th seed Daniil Medvedev.

2 mins

Two top-six finishes as team battles bank holiday weather

TEAM Parker Racing secured two top-six finishes in the British GT Championship at Oulton Park over the bank holiday weekend after battling changeable weather conditions.

2 mins

Lions' play-off hopes suffer a blow after shock home defeat

BOTTOM CLUB CLAIM FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON

2 mins

Blaze fall short as Thunder claim T20 cup

LANCASHIRE overpowered The Blaze in a rain-affected Vitality T20 Women's County Cup semi-final at Taunton, writes Rosa Simkin.

1 min

Green loan extension agreed by flying Foxes

BEN Green will return to Leicestershire for a further two Rothesay County Championship matches after the club agreed a loan extension with Somerset

1 min

COLE TO FOLLOW YOUNGS OUT OF TIGERS

VETERAN PROP SAYS IT IS THE RIGHT TIME TO HANG UP HIS RUGBY BOOTS

5 mins

Hoyt will be reunited with Everard at Worcester Warriors

WORCESTER Warriors have signed Leicester Tigers prop Tim Hoyt as they prepare for a return to England's second tier next season.

1 min

Cole needed the strength of a weightlifter, skills of a virtuoso, stamina and aerobic fitness to make tackles and win turnovers

ANOTHER week and another legend of rugby, a Leicester Tiger in particular, decides to bow out.

2 mins

Ricardo says Foxes must rediscover former qualities

LEICESTER City must strive to return to their former \"fearless, humble and resilient\" selves in the wake of another relegation, Ricardo Pereira has said.