Lee Garrett

A new live show celebrating “Britain's greatest rock n roll band” is coming to Leicester and, no, it's not the Beatles. Or the Rolling Stones. Or Led Zeppelin.

Controversial plans for apartments on one of Leicestershire's “busiest junctions” have been narrowly approved.

Touching tributes dominate this week's Leicester Mercury death notices. This latest collection celebrates and looks back on the lives of those who have recently died, from the dearest of family members to beloved friends.

Major concerns were raised about the Hugglescote sceheme as it featured no parking provisions

Tributes are also paid to a man who died while on holiday

Strictly Come Dancing star Faye has hailed the role as her 'dream' part

90s pop legend Faye Tozer is finding her inner villain for an “incredible” new Leicester musical.

A number of concerns about the Standard Hill scheme have been repeatedly raised

Moves to greenlight controversial plans for 100 affordable homes on a former ice cream factory have been delayed amid “sustainability credential” fears.

Foxes fans lined Leicester city centre's streets for the champions of the Championship