Dog owners are being warned as the Met Office forecasts highs of 34C this week. The 8am to 8pm rule for dog walking is a guideline to protect dogs from heat-related issues during hot weather. Walk your dog only before 8 AM or after 8 PM when temperatures are cooler. This rule helps prevent heatstroke and burnt paws, especially during heatwaves. If the pavement is too hot for your hand for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws. Always monitor your dog for signs of hea

A car overturned on a busy Leicester road following a collision that saw multiple emergency services called to the scene. Picture credit - West Leicester Police Emergency services were called out on Monday (May 25) to reports of a collision in Narborough Road, in the Westcotes area of Leicester. The vehicle ended up on its roof in Narborough Road, across from the Shell Petrol Station. Police revealed that no injuries were reported in what officers said was "a great outcome co

Bank holiday Monday 25th May 2026 Safety tips for dealing with high temperatures from the sun today HIGH TEMPERATURES are expected to peak at approximately 4pm today to 34°C Alert High Temperature in Leicestershire today In Leicestershire today, residents are facing significant weather warnings due to high temperatures. The local meteorological service has advised caution, indicating that the heat could pose risks to vulnerable populations, including children, older adults an

Leicester City Council would like your views on the school term and holiday dates for 2027/28 through to 2031/32. Have your say by 17 June. Term dates for Leicester schools have been set up to the end of the 2026/27 academic year. We would now like your views on the school term and holiday dates for 2027/28 through to 2031/32. Two proposed models are being set out, both of which retain the usual mid-July end to the academic year but differ in the structure of the autumn term.

Think carefully before buying cut-price football kits and merchandise, particularly from unofficial sellers Leicestershire Trading Standards officers are warning football fans to be on their guard when buying merchandise in the run-up to the World Cup this summer, following a recent enforcement operation at Measham Car Boot Sale. The operation, carried out on Sunday 17 May in partnership with Leicestershire Police, resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected coun

Emergency services responded to an incident on Loughborough Road in Leicester this morning at around 8am. The road near the Little Mead park entrance was closed in both directions and a police cordon was established. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance also attended. A woman was arrested. Pictures by Leicester Media Online A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Officers were called to a pedestrian bridge near to Loughborough Road, Lei

A house fire in Wigston tonight has prompted a police investigation. A police cordon is now in place in Kent Crescent in Wigston. Leicestershire Fire and rescue service attended early this evening to reports of a house fire. We have contacted Leicestershire police for more on this investigation. Update: Picture Credit - LFRS Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was initially called to the property in Kent Crescent, in Wigston, at 15:28 BST on Friday. A spokesperson s

“Dave was a strong, fit, hardworking man, who lived honestly and treated people with respect.” These are the words from a family coming to terms with the death of their loved one as the person responsible for his death was jailed for 10 years at Leicester Crown Court today (Friday 22 May). On Sunday 21 December 2025, David Darke, 66 - known as Dave to family and friends – was on a Christmas night out at a pub in Appleby Magna when he was punched by 37-year-old Nathan Gothard.

A Christmas night out in December last year ended with a man being seriously injured after an assault outside a pub in Appleby Magna. Sadly, the victim never regained consciousness and died six days later. On Sunday 21 December 2025, David Darke, 66 - also known as Dave to family and friends – was on a Christmas night out at a pub in Appleby Magna when he was punched by 37-year-old Nathan Gothard. Dave fell to the ground and sustained a serious head injury. He was taken to th

Resilience forum's call to ensure businesses are ready. Sonal Devani, Chair of the LRF’s Business Continuity Group Businesses in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are being advised to ‘think again’ about how prepared they are for possible emergencies like cyber attacks and severe weather which can disrupt their supply chains, IT and more. The call for businesses to re-think their preparedness is being issued by the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) to coincide with Busin

The refurb of Coalville Library has proved a hit with people since reopening to the public. Earlier this year work took place to modernise and update Leicestershire County Council’s library, with a focus on an improved layout of the library’s entrance and new shelving to offer more books. New carpeting throughout also helps to revitalise the library. With the library being popular with young families, an overhaul was done to the children’s area to include new furnishings incl

The driver of a car involved in a collision which killed a teenage girl in Cotesbach has been charged. Jack Reape, 31, of Townley Road, Wakefield, has been charged with one count of causing death by dangerous driving, one count of causing death by driving while disqualified and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The charges relate to a collision involving two cars – a white Citroen C3 and a black Mercedes CLK – on Friday 15 December 2023 on the A426

Latest event to help families find out more. The latest event showcasing support and taster sessions for children and young people with SEND is returning to Glenfield Leicestershire County Council’s Local Offer Celebration Event and Roadshow is a welcoming space to explore activities, connect with local organisations and enjoy time together. The next event is taking place at the Pavilion, County Hall, Glenfield, on Thursday 28th May, from 1:30-3pm and families can bring along

Some Firefighters go through their entire career without rescuing a single cat from a tree, but the thing about cliches is every so often they come around! Poor old Rojak got stuck up a tree on Staples Drive in Coalville early yesterday evening, after his lead became caught in a tree branch 30ft from the ground, crews from Coalville Fire Station came to his rescue. They had him down and reunited with his grateful owner within minutes. Pictures credit - Coalville Fire Station

Officers investigating an incident in which a member of staff was stabbed outside a Glenfield fish and chip shop are appealing for the owners of two vehicles to come forward. Police were called just before 6.45pm on Saturday (16 May) following a report of an argument involving members of staff. One man reported he had been stabbed with a kebab knife. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing

Police officers are appealing for dashcam footage and anyone with information to come forward following a fatal collision in Great Dalby yesterday (Wednesday 20 May). Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Station Road just after 8.45pm following a report a white Vauxhall Corsa had left the road and collided with a tree. One of the passengers, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, who is 18, was taken to hospital wh

Two new 20mph zones are set to be introduced close to schools in residential parts of Leicester. Leicester City Council has approved plans to place the reduced limit on a total of 46 streets in the Belgrave and Rushey Mead areas of the city. The proposed schemes are the latest in a rolling programme of 20mph zones citywide. In Belgrave, 19 residential roads, close to Mellor Community Primary School, will be covered by a new 20mph zone, extending restrictions already in place

The Age UK superstore in Leicester is highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of volunteering in a bid to encourage the local community to sign up to help this Volunteers’ Week (1st - 7th June 2026). The call comes as part of the Charity’s recently launched Act Now, Age Better campaign, which aims to get people thinking, talking and taking actions that are going to help them in the years to come. Bringing together the world of sport, physical activity and movem

Schools across Leicestershire and the East Midlands unite to raise vital funds to support children facing poverty and hardship. Leicestershire, UK - Friday 22 May 2026 - More than 60,000 children from 230 schools across Leicestershire and the East Midlands are taking part in Lifting Children’s Hopes’ (LCH Charity’s) annual Colour Dash, transforming playgrounds and sports fields into bright bursts of colour while fundraising to help local children and young people affected by