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See what's On in Leicester. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.

Coronavirus: 'Crystal clear' drunk people will not socially distance
on July 5, 2020 at 10:31 am
As people in England enjoy their first night out in months, police voice fears about social […]
Fourth of July: Trump vows to defeat 'radical left' in Independence Day speech
on July 5, 2020 at 9:58 am
The president rails at people who have "no clue what they're doing", as the US marks independence.
NHS anniversary: PM to join nationwide clap to celebrate health service
on July 5, 2020 at 9:35 am
People across the UK will applaud later to celebrate 72 years since the founding of the health […]

Man Utd boss makes ominous claim amid Leicester City battle
by newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Chris Watson) on July 5, 2020 at 10:10 am
The Red Devils are chasing down the Foxes and Chelsea in their bid for a top-four Premier League […]
City to lead £8.4m study into long-term impacts of Covid-19
by newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Maia Snow) on July 5, 2020 at 10:00 am
Around 10,000 patients are expected to take part
Lockdown house party's uninvited guests: a van full of cops
by newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Maia Snow) on July 5, 2020 at 9:46 am
Two officers travelled 200 miles in one shift to deal with all of the incidents last night

Super Saturday descends into chaos in some parts as revellers seen ignoring social distancing rules
on July 5, 2020 at 10:49 am
Adherence to the government's one-metre plus rule quickly evaporated in the most vibrant areas, […]
DR ELLIE CANNON: Lockdowns help to avoid a second wave - but the Government MUST give us the facts
on July 5, 2020 at 10:49 am
DR ELLIE CANNON: We are not seeing a second wave. In fact, lockdowns such as the one in Leicester, […]
TALK OF THE TOWN: Raise a glass to the Royal ravers who went to the pub after weeks of lockdown!
on July 5, 2020 at 10:37 am
They've been dubbed the king and queen of Royal ravers, so it was no surprise to see Amelia Windsor […]

How an Australian socialite said to have killed four husbands bewitched and scandalised the world
on July 5, 2020 at 10:46 am
Enid Lindeman was the dazzling eldest daughter of a well-to-do family who inherited their fortune […]
Victorians donated $250K in 24 hours to public housing residents locked down in Melbourne towers
on July 5, 2020 at 10:43 am
The 'hard lockdown' has forced residents in the towers across Flemington, Kensington and North […]
Employees claim they suffered sexual harassment at Amazon warehouse
on July 5, 2020 at 10:36 am
The whistleblowers say they were constantly targeted by male colleagues - who would touch them […]

Matt Willis gushes over wife Emma in emotional tribute on 12th anniversary
by web.help@express.co.uk (Amy Denman) on July 5, 2020 at 10:35 am
Matt Willis said his wife Emma “blows me away daily” as he paid tribute to her on […]
Billie Faiers ‘tipped to appear on Dancing on Ice’ as she ‘impresses producers’
by web.help@express.co.uk (Amy Denman) on July 5, 2020 at 9:41 am
Former The Only Way Is Essex star Billie Faiers has reportedly impressed Dancing on Ice producers […]
All you need to know about hair transplants following Jack Fincham’s procedure
by web.help@express.co.uk (Lydia Veljanovski) on July 5, 2020 at 9:00 am
EXCLUSIVE: Top surgeon Mr Chris D'Souza reveals what you need to know about hair transplants […]

TV reviews: The Kemps: All True and Miss America
on July 3, 2020 at 9:39 am
This week's highlights include a documentary about Spandau Ballet and miniseries Miss America, […]
Maureen Lipman talks to Saga
on July 1, 2020 at 5:38 pm
The actress and writer on later love, that BT advert and her new Edinburgh show, Up For It
Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern talks to Saga
on July 1, 2020 at 3:31 pm
Elizabeth McGovern has been a key member of Downton Abbey since the beginning. What lies in store […]

The Rules of Drinking
by Katie Holyoak on July 3, 2020 at 7:59 am
The Rules of DrinkingMichael Fontaine The long history of drinking games – and how to win […]
July Quiz
by Katie Holyoak on July 1, 2020 at 1:21 pm
July QuizHistory Today Who was the first and only prime minister to be assassinated? How many […]
Pandemics: Now and Then
by Katie Holyoak on July 1, 2020 at 7:25 am
Pandemics: Now and Then Kyle Harper As human populations expand and their exploitation of the globe […]

Why support for Scottish independence has surged during the Covid-19 crisis
by Chris Deerin on July 5, 2020 at 10:21 am
The autonomy demonstrated by the Scottish government has given voters an enticing taste of […]
The politics of the spice rack: nigella seeds
by Stephen Bush on July 4, 2020 at 4:16 pm
Each jar and packet in the kitchen is part of a wider story, involving geography, culture and […]
How the Trump administration is unbalancing the balance of powers
by Emily Tamkin on July 3, 2020 at 5:45 pm
From a paralysed Congress to a growing number of conservative judges, legal experts are concerned […]

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