Leicestershire County Council is paying tribute to longstanding former leader, Nick Rushton, who has sadly died. During his 28 years as a county councillor, Nick served as leader for 12 years and stepped down in 2024 to undergo treatment for cancer. First elected to the county council in 1989, Nick served as deputy leader of the council for nine years, held a number of other cabinet positions and was chairman of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authori

Leicestershire Police has arrested 161 people during its summer drink and drug driving campaign, with officers warning that far too many motorists are continuing to put their own lives, and the lives of others, at risk. The campaign, which ran throughout the recent World Cup tournament, saw officers carrying out proactive enforcement activity across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to target those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In total, 161 people were

Earlier today, firefighters from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Eastern Station and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Southern Station collaborated to rescue two horses that had become trapped in heavy chains. One of the horses had its front leg tightly entangled in the chains, preventing both animals from freeing themselves. Working carefully alongside those on scene, firefighters used specialist equipment to safely remove the chains while keeping the horses as

A new multi-use games area (MUGA) at the Rally Park in Leicester has been officially launched with a free community event. With all-weather surfacing and fencing, the MUGA will be suitable for use in many conditions for a variety of different sports, including football and basketball. The new £143,000 facility has been funded entirely from developer contributions. To celebrate the new facility, on Wednesday 8th July, a community event on the MUGA saw free coaching from Le

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has paid tribute to his dedicated independent custody visitor’s team whose efforts have helped secure a top national award. (L-R): Dame Anne Owers (ICVA Chair), Dharmista Dave (OPCC Assurance Officer) and Sherry Ralph (ICVA CEO) The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme is one of nine nationally to gain the prestigious ‘Platinum’ award in the Independent Custody Visiting Association’s (ICV

It's closing time for High Street crime HMRC has made unannounced visits to 13 shops across Leicestershire as it scales up its work to tackle illegal activity on the high street. Unannounced visits to 13 shops across Leicestershire More than 5,000 cigarettes and 3,549 litres of alcohol seized Part of 30,000 interventions this year by HMRC on the high street Officers from HMRC, with support from colleagues in Trading Standards, Immigration Enforcement and Police, visite

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service issues a fire safety message about carelessly discarded smoking materials. Last Monday, we attended an incident in Measham that started as a wheelie bin fire. In a brief period, the fire extended to a parked car, then into a double garage, and finally to the house itself. The cause? A cigarette that had been put into the bin before it was fully extinguished. Help prevent fires caused by smoking materials: Always fully extinguish cigarett

Early on Sunday morning, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in Ellistown involving a summer house. The blaze was triggered by lithium batteries left charging overnight. Thankfully no one was injured at this incident. Although they are typically safe when used properly, if they become damaged, overcharged, or malfunction, they can fail suddenly, resulting in a fierce fire that spreads very rapidly. To help keep yourself and your family safe: Avoid char

A letter from King Charles III and a birthday card from Liverpool FC helped make Ibstock resident Lil's 100th birthday a day to remember as friends, family and her local community in Ibstock came together to celebrate. Lil, who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) during the Second World War, marked her special milestone at a surprise celebration organised by people who have become close friends through the Bright Hope Support Café in Ibstock. Born in Liverpool b