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BBC to screen documentary on when Motown came to Leicester

BBC Radio Leicester's Herdle White has been filmed at The Athena which hosted Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and Smokey Robinson & The Miracles when it was named the Odeon Theatre

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Traditional Boxing Day hunts across Leicestershire from the past

Thousands of people turn out to see the traditional post-Christmas spectacle of huntsmen and hounds charging through the Leicestershire countryside. The Quorn, Fernie and Atherstone hunts all ride out on Boxing Day – the biggest in the hunt calendar, where the huntsmen and horses are paraded in front of the gathered public. Since the introduction of the Hunting Act in 2004, mounted riders follow the hounds as they pursue a laid scent trail as an alternative to hunting a live fox, which was banned under the legislation.

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See rock 'n' roll culture in 1980 in these excellent De Montfort Hall festival pics

De Montfort Hall

Flares, flags and plenty of dancing at this rock show over 40 years ago

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How Toys R Us and Fosse Park shops looked 20 years ago

Leicester shopping

Noughties-era Toys R Us, Comet, BHS and more

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Take a trip through Cadbury's Christmas past with rare unearthed photos of treats through the decades

Recognise any of these old favourites?

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The adorable letters children wrote to Santa at Christmas decades ago

From socks without holes to Tom Jones - wonderful messages kids sent Father Christmas have been unearthed from the archives

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Long lost landmarks of Leicestershire being demolished in 19 Leicester Mercury archive photos

Leicester Nostalgia

Some had to come down, some outlived their use and others were just in the way...

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Christmas past celebrations across Leicestershire in 15 Leicester Mercury archive photos

Leicester Nostalgia

Famous faces and cheering crowds

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When England and France last met in a football tournament and what happened afterwards in Mercury archive photos

Leicester Nostalgia

Fans experienced joy and pain, according to these Leicester Mercury archive photos

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The most wanted Christmas presents of the decade - in the 1920s

A lot has changed over the past century and, unsurprisingly, that includes what people would have loved to get for Christmas

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The things you'll remember if you used the internet in the 1990s

If you were among the first generation to get online you'll recall the novelty - and the slowness - of the '90s net

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10 lost McDonald's menu items that may never return to restaurants including the fabled McRib

They've gone the way of the McDodo

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Twenty three more Leicester Mercury archive photos showing Leicestershire life in 1992

Leicester Nostalgia

We've delved into the archives from 30 years ago once more

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Life in Leicester from 30 years ago in 20 Mercury archive snaps from 1992

Some things looks familiar but others are a world away from today

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We tried to find Leicester's oldest pub with 16th century boozers and city centre staples in the running

There's plenty of debate to be had over what's considered our oldest watering hole

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You can buy a slice of Prince William's wedding cake made by Leicestershire baker

The eight-tier creation took two days to assemble in 2011

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Leicester City FA Cup final tracksuit worn by Bobby Roberts smashes estimates at auction

Leicester City FC

A fierce bidding war broke out for the 1969 items

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Work in Braunstone Gate exposes tram tracks from more than 100 years ago

Leicester Nostalgia

The exposed tram tracks serve as a reminder of how much the city has changed before the latest revamp is complete

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Archive images show Leicester from above in years gone by

Leicester Nostalgia

You can see the drastic changes in the city and its suburbs

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The high street frozen food king Leicestershire shopped at before Iceland

Leicester Nostalgia

They sold freezers and microwaves too - and some are still working today

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Access wartime records for free as poignant poem to commemorate Remembrance is unveiled

Ancestry partnered with acclaimed poet Nikita Gill to produce a powerful new poem, Who You Are

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50 more lost chocolates we miss - or not - from our festive tubs as Bounty is 'banned' from Celebrations

Following the controversial removal of the coconut treat, we look back at the 52 chocolates that no longer feature in a festive tin

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Rishi Sunak's grandfather lived in Oadby and once nearly missed dinner with the Queen

Meeting monarchs might be genetic

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'Black history is British history' says author of book about Windrush generation nurses

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An Ocean Apart launched on Tuesday, October 18 in Market Harborough

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Coronation Street Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance

Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before

Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him

Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried

Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate

Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body

Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying

Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap

Coronation Street

Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.

Dogs Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre

Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'

Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit

Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response

The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021

Coronation Street fans 'work out' horror kidnap twist as Rob Donovan victim 'sealed'

Coronation Street

Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.

Death in Paradise's Ardal O'Hanlon's real reason he left as fans hail him best inspector

Death in Paradise

Ardal O'Hanlon played DI Jack Mooney on Death in Paradise and fans have been quick to hail him as the best detective on the show to date

Coronation Street Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance

Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before

Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him

Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried

Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate

Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body

Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying

Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap

Coronation Street

Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.

Emmerdale Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent

Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out

Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers

Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre

Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'

Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit

Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response

The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021