People in Leicester have until 12 June to give their views on proposals that could help reduce antisocial behaviour in a number of neighbourhoods around the city centre. Since April 2025, a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has given the city council and the police powers to take swift enforcement action against anyone causing a nuisance in the city centre. Those in breach of the order can face fines of up to £100, rising to £1,000, if prosecution leads to conviction. Whi

Families heading to Leicester for outdoor fun, live music and great street food at this weekend’s Riverside Festival can add an interactive Roman adventure to their list of things to do. As part of this year’s event, the city’s Jewry Wall Museum – a short walk from the festival site in Castle Gardens – will be hosting lots of Roman-inspired family activities on both Saturday (6 June) and Sunday (7 June). For each day of the Riverside Festival, a day pass to Jewry Wall will be

Planned action taking place 8-12th June Leicestershire County Council has said it’s disappointed staff are striking over changes designed to ensure children with additional needs receive the right support all year round. Plans to make changes to the early years SEND team reflect rises in demand for support and would make sure the vital service also operates 52-weeks a year. The council is working to keep any disruption to a minimum and will keep families informed. The Nationa

Councillor Dan Harrison, Leader of Leicestershire County Council writes: This Volunteers’ Week, I want to offer my sincere thanks to Leicestershire County Council’s volunteers. Amazingly there are over 1,300 of you. You give your time, energy, compassion and commitment and make a genuine difference to people’s lives. Many of you offer hands on practical support – such as laying hedges in our country parks, keeping our heritage alive through our museums and libraries or hel

A community workshop designed to combat social isolation and improve mental health is transforming lives thanks to a helping hand from Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews. The Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland PCC provided funding to New Parks Men’s Shed and Community Garden for a new weatherproof storage area to enable outdoor activities to continue throughout the winter months in addition to a minor upgrade of facilities. The project brings together men to soc

As Leicester’s largest free festival returns, there are lots of ways to make your journey into the city centre this weekend to join in the fun. The Riverside Festival takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June with a huge programme of arts, music and performance, as well as lots of family-friendly activities, funfair rides, boat trips and heritage attractions. Activities will be spread along the River Soar’s Mile Straight, as well as on Bede Park, the De Montfort University

Information is being sought by Police officers following a serious collision in Groby yesterday (Thursday 4 June). Police were called to Oaktree Close just after 2.20pm following a report a motorcycle had collided with a pedestrian and then left the scene. The pedestrian, a woman in her 90s, was taken to hospital for treatment. She remains in a critical condition. Enquiries to identify the motorcycle and locate the rider are continuing. No arrests have been made at this time.

A group of Leicestershire cyclists have embarked on a 220-mile challenge in the hope of securing national recognition for a new long-distance cycling route that would put the county on the map for ‘bikepacking’ adventure tourism. The proposed ‘King's End’ route will link key historic sites, countryside landscapes and independent cafés across Leicester and Leicestershire, with the hope that it will be included in Cycling UK's prestigious ‘Adventure Series’ - potentially makin

New backing for businesses to protect their livelihoods and staff from crime Businesses across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland are to benefit from extra high-tech security resources to tackle retail crime and protect their employees thanks to a new funding boost. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has shared £46,853 between nine local councils and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) as part of his mission to safeguard local livelihoods and support joint sol