Leicestershire

Massive 900-home Leicestershire town extension takes step forward Leicestershire Live04:19
Reform UK selects its leader for Leicestershire County Council after election success Harborough Mail18:00
'Spectacular' flypast crowns Leicestershire town's VE Day celebrations Leicestershire Live16:54
Police probe patient deaths during Covid pandemic BBC18:22
Reform UK's Virge Richichi talks priorities after North West Leicestershire win Leicestershire Live19:10
Reform UK will lead Leicestershire County Council as Conservatives make statement Leicestershire Live14:18
Plans emerge for 135 new homes on Leicestershire farmland Leicestershire Live04:14

Latest News

In the last 10 minutes

Listen: Prank 999 caller requests armed police to gorilla in busy town The Independent12:42

In the last half-hour

Fox cub reunited with mum after being rescued from six foot drain in Leicester ITV12:23

In the last 2 hours

Council plants 105 trees as part of new Tree Management Strategy North West Leicestershire District Council (Press Release)11:39

New play areas open in Sileby park after £500,000 funding Charnwood Borough Council (Press Release)11:07

Fears raised huge Leicestershire quarry could 'swallow up' countryside Leicestershire Live11:03

Prison time warning issued to Leicestershire stores amid single use vape ban Leicestershire Live11:03

In the last 4 hours

New Leicestershire Reform leader answers policy questions on issues such as flooding, social… Harborough Mail10:18

New Lord Mayor takes on historic role Leicester City Council (Press Release)09:57

Win tickets to Melton's Artisan Cheese Fair Melton Times09:51

Coalville murder accused's trial hears glass fragments recovered from wife’s remains Leicestershire Live09:41

Fountain of Youth release date, cast, trailer, plot and everything you need to know Leicestershire Live09:32

Climate friendly information to be shared at Sustainability Accelerator Event Harborough District Council (Press Release)09:01

Plans submitted to create £10.5m medical unit BBC08:59

In the last 6 hours

Fox cub rescued from storm drain reunited with mum BBC06:57

HIV and AIDS memorial garden unveiled in Leicester BBC06:57

Shopping centre demolition put on hold by council BBC06:57

Earlier today

Leicestershire's Reform UK leader on flooding, social care and political reorganisation Leicestershire Live04:16

Drunk neighbour threatened to set grandmother's home on fire Leicestershire Live04:16

Yesterday

Foodbank manager is elected new Mayor of Melton Melton Times20:40 15-May-25

Thriving Melton gym moves to bigger premises Melton Times17:44 15-May-25

Leicestershire man 'plied' woman with alcohol and drugs before raping her Leicestershire Live17:15 15-May-25

Leicestershire prison officer suffers broken wrist in alleged attack Leicestershire Live17:14 15-May-25

People in Leicester asked to consider being foster carers Leicester City Council (Press Release)16:40 15-May-25

Victim of 'horrendous' sexual violence speaks out to protect others Leicestershire Live15:53 15-May-25

Who is in charge of what as Reform UK leads Leicestershire County Council Leicestershire Live14:22 15-May-25

Tributes paid to 'amazing woman' found in street BBC14:00 15-May-25

Pepsico invests in sustainability at Leicester factory Food & Drink International13:41 15-May-25

Police hit out at prank 999 call over 'gorilla' in Coalville town centre claim Leicestershire Live13:20 15-May-25

Melton police operation flags up multiple motoring offences Melton Times12:49 15-May-25

Woman who died in Leicestershire street is named by police Leicestershire Live12:40 15-May-25

Reform UK stands by councillor sacked by police BBC12:39 15-May-25

Warning issued after battery causes Leicestershire house fire Leicestershire Live11:19 15-May-25

School transport funding decision to be reviewed BBC10:37 15-May-25

Coalville man accused of wife's murder cut dressing gown belt so 'he could hold her' Leicestershire Live09:58 15-May-25

