2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (651+ words) The parcel of land eyed for 295 homes in Syston (Image: Google Earth) Residents fear they are being “caved in” by building sites as plans for hundreds of new homes have been unveiled in their Leicestershire town. Davidsons Developments Ltd has…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (351+ words) The Shilton Road address is next to The Old Rectory Nursery, and close to Lynton Childcare.(Image: Google Maps) Plans for a small educational facility for children, which could provide an alternative to a mainstream school for up to 20 children,…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (562+ words) The building stopped operating as a working men's club last March(Image: LDRS) Controversial plans to transform an “ugly” Leicestershire building have been unanimously refused amid a raft of concerns. Applicant Mr G Hughes submitted the application to Harborough District…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (376+ words) Concrete slabs have been placed on top of the badger setts(Image: David Wilson) A Leicestershire community says it is angry after a badger sett was covered with paving slabs - but the developer responsible says they are "inactive". The slab-covered…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (563+ words) Police are increasing patrols at a Leicestershire leisure park that has been plagued by youths causing anti-social behaviour. At the end of August, Leicestershire Police said it had been patrolling Meridian Leisure Park, near Braunstone Town, due to anti-social behaviour…...

21+ hour, 11+ min ago   (175+ words) Organisers said this year's motor show will be 'the biggest yet' Several roads will be closed in a Leicestershire town centre to allow its annual motor show to take place. The closures in Hinckley are to make way for the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (209+ words) Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one A "much-loved" 28-year-old motocross rider is among the lost loved ones commemorated in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. James Christopher Wainwright, who died aged 28, was a "much-loved" son…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (874+ words) New landlord Jason Billingham outside the Cock Inn (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) After being shut for seven years, a campaign and council intervention – a historic Leicestershire pub is finally set to reopen. The Cock Inn in Sibson, which is…...

1+ day, 48+ min ago   (372+ words) Officers said the driver this Volkswagen was 'no Vin Diesel'(Image: Leicestershire Police) An illegal drag-racing event in a Leicestershire town, which has become a hotspot for car-cruising issues, has been stopped by police. Leicestershire Police said it received reports…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (570+ words) When it comes to houseplants, I am the Grim Reaper. It feels like I can kill anything with just a mere glance. So the greenery in my house needs all the help it can get. This is where Plant With…...