On demand service passes milestone as it supports local communities Leicestershire’s on-demand transport service, FoxConnect, is celebrating a major milestone after completing 100,000 passenger journeys. The on-demand local transport service in conjunction with Centrebus and Premier Taxis provides flexible, bookable transport in 11 operating zones and has quickly become a valuable travel option, helping people access work, education, healthcare, shopping and leisure across th

‘For the Love of Jazz’ returned to Leicester yesterday for its fifth year, bringing an extraordinary lineup of jazz musicians from across the UK. For the Love of Jazz Festival 2026 came to life thanks to public funding and support from Arts Council England. Organised by Leicester's Cosmopolitan Arts (recognised as a National Portfolio Organisation by Arts Council England), a driving force behind captivating live music, dance, and combined arts in Leicester since 2011. We woul

Two fire crews are currently attending an incident in Abbey Park tonight. The fire appliances are parked along Abbey Park Road. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that a report of a Canadian goose trapped by its legs on the water has been received. Firefighters are currently in the process of releasing the goose. Pictures by Leicester Media Online

A car has ran into the wall this afternoon at Sainsbury’s Local on Moat Street in Wigston. The store will remain closed for safety reasons; a building inspection has been requested by the fire service. The car is well embedded into the brickwork, with a large piece of timber lying across the top of the roof. There are no reports of any injuries at this time. Pictures by Leicester Media Online

Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of Indian arts, culture, music, food and fashion to the heart of the city. Running from 12pm–7pm each day, the festival features headline acts, an Indian circus, over 100 shopping and food stalls, live performances, workshops, funfair rides, arts and crafts, and lots of free activities for children. Tickets are just £3, with family tickets available for £10,

Emergency services are dealing with a Road Traffic collision on Saffron Lane near the junction of Knighton Lane East. A car has hit several parked vehicles and ended up on its side. Members of the public assisted in righting the vehicle back onto its wheels. There are no reports of any serious injuries. The road is closed in both directions; please avoid the area if possible. Update 19:00 Recovery has now taken place; the road is now fully reopened. Pictures by Leicester Medi

Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of Indian arts, culture, music, food and fashion to the heart of the city. Running from 12pm–7pm each day, the festival features headline acts, an Indian circus, over 100 shopping and food stalls, live performances, workshops, funfair rides, arts and crafts, and lots of free activities for children. Pictures by Craig Thorpe Leicester Media Online Pictures by

We are sharing a potentially life‑saving message for anyone who may have a hidden or ‘safe’ mobile phone at home, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse. Emergency Alerts can make mobile devices produce a loud sound and vibrate. This may reveal a secret or hidden phone and put someone at risk. Emergency Alerts can be switched off in your device settings. Please share this message so others can stay safe. Follow the guidance below. 🔗 Guidance to switch alerts off...

‘Very high risk’ of wildfires sparks ‘severe alert’ from UK Government, and includes Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland During these heatwave conditions, even a small flame can rapidly develop into a wildfire, putting lives, homes, businesses and our emergency responders at risk. We urge the public to be extremely vigilant and to do nothing that might exacerbate this risk. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is covered by last tonight's 'severe alert' from the UK Governm

Millions of people receive emergency alert on phones warning over wildfires. Mobile phone users in England and Wales have received an emergency alert, warning them not to light anything that could spark a fire. The Government sent the alert on Friday evening, which began appearing on mobile devices from 7pm. It's believed to have been the most extensive emergency use of the alert system to date. A screenshot of an emergency alert warning by Leicester Media Online Issued by th

On the night of Thursday, August 14th, several fire crews responded to a fire requiring eight pumps and additional special appliances. The incident took place in Battram Village near Coalville and involved approximately 25 acres of grassland and scrubland. Firefighters exerted tremendous effort to stop the fire from spreading to nearby homes, with assistance from a group of local farmers using tractors and water bowsers.

Proactive repair work to the chimneys at Beaumanor Hall has taken place as part of a commitment to the historic Leicestershire landmark. Leicestershire County Council owns and operates the venue and recently set out a range of options for the long-term future of the hall. The repair work on 10 of the chimneys on the building is taking place to make sure that all Beaumanor’s chimneys are in top condition to ensure the Hall can continue to welcome visitors. The building will re

Fire crews are currently tackling a wildfire of approximately 10 acres, off Burton Road near Melton Mowbray. Five fire crews plus a water carrier are at the scene. Please avoid the area of possible. Local residents should avoid the area and close windows and doors to avoid smoke inhalation.

Leicester city centre is set to benefit from a £4million package of improvements designed to make it more welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors. The plans include better lighting and signage at key arrival points, measures to tackle antisocial behaviour, improvements to public spaces, support for vacant shops, investment in events infrastructure and upgrades in the Market Place and Lanes area. Residents and visitors can expect cleaner streets, better-lit public spa

Leicester College has celebrated the success of T Level students collecting their results on Thursday 13 August 2026. Leicester College T Level students achieved a 92% pass rate, including 34 Distinction and 169 Merit grades. The pass rate for BTEC courses was 89.8%. T Levels are a technical-focused qualification for students who want a vocationally-based qualification and are equivalent to three A Levels. They are a combination of classroom-based learning and hands-on experi

The family of a man who died following a collision last month have described him as a ‘larger than life character’. Terry Gray, 56, was driving his Volkswagen ID3 Life on 16 July when it was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van. Police were called to Lindridge Lane at 4.15pm but Mr Gray, from Desford, was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement, Mr Gray’s family said: “Terry was a much-loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. “He was respected b

Customers are being reminded that the RMT union has announced strike action on Saturday, 15 August. Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is essential and to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling on these dates. On Saturday EMR, which is operated by Transport UK, will operate a significantly reduced timetable starting at 07:00 and finishing before 19:00 on its Intercity and Connect routes. To help maximise the number of s

Improvements are being made to a section of the path alongside Barkby Brook in Syston. A section of path alongside Barkby Brook in Syston is being improved The project, funded by Charnwood Borough Council, will include resurfacing damaged parts of the path between the pedestrian bridge off School Street to where it meets Melton Road by Specsavers, repairs to railings, new planting and new bench seating. The initial surfacing phase started in the week beginning 3 August and wi

Thousands of Leicestershