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Leicester city centre disruption warning issued as market redevelopment continues
The 'critical' work will see new kerbs and street lighting installed
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I tried new Leicester Italian restaurant - and 3 things stood out
Pizza Sofia is the latest addition to Belvoir Street - and we were extremely impressed after our visit
Leicestershire man's delight after winning £90k on the Postcode Lottery - just in time for his wedding
Oliver Hart is now planning his dream honeymoon with his fiancée Chelsea
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Hinckley care agency still needs to improve after inspectors issue latest findings
It was previously rated as inadequate earlier this year
UHL Recognition Awards celebrate ‘outstanding’ colleagues after record year for nominations
Teams and individuals from across the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) were celebrated at the annual UHL Recognition Awards on Friday 2 October. This year saw a record-breaking 900 nominations, highlighting the breadth of exceptional work happening across UHL. From these nominati...
Hopes 'legendary' Leicester pub's reopening will reignite the city's 'dying' nightlife
Ollie and Jonathan Wainright already run two popular pubs near the city centre and have high hopes for their new venture
'Handsome' Leicester flat with unusual feature heads to auction
The property has been described as an "ideal" investment
Learner driver faces provisional licence being revoked after rookie error in Leicestershire
The vehicle was also seized and the driver faces a hefty insurance premium
Leicestershire village shop at centre of illegal working row set to reopen after appeal withdrawn
Candy Corner and Candy Corner 1 in Blaby have been shut since July 20
Fires, kids on scooters and litter at the Leicestershire park some people are scared to use after dark
Police say around 11 fires have been set by youths at the park
'Much-loved' children's hospice worker among Leicester Mercury funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Poundstretcher chain opens new 'bargain buys' clearance store near Leicestershire village
The site will offer bulk items at wholesale prices
Police issue urgent appeal to locate 'heavily pregnant' missing woman from Leicester
Officers appealed to the public for information in the search for Charlie Ryan
Urgent appeal to find missing woman
A missing woman has been found safe and well. Charlie Ryan, 31, was reported missing on Friday morning (2 October). She was found in the Leicester area earlier today (Sunday 4 October). Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal or contacted us with information. Published: 14:21 04/10/2026
Police are targeting four hotspot areas in Leicester. Residents say it's about time
Residents and business owners said one of the hotspot areas deserves its reputation
Police search for man from Leicestershire wanted for rape and assault
Officers are appealing for information regarding Thomas Asmus' location
The inspirational Leicestershire family honouring baby son who died at six months old
Geva King-Lodge, from Melton, said her son Archie remains “very much alive” in the family who have built his legacy around helping others
Hinckley owners' heartfelt farewell as pub closes after an 'incredible' 7 years
Owners Tom and Jo, who spent many happy years behind the bar of the Tin Hat, said the venture had been 'one hell of a journey'
The 131 Leicestershire people banned from business - full list
They are all disqualified from serving as officers of any company in the UK
More than 90,000 'economically inactive' people out of work across Leicestershire
The term describes people who are not seeking work or currently unable to start working