Harborough council wins appeal battle over its refusal of homes that were 'harmful to character … Harborough Mail09:54 15-May-25

Charnwood to host first ever food festival this June Charnwood Borough Council (Press Release)09:31 15-May-25

Harborough District Council agrees to end inquiry into whereabouts of £105k - with no… Harborough Mail09:13 15-May-25

Some prisoners to be released after 28 days in bid to cut overcrowding Leicestershire Live07:46 15-May-25

Leicester and Notts Pride ban political parties from 2025 parades TheBusinessDesk.com06:45 15-May-25

New bollards which rise out of road installed BBC06:43 15-May-25

Pop-up clinic checks for 'subtle' heart disease BBC06:43 15-May-25

Police hit out at 'dangerous' drivers ignoring Leicestershire road closures Leicestershire Live04:11 15-May-25

Drunk plasterer crashed van into car after watching football Leicestershire Live04:11 15-May-25

In the last 7 days

Plea for urgent action after prison officer attacks BBC21:31 14-May-25

UK's first Reform council leader promises Leicestershire tax cuts ITV19:11 14-May-25

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork set for new parole hearing Leicestershire Live18:33 14-May-25

Bulldozing of Leicestershire shopping centre on hold after council says approval is needed Leicestershire Live18:33 14-May-25

Leicester's post-16 send transport decision 'called in' for scrutiny Leicestershire Live18:28 14-May-25

Major Leicester street to gain two more adult gaming centres in spite of concerns Leicestershire Live18:03 14-May-25

Free vintage bus rides at heritage Leicestershire event this weekend Leicestershire Live17:52 14-May-25

New cabinet appointed Leicestershire County Council (Press Release)17:22 14-May-25

Leicestershire council agrees to end investigation into whereabouts of £105,000 Leicestershire Live17:12 14-May-25

Three arrested after police find cannabis grow at Leicester house Leicestershire Live16:52 14-May-25

A First! This Study on Pregnancy in the Viking Age Illuminates Warrior Women and the Fate of Babies Arkeonews16:52 14-May-25

Controversial 41-home plan for 'flood risk' Leicestershire village approved Leicestershire Live16:21 14-May-25

Nigerian Striker Taiwo Awoniyi In Coma After Surgery For Abdominal Injury Independent Nigeria16:10 14-May-25

Reform councillor elected in party's May landslide revealed as former policeman who was sacked… MailOnline15:42 14-May-25

Cllr Richard Flemming becomes new Hinckley and Bosworth Mayor Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council (Press Release)15:36 14-May-25

New leader and chairman elected by Leicestershire County Council Melton Times15:20 14-May-25

BBC stars told to follow rules after Gary Lineker post BBC15:08 14-May-25

A new mayor for Oadby & Wigston Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (Press Release)14:54 14-May-25

Police probe report shot fired at parked car BBC14:39 14-May-25

Car damaged amid reported gun shots in Leicester street Leicestershire Live14:10 14-May-25

New Chair for NWLDC as alliance administration retains control North West Leicestershire District Council (Press Release)13:35 14-May-25

Funding available for rural businesses and organisations Harborough District Council (Press Release)13:19 14-May-25

Decision on appeal over Leicestershire homes refused for being 'harmful to character of the… Leicestershire Live13:17 14-May-25

New Leicestershire Reform councillor was fired from police force Leicestershire Live13:11 14-May-25

Plans for 900 homes as part of major town extension BBC12:26 14-May-25

Work complete on upgrade for pedestrian zone bollards Leicester City Council (Press Release)11:54 14-May-25

Traders appeal for more security funding Melton Times11:29 14-May-25

Man accused of wife’s murder says he is ‘not a monster’ Leicestershire Live10:36 14-May-25

New multi-use canopy opened at Southfields Park Charnwood Borough Council (Press Release)10:18 14-May-25

