Daniel Bird
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
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Jonnie Irwin describes 'horrible' night amid cancer battle
The Leicestershire presenter said he had need painkillers during the night, but was 'determined' to enjoy a bike ride in some stunning scenery → Read More
Maura Higgins almost killed from tampon stuck inside her for months
The tampon was discovered attached to her cervix a quarter of a year after she inserted it → Read More
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Vladimir Putin launches invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine said that Russia has “launched a full-scale invasion” → Read More
These are the different 50p coins in circulation
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxGrab your wallet and start looking through your change because you could have pocketed a 50p coin worth a tidy sum of money. There are currently 60 different 50p coins in circulation and some of them are worth a lot more than 50p. The rarest of all is the Kew Gardens design, which is worth a staggering £300 on auction websites – if it is in mint condition.… → Read More
Increase to motorway speed limit laws is being tested
The RAC has welcomed the decision - but Brake has concerns → Read More
5 reptiles rescued from house fire in early hours of morning in Whitwick
Three fire engines were called to the property at around 1am in the morning → Read More
Leicester City set for tough end to Premier League season – with fixtures against Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea
The fixtures have been released and it's a tough end to the season for City → Read More
Long M1 delays after multi-vehicle crash between junctions 21 and 20
It is believed that a lorry and two cars were involved in the incident → Read More
These are the nearest beaches to Leicester
Want to take advantage of the warm weather? → Read More
Leicester named one of the most polluted places in UK by the World Health Organisation
The data shows 31 areas that exceed air pollution limits set by the organisation → Read More
Madeleine's parents message on anniversary of disappearance
'It gets harder to know what to say or write as each anniversary of Madeleine’s abduction approaches then passes' → Read More
Copt Oak Road closed after crash, woman cut free from vehicle
Three fire crews and police were called to the incident :: The woman has been taken to hospital → Read More
These are the road closures in Leicester city centre today for the Vaisakhi procession
The procession is a major Sikh parade and will see up to 10,000 people walk through the city → Read More
Ryanair to hire 200 cabin crew and there are jobs going at East Midlands Airport
The airline will hold two recruitment days in Leicestershire → Read More
Face of man who carried out 'campaign of rape' against 2 girls
He started abusing the girls when they were as young as five → Read More
Leicester City legend Gary Lineker says Britain should decriminalise drugs, do YOU think he's right?
'It’s high time we decriminalised drugs. Help those with problems rather than make them criminals' → Read More
4 ridiculous but true stories about Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard
From lightweight toilet seats to standing in a by-election... → Read More
Leicestershire actor Bill Maynard who appeared in Heartbeat dies aged 89
The star died in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall → Read More
This is exactly when snow is forecast to fall in Leicester, Loughborough, Melton, Hinckley, Market Harborough and Rutland this Easter weekend
Here's the latest weather forecast for the long Easter weekend → Read More
Leicester council to build first council homes in city since 2013
The council has set aside £2 million to build on plots of land it already owns → Read More