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Police officers are appealing for help to identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus travelling from Leicester to Market Harborough. The incident happened on the X7 service just after 1pm on Friday 17 April. The man, who was sat next to the victim, touched her on her breast several times during the journey. The victim got off the bus at a stop in Market Harborough and the man remained on it when it left and is known to have got off in Market Harborough town

Fire crews are currently battling a blaze in a flat on Fosse Road North in Leicester tonight (Monday 11 May) Three fire crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended around 9:30 p.m. Road closures are in place between Stephenson Drive and Battenberg Road. Pictures by Leicester Media Online This is affecting local bus services. The fire is now under control and residents were safely evacuated. Warning: Video Includes Flashing Lights Please avoid the area if possib

An investigation into an assault in Sweetbriar Road, Leicester, yesterday morning (Sunday 10 May), continues. The incident was reported at 11.25am, the 33-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment, he has since been discharged. A 51-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. The scene was cordoned off while enquiries were ongoing at the scene but that has

He is scheduled to go on trial this summer for the murder of De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo Khaleed Oladipo A young man accused of the fatal stabbing of a De Montfort University student appeared in court today (Monday, May 11). Khaleed Oladipo, 22, passed away after being stabbed on Oxford Street in Leicester city centre on Tuesday, (February 3). Following his death at Leicester Royal Infirmary, 18-year-old Harper Dennis was arrested and charged with his murde

Rupert Matthews, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, has unveiled ambitious plans to complement local policing with Street Wardens in market towns across the force area. Since this contract is set to go out for tender, the precise budget cannot be confirmed at this moment. Mr. Matthews has suggested that it might be valued around £2 million. Funded through his Crime Prevention Budget, Wardens will work at targeted times and locations, guid

Leicestershire Fire Service is issuing important advice regarding the potential hazards associated with charging various electrical devices, including smartphones, electric bikes (e-bikes), and other gadgets that rely on batteries. As the use of these devices continues to grow, so does the risk of fire incidents related to improper charging practices. It is essential for users to be aware of the risks involved in charging their devices, particularly in terms of overheating, s

Recognising and supporting carers is at the heart of a new strategy – and residents can have their say on the plans. This consultation runs from Monday 20 April to Sunday 14 June 2026. With nearly 10 per cent of county residents saying in the 2021 census that they provide unpaid care, Leicestershire County Council has listened to more than 300 unpaid carers as part of the new plan. Now a call is being made by the chairman of the county council’s adult social care engagement p

Reflecting on 5 Years since the Lockdown through pictures We all stayed at Home For many of us memories remain of intense fear, eerie silence, and rapid societal change. The anniversary, marked on March 23, 2025, reflects on the “stay at home” orders, empty streets, panic buying, and the profound, lasting impact on mental health, education, and the frontline. Memorable moments and thoughts from five years ago include: The "Stay at Home" Order: Boris Johnson’s address on March