Multiple Fire crews tackling a house fire on Coral Street in the Belgrave area of the city this afternoon. No persons are reported, the cause is not yet known. Local people should close doors and windows to avoid smoke inhalation. Currently there are eight fire engines, including an aerial ladder platform and support welfare at the scene. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service shared that they were dealing with the incident o

A senior detective has praised the courage shown by a rape victim after a man was jailed today (Friday 10 July). Having been convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following a trial in April, Macaulay Worden was sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court. He attacked his victim on the canal towpath near Belton Road in Loughborough in the early hours of 30 August last year, pushing them to the ground and repeatedly pu

It’s the third heatwave of the summer with no rain expected and we’re seeing people use much more water for longer periods than usual, and whilst we don’t have any restrictions in place, we’d really welcome everyone’s support to be mindful of water use. In one day alone this week, an extra 203 million litres of water was used, and on average, people are using an extra 44 litres of water each day. Water is being used for longer and the usual ‘evening peak’ that finishes at 9pm

Leicestershire Police are urging football fans to plan their journey home ahead of England's World Cup match on Saturday after 120 people have been arrested so far as part of the summer drink and drug drive campaign. Officers say the figures show too many motorists are still getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, with arrests continuing across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland throughout the tournament. Since the campaign began, 89 people have be

An investigation is continuing today after a man was stabbed in Market Harborough last night (Sunday 5 July). Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Shropshire Close just before 11.30pm after it was reported a man in his 20s had been found with a stab wound injury. He was taken to hospital, where remains in a critical condition. Shortly before 3.30am today (Monday), officers maintaining a scene preservation were approached by another man in his 20s who

A man who raped and began sexually abusing a teenage boy in 2015 has been jailed. Mark Watson was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years at Leicester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 9 July). The 55-year-old’s offending was brought to the attention of police in 2021 when the victim, who is now an adult, told a third-party what had happened between 2015 and 2018. He told officers from our Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU) that Watson had raped him on several occasions and forced

Saturday 1st August 2026 This year's theme will be Crowned by Culture - Caribbean Queens and Kings Tickets and Entry This year, we're going digital! To help make your carnival experience smoother and faster, we’re encouraging everyone to purchase their tickets online through our website. You can also pick them up in person at Stabana Cultural Products, 119 Charles Street, LE1 1FA. Buying in advance means you’ll be able to breeze through our fast-track entry points at the park

As schools shut for summer, free bus travel for all 5-to-15-year-olds in England will be available next month. Roads Minister, Simon Lightwood, visited Bath today (Thursday 9th July) to meet local leaders and bus companies ahead of the cost-of-living-busting free travel measures launching in time for summer holidays. With child fares typically costing between £1 and £2, families will be able to save on the cost of travel on all participating buses in England from 1 August unt

UHL is proud to have been included in the Sunday Times’ top 100 UK apprenticeship providers list, for the second year running. The Trust is named in the 2026 list, which celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in apprenticeship recruitment, training, diversity and completion outcomes. UHL is ranked tenth out of the health and social care providers included, and 86th overall. Apprenticeships support a wide range of areas across UHL, including business administrati