A missing woman has been found safe and well. Charlie Ryan, 31, was reported missing on Friday morning (2 October). She was found in the Leicester area earlier today (Sunday 4 October). Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal or contacted us with information. Published: 14:21 04/10/2026

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has branded the early release of prisoners a "dilution of justice", urging the Government to accelerate prison expansion rather than continue easing overcrowding by releasing offenders early. He said today: "Justice must mean justice. When a sentence has been handed down by a judge entrusted to determine the appropriate punishment, it is wrong that it can be effectively reduced simply because

Emergency services are currently on scene at Watermead Country Park tonight. Police and water rescue are currently searching the Mammoth lake and surrounding areas. Police helicopter was reported over the area early tonight. A police cordon is now in place. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for information, more to follow. Police update 02/10/26 At 4.15pm yesterday (Thursday 1 October) Police received a report of a missing woman. A short time later, a call was received

Fosse Road North is currently closed between the junctions of Fosse Road North and Glenfield Road. This collision involves a motorcyclist. We have no details on any injuries at this time. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Update 23:30 The road remains closed. Pictures by Leicester Media Online

Leicestershire residents and visitors can enjoy free and discounted bus travel every Saturday until the end of December. Travelling by bus on all Leicestershire County Council supported services will be completely free on Saturdays from 3 October to 26 December, helping people explore more of the county, visit local attractions and enjoy days out for less. There’s also 50 per cent off all journeys every Saturday on FoxConnect, the on-demand bookable bus service which allows p

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured an additional £195,000 to strengthen vital support services for victims impacted by the Government’s early release scheme, helping ensure they receive the protection, information and specialist assistance they need. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) funding will deliver dedicated support and interventions within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC’s existing Victim First services to increase victim safety and pro

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Narborough Road South this afternoon (Wednesday 30 September). Police were called at 2.40pm following a report of a collision involving a red Tesla Model 3 and grey Kawasaki ZX10 motorcycle, just before the junction with Fosse Park Avenue. The motorcyclist – a man in his 50s – was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported and no-one was arrested. A r

Three men and one woman have been charged in connection with a report of a shooting in Mulberry Avenue, Leicester, in February 2024. Officers had been called to the area just after 11pm on Saturday 3 February 2024 following a report of the discharge of a firearm into a stationary car in the street. A man in the car, who is in his 30s, sustained a minor injury following the incident. An investigation has remained ongoing. Yesterday (Tuesday), Sam Namoale, 37, of Field Leys Way

Kevin De-Voy and Stephen Walker opened their garden at St Wolstan’s House in Wigston Magna to raise money for the National Garden Scheme (NGS, also known as the yellow book) charity. In addition to raising money for the NGS, each year Kevin and Stephen pick another charity to benefit from the sale of homemade teas at the garden openings. Kevin De-Voy and Stephen Walker, together with Stephen’s mum Pauline Walker, presenting a cheque for £1,400 to some of the staff at Bright H