Glenfield Parish Council is hosting "Glenfield Goes to the Seaside" on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This free family event features Punch & Judy shows, a sandpit, a circus workshop, a hog roast, live music, and deck chairs. Glenfield Goes to the Seaside. Taking place on Saturday 23rd May 2026, from 12 noon until 3.00pm, this exciting new event will bring all the fun and atmosphere of the seaside. Families, residents and visitors of all ages are invited t

James Marman (A Crew manager at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service) is fundraising for Rainbows Hospice, an incredible place that gave Erinne and her family care, comfort and unforgettable memories during the hardest time. Erinne was 6 years old when she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. In spring 2024, she received radiotherapy which thankfully gave her time to live life to the fullest and make memories with her family and friends. The Rainbows team supported E

Leicester College is inviting local residents, families and prospective students to a free Community Open Event this summer for a fun day packed with activities for all ages, including games, competitions, live street art and more. The event will take place at the College’s Abbey Park Campus (Painter Street, Leicester, LE1 3WA) from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 20 June 2026. This informal, inclusive, community-focused event will include community stalls and the opportunity to talk

An appeal is being made for information after a woman died following a collision in Cold Overton on Tuesday (5 May). Police were called to Main Street – north of Cold Overton village – just after 5.20pm following a report that a silver Ford Fiesta had collided with a tree. The driver, a woman in her 80s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment. However, she died as a result of her injuries yesterday (Thursday). An investigation into the circumstances of the incid

In 2025 more than £1.2 million was lost by people duped by fraudsters exploiting online relationships. On Tuesday 5 May a national awareness campaign was launched by the City of London Police asking people to remain cautious when forming relationships online and be alert to warning signs. Romance fraud scams involve people being duped into sending money to criminals who go to great lengths to gain their trust and convince them that they are in a genuine relationship. They use

Leicestershire Police has published a new Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Action Plan, outlining how it will work with partners and communities to prevent and reduce ASB across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland over the next three years. The plan supports the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, a key commitment within the government’s Safer Streets mission, which places tackling anti-social behaviour at the heart of local policing. The new action plan sets out how the local

Credit Leicestershire Police Officers are appealing for help to identify several men as part of an ongoing investigation into a distraction burglary. The incident happened in Leicester Road in Loughborough just before 4pm on 28 March. Five men went into a shop, with four of them choosing and buying items before continuing to walk round the shop. After they left, it was established that the fifth man had used a crowbar to force access to an adjoining residential property. PC

Sir David Attenborough, whose formative years in Leicester helped shape his lifelong passion for the natural world, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday (8 May). Picture caption: Sir David with his portrait, Attenborough in Paradise (2016) by Bryan Organ, at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. The broadcaster, naturalist and national treasure moved to Leicester with his family in 1932. His father, Frederick, was the second Principal of University College, which meant the f