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Leicester Tigers v Exeter: This won't be a stroll in the park,...
Leicester Tigers forward Jordan Crane is expecting a full-blooded encounter when Exeter Chiefs visit Welford Road in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow.While Tigers are plotting a course to the...
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MP Liz Kendall: Budget was missed opportunity to ensure we are...
The main event in Parliament this week was the Budget. This was a huge opportunity for the Government to help people who are struggling with the cost of living and to take the long-term decisions...
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Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer salutes Leicester City's 'complete'...
Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer says Leicester City are the most complete team in the Championship, but he believes his side can beat them today."It's going to be a great test for us and one we're really...
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Rainbow is the picture of colour
The beauty of a rainbow struggling to break through the clouds moved Leicester Mercury photographer Mike Sewell to pull over to the side of the road and capture this image.It was taken over fields by...
View ArticleFacebook picture of students' union officer with 'blacked-up'...
A photograph of a students' union officer with a 'blacked-up' face has sparked a row at the University of Leicester. Undergraduate officer Jay Appleyard is pictured with black make-up covering his face...
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Leicester Tigers prop Logovi'i Mulipola aiming to give Exeter...
Leicester Tigers prop Logovi'i Mulipola is in "great shape" despite spending three days in Germany enduring 41 injections in his calf and back.The big Samoan will be a key figure in Tigers' six-game...
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Blackburn v Leicester: Sidelined City players realise we're all...
Nigel Pearson admits it has been tough keeping all his players happy, but said those not in his team can see the bigger picture.The Leicester City boss has very rarely changed his side this season and...
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Police praise for residents after cannabis tip-off leads to ...
Police have thanked residents for a tip-off which enabled them to seize cannabis plants from a house.Officers raided the house in Mountcastle Road, off Narborough Road, Leicester on Thursday.They...
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Alan Birchenall column: Rovers return brings back memories of...
The whole city is talking about us winning promotion to the Premier League, but we are not there yet, there is still a quarter of the season to go.I know we have all been dreaming about it for a...
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Blackburn v Leicester City: We must be on their guard against...
Leicester City believes it is only a matter of time before Leicester City clinch promotion but warned they still face some stern tests, starting with today's tricky trip to Blackburn.City start today...
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Leicester Tigers unleash Manu Tuilagi and Anthony Allen on Exeter
Leicester Tigers will be pulling no punches when they line up against Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road tomorrow (2.0).For the first time this season, director of rugby Richard Cockerill has been able to...
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Blackburn v Leicester: Nigel Pearson says City must stay focused
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson knows Blackburn have the potential to throw a spanner in the works this afternoon (3.0).City are seemingly marching towards promotion after a 16-game unbeaten run and...
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Google demolishes rivals as Belgrave flyover is removed from map
It has taken several weeks of demolition work to erase the Belgrave Flyover from the Leicester skyline - but not so long to remove it from Google Maps.Within hours of the completion of work to pull...
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Former Lord Mayor of Leicester in court on shotgun charge
Former Lord Mayor of Leicester Robert Wann has appeared in court charged with not having proper documentation for a shotgun.The Labour Leicester city councillor and former chairman of the...
View ArticleTen great storytelling nights
The best places to listen to stories – or step up and tell your own • How to start your own storytelling night • Joe Dunthorne: Slickness doesn't help *Tales of Whatever* Manchester Now in its third...
View ArticleGovernment gives extra £1.75million to mend potholes in...
Highways bosses have welcomed an extra £1.75 million of Government cash for mending potholes in the roads of Leicester and Leicestershire. The cash has been provided by The Department of Transport for...
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More than 90 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire to be hit by...
At least 91 schools in the city and county will be hit by a teachers' strike on Wednesday in a row over pension cuts and working arrangements. Some 40 are known to be shutting, while a further 51 will...
View ArticleFinance manager jailed after stealing £93,000 from...
A dishonest finance manager, who abused his position to steal £93,000 from his employers, has been jailed. Peter Sutton's greed meant that Leicester company, Tetenal Ltd, was immediately forced to make...
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Leicester Tigers v Exeter Chiefs: Matchday live
Exeter Chiefs face Leicester at Welford Road this afternoon as they look to keep the momentum going from their LV= Cup win last weekend. Rob Baxter's men have won their last three matches and could do...
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Leicester forced into late change
Leicester Tigers have made a late change to their squad for Sunday's Premiership game against Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road. Reported by Planet-Rugby 8 hours ago.
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