Hannah Richardson

England, United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Leicester Mercury

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Articles

Leicester family fears for safety after 'trench of despair' dug next to their home

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

A Leicester family is fearing for the safety of their home after a "trench" was dug on land next door to them. The family say they have been left with sleepless nights after the "trench" was reportedly dug just 50cm from the wall of their property. The family-of-four, who asked not to be named, claimed the "trench", which runs the length of their property, also reportedly goes down to foundation level, leaving them fearing it could undermine the stability of their Adderley Road home.
Third time's a charm for flats plan in former Leicester nightclub

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

A third attempt to turn a former Leicester city centre nightclub into flats has been approved. The latest application for the former Lily's Live Lounge, in New Bond Street, behind Highcross, proposed four apartments be created in the upper floors of the building. A previous application for five flats in the property was rejected by Leicester City Council in December 2024, while an earlier bid for eight flats was withdrawn in October 2023.
Major 350-home Leicester development enters final phases

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

A major Leicester house-building scheme is nearing completion. The Waterside project is now entering its final phases, with work expected to be wrapped up by the end of next year, developer Keepmoat has said. The 350-home plan has seen land previously occupied by abandoned factories along Leicester’s Grand Union Canal and River Soar regenerated. To date, 201 homes, formed of a mix of houses and blocks of flats, and a public open space have been completed, Keepmoat added.
'Worrying' decline in Leicestershire’s heart health, charity warns

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Heart health across Leicestershire is getting worse, and premature deaths are on the rise, a charity has warned. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) said that statistics from the past five years presented a “worrying decline”. Across Leicestershire as a whole, including the city, cardiovascular deaths in working-age adults – ages 20 to 64 – has increased by 20 per cent between 2019 and 2023, the charity said. In 2023, there were 310 such deaths, an average of around six a week.
Updates on major plans set to transform area around Leicester Market

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Final designs are being drawn up for two major schemes that are set to transform parts of Leicester city centre. The two projects - one for Leicester Market, and the other for a link between Market Place and Cank Street - have been years in the making. The plan for the market aims to make it “fit for the 21st Century”.
Leicester pre-school announces 'heartbreaking' closure risk

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

A Leicester nursery could shut its doors for good this summer. The charity which runs the Saffron Pre-school said it is now consulting with staff over the potential closure, which it has blamed on financial “pressures”. These pressures include an “ongoing lack of adequate funding from the Government”, exacerbated by recent increases to employer national insurance contributions and minimum wage levels, the Early Years Alliance charity told LeicestershireLive.
New takeaway hub proposed for Leicestershire town

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Plans have emerged for a new takeaway hub at the edge of a Leicestershire town. The proposals would see a new single-storey building constructed on agricultural land, which would then be divided into four units. These would be for businesses selling food and drink to be eaten both on the premises and for deliveries. No information has been given publicly as to whether any potential tenants have been lined up for the units.
New takeaway hub proposed for Leicestershire town

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Hannah Richardson

Plans have emerged for a new takeaway hub at the edge of a Leicestershire town. The proposals would see a new single-storey building constructed on agricultural land, which would then be divided into four units. These would be for businesses selling food and drink to be eaten both on the premises and for deliveries. No information has been given publicly as to whether any potential tenants have been lined up for the units.
Stately home’s historic chimneys set to be dismantled amid ‘serious’ public safety risk

1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

The 175-year-old chimneys of a Leicestershire stately home could be dismantled. Beaumanor Hall was forced to close last month amid a “potentially serious” public safety risk. Assessments by structural engineers revealed that the 175-year-old chimneys at the venue, in Woodhouse, near Loughborough, had “deteriorated”, owner Leicestershire County Council said.
All the pharmacies open in Leicester, Coalville, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Blaby and Oadby this bank holiday weekend

2 weeks ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Hannah Richardson

Various pharmacies will be open over the bank holiday to allow people to collect prescriptions and buy over the counter medicines. The long weekend brings with it a number of changes to local services, including in the NHS. For anyone who finds themselves in need of medicines on Monday (May 26), however, there are still options. A number of pharmacies are set to be open in Leicester and the districts and boroughs on the bank holiday so you can buy what you need.