The annual summer reading challenge is well underway, and libraries across Leicestershire are ready for this year’s music-related theme. Leicestershire County Council’s libraries and community managed libraries across the county will be hosting the challenge, with “Read to the Beat” being this year’s theme to celebrate the joy of music. The national challenge runs through to 12 September, and children aged 4-12 taking part can borrow library books or eBooks, collect stickers

We appreciate not everyone is aware of our fire safety advice on bonfires during hot, dry conditions - and sadly, some people may just choose to ignore it. If you feel a bonfire is out-of-control, or you know it's been left unattended, you should call 999 When the temperature rises, it's important to stay calm and put safety first. In an emergency, always call 999. Many incidents can be prevented with a little extra care. Whether it's using barbecues and bonfires responsibly,

The RMT union has announced strike action on Saturday, 1 August, Saturday, 8 August and Saturday, 15 August 2026. Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is essential and to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling on these dates. In addition to strike action, the RMT has also notified EMR that members will be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS), from Sunday 2 to Friday 7 August (inclusive), Sunday 9 to Friday 14 August (incl

Leicestershire County Council have announced that LockChip trials will be taking place over this weekend. A6 Quorn/Mountsorrel Bypass overnight roadworks this weekend If you're travelling on the A6 this weekend, you may notice teams on site overnight and we wanted to let you know why. This work is not a repair to the recent surface dressing scheme. Instead, it's part of a countywide LockChip trial, which is being tested on different types of roads across Leicestershire. As

Officers are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was seriously injured following a collision in Catherine Street, Leicester, yesterday evening (Thursday). Police were called at 9.52pm to the area, near the junction with Rearsby Road, following the incident which involved an orange Suzuki Swift car and a black off-road motorbike. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance and the girl, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital wher

An investigation led by specialist officers into a collision which killed an 18-year-old girl and left three others injured has led to the driver being jailed for 10 years. Jack Reape was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court today (Friday 24 July) after pleading guilty in May to one count of causing death by driving while disqualified, one count of causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was also disqualified from d

Four more people have been arrested as part of an ongoing murder investigation. Two men aged 52 and two women aged 43 were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender last night (Thursday) and remain in custody. Yesterday (Thursday 23 July) six men were arrested on suspicion of murder, who also remain in custody. They are a 33-year-old, two 21-year-olds, a 20-year-old, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old. Shortly after 10.45pm on Wednesday (22 July) an officer on patrol in a

Detectives investigating the murder of a man found injured in London Road, Leicester, have arrested six men. Shortly after 10.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 July) an officer on patrol in a police car in the area was stopped in London Road, close to Saxby Street, by an injured man. The man, who is in his 20s, had significant injuries to his chest and stomach. The East Midlands Ambulance Service was called, and he was taken to hospital where he subsequently died in the early hour

The Leicester Food Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Leicester Food Festival is set to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year, returning to Abbey Park in Leicester for a weekend of food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The festival is family-friendly, welcoming visitors of all ages, with only registered guide dogs permitted for s