NHS staff 'still in the dark' over jobs future BBC06:40 14-May-25

Engineers walking 130 miles for charity BBC06:30 14-May-25

Protesters seek protection from anti-social order BBC06:30 14-May-25

Massive 900-home Leicestershire town extension takes step forward Leicestershire Live04:19 14-May-25

Drink-driver staggering in road after crash was three times legal limit Leicestershire Live04:19 14-May-25

VE Day party enjoyed by pupils, staff and parents at Buckminster School Melton Times19:12 13-May-25

Newly-elected Reform councillor was sacked as police officer BBC18:05 13-May-25

Man found unconscious in Leicestershire street Leicestershire Live17:38 13-May-25

Man charged with nine offences following spate of alleged burglaries Leicestershire Live16:59 13-May-25

Opening date set for Leicester Cathedral's new centre extension Leicestershire Live16:23 13-May-25

Body of Coalville man's wife found wrapped in plastic under stairs, court hears Leicestershire Live14:57 13-May-25

Homes evacuated after blaze at joinery business BBC14:54 13-May-25

New Mayor of Charnwood sworn in for 2025-26 Charnwood Borough Council (Press Release)14:17 13-May-25

More electricity pylons proposed for Lincolnshire BBC13:35 13-May-25

Man charged with murder of woman found in street BBC13:33 13-May-25

Man charged with murder after woman dies in Leicestershire street Leicestershire Live13:15 13-May-25

Leicestershire County Council jobs including pensions officer and library assistant Leicestershire Live12:39 13-May-25

Huge expansion plan unveiled for Leicestershire primary school Leicestershire Live12:24 13-May-25

Warning issued amid suspected bird flu outbreak at Leicestershire beauty spot Leicestershire Live12:04 13-May-25

New scheme offers month-long e-cycle loans Leicester City Council (Press Release)12:00 13-May-25

'Faulty electrics' caused hospital restaurant fire BBC11:21 13-May-25

Urgent search launched for missing girl, 14 Leicestershire Live11:02 13-May-25

Three-bed Leicestershire village flat heads to auction Leicestershire Live10:42 13-May-25

Businesses urged to prepare for single-use vapes ban Leicester City Council (Press Release)10:18 13-May-25

Work begins on 50 new homes in Leicestershire village Insider Media09:57 13-May-25

Council responds to homelessness challenges Blaby District Council (Press Release)09:40 13-May-25

'Substantial changes' made to solar farm project BBC09:19 13-May-25

Housing approved for site which previously formed part of Leicestershire golf club Insider Media08:25 13-May-25

Water firm aims to expand drone use to cut leaks BBC06:38 13-May-25

Proposal to build 170 homes on village edge BBC06:36 13-May-25

Divisive 145-home plan with reported Richard III link gets the green light Leicestershire Live04:24 13-May-25

Fake traffic wardens targeting disabled people in Leicestershire Leicestershire Live04:16 13-May-25

Former Derbyshire police officer punched hole in wall of partner's home during domestic row Derbyshire Live18:20 12-May-25

Reform UK selects its leader for Leicestershire County Council after election success Harborough Mail18:00 12-May-25

Reform UK selects group new leader on 'hung' council BBC17:33 12-May-25

'Substantial changes' made to Leicestershire village solar farm plans amid concerns Leicestershire Live16:44 12-May-25

Police arrest three people after fatal crash BBC16:42 12-May-25

Leicestershire man caught out by 20mph limit on road set to revert back to 30mph Leicestershire Live16:42 12-May-25

See the cheeses travelling 630 miles for artisan Leicestershire awards Leicestershire Live16:34 12-May-25

Reform UK selects its leader for Leicestershire County Council after election wins Leicestershire Live16:34 12-May-25

Reform UK elects group leader ahead of key council meeting Melton Times16:32 12-May-25

Murder probe launched after woman found in street BBC15:51 12-May-25

Murder investigation launched as woman dies in Leicestershire street Leicestershire Live15:33 12-May-25

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