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Christmas lights switch-on events taking place across Leicestershire in 2026
People in towns and villages are preparing to welcome in the festive spirit
Emergency Services team up to improve critical care response
An Emergency Services partnership which allows volunteer specialist doctors and critical care paramedics to respond even faster to serious incidents is already bringing impressive results across Leicestershire and the entire East Midlands region. East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) now have ...
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Health warning for Leicestershire as fireworks smoke trapped by thick fog
Vulnerable people with asthma and heart conditions are being urged to take care
Motorbikes stolen from garage in Glenfield
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace two motorbikes which were stolen from a garage in Glenfield. Two yellow motorbikes – a 2004 Suzuki DR-Z400 and a Yamaha YZF1000R – were taken from the integrated garage of an address in Groby Road, sometime between 2am and 8am on Monday 7 Sep...
Traffic-busting Leicestershire road scheme hangs in the balance as costs soar by £13m
Reform UK bosses will ultimately decide the future of the highways improvments within the coming months
Serial shoplifter stole £444 worth of sweets and drinks from Morrisons
Abbey Wilson stole the items despite a criminal anti-social behaviour order designed to protect shops in her area
Man was paid to take away firm's waste, then dumped it in Leicestershire village
The council said it will “take robust action” against those responsible
Young mum screamed to children for help as 'dangerous' man raped her in her own home
Keane Owen attacked the woman in her home earlier this year
Robber on bike dragged woman along Leicester street as she fought to get precious gold chains back
The chains the masked mugger tried to steal were a gift from the woman's late parents
'There may well be more': Top cop's admission over Leicestershire Police escort-loving officers
Detective Superintendent Nicole Main said the force was committed to rooting out 'those kinds of officers'
Massive Leicestershire solar farm approved as councillors say their hands were 'tied'
Councillors say planning changes left them with little choice
Woman suffers 'significant' injuries after being knocked unconscious by e-scooter in Leicestershire
The rider is understoof to have fled the scene of the incident
'Substantial' increase in violence and problems with drugs at Leicestershire prison, inspection finds
An unannounced inspection at HMP Gartree uncoveed several serious concerns
Glenfield Remembrance service 2026
Hundreds of Glenfield residents joined the village's Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Sunday, 8 November 2026 they all came together to remember and honour those who gave their lives in the service of their country. The parade proceeded along the road from Park House to St Peter's Church. Cllr N...
Five East Midlands founders are taking the stage at HER Pitch 2026
Leicester, UK – Five female founders have been selected to pitch their businesses at HER Pitch 2026, a new pitching competition hosted by TechEM and Leicester Startups. HER Pitch is designed to give female founders and female-founded businesses an opportunity to put their businesses in front of in...
Registration opens for holiday scheme for children on ‘targeted’ free school meals
Children and young people in Leicester who receive ‘targeted’ free school meals are invited to sign up now for free activities taking place during the Christmas holidays. Starting on Saturday 19 December, the sessions include activities such as art, sport, outdoor fun, robotics, music and theatr...
County stands winter ready with key preparations in place
Leicestershire County Council has stepped up winter preparations with 16,500 tonnes of salt ready for roads, more than 1,300 miles of gritting routes in place and £17m invested in flood protection. Residents are also being encouraged to prepare now, by checking flood risks, planning ahead for free...
Face of Leicester rapist jailed for 10 years after attack on teenage girl
Vinay Parmar, 54, has also been banned from ever contacting his victim
Man accused of Gary Piatek murder allegedly caused Hampshire explosion
Some dodgy electrical work left Ibrahim Yosif with facial injuries and caused a high street blackout