New Afro-Caribbean restaurant could be coming to Leicester despite noise fears

leicestermercury.co.uk • 11h, 3m ago

The food on offer would include curries, rice and pasta dishes, burgers and wraps, and speciality chicken parms

BBC Death in Paradise fans in shock over Don Gilet's real age as he replaces Ralf Little

leicestermercury.co.uk • 11h, 3m ago

Former EastEnders actor Don Gilet has been announced as the new lead in the BBC's Death in Paradise

I took my 18-year-old learning disabled daughter to vote for the first time - here's what happened

leicestermercury.co.uk • 11h, 3m ago

I knew it was vital my daughter felt comfortable visiting the polling station and was made to feel like her vote mattered

Leicestershire's bizarre maritime-themed pub with a boat-shaped bar

leicestermercury.co.uk • 10h, 3m ago

The Sea Around Us has to be one of the strangest - and most delightful - concepts for a theme pub in the heart of the Midlands

Live Forever - The Rise of Oasis live show coming to Leicester

leicestermercury.co.uk • 10h, 3m ago

Oasis fans will be transported back to the 90s for the 'must-see' show at De Montfort Hall

Disused Leicestershire village land transformed into 49-home affordable housing scheme

leicestermercury.co.uk • 10h, 3m ago

The properties include a mixture of houses, apartments and maisonettes

Leicestershire-linked man sought by police after woman raped in park

leicestermercury.co.uk • 6h, 30m ago

Officers have stepped up patrols following the incident which took place on Wednesday

JCB plots Leicestershire move as 200 warehouse workers face uncertain future

leicestermercury.co.uk • 6h, 2m ago

Documents suggest the digger giant is planning to leave its West Midlands site in the coming months

Martin Lewis explains how to get free Lego this weekend

leicestermercury.co.uk • 6h, 1m ago

Star Wars Day could be marked in style - but the MoneySavingExpert says its only while stocks last

Leicester to host big screen showing for BBC One Eurovision Song Contest final

leicestermercury.co.uk • 3h, 3m ago

Fancy dress is encouraged as the Eurovision grand final comes live from Malmo in Sweden

Fresh attempt to build houses on grassland behind Leicester homes

leicestermercury.co.uk • 1h, 3m ago

Attempts to build on the land date back to 2005

Warning to commuters as Leicester trains cancelled for strikes

leicestermercury.co.uk • 1h, 3m ago

No trains will run Wednesday, May 8, with cancellations and delays possible during the rest of the week

Full list of Leicester road closures ahead of Leicester City open top bus parade

leicestermercury.co.uk • 1h, 3m ago

Leicester city centre will be swamped by fans as the Foxes celebrate promotion back to the Premier League

Clara Amfo breaks silence on BBC Radio 1 exit as she says 'something had to give'

leicestermercury.co.uk • 1h, 3m ago

The award-winning presenter new ITV show will include a special performance from Ashby's Sekou

Bollywood legends Shabana Azmi and Supriya Pathak to headline UK Asian Film Festival Leicester

leicestermercury.co.uk • 1h, 3m ago

Fans can book tickets now for exclusive premieres and a Q&A with their favourite stars

Labour wins Loughborough East Borough Ward by-election

leicestermercury.co.uk • 9h, 17m ago

The turnout for the election was 28.97%

Labour wins Snibston South by-election vote

leicestermercury.co.uk • 10h, 8m ago

Councillor June Page resigned as councillor for the Snibston South Ward in March this year, creating the vacancy

Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election result decided by just 860 votes

leicestermercury.co.uk • 10h, 36m ago

This time, for the first time in the PCC elections, the voting system used was first-past-the-post

Mark Morrison agrees 'multi-million dollar deal' for rights to his music

leicestermercury.co.uk • 11h, 44m ago

The Return of the Mack singer had five top 10 singles from his debut album

Police appeal for witnesses after huge fire at Leicester cash and carry

leicestermercury.co.uk • 12h, 33m ago

The cause of the fire has yet to be revealed by emergency services

Leicestershire's Martine Croxall loses part of legal action case against the BBC

leicestermercury.co.uk • 12h, 35m ago

The Leicestershire presenter and three BBC colleagues claim to being kept off-screen against their will

Leicestershire's cheapest places for petrol and diesel this Bank Holiday weekend

leicestermercury.co.uk • 12h, 36m ago

A warning remains in place for Leicestershire drivers as prices continue to rise

Leicester takeaway claims to have lost thousands of pounds after phone disconnected in 'routine upgrade'

leicestermercury.co.uk • 12h, 49m ago

The business's landline was disconnected to install a digital phoneline, but the upgrade went wrong

Lib Dems gain Burbage from Tories in by-election

leicestermercury.co.uk • 12h, 59m ago

'It was an honour to get the support of so many residents'

'Absence still aches' as Madeleine McCann's parents mark 17th anniversary of disappearance

leicestermercury.co.uk • 16h, 7m ago

The Rothley couple have thanked all those who support them