Three people who were part of an organised crime group supplying drugs at a ‘wholesale’ level have been jailed for their part in the operation. Following an investigation by East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) one of the ringleaders behind the operation, 31-year-old Sarju Khushal, was jailed in March last year to 11 years.During the investigation detectives identified others who were involved in the operation at various levels. Khushal, formerly of Hazeldene Road, L

Leicester’s much-loved Spark Festival is in full swing, transforming venues across the city into a nine-day celebration of creativity for children and families - and this year, children aren’t just taking part, they’re helping to lead the way. Running from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 May 2026, the nine-day festival will transform schools, libraries, community spaces and venues across the city into a vibrant celebration of the arts for young people aged 0-13 with a packed program

Visit Leicester has officially announced its Green Days, Green Stays and Green Ways campaign, a major initiative designed to highlight the benefits of regenerative tourism and encourage eco-friendly travel throughout the city and county. Tourists the world over are increasingly aware of the impact of their travel and want to know that their choices make a positive difference, rather than leave a negative impact. Moving beyond traditional sustainability, the campaign focuses o

A former Leicestershire Police staff member has been sentenced after pleading guilty to unlawfully obtaining communications data. Nadeem Said, 56, of Birmingham, who previously worked as a SPOC (Single Point of Contact) Accredited Officer was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 18 months at Northamptonshire Crown Court on Friday (15 May) after he previously admitted obtaining communication data from Snapchat relating to a specific username without lawful author

Officers investigating a stabbing in a Leicester night club have released an image of three men they want to speak to. Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to premises in Gravel Street at around 3.30am on Monday 4 May following a report a 19-year-old had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital to be treated for an injury that was not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. No-one has been arrested in connection with the incident but detectives b

Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June. What's On Organised by Opal22, the event takes place from 12pm to 8pm at Museum Square, New Walk, Leicester, and invites families, friends, and communities of all backgrounds to come together for an unforgettable day honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation. With entrance operating on a...

Air ambulance lands at Braunstone Leisure Centre. Early this morning, centre staff reported an emergency medical situation, prompting a rush from the air ambulance and East Midlands Ambulance Service. Police also attended to assist with the safe landing of the helicopter. The centre will remain closed for a short time this morning and should reopen around 10 a.m. A Leicestershire police spokeswoman said: “We confirm this incident was a medical emergency involving a male exper

Leicestershire County Council appoints its 50th chairman Councillor Linda Danks has been appointed the fiftieth Chairman of Leicestershire County Council. A diet consultant from Rothley, Councillor Danks was confirmed by the Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 13th of May. Currently her first term as a county councillor and representing the Rothley & Mountsorrel division, Cllr Danks is a mother, grandmother and recently became a great grandmother. Over the last year Cllr Da

The City's new Lord Mayor has been presented with the chain of office at a ceremony at Leicester’s Town Hall. Cllr Kulwinder Singh Johal, who has represented Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields ward since 2015, was sworn in as the city’s first citizen at a meeting of the full council on Thursday 14 May. Picture caption: The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Cllr Kulwinder Singh Johal At the ceremony, the new Lord Mayor announced he would be supporting two charities in his mayoral year: th