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Ben Duckett helps Division One leaders Nottinghamshire to victory over Sussex
Duckett, slotting in at three, made 59 not out from just 31 balls as he clubbed four sixes and six fours in day three at Trent Bridge.


Four-day Fairtopia coming to Leicestershire town
The event will take place over the bank holiday weekend in early May

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Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow star Mike Gunn headlines summer events in Leicestershire
The last show will go on stage end of September


Teacher and surgeon among 16 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a great-grandfather


Ben Raine and Codi Yusuf impress as Durham down Worcestershire inside two days
The visitors won by six wickets at New Road.


Best chippy in Leicestershire poll - results so far
You can keep nominating your favourites


VE Day celebrations announced across Leicestershire district
Five towns and villages have confirmed they will partake in beacon lighting


Car fire closes off busy Leicestershire road
Traffic was seen queuing


Trans rights protesters take to Leicester to oppose Supreme Court ruling
Protesters claim the ruling is a 'completely needless attack' on trans people


Jamie Porter claims six second-innings wickets as Essex see off Worcestershire
Porter finished with match figures of eight for 101.


All the bank holiday Monday shop opening hours in Leicestershire
Many shops are operating on reduced hours today


Urgent appeal for Leicestershire dog foster carers amid rise in homeless pets
Large breed dogs and those with specific requirements in particular need temporary housing


'Dearly loved' wife among 17 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
Tributes are also paid to a much-loved father


The part of Leicestershire where house prices have dropped by more than 10 per cent
Most areas have seen prices drop recently


Great Central Railway unveils new steam train experience coming to Leicestershire
It will allow passengers to 'let the train take the strain'


Smoke warning issued as industrial blaze burned overnight
The firefighting operation has been scaled back but 10 crews were in attendance at one point


Why an ocean rower - and his boat - will be outside a Leicester bingo hall
Army veteran Alan Fortuin is taking on his most epic challenge yet


All the pharmacies open in Leicestershire this Easter holiday weekend
A handful of stores will be open for your healthcare needs


Leicestershire's cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel this Easter weekend
Even the Easter bunny needs to know where is cheapest for fuel
