Shannen Headley
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
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Doctor cleared to practise even though he admitted sexually harassing colleague
Medical misconduct panel concludes he is unlikely to repeat the pestering behaviour → Read More
Crash partly shuts Belgrave Road in Leicester
A lane of Leicester's Belgrave Road has been shut due to a crash. The inside lane is closed just before the road's junction with Loughborough Road. It is causing delays. Leicestershire Police are currently at the scene of the incident. Leicester Area Traffic Control reported the incident shortly after 1pm. It said: "RTC Belgrave Rd, Leicester. Inside lane blocked just before the Loughborough Rd… → Read More
Monopoly honour for county town as it gets its own edition of the classic board game
Park Lane and Mayfair are set to be replaced with Carillon Tower and Loughborough University. → Read More
Clean-up begins at Aylestone Meadows after arson attack destroys boardwalk and greenery
Vandals responsible for an arson attack on a part of Aylestone Meadow in Leicester have been branded "reckless" and " irresponsible" today. A 30m section of the nature reserve's boardwalk was "burned to cinders" on Friday evening. Dog-walkers were shocked to discover the charred remains of the walkway, which is close to the park's Pebble Beach. While users of the park estimated it could cost… → Read More
Miley Cyrus responds to Leicestershire florist's Valentine's Day homage to hit song Flowers
The star reposted a picture of the red emblazoned shop front to her Instagram story → Read More
Anger as Aylestone Meadows nature reserve boardwalk, trees and shrubbery 'burnt to cinders' by vandals
'You couldn't publish what I actually want to say' said one park visitor about the damage, which is near Pebble Beach → Read More
Drug dealers caught with haul of crack cocaine and cash after pursuit are named and shamed
Officers followed the car for several miles from Leicester into the county → Read More
New bus lane to be installed in Leicester's Melton Road
The lane will come into use from Monday, February 27 → Read More
Woman dies in hospital three weeks after being hit by car in Market Harborough
A woman has died in hospital three weeks after being hit by a car in Leicestershire. The pedestrian, in her 30s, was severely injured in the incident, which happened in Market Harborough. Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the crash, in Farndon Road, just before 3pm on Monday, January 9. The woman died on Monday, January 30, police said today. A spokesperson… → Read More
Town centre's £3 million revamp to include free public wi-fi, more CCTV and new plaza
The project will be delivered to the town over three years. → Read More
Gary Lineker returns to the market stall selling Valentine's Day inspired Walker's Crisps bouquets
The arrangements are available in Ready Salted red, Salted and Vinegar Green and a Cheese and Onion Blue. → Read More
The Moon and Mount Everest have better broadband speeds than more than half the UK
The Moon is set to get broadband speeds of 100Mbps by next year, according to new analysis → Read More
Loughborough Half Marathon cancelled after home development is built on route
Participants usually travel through Loughborough via the town's historic Garendon Estate. → Read More
Leicestershire NatWest closing as bank announces additional 23 branches to shut this year
The full list of branches set to close and when its going to happen. → Read More
Man stabbed and mugged by thugs in Leicester city centre while waiting for taxi
A group of four or five men attacked the victim, stealing his phone and cash → Read More
Megan Newborough's killer could get longer sentence after original ruled 'unduly lenient'
Ross McCullam was jailed for a minimum term of 23 years for strangling and decapitating the 23-year-old woman → Read More
Car stolen during test drive in Leicestershire sold on Facebook Marketplace
It was bought by an innocent person who was stopped by police and told the vehicle belonged to someone else → Read More
Crash shuts A447 in both directions near Hinckley
Drivers are experiencing long delays on the A447 near Hinckley this morning after a crash shut the road in both directions. The incident has shut the road from Stapleton Lane to Bosworth Road, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix. Police have cordoned the area off since 8am. The incident has happened near to Greenacres Garden Centre, in Ashby Road. Cars are being diverted. We are… → Read More
Fuming mum says daughter was made to remove coat during outdoor PE lesson in freezing weather
The school responded to say extra layers are allowed during outdoor lessons but coats can restrict movement. → Read More
Leicester man scoops £45,000 dream car and cash in second competition win
Mohamed said he would use his winnings to take his family on holiday. → Read More