More than 400 courses are available to adults across Leicestershire as GoLearn open enrolments for courses beginning from September. Run by Leicestershire County Council’s adult learning service, GoLearn offers part-time, day, evening, and weekend courses. GoLearn programmes are available to adults aged 19 and over. Subject areas on offer include Languages, Mental Health, English, Maths, Digital Skills and Wellbeing courses. The service also offers a range of apprenticeships

An investigation into a stabbing in Belvoir Street last month is continuing – and officers have released images of four people they want to speak to in connection with the incident. Police were called at 12.25am on Sunday 12 July following a report a man had sustained stab wounds to his face. The victim, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Following further enquiries into the incident, it is believed the four men pictured may

Shivani Raja MP backs community cricket fundraiser for LOROS Leicester East MP invites families and cricket fans to support LOROS at community charity event Leicester East MP Shivani Raja is inviting families, cricket lovers and communities from across Leicester East and beyond to come together for a fun filled charity cricket event in support of LOROS. The event will take place on Monday 31 August 2026, from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm, during the Bank Holiday, at: Rushey Fields Rec

Amber heat health alerts issued for East Midlands, East of England, London, North West, South East, South West and West Midlands. Yellow heat health alert issued for North East. Alerts will be in place from Tuesday 11 August at 9am until Friday 14 August at 9pm. Risk Description Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Th

A team who play a critical role in caring for patients at Leicester’s biggest, busiest hospital have made an important move which bring closer the city’s planned new Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The pharmacy team’s office-based functions have temporarily relocated to Knighton Street, enabling the existing inpatient pharmacy to be refurbished into a fully clinical space. Pharmacy services will remain fully operational throughout the refurbishment, continuing to support the

Leicester's popular Hospital Hopper bus is reaching even more people thanks to a recent extension to its route. The service has been extended to Ashton Green, operating every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, providing residents with direct, convenient access to key destinations across Leicester - including Beaumont Leys, the city centre and all three hospitals. The main weekday Hospital Hopper service is funded by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, while its weekend s

Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating a fatal incident on the A42 – and are appealing for anyone who can help to come forward. Police were called to the slip road of the northbound carriageway at junction 14, for Tongue, just after 2.30pm yesterday (Sunday 9 August) following a report of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Astra, silver Ford Kuga and an HGV. The driver of the Astra – a woman in her 40s – was pronounced dead at the

Catherine Street Leicester is currently closed due to a Road Traffic collision involving a car and motorbike. Please find alternative routes. This is affecting bus routes, and the traffic is building up in the area. The closure is between Dysart Way and Ulverscroft Road Roundabout. East Midlands ambulance service are at the scene. We have no details of any injuries at this time. Update 17:30 This road has now been reopened in both directions.

A man who has been charged with several theft and vehicle related offences is due to appear in court this week. Kyle Osbourne, 33, of Lime Grove Close, Leicester, has been charged with four counts of theft from motor vehicle, eight counts of vehicle interference, possession of a class A drug, criminal damage and two counts of theft from person. He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (13 August). The charges relate to incidents in several areas includi