The new acting leader of the County Council wants the key focus to firmly remain on delivering for the people of Leicestershire. Kevin Crook stepped into the role yesterday (Monday) after former leader, Dan Harrison, stepped down. Kevin Crook said: “I’d like to thank the former leader for his service since May 2025. Whilst the leadership has changed, I want residents and staff to know that our commitment to Leicestershire has not. “My number one priority is providing stabilit

John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray is celebrating a major milestone in its transformation after a new Ofsted inspection recognised significant improvements across the school, with all six areas meeting the ‘Expected Standard’ and safeguarding standards also met. Inspectors praise transformed school culture, dramatically reduced suspensions and stronger leadership following two years of sustained improvement. The findings represent a remarkable turnaround for the Leiceste

Loughborough Town Hall is bringing two much-loved Christmas stories to the stage this festive season, with its first production of Dick Whittington and the return of Charles Dickens Presents A Christmas Carol. From Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, award-winning producers Little Wolf Entertainment will take audiences on a pantomime adventure packed with music, comedy and colourful characters. Dick Whittington heads to London in search of fame and fortune, bu

Leicester residents are being encouraged to learn the signs of mouth cancer as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November. The campaign is being led by Leicester City Council's public health team. Throughout November, oral health specialists will be taking information and advice directly into communities across Leicester, with a programme of outreach events aimed at helping people to reduce their risk and seek advice if they notice anything unusual. These will include a

Leicester Market will reopen on the city’s new market square in April next year, following consultation with market traders over the timing of the move. All 11 traders affected by the relocation took part in a recent survey, with all expressing a preference to move once the final phase of the market redevelopment works has been completed. Traders identified weather conditions as their main reason for preferring the later move, while some also highlighted the impact of ongoing

Celebrate Safely is a campaign run jointly between Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Police, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council, to try and keep our communities safe through periods of celebrations and when key events are taking place. It is important to carry out celebrations safely to reduce the risk of any incidents. Candle Safety If you use candles or tea lights, we urge you to follow the key safety tips below to keep you, your h

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way. Fireworks and the law What time can fireworks be used? Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are: Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the f

People are being invited to have their say about proposals for a new permit parking scheme in part of Leicester. Leicester City Council has drawn up a scheme that would cover nine streets in the Highfields area. It follows complaints from residents and local councillors about the number of commuter and business vehicles using on-street parking in residential streets for free all-day parking. Under the proposal, households will be required to pay £35 a year for each vehicle to

Thousands of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month. The Nagar Kirtan procession will take place on Sunday 15 November. Thousands of people are expected to take part in the parade that runs between two of the city’s best-known Sikh temples, or Gurdwaras. The procession will set off from the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, on East Park Road, at around 11.30am and make its way across the city to arrive at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara,