Police officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following an incident in North Kilworth on Friday (26 June). Police were called to Station Road, at the junction with Kilworth Road, just before 3.45pm following a report of a collision involving a red Ducati Multistrada motorcycle and a white Mercedes Vito van. The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-thre

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has this afternoon declared a critical incident (as at 14.30 hours, Saturday 27 June 2026). The declaration follows a period of sustained pressure on ambulance services across the country, including within the East Midlands. Over the past 24 hours, EMAS has experienced a significant increase in demand for its services, alongside ongoing pressure within the wider NHS, and the additional challenges created by this week’s extreme

Police are appealing for witnesses following fatal collision in Narborough Road A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Leicester. Police received a call just after 2.45pm yesterday (Friday 26 June) regarding a collision on Narborough Road near to the junction with Somerville Road. It involved a blue Toyota Auris and a Yamaha YZF R6 motorbike. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota su

Today Saturday (27 June), Leicester held its annual Armed Forces Day parade in the city center to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The parade was led by the Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders, made up of serving military, reservists, veterans, and cadets, and started off from Belgrave Gate, at 11 am. It made its way past the Clock Tower, onto High Street, and fell out in Jubilee Square. A saluting dais was set up on High Street across from Carts Lane, where the Lord-Lieu

Severn Trent records third day with some of the highest ever demand for water as heatwave continues. As the Midlands enters the fourth day of temperatures above 30C, Severn Trent is producing enough extra water for over 3million people - enough to supply a city like Nottingham, 10 times over. The company has been steadily producing over 20% more than usual, 400 million litres extra a day, as teams are working hard so everyone can keep safe and hydrated. It is reminding custom

A teenage boy who passed away while paddling in an open water lake has been named for the first time as his family honors his memory. Hayden Jones-Powell encountered trouble while paddling in Meynell Lake in Syston, shortly after 1:30 pm yesterday. Emergency services rushed to the lake near Syston Sailing Club. Expert divers retrieved a body from the water, and police confirmed it was the 13-year-old. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said the boy’s family were being suppo

Today (Friday 26 June), crossing patrols from across the county attended a special ceremony to give thanks for long service, receive messages from local pupils and enjoy tea and scones. For more than 70 years, school crossing patrols have been the ‘superheroes’ of the school run in Leicestershire. Helping children gain independence on their journey to school every day with a familiar face in all weathers, crossing patrols are a key part of the county council’s wider road safe

Henry Iv’s knighthood, Chaucer’s marriage, Victorian courtroom dramas and 16th-century graffiti all feature in Leicester’s rich history – and visitors to the city centre can find out more on Heritage Sundays. Heritage Sundays take place on the last Sunday of the month and see some of the city’s most historic sites opened up for people to explore. This Sunday (28 June), the Magazine, Leicester Castle’s Great Hall and St Mary de Castro Church will be open for visitors. Entry is

A Serious collision has closed Narborough Road here in the city this afternoon. Due to a serious Road Traffic collision Narborough Road is currently blocked outbound and inbound just after the Fullhurst Road junction. Local diversions are in place. The Collision involves a motorcyclist. We have no details of any injuries at this time. Air ambulance in attendance. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more on this i

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious collision in Groby earlier this month. Police were called to Ratby Road, close to the junction with Oaktree Close, just after 2.20pm on Thursday 4 June following a report a black Yamaha 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 has since been discharged. The man, who was arrested yesterday (Thursday 25 June) has

A Car collided with an E-bike in Dominion Road last night. Police were called at 4.49pm yesterday (Thursday) to a report of a collision involving a car and an e-bike on Dominion Road, Leicester. Two people were on the e-bike and were taken to hospital. The teenage boy and girl both sustained non-life threatening injuries. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of careless driving and was interviewed by officers. She has since been released under investigation pending f

Specialist police dive teams searching for a teenage boy following reports he entered a lake in Syston yesterday afternoon (Thursday 25 June) have recovered a person from the water. We can confirm it is the teenager known to have entered the lake and his family are being supported specialist officers. Police were called just after 1.30pm to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way. Officers attended along with Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service. Init

LEICESTER’S BIGGEST BEER GARDEN RETURNS WITH NEW SUMMER MENU Just in time for beer garden season, The Old Horse in Leicester has reopened following a huge investment, re‑establishing itself as a leading pub destination for this summer. Overlooking the beautiful Victoria Park, the pub boasts Leicester’s largest beer garden, perfect for those long, sun soaked days. The outdoor space has been redesigned for all-day enjoyment, with a dedicated garden bar, a German-inspired beer g

Leicester military, veterans and cadets offered free travel to events this Armed Forces Weekend Stagecoach Midlands supports Armed Forces Day 2026 with free travel for military, ex-military and cadets on 27th and 28th June Part of Stagecoach’s wider commitment to the Armed Forces Community Free travel also offered for Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday Serving military, veterans, and cadets are set to get free travel this Armed Forces Day weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday

A total of 21 people have been charged in connection with smuggling cannabis and mobile phones into HMP Gartree in Market Harborough. The charges follow a lengthy and complex investigation by detectives working in the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Regional Prison Intelligence Unit. The offences are alleged to have occurred between 1 June 2022 and 6 October 2022. Jamie Speirs, 30, of Stowe Drive, Rugby, has been charged with: - Holder of a public office wilfull

Police have closed off parts of Dominion Road tonight after reports of a road traffic collision. Dominion Road is closed at the junction of Charnor Road. A large area has been cordoned off with police tape. Please avoid the area if possible. We have contacted Leicestershire Police and await more information. More to follow Pictures by Leicester Media Online

A demonstration is currently taking place in the Cultural Quarter in the city centre. Security measures have been put in place tonight due to this planned protests outside the Athena, where a controversial show by Katie Hopkins is occurring. The Athena theatre in the city's Cultural Quarter is hosting the media personality tonight, Thursday (June 25), despite public calls to cancel the show due to concerns it might cause division in the multicultural city. Leicester Media Onl

Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: "Police were called to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way just after 1.30pm today (Thursday 25 June). Officers are currently in attendance with colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Searches are being carried out to locate the boy and officers are in contact with his next of kin. We will pro

Security measures are being put in place tonight due to the planned protests outside the Athena, where a controversial show by Katie Hopkins is occurring. The Athena theatre in the city's Cultural Quarter is hosting the media personality tonight, Thursday (June 25), despite public calls to cancel the show due to concerns it might cause division in the multicultural city. Leicester Media Online Katie Hopkins, who initially gained recognition on the BBC's The Apprentice and lat

School children have been getting a taste for tennis at Leicester’s refurbished tennis courts, which are available for families to use throughout the summer. As Wimbledon approaches and puts tennis firmly in the spotlight, a schools’ tennis programme has been giving youngsters the chance to try out the sport, as well as highlighting the 28 refurbished tennis courts available at Leicester Parks. ‘Set for the Future’ is a schools’ tennis programme aimed at increasing physical a