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Leicester Children’s Hospital teams unite for summer surgery drive to cut waiting times
More than 150 children received planned operations during a two-week summer surgery initiative at Leicester Children’s Hospital, helping to reduce waiting times and increase capacity ahead of the busy winter period. Building on the success of previous ‘super weeks’, teams from across Universi...
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Asylum seeker rapist and drug trafficker among those jailed in Leicestershire in July
These are some of the most serious cases from the courts
'Dirty' Leicester pub closes after inspectors find rat activity with a 'risk to public health'
Four Four One closed its doors not long after the city's food hygiene inspectors visited
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'Happy, fun-loving and wonderful' 17-year-old among Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
‘Derelict eyesore’ - Leicestershire MP speaks out about condition of ex-pub site 'with real potential’
He said the site was 'just so desperately sad to see'
Strictly and Drag Race star La Voix to bring 'biggest ever' tour to Leicester
Get ready for sequins, sass and showstopping vocals
Leicestershire village fish and chip shop crowned best in the Midlands
The site said fish & chips is amongst the healthiest fast food choices
Carnival day in Leicester - our pictures
This year’s theme is Crowned by Culture - Caribbean Queens and Kings. Pictures taken by Trevor Sewell Saturday 1st August 2026 Follow Leicester Caribbean Carnival on Facebook Here is lots more pictures from Trevor Sewell Facebook
UK's 'largest' vape wholesaler goes bust as vape ban and Brexit issues take toll
All 47 staff have lost their jobs after buyers couldn't be found for the firm
Photos reveal devastation left behind by huge Leicestershire wildfire
The cause is currently unknown
Pensioner, 88, admits causing serious injury after car ploughed into Wigston restaurant
The victim suffered numerous cuts, a smashed pelvis and broken ribs.
Body found in search for missing Leicestershire man
Formal identification has taken place
Housing plan for land near disused Leicestershire village railway approved
A unanimous vote was recorded in favour of the homes
Leicestershire woman mistook cancer sign for wedding dress pain
Terri Mclean-Bowman mistook her cancer symptom for a tight wedding dress
Neighbours raise concerns after Leicestershire children’s care home plan emerges
The home is planned in a cul-de-sac with just seven properties
Date unveiled for major Leicestershire bin changes after scheme approved
The new system is set to be phased through parts of the district
Work begins on controversial 79-home development in Leicestershire village
The revised plans addressed concerns surrounding traffic and public open space
'I visited new Leicester all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant - it did not disappoint'
Umami World Kitchen opened this week
Scared gym-goer now 'carries attack alarm' as Leicestershire car park plunged into darkness after fire
The PureGym at the site is open 24 hours
Family of manslaughter victim release tribute
Following today’s sentencing, the family of James McKeown have released the below tribute: “Jim was a kind, generous, gentle man who had worked all his life and was finally enjoying his well-earned retirement. He lived by the belief that tomorrow is never guaranteed, so you must live for today, ...