Today (Friday 26 June), crossing patrols from across the county attended a special ceremony to give thanks for long service, receive messages from local pupils and enjoy tea and scones. For more than 70 years, school crossing patrols have been the ‘superheroes’ of the school run in Leicestershire. Helping children gain independence on their journey to school every day with a familiar face in all weathers, crossing patrols are a key part of the county council’s wider road safe

Henry Iv’s knighthood, Chaucer’s marriage, Victorian courtroom dramas and 16th-century graffiti all feature in Leicester’s rich history – and visitors to the city centre can find out more on Heritage Sundays. Heritage Sundays take place on the last Sunday of the month and see some of the city’s most historic sites opened up for people to explore. This Sunday (28 June), the Magazine, Leicester Castle’s Great Hall and St Mary de Castro Church will be open for visitors. Entry is

A Serious collision has closed Narborough Road here in the city this afternoon. Due to a serious Road Traffic collision Narborough Road is currently blocked outbound and inbound just after the Fullhurst Road junction. Local diversions are in place. The Collision involves a motorcyclist. We have no details of any injuries at this time. Air ambulance in attendance. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more on this i

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious collision in Groby earlier this month. Police were called to Ratby Road, close to the junction with Oaktree Close, just after 2.20pm on Thursday 4 June following a report a black Yamaha motorcycle had collided with a pedestrian and then left the scene. The pedestrian, a woman in her 90s, was taken to hospital for treatment. She has since been discharged. The man, who was arrested yesterday (Thursday 25 June) has

A Car collided with an E-bike in Dominion Road last night. Police were called at 4.49pm yesterday (Thursday) to a report of a collision involving a car and an e-bike on Dominion Road, Leicester. Two people were on the e-bike and were taken to hospital. The teenage boy and girl both sustained non-life threatening injuries. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of careless driving and was interviewed by officers. She has since been released under investigation pending f

Specialist police dive teams searching for a teenage boy following reports he entered a lake in Syston yesterday afternoon (Thursday 25 June) have recovered a person from the water. We can confirm it is the teenager known to have entered the lake and his family are being supported specialist officers. Police were called just after 1.30pm to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way. Officers attended along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service. Init

LEICESTER’S BIGGEST BEER GARDEN RETURNS WITH NEW SUMMER MENU Just in time for beer garden season, The Old Horse in Leicester has reopened following a huge investment, re‑establishing itself as a leading pub destination for this summer. Overlooking the beautiful Victoria Park, the pub boasts Leicester’s largest beer garden, perfect for those long, sun soaked days. The outdoor space has been redesigned for all-day enjoyment, with a dedicated garden bar, a German-inspired beer g

Leicester military, veterans and cadets offered free travel to events this Armed Forces Weekend Stagecoach Midlands supports Armed Forces Day 2026 with free travel for military, ex-military and cadets on 27th and 28th June Part of Stagecoach’s wider commitment to the Armed Forces Community Free travel also offered for Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday Serving military, veterans, and cadets are set to get free travel this Armed Forces Day weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday

A total of 21 people have been charged in connection with smuggling cannabis and mobile phones into HMP Gartree in Market Harborough. The charges follow a lengthy and complex investigation by detectives working in the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Regional Prison Intelligence Unit. The offences are alleged to have occurred between 1 June 2022 and 6 October 2022. Jamie Speirs, 30, of Stowe Drive, Rugby, has been charged with: - Holder of a public office wilfull