NEED a spa staycay before the festive season hits? Look no further. . . we visit three and put them to the test. 11 Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in at The Swan in Cumbria The Swan, Cumbria Editor In Chief Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in Newby Bridge. The Pad: Set in … Read more
COPS have released four of the five youths arrested after a dog walker, 80, was ‘kicked to death’. Bhim Sen Kohli tragically died in hospital after he was allegedly attacked in Franklin Park, near Leicester, at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening. 6 A grandad-of-two, 80, who was ‘kicked to death while walking his dog’ died of a … Read more
THE mother of a man suspected of stabbing an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square has said she feels “deeply sorry for what happened“. Ioan Pintaru, 32, was charged with the attempted murder of the youngster, who will need plastic surgery for face, neck, shoulder and wrist injuries. 4 Ioan Pintaru appeared in court yesterdayCredit: Facebook … Read more
In an era where technology and traditional skills blend seamlessly, one grandmother is earning substantial income from her artistic talents. Helen Ashton, a 60-year-old from Leicester, has turned her love for painting and art into a lucrative business, bringing in an extra £4,500 each year, with ambitions for even more. Five years ago, Helen Ashton … Read more
GIVEN that we’re the most landlocked county in the UK, it came as little surprise to me that Leicestershire has been named the cheapest county for a staycay. But it’s not just being miles away from the coast that keeps costs low, with a night in a hotel costing just £80 on average, compared to … Read more
Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano gained worldwide attention when it erupted in the spring of 2010. Aircraft were grounded and newsreaders struggled with a collection of letters that would score highly in a game of Scrabble. Smoke and ash billow from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano on April 21, 2010. Photo: AFP The BBC suggested that “AY-uh-fyat-luh-YOE-kuutl-uh” was a … Read more
THE devastated mother of a two-year-old boy who died in a river after he fell in has paid tribute to her “cheeky and smart” son. Kayela Smith has launched a fundraiser to help pay for the funeral of her beloved son Xielo Maruziva “to give him the send off he deserves”. 3 Xielo Maruziva, 2, … Read more
THE best and worst large cities for a holiday in the UK have been revealed, with a “lively” and “buzzing” destination coming out on top. Consumer watchdog Which? surveyed the experiences of 4,000 members to find the best large city for a UK holiday. 4 Liverpool has been named the best large city for a … Read more
CHILD killer Colin Pitchfork’s next parole hearing will be in public, officials have decided. The 64-year-old, who raped and strangled two 15-year-old girls, will face the board in July. 1 Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 after he killed Lynda Mann in 1983 and Dawn Ashworth in 1986Credit: Simon Jones – The Sun … Read more
TRIBUTES are pouring in for a “lovely” farmer and his wife after they died from gunshot wounds. Richard and Rachel Harrison, 59 and 54, were tragically found dead on Friday morning in Saddington, Leicestershire. 2 Richard Harrison, 59, was found dead alongside his wife on Friday 2 Police confirmed Richard and Rachel Harrison, 54, died of … Read more
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