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Heavy snow keeps gritters busy on Leicestershire's roads
Heavy snow and icy conditions meant a busy weekend for Leicestershire County Council’s gritters, which have been out and about across the...
Jan 25, 20212 min read


Bartholomew Street murder statement from the family of Hassan Jama
Following the sentencing of Ishaq Hassanjee this afternoon, Hassan Jama’s family have released this statement: “Hassan was both a son and...
Jan 22, 20211 min read


Bartholomew Street stabbing: 19-year sentence for man found guilty of murder
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced after being found guilty of murder following a stabbing in the Highfields area of Leicester last...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Man arrested following reported cyber-attack in Market Harborough
A man has been arrested in connection with a reported cyber-attack at Welland Park School, Market Harborough. Officers received a report...
Jan 22, 20211 min read


A cannabis factory found in old disused Sub Station in the city
A large cannabis factory has been discovered by police this morning on Henley Road in the old power sub station near Fosse Recreation...
Jan 22, 20211 min read


Police thank those who stayed at home
Police would like to thank people for staying at home, protecting the NHS and staying safe. During this lockdown, which for some is the...
Jan 22, 20213 min read


British Gas workers burn the new contracts of employment
British Gas workers are burning the new contracts to show graphically their defiance of the imposition of hourly pay 15% below the agreed...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


Council offering rapid testing to county key workers
Plans are being finalised to provide the county’s key workers with rapid community testing for Covid-19. Leicestershire County Council...
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Man charged with sexual assault following incident in Melton
A man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident in Melton on Saturday (16 January). Krystian Surmaj, 22, of...
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Man named following fatal collision in Evington
A man who died in a collision in Leicester on Sunday 17 January has been named as 28-year-old Pavandeep Singh from Leicester. The...
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Retired neonatal nurse becomes PCSO
After nearly 30 years nursing sick babies and supporting families through some of their most difficult times, most people would choose to...
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Man named after fatal collision in Whitwick
A man who died in a single-car collision near Whitwick on Wednesday 23 December has been named as 24-year-old Aaron Fairbrother from...
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Target-hitting recruit to vaccine trial wants to be part of history
Researchers running a COVID-19 vaccine trial through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre:...
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Police officer returns to work after being seriously injured in a hit and run collision
Welcome back PC Steve Clarke! An officer who was seriously injured while cycling home from his shift last year has returned to work today...
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Vaccinators needed - help us overcome the virus
Healthcare professionals are being asked to come forward to help administer the Covid-19 vaccines in Leicester, Leicestershire and...
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Loughborough man sentenced to five years for robbery
A man who forced his way into an address in Thringstone, subsequently threatening the occupants with a knife, has been jailed for five...
Jan 19, 20212 min read
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