Dave Harrison
Leicester Mercury
United Kingdom
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More coronavirus deaths announced today by Leicester's hospitals
365 people being cared for at hospitals have died after testing positive for Covid-19 → Read More
Live updates: Person hit by train between Leicester and Market Harborough
A person has been hit by a train between Leicester and Market Harborough. East Midlands Railway has reported that their Intercity trains are being diverted between Leicester and Kettering and cannot call at Market Harborough. Updates on the incident will appear below As well as our website, Leicestershire Live has a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, @leicslive, and for a daily snapshot of the top… → Read More
Coronavirus latest as Queen to urge Britain to prove this generation 'as strong as any'
Sign up to FREE email alerts from LeicestershireLive - DailySubscribeWe will use your email address to send you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor more information on how we use your data and your data protection rights. The Queen will urge Britain to prove that this generation is "as strong as any" in her address to the nation, amid fears the current warm weather will see people flout… → Read More
Live updates: Multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on M1 near East Midlands Airport
A crash involving several vehicles has forced the closure of all lanes on the M1 in Leicestershire. The accident has happened northbound at junction 23A near East Midlands Airport. We are covering the incident with updates appearing below As well as our website , Leicestershire Live has a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories, you can sign up to… → Read More
Live updates: Vehicle fire on M1 closes two lanes
Emergency services are this morning dealing with a vehicle fire on the M1 in Leicestershire. Two lanes are closed southbound between junction 23 and junction 22. We are covering the event with live updates below As well as our website , Leicestershire Live has a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories, you can sign up to receive our newsletter. If… → Read More
Live Updates: Road closed after lorry and car crash at busy Foxhunter roundabout
A road has been closed after a lorry and car crashed at the Foxhunter roaundabout at Enderby. Emeregency services have been sent to the scene. Enderby Road has been closed before the roundabout and traffic is being diverted. As well as our website , Leicestershire Live has a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories, you can sign up to receive our… → Read More
Updates: Police close road in city after car hits pedestrian
Police have closed off Ambassador Road between the junctions of Thomasson Road and Champion Close, Leicester after a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The incident in Rowlatts Hill was reported at 11.45am Updates will appear below. We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we have a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and… → Read More
Police investigating death of Wigston man arrest teenage girl
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday → Read More
Updates: Police investigation after boy, 10, stabbed in front on mum in city street
Police have launched an investigation after a 10-year-old boy was stabbed in front of his mother in a city street yesterday. The 10-year-old was with his mother when he was approached by a man who stabbed him before running off from the scene in Belper Street, Belgrave, at about 2.20pm The child was was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham where his condition is described as… → Read More
Ten-year-old boy stabbed in front of mum in city street
Sign up to FREE daily email alerts from LeicestershireLive - DailySubscribeWe will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights A 10-year-old boy was stabbed by a man in front of his mum in a city street. The attack happened at around 5.20pm yesterday in Belper Street in Leicester. The 10-year-old was with his… → Read More
Live updates: 3 lanes closed on M1 after three vehicle crash
There are seven-mile tailbacks and delays of an hour → Read More
Police statement after ram raid at Co-op in Scraptoft
A telehandler was driven into the front of a Co-op store to break into a cash machine early this morning. Police were called to Main Street, Scraptoft, just before 4.20am today. A police spokeswoman said: "Detectives are in the very early stages of their investigations after a JCB telehandler was used to enter a cash machine in Scraptoft. "It’s believed cassettes from the cash machine containing… → Read More
Live updates: Soar Valley Way, near Fosse Park, closed due to multi-vehicle crash
The A563 Soar Valley Way has been closed in both directions due to a multi-vehicle accident near Fosse Park. Traffic information service Inrix says traffic is queuing. Updates appear below We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we have a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories, you can… → Read More
Lives updates: Part of A42 closed due to serious accident
Part of the A42 in Leicestershire has been closed due to a serious accident involving a lorry and a moped. Accident investigation work is being carried out from M1 J23A (East Midlands Airport) to J13 A511 (Ashby/Coalville). All traffic on the southbound side was released on the northbound side as the central reservation barrier had been removed. The northbound carriageway was re-opened at around… → Read More
Update: Police close Mere Road in Leicester after fire breaks out in flat
Police have closed Mere Road near to Spinney Hill Park in Leicester after a fire broke out in a flat. Motorists are being warned to find alternative routes until further notice. Police say the road will be closed for a while. Updates appear below We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we have a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive… → Read More
Live: Part of Charles Street in city centre blocked due to accident
Part of Charles Street in the city centre has been blocked due to an accident just down from Humberstone Gate heading towards the Haymarket bus station. Inrix, the travel information service, is warning that traffic is moving slowly and bus services are being affected. Updates will appear below We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we… → Read More
Updates: Serious accident closes B6047 between Tur Langton and Shangton
The B6047 Melton Road between Tur Langton and Shangton has been closed following a serious accident. Motorists are being advised to find an alternative route if possible. Updates will appear below. We want you to be able to get your news whenever and however you want it. As well as our website , we have a Facebook page , a Twitter feed, @leicslive , and for a daily snapshot of the top stories,… → Read More
Met Office issue snow warning for Leicester and Leicestershire
It predicts snow, possibly heavy at times, will develop → Read More
Man arrested after teenager stabbed in Beaumont Leys, Leicester
Teenager remains in a serious but stable condition → Read More
Updates: Teenager stabbed several times in Beaumont Leys
Detectives are investigating after a teenager was stabbed several times in the Beaumont Leys area last night. Police were called at around 10.25pm by East Midlands Ambulance Service to a report of a man found injured in Eskdale Road, Leicester. On arrival at the scene, it was discovered an 18-year-old man had sustained a number of stab wounds. We are covering this story live. Updates are below.… → Read More