Officers have arrested two further men as part of a continued policing operation following three firearms discharges in Leicester. An investigation remains ongoing in relation to the offences which occurred on Tuesday 2 June in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, and two incidents on Tuesday 9 June in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon and Station Road, Glenfield. Extensive enquiries have led to the arrest of two men last night (Wednesday 17 June). The men aged 29 and 38 were arrested on s

Leicester is the current title holder, having been awarded Curry Capital in June 2024. The five shortlisted cities are: Leicester London Birmingham Manchester Bradford Pictures by Leicester Media Online Media, journalist, restaurant owners and guests have been invited from Leicester, London, Birmingham, Bradford and Manchester to attend tonight’s ceremony in Leicester. This official presentation and ceremony will also be attended by: Deputy Lieutenant Professor Sir Nilesh S

Mirch Masala celebrates its 30th year here in Leicester. On the evening of June 17th, Leicester Media was invited to commemorate Masala's 30th anniversary. The special celebration featured music, VIPs, friends and family, and, naturally, exquisite Indian cuisine. Guests were treated to drinks and canapés, along with a variety of vegetarian main courses served outdoors. Each dish was expertly cooked and presented, with perfectly balanced flavors that left you craving more. The

People can learn about plans to improve Rockingham Road in Market Harborough, with designs now revealed for a scheme to cut congestion, improve safety and make it easier to get around. The route is one of the town’s busiest and already sees delays at peak times, especially around Clarence Street and Gores Lane. The £1.9 million scheme is being funded through developer contributions and Active Travel England to make this route safer and more reliable for all road users. Andrew

Resident doctors have cancelled the planned industrial action due to take place this week. Please attend your medical appointments as normal unless you have been told they have been changed or cancelled. If you have been advised that your appointment or procedure was cancelled or rescheduled due to the planned industrial action, please do not attend your original appointment unless you are contacted again. Thank you for your patience and understanding – we are working to

Hot on the heels of Download - the UK's biggest rock festival of 2026 - Leicestershire is underway to one of its busiest summers on record welcoming visitors to a spectacular array of major events – from medieval battlefields, world-class motorsport to one of Britain's largest wartime re-enactments. 13 major events are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city and county over the coming months, cementing Leicester and Leicestershire's reputation a

The National Space Centre is marking its 25th birthday on 30 June with the launch of an extraordinary new gallery experience — a major addition designed to transform the visitor journey and bring the far reaches of our Solar System closer than ever before. At the heart of the celebrations is the brand-new Outer Solar System Experience, an immersive space where visitors can step beyond the asteroid belt and explore distant worlds without ever leaving the Centre. This exciting

A police officer has been taken to hospital after she was assaulted in Leicester City centre. A Spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: "The female officer was on patrol in the area of London Road and Prebend Street, in the city centre, when she spotted a man and woman who were both wanted for previous offences. According to the police, the officer approached them and was assaulted by the man. They both left the scene before other officers arrived, and police are curren

Leicester colleges, schools and workplaces are getting ready to take part in Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day, on Thursday 18 June, is the UK's biggest initiative to reduce air pollution, raising awareness about air quality and encouraging action for a healthier environment. To mark the day, students from Beauchamp City sixth-form college, in Leicester city centre, will participate in a workshop with local street art collective Graffwerk. They’ll be working together to design a m

The Archaeologists whose work has ensured that the history of Leicester’s market place is properly understood, recorded, and preserved for future generations have been praised by City Mayor Peter Soulsby. Speaking to city councillors following a presentation by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) today (Monday), Sir Peter said that the work carried out by the team beneath the market place had been “exceptional” – and provided fascinating evidence of mor

Police have released an image of a man they are looking to identify following two burglaries in Barrow Upon Soar. The incidents both happened during the afternoon of Thursday 12 February in Bridge Street. Entry has been gained to both houses and high-value jewellery and watches were reported to have been stolen. Officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries in relation to the offences and have now released an image of a man they wish to identify. Detective Constable E

A policing operation remains underway following three firearms discharges in Leicester. Detectives continue to carry out extensive enquiries in relation to the offences which occurred on Tuesday 2 June in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, and two incidents on Tuesday 9 June in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon and Station Road, Glenfield. Cort Crescent Braunstone Brascote Lane Newbold Verdon As part of the ongoing investigation, officers, last night (Monday 15 June), made another arrest

It’s set to be a busy and exciting summer at Farndon Fields Primary School, as the school in Market Harborough prepares to enhance its much-loved preschool provision thanks to nearly £150,000 in investment from the Government. The funding forms part of a national programme to expand childcare provision across more than 300 schools, helping working families access high-quality, convenient early years education. At Farndon Fields Primary School, part of the Discovery Trust, the

The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised at County Hall on Monday 22 June A flag raising ceremony is once again being held at Leicestershire County Council’s headquarters ahead of Armed Forces Day next week to show support for all our service personnel. Armed Forces Day honours the huge contribution made by current and former members of the armed forces, their families, reservists and adult cadet volunteers, and is always well supported by the county council. The Armed Forces

This weekend, Leicester’s skies will be transformed as the city hosts its first-ever Balloon Festival, one of a series of major family-friendly events expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire. From spectacular hot air balloon displays and Star Wars adventures to giant mazes, colourful cultural celebrations and extraordinary community art installations, the county is offering families a packed programme of unique experiences throu

A national campaign has been launched in a renewed warning to the public as courier fraud continues to evolve across the UK. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics to cause financial harm to victims. Typically, courier fraudsters target their victims by claiming to be a police officer or a member of staff from a victim’s bank and they often pressure people into making quick financial decisions to assist with fictious investigations. Victims are

A 30-year-old man has been charged with four offences relating an incident in which a police officer was struck by a car. Ndricim Jakupi, of no fixed address, has been charged with assault by beating an emergency worker, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance. The charges relate to an incident on Monday 26 January in High Street, Oakham, in which a Leicestershire officer suffered cuts and grazes after being hit by a car. Jakupi has also be

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue are currently responding to a fire at a student apartment block on Western Road in the city.. The fire was reported around 2pm today Sunday 14th June. The building has been evacuated, and there are currently no reports of any injuries. Parts of Western Road remains closed. The fire service reported that a fire broke out inside a bathroom in the property and thankfully no one was injured. The cause of the fire was an electrical fault in a shower

Cosmopolitan Arts Festival is back 11th July 12.20-7.30pm - celebrating cultural diversity in Leicester and beyond through a vast array of art forms, throughout the streets of the city centre! Jubilee Square is main stage - we excited to announce one of the greatest bands from Leicester The South will be headlining this year. More information to follow shortly. More about Cosmopolitan Arts Founded in 2011 by Director Amanda Leandro, Cosmopolitan Arts is a community interest c

Concerns have been raised over the recent firearms offences in residential streets across Leicester and Leicestershire. Leicestershire Police are currently investigating three separate firearms discharges of which they believe are linked, in Braunstone, Glenfield and Newbold Verdon over the past week. The public are deeply concerned that someone is targeting houses and fears that innocent people will be seriously injured or killed. After contacting the Police and Crime commis