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Man reunited with leisure centre team that saved his life
2+ min ago (270+ words) The team saved Chris' life when he suffered a cardiac arrest whilst swimming(Image: Leicester) A man has been reunited with the leisure centre team that saved his life when he suffered a cardiac arrest whilst swimming. Leicestershire Police received…...
Wigston Sainsbury's store to remain closed after car crashes into it
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (206+ words) No injuries were reported from the incident(Image: Supplied) A Sainsbury's local store in a Leicestershire town will remain closed for repairs after a car smashed into it. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said at 4.43pm on Saturday, August 15, it received…...
Four clubs battling to sign Wout Faes revealed as Leicester City reject bid
17+ min ago (345+ words) Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes is attracting interest from four clubs across Europe this summer. The Belgian is expected to leave City in the final two weeks of the transfer window after returning from his loan spell at AS Monaco....
Retirement village plan for go-kart track rejected as concerns raised
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (464+ words) The site has been subject to a number of planning applications over the years A new attempt to create a retirement village on a Leicestershire go-kart track has been refused. Plans to create the retirement village on the Sutton Circuits…...
Listed cottage on 'generous' plot of land to be auctioned at bargain price
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (221+ words) The property is in need of complete renovation and repair A listed cottage on a "generous" plot of land in a "sought-after" village is headed to auction with a bargain guide price. The two-bedroom Grade II-listed cottage, in The Jetty,…...
'Superhero' grandad among this week's funeral notices
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (396+ words) Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one A grandad described as a "superhero" is among the lost loved ones commemorated in the Leicester Mercury death notices. John Hemingway has been described as a "teacher, advocate and…...
Marvel fans snap up Tokon: Fighting Souls for under £40 on PS5
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (425+ words) Marvel fans are eating well this year with the launch of epic new blockbusters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. But away from the big screen, there are also several new Marvel video games, including the recently…...
Road closed after lorry strikes 'Britain's most bashed bridge"
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (402+ words) Another lorry has hit 'Britain's most bashed bridge' (stock image) (Image: Hinckley Town Centre Facebook Page) Police have closed the A5 in Hinckley as a lorry has struck what has formerly been named 'Britain's most bashed bridge'. The road closure was…...
Red dust covering cars and windows near controversial development
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (435+ words) Picture of the development taken July 2026(Image: Supplied) Red dust has caused “annoyance, inconvenience and frustration” in part of Leicestershire. Councillor Mike Shirley, portfolio holder for planning, strategic growth and environment at Blaby District Council, made the comment regarding the…...
Huge pile of rubbish cleared from busy road near Fosse Park
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (314+ words) The crew carried out the work overnight to minimise road disruption(Image: Blaby District Council) Almost seven tonnes of dirt, weeds and litter have been cleared from one of the busiest roads in a Leicestershire town. Blaby District Council said…...