The first tenants are set to move into brand new, fully adapted council bungalows built on the site of Leicester's former Saffron Lane velodrome. Designed for wheelchair users, the eight bungalows are the first homes to be completed as part of a wider £11 million city council housing development off Leicester’s Saffron Lane. Built by Lovell on behalf of Leicester City Council, the development has transformed the 1.4-hectare brownfield site into a new neighbourhood of council

A Community Green Flag has been raised at the Forest Road Greenbelt in Loughborough after achieving the prestigious award for the 11th consecutive year. Photo shows Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Colin Hamilton, Mayoress Emma Lowe, volunteers, councillors, council officers, representatives from idverde and Serco, and children from Watermead Day Nursery at a Community Green Flag raising event at Forest Road Greenbelt. The space is maintained by the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, s

The latest phase in a rolling programme of repairs and improvements to pavements on Leicester’s busy Melton Road gets started next week. Leicester City Council is carrying out the works to spruce up public areas for local businesses and residents. The latest works will focus on the pavements on the outbound section of Melton Road between Portsmouth Road and Herbert Avenue, and on the inbound section between Acorn Street and Moira Street. The scheme involves replacing old, bro

A former Leicestershire Special Police Constable has been sentenced to a two-year community order after pleading guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Jamie Wallace, 21, of Leicestershire, was sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) at Leicester Crown Court after he previously admitted the charges at Leicester Magistrates Court on Wednesday April 8. Wallace was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for five years and made subject to a Sexual Harm Pre

A man who caused significant damage to a factory where he worked has been jailed. A fire at Natsons Packaging Limited in New Star Road in Leicester resulted in the business working on a reduced level for almost six months. CCTV enquiries traced the suspect - Ajay Ajay - from the arson to a petrol station in which officers were able to identify him. It was later discovered that he was an employee of the business. The footage showed 31-year-old Ajay of Forest Avenue, Thurmaston

Young people from across Leicester gathered together for a friendly tournament last week (20 Aug) to celebrate the end of a summer packed with free sport and physical activity sessions. The sessions, delivered in communities across the city, were held at the city council’s multi-use games areas (MUGAs) and PlayZones throughout the school summer holidays, helping people to make the most of newly-created or refurbished spaces for sport. Young people were able to book onto the s

Teenager Rhianna advocates for other young carers An inspiring teenager has made it her mission to bang the drum for fellow young carers and educate others about the challenges they face. Rhianna Reid (18) is writing a book to support primary school aged children who care for loved ones about her own lived experience caring for her dad, which she hopes one day will be published. She has also delivered presentations to school staff, helping them recognise the signs that a pupi

BBQ and hotpot, all at one table! A new social dining experience at DAIU is now open today (26 August) at Highcross Leicester, and here’s what diners can expect. Set in the former TGI Fridays unit in St. Peter’s Square, DAIU will bring an immersive, all-you-can-eat dining concept to the city. Over 2,200 bookings have already been made for its opening week, with diners eager to sample its unique, interactive dining set-up—making it one of Highcross’ most sought after openings

5–6 September 2026 | Belvoir Castle, Grantham Land Rover enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond are gearing up for a spectacular weekend of 4x4 action as the LRO Show returns to the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castle on 5 and 6 September 2026. Described as the UK’s biggest and best Land Rover show, the annual celebration brings together thousands of Land Rover owners, enthusiasts, clubs, traders and families for a weekend packed with action, adventure, shopping and some of

People across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are being urged to prepare for the possibility of flooding with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for later this week. Months of little or no rain have left the ground extremely hard, increasing the risk of surface water flooding which can happen fast and be hard to predict, says the Local Resilience Forum (LRF). A yellow warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office for Wednesday and Thursday (26 and

Leicester's new market square is taking shape, with contractors now laying the high quality porphyry paving that will extend across the whole space. Here's how the site looks now - and here's how it will look when the scheme's complete. For more check out the Leicester Market website

A father and son have admitted robbing several businesses in Leicester and Nottingham. Gary and Jack Moore pleaded guilty to a string of offences when they appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday (24 August). Between them, they committed their offences between 31 May and 2 July this year, targeting several shops by threatening staff and stealing quantities of cash. Fifty-eight-year-old Moore, of HMP Hatfield Lakes, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery relating to busi

EMR to run significantly reduced services and trains will be incredibly busy to and from London on Sunday and Monday due to RMT strike action. East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, will run a significantly reduced timetable to and from London on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August due to strike action by the RMT union. Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is absolutely essential on these dates and to check their full journey, including firs

Countywide operation helping to tackle ongoing issue Operation Hind, Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards’ initiative to crack down on the sale of illegal cigarettes and vapes, has secured two more successful prosecutions. Arya Mohammad Pour (24) of 54A Page Hall Road, Sheffield, appeared before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 19 August, where it was heard that he had sold 22 packets of counterfeit Richmond cigarettes to undercover Trading Standard office

A student has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his former friend outside the De Montfort University campus. Harper Dennis Harper Dennis, aged 19, repeatedly stabbed Khaleed Oladipo, aged 20, in the chest near De Montfort University in Leicester on the evening of Tuesday, February 3, this year. Today at Leicester Crown Court, he was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter, possessing an offensive weapon, and failing to provide the PIN for his phone

An investigation after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, this morning (Tuesday) has determined that there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement. At this stage, it is believed the man has suffered a fall leading to his injuries. The man, who is in his 60s, remains in hospital with serious injuries. His family have been informed and remain with him. Full enquiries have been ongoing today after police were ca

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (25 August 2026) named David Sandall as his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process carried out in line with the College of Policing’s recruitment requirements. This included assessments by both internal and external stakeholder groups and an in-depth presentation and formal intervie

A company has been charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of a man in April 2021. Green Steel and Cladding Ltd, formerly of Kirkgate, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, is charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of Paul Johnson, 45. Mr Johnson was seriously injured at a premises in Wireless Hill, South Luffenham, on 15 April 2021 while working on behalf of Green Steel and Cladding Ltd. He later died in hospital on 16 April 2021. Green Steel and

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are working together with other partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis believed to be associated with imported eggs. The FSA have confirmed Eggs produced in the UK with the British Lion Mark or under the Laid in Britain scheme are safe to eat. Eggs which are thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically should not present a food safety risk. To find out more on this click the button

An investigation is ongoing after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 25th August). Police were called to the area at 2.06am by the East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance at the scene. The man has been taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries. An investigation is in its very early stages to establish what has happened and how the man has come to be injured. It is not b