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A message from Leicester’s director of public health, Professor Ivan Browne
Leicester's director of public health has warned local people that the coronavirus situation is now putting huge strain on the city's...
Jan 20, 20213 min read


City man charged with firearms offences
A Leicester man is due in court charged with firearms offences. Eche Waldron, 23, of Tatlow Road has been charged with possession of a...
Jan 15, 20211 min read


Council condemns vandalism of flood gates
Leicestershire Council condemns vandalism of flood gates, which were only installed in December. The county council says newly installed...
Jan 13, 20212 min read


COVID-19 - Confirmation of patient deaths in Leicester's Hospitals
UHL Hospitial Covid-19 deaths Last updated 30/12/20 Sadly, we can confirm that 748 patients being cared for at our hospitals, and who had...
Jan 2, 20211 min read


Information available on Christmas and New Year for Leicester City council services
Details explaining how and when people can make use of all city council services over the festive period are now available. Numerous...
Dec 21, 20203 min read


Reminder for businesses to claim grants for coronavirus help
Businesses across Leicester whose trade has been affected by the local or national coronavirus restrictions are being reminded to apply...
Dec 18, 20202 min read


New surrender scheme starts to keep dangerous weapons off the streets
Measures to keep dangerous weapons off the streets are a step closer today with the opening of a surrender scheme, under prohibitions...
Dec 10, 20203 min read


Rutland and Melton fire stations spread festive cheer with new Christmas shoebox appeal
Christmas may feel a little different this year, but crews at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are determined to spread Christmas...
Nov 30, 20202 min read


New heritage panels mark 80th anniversary of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’
Two new heritage information panels recounting the events of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’ have been installed in the city. They commemorate...
Nov 20, 20203 min read


COVID-19 vaccine study opening soon in Leicester
A vaccine study for COVID-19 will open soon at Leicester’s Hospitals through the new Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) in Leicester, which...
Nov 19, 20203 min read


Twenty arrests during week-long knife crime crackdown
Operation Sceptre formed part of a national campaign aimed at reducing knife crime by targeting those carrying weapons and disrupt the...
Nov 18, 20203 min read


Work begins on 300 new homes at Waterside
Construction has started on the transformational development of 300 new homes and new offices at Waterside. Housing developer, Keepmoat...
Nov 17, 20203 min read
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