Leicester Mercury - May 28, 2025

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.

1 min
Euros hero Earps is retiring from international football
LOUGHBOROUGH GRADUATE WAS SPORTS PERSONALITY WINNER

1 min
Okoli hints he will be staying at King Power
LEICESTER City centre-back Caleb Okoli has hinted he will remain at the club following their relegation to the Championship.
1 min
Urgent summer tasks facing club
DECIDING FUTURE OF MANAGER IS TOP PRIORITY FOR THE HIERARCHY
4 mins
Leicester Mercury Newspaper Description:
Utgiver: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: 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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