Leicestershire Fire Service is issuing important advice regarding the potential hazards associated with charging various electrical devices, including smartphones, electric bikes (e-bikes), and other gadgets that rely on batteries. As the use of these devices continues to grow, so does the risk of fire incidents related to improper charging practices. It is essential for users to be aware of the risks involved in charging their devices, particularly in terms of overheating, s

Recognising and supporting carers is at the heart of a new strategy – and residents can have their say on the plans. This consultation runs from Monday 20 April to Sunday 14 June 2026. With nearly 10 per cent of county residents saying in the 2021 census that they provide unpaid care, Leicestershire County Council has listened to more than 300 unpaid carers as part of the new plan. Now a call is being made by the chairman of the county council’s adult social care engagement p

Reflecting on 5 Years since the Lockdown through pictures We all stayed at Home For many of us memories remain of intense fear, eerie silence, and rapid societal change. The anniversary, marked on March 23, 2025, reflects on the “stay at home” orders, empty streets, panic buying, and the profound, lasting impact on mental health, education, and the frontline. Memorable moments and thoughts from five years ago include: The "Stay at Home" Order: Boris Johnson’s address on March

A new sculpture was unveiled at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday. Marking Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday On Friday 8 May, a wood-carved sculpture of Auroralumina attenboroughii was unveiled, alongside interpretation panels that share the story of the fossil and the connection to Sir David. Scientists who had been studying the rocks of Charnwood Forest revealed the discovery of Auroralumina in 2022. The team, l

Although a collision in New Parks last night resulted in damage worth tens of thousands of pounds to parked cars, police report that no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Emergency services attended a road traffic collision on Aikman Avenue in New Parks. The collision occurred at the junction of Adcock Road and Crawford Close. It happened around 9:26pm on Friday 8th April involving parked cars that were severely damaged after a car crash into them. Poli

Leicestershire police have issued the following statement this afternoon. A murder investigation that began following the discovery of a body in Castle Gardens, Leicester, has been stood down. A post-mortem examination carried out earlier today (Friday) found that the man, who was in his 40s, died as a result of a suspected medical episode. The force was called at 7.58pm last night (Thursday) following a report that there was a body in a bush. Officers attended, along with Ea

Pictures by Leicester Media Online READ UPDATE 08/06/26 16:00 CLICK HERE A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in Castle Gardens, Leicester, yesterday evening. The force received a call at 7.58pm reporting a dead body in a bush inside Castle Gardens. Officers attended, along with East Midlands Ambulance Service, and the man – who was in his 40s – was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are working to establish the circumstances surr

William Boswell WANTED MAN Detectives are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man after he breached the conditions of his prison release. William Boswell has failed to attend his mandatory probation appointments and as such is now required to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. The 26-year-old of Barlestone Road, Leicestershire, was sentenced in November 2022 to three years for conspiracy to steal. After serving half of his prison term, he was release

A root-and-branch review of Leicestershire County Council’s spending has identified potential extra savings of up to £60m. This is on top of £44m of savings already identified in the council’s four-year budget plan. Published (Friday 1st May ), a new report shows that a wide range of measures - including expanding social care teams to boost independence, supporting the care market, intervening to prevent people reaching crisis point and creating more residential care places