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Rapid coronavirus tests to be offered in city hotspots
Coronavirus tests that give a result within an hour will start to be offered to asymptomatic people in Leicester from today (Wednesday)....
Dec 17, 20203 min read


Outdoor gyms now fully reopened in city
Leicester’s outdoor gyms have now fully reopened across the city. The gyms – which can be found at 32 city sites, in various parks and...
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Leicester to remain in Tier 3 of Government’s Covid alert levels
Restrictions in Leicester are to continue at the highest level, after a review of the coronavirus situation in the city. The Government...
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Fatal 4 Police operation
Leicestershire Police this morning ran 3 hour FATAL4 operation, targeting speeding, not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones and...
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Police super-fan receives special visit from Leicestershire Police’s Chief Constable
A young police super-fan, who adores and idolises the work of Leicestershire Police’s uniformed officers received a special home visit to...
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Tree preservation strategy will protect neighbourhood’s giant redwoods
More than two dozen giant trees, some well over a century old and which characterise a Leicester suburb, are being given protection under...
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Vandals target Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service fire engine
The windscreen was damaged and could not repaired putting lives at risk A group of vandals have broken the windscreen of a Leicestershire...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Man fighting for his life in hospital after being found stabbed in Braunstone
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was found with stab wound injuries inside an address is Braunstone. Police were...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Hit and run in Narborough Road Leicester
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured in a collision on Narborough Road in Leicester. It happened at around...
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Event to help give refugees a new start
Join Leicestershire County Council on Facebook to find out more People across the East Midlands are invited to attend a virtual...
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Local laws to tackle problem street drinking and drug use extended
Legislation to tackle problem street drinking and use of so-called ‘legal highs’ in public places across Leicester have been extended for...
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Joint exercise checks on Covid-19 safety among shoppers and businesses
Police and council officers have carried out a series of visits to check compliance with national coronavirus safety measures at shops in...
Dec 15, 20203 min read


Appeal for information following burglary at Leicester business
Officers are appealing for information following a burglary at business premises in Leicester. It happened at a plumbers merchant in...
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Snibston Colliery Park opens following £3m regeneration scheme
Includes new cafe and nature reserve The Snibston Colliery Park has officially reopened following an ambitious £3m regeneration scheme...
Dec 15, 20203 min read


Community testing set to start in the New Year
Leicestershire Country Council announes that Community testing in Leicestershire is due to start in the New Year. Plans are being...
Dec 14, 20202 min read


Local granddad gets first Covid vaccine.
A Glenfield grandfather has become the first patient in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to receive the groundbreaking new...
Dec 13, 20203 min read
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