Hayley Watson
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
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5 ordinary places in Leicestershire where extraordinary events took place
You could be passing the sites of turbulent scenes from our county's rich history without even realising → Read More
This is what really lies underneath the Clock Tower in Leicester
The Clock Tower is a legendary landmark and something that city-dwellers pass nearly every day. Depicting the four sons of Leicester - Simon de Montfort, William Wyggeston, Thomas White and Gabriel Newton - we couldn't think of a more iconic monument to represent our city. But have you ever stopped to think about what's underneath it? We've taken a look back at the archives to reveal what lies… → Read More
Why people in Leicestershire eat pork pies for breakfast at Christmas
The unusual tradition is thought to have originated in the East Midlands → Read More
These are the worst online shops in the UK
Which? has revealed its annual ranking of online retailers → Read More
Live updates: Crash on M1 closes two lanes north of Leicestershire
Traffic is building on the M1 northbound following a crash involving a lorry and a car. The incident took place between junction 24 and 25 just before 2.30pm, DerbyshireLive reports. Two out of four lanes have been closed, with all traffic in the area being held temporarily just north of Leicestershire. Follow our live blog for updates below. We want you to be able to get your news whenever and… → Read More
Footage shows bold thieves stealing catalytic converter from under car in just seconds
Get the biggest Daily stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Unbelievable footage has been released showing just how quickly thieves can steal a catalytic converter. Detectives have released CCTV footage of two men they'd like to speak to in connection with an incident in… → Read More
Online booze auction is selling off high-end bottles of whisky and gin from as little as £1
It could be a cheaper way to stock up in time for Christmas → Read More
A new job is looking to pay someone £4000 to wear slippers all day
Sign up to FREE daily email alerts from leicestermercury - DailySubscribeWe will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Ever wished you could go to work in your slippers? A new job has just launched that could help your dream become reality. A sleep and loungewear firm is offering one lucky applicant £333.33… → Read More
Huge discount event for students returning to Leicester's Highcross
Giveaways, prizes, and freebies will also be up for grabs → Read More
Leicester restaurant Pho's brilliant response after having windows smashed in
The restaurant said it was 'a random and senseless act of violence' → Read More
How you can look behind the scenes at Leicester crematorium this weekend
The well-known city building isn’t normally open to the public → Read More
Bongo's Bingo returning to Leicester's Athena with new October date
The last event in the city sold out in record time → Read More
10 things we can't wait to try at Tim Hortons when it opens in Leicester
From coffee to Timbits, find out what's in store for customers → Read More
Live: Download Festival expected to reveal headliners for 2020 in announcement
Download Festival is expected to announce the headliners for its 2020 event this afternoon. The UK's biggest rock and metal festival is held at Donington Park in Leicestershire each summer. So far, the dates for the festival have been confirmed - but not much else. However organisers have said they will be making an announcement at 2pm today. We will be bringing you the latest news on the… → Read More
Bradgate Park issues warning to visitors ahead of deer rutting season
Get the biggest Daily stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights Bradgate Park has issued a warning to its visitors over the upcoming deer rutting season. The park in Leicestershire is home to herds of stunning red and fallow deer. October marks the start of the… → Read More
Louie Spence coming to Leicester to hold dance masterclass
The Pineapple Dance Studios star wants to teach you some new moves → Read More
Over £100k to be spent trialling on-street charging points for electric cars in Leicester
The charging points will mostly be installed in lampposts → Read More
Leicestershire farmhouse with 5 acres of land up for auction for under £300k
The Gables contains a three bedroom house and agricultural land - but might need some work → Read More
Leicester's most haunted building to host triple Halloween film screening including Edward Scissorhands
Get the biggest Daily stories by emailSubscribeWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights A triple bill of spooky films is coming to one of Leicester's most spine-chilling buildings for Halloween. Edward Scissorhands is one of the films being screened at Leicester Guildhall , which is… → Read More
School places 2020: When is the deadline for primary and secondary school admissions in Leicester?
Find out the key dates if your child is due to start school next year → Read More