Detectives investigating an arson at Loughborough Town Hall last month are appealing for information from the audience members who were evacuated. The fire service and police were called to a report a fire around 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 May, moments before the start of a performance of That’ll Be The Day. As part of ongoing enquiries, detectives investigating the incident are particularly keen to speak to any men who exited the toilets shortly before the alarm sounded. DC Jaso

In October 2023 a 20-year-old man was subjected to a serious sexual assault in a city park. Today (Wednesday 24 June) the perpetrator was convicted of one count of rape. During the afternoon of 9 October, the victim was sitting on a bench in Abbey Park when he was approached by 43-year-old Islamuddin Talash. The pair briefly spoke about bicycles, with Talash telling the victim he had one that he was willing to give him. Talash then suggested they went to his flat so the victi

The ongoing investigation into a fire at Thurmaston Shopping Centre has led to the arrest of three teenage boys. Police were called to the shopping centre in Barkby Thorpe Lane just after 4.15am on Saturday 20 June following a report of a fire. Officers attended alongside colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. No one was injured in the incident. During the past few days, the fire service has been working to establish the cause of the fire and this remains ong

A partnership between local councils and universities that threw open the doors of three university libraries has driven hundreds of new memberships. New figures reveal that thousands of local residents have visited libraries at De Montfort University (DMU), the University of Leicester and Loughborough University since February 2025, when local people became able to join the university libraries for free. The initiative has transformed access to academic library resources for

Emergency services are currently in attendance on Abbey Park Road here in the city. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service and East Midlands Ambulance service are at the scene. This road traffic collision involves 2 cars, we have no details on any injuries at this time. Abbey Park Road between Wolsey Island Way and the Belgrave roundabout is currently closed both ways. The main entrance for Abbey Park is within the area of the Police cordon and has been taped off. Please find

A dedicated public spaces team is taking to the streets as part of the city council’s ongoing bid to tackle antisocial behaviour across Leicester. The new team will initially focus on the city centre, supporting the enforcement of the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that was introduced last year to crack down on nuisance behaviour. Wearing distinctive blue protective vests, with their role clearly displayed on the back of their jackets, the six officers will have delega

Two people have been charged as part of a police investigation into firearm discharges in Leicester. The investigation remains ongoing in relation to offences which occurred on Tuesday 2 June in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, and two incidents on Tuesday 9 June in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon and Station Road, Glenfield. In all three incidents, damage was caused to the front of the properties – consistent with a firearm having been discharged. A car was also damaged in Newbold V

Back in early April this year, a car accidentally drove into a restaurant on Bell Street in Wigston. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries, apart from severe damage to the shop front and interior, causing the business to close for 10 weeks. The owner, May Chan, is pleased to announce the reopening of the restaurant tomorrow, Tuesday, 23rd June, at 12 noon, and would love to see old and new customers walking through the new front door to experience the menu, adding, 'we d

Governors' decision made with support for parents on offer. Leicestershire County Council is supporting parents to find alternative primary places for their children after Diseworth Church of England Primary School announced its intention to close. Governors voted to close the school from the end of this academic year following the loss of staff, leaving it without any teachers and support staff for the start of the next school year. The primary school was expected to have 35