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Fire causes extensive damage to recreation building in Leicester
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a fire caused extensive damage to a pavilion in Leicester yesterday evening (Monday 23 May)....
May 24, 20221 min read


Bring The Paint is back bigger than ever!
WELCOME TO BRING THE PAINT 2022! MAY 23 - 29, LEICESTER, UK. This time we've got 48 large scale murals across the city, workshops for all...
May 24, 20222 min read


Five men found not guilty of murder after case dismissed
Five men who were charged with the murder of Raju Modhwadia have been found not guilty after the case was dismissed in court. Mr...
May 23, 20221 min read


Solar Together scheme launches in Leicestershire
Offer gives county residents the opportunity to reduce their energy costs. People could save on energy bills and help cut carbon...
May 23, 20222 min read


Out-of-hours access to libraries tried out in pilot scheme
Library members will be able to access library buildings and services out of hours in a trial scheme being launched at two city...
May 23, 20222 min read


Appeal after boy reported to have fallen from flat window in Frog Island, Leicester
Police are appealing for information after a two-year-old boy was reported to have fallen from a flat window in Frog Island, Leicester,...
May 21, 20221 min read


City welcomes its first African Caribbean Lord Mayor
Leicester’s new Lord Mayor has been handed the chains of office in a ceremony at the city’s Town Hall. Councillor George Cole, who...
May 20, 20222 min read


Appeal to speak to man following assault in Thurmaston
Do you know the man pictured? Officers are appealing to speak to the man pictured after another man suffered serious injuries following...
May 20, 20221 min read


Coalville Emergency Services Hub Open Day raises a phenomenal £2,000 for charity
The recent tri-service open day at Coalville Fire Station attracted a huge 3,000 attendees, raising a fantastic £2,000 for two charities...
May 18, 20221 min read


Leicestershire launches scheme to support retiring police dogs
Leicestershire Police has today (17 May) launched a scheme to support the ongoing care of retired police dogs. The Police Dog Retirement...
May 17, 20223 min read


On your bike! Popular city e-bike scheme reveals new pricing
Santander Cycles Leicester has announced new prices to help residents and visitors make the most of the city’s e-bike scheme, with a...
May 17, 20223 min read


Man jailed after pleading guilty to manslaughter following his brother-in-law’s death
A man whose brother-in-law died after he assaulted him in a fight has today (Monday 16 May) been jailed. Martin Casey was involved in a...
May 16, 20222 min read


Riverside Festival returns to Leicester Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June
Leicester Riverside Festival returns on the first weekend in June. Spread over four areas this free two-day festival features fun on and...
May 13, 20221 min read


Three men sentenced in connection with death of Anand Parmar
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 60 years’ imprisonment in connection with the death of a Leicester man. At the city’s crown...
May 13, 20223 min read


Former bank employee jailed for fraud
A former bank employee has been jailed after fraudulently transferring almost £1 million out of customers’ accounts. Hamzah Issak pleaded...
May 13, 20222 min read


Leicestershire Police takes part in national firearms surrender
The force is appealing for members of the public to hand in illegal, unwanted and unlicensed firearms and ammunition during a two-week...
May 12, 20223 min read
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