2+ day, 23+ 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…...

13+ hour, 10+ 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, 20+ 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, 5+ 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, 6+ 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…...

1+ day, 51+ 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, 9+ 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…...

3+ day, 51+ min 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, 4+ hour 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, 5+ 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…...