Ben Hurst, Leicester Mercury

Ben Hurst

Leicester Mercury

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Past articles by Ben:

BBC in 'civil war' over Gary Lineker apology according to reports

Corporation accused of being 'spineless' after reinstatement → Read More

Met Office update as yellow high winds weather warning for Leicestershire

Potentially dangerous gusts of 45mph forecast, with potential to uproot trees and cause big travel delays → Read More

Jonnie Irwin sets A Place in the Sun 'return' record straight after show appearance

Leicestershire presenter who is battling cancer gave an update on his Instagram → Read More

Leicestershire hour by hour snow forecast update as -6C predicted and yellow warning in place

Met Office and BBC issue new predictions for Thursday, Friday and the weekend as heavy snow hits county → Read More

Gary Lineker says he's never had more 'love and support' during immigration row

Some have called for ex Leicester star to be sacked by BBC after he compared Tory bill to 'Germany in the ’30s' → Read More

Met Office snow update for Leicester as 'disruptive' showers forecast

Meteorologists predicting snow could start falling at noon today - with a window of 22 hours where it is likely → Read More

A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman shares new picture with Jonnie Irwin

Fans delighted to see Leicestershire's Jonnie at work as he battles cancer → Read More

Snow update for Leicester as -5C, 21 hours of showers and cold weather alert issued

The elderly and vulnerable could be at risk as UK Health Security Agency warns of plunging temperatures → Read More

Jeremy Clarkson no longer to present Who wants to be a Millionaire

ITV boss says the next series will be his last and they have 'no future commitments' → Read More

Met Office latest on snow possibly coming to Leicester amid 'Beast from East' speculation

Forecaster reveals 'through this period, spells of rain and snow are likely at times' → Read More

Police branded 'sexist' after releasing Nicola Bulley details

Home Secretary asks for explanation as serious questions asked by former victims commissioner in interview on Radio 4 Today → Read More

Jonnie Irwin gives A Place in the Sun update to his delighted fans

TV star who is battling terminal cancer will be appearing at a special event dedicated to the hit Channel 4 show → Read More

Nicola Bulley police 'could be investigated' for releasing personal information

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has made contact with Lancashire police after details of her alcohol battle were put out → Read More

Storm Otto to hit UK on Friday bringing high winds and rain

Leicester set to see strong gusts with 75mph winds forecast in some parts of the country → Read More

S Club 7 tickets go on sale for Midlands dates as tour confirmed

Popular 90s pop band set to bring their collection of upbeat music back to a whole new generation → Read More

Nicola Bulley press conference: What police said about red van, fishermen, phone, CCTV and glove

Detectives called the conference to dismiss some of the theories and 'rumours' about what may have happened to the missing mum → Read More

Nicola Bulley press conference: Police reveal key phone evidence

Officers want to combat disinformation about the disappearance of the mum-of-two which has left the nation baffled → Read More

Jonnie Irwin gives sweet update on Valentine's day with wife amid cancer battle

Escape to the Country presenter who is fighting a terminal diagnosis covered the main food groups in his gift - chocolate and ice cream → Read More

Owen Warner joins James Arthur and other stars in football game for sick boy Rio Spurr

Hollyoaks actor Owen took to the field at the celebrity game to raise funds for treatment → Read More

Jonnie Irwin fans say they 'can't live' without wood burning stove as star gives home update

Escape to the Country presenter who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer is trying to get house ready for wife and three boys → Read More