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Disability jobs fair returns as deaf man says he 'had interview Saturday, offered job Monday' last time
National disability charity Sense is about to host its second disability jobs fair
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Man charged with 'intentional strangulation' and more after roof standoff
Trained negotiators were called to the scene
Woman sent mother photo of cattle moments before she was ‘trampled to death’ by cow, inquest hears
Rebekah Morris had been walking her dog in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire when she died in 2022
Negotiators deployed as man climbed onto roof after police 'arrest attempt'
The suspect had initially refused to leave a property
Railway 'incident' sees emergency service response
Delays were expected
Floods threaten Leicester Half Marathon cancellation just hours ahead of race
A final decision is expected later today
Car park closure warning as thousands expected for Loughborough Fair's return
Rides big and small will be in place for the occasion
Loughborough town centre road to reopen after 'emergency' works
The work has been completed 'ahead of schedule'
When Christmas lights across Leicestershire will be switched on for 2024
Plenty of festive food and drink is planned as well
Man who kept smiling 'to the end' among 20 Leicester Mercury death notices
Tributes are also paid to a woman who died at the grand old age of 99
All the Leicestershire pumpkin patches open this Halloween
A theme park in the county has introduced a pumpkin patch for the first time
Men who 'exploited vulnerable people' jailed
Their sentencings have been hailed a 'huge breakthrough'
Leicester's Spicy Wok Express delivers quality, quantity and plenty of zing
The takeaway is on the Uber Eats shortlist for Restaurant of the Year
Leicestershire businesses crowned in independent food and drink awards
Three Leicestershire businesses have picked up top awards in a contest to find the best independent producers, restaurants and cafes in the region. A local "food hero" was also recognised in the Great Food Club Awards 2024/25.
Three injured after collision following Leicester police pursuit
The chase followed reports of vehicle break-ins across the county
Dad strangled wife in front of their young daughter
Tom Curtis had assaulted his wife in the past, the court heard
Meet the old aged pooch looking for a forever family
Oliver is looking for somewhere new to sniff around
The 10 Leicestershire pubs to make this year's Good Beer Guide list
Each pub is visited by volunteers who score pints
Diversion warning issued as county route to close for nearly a week
Disruption is expected in the area
'Passionate' athletics coach among 20 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a 98-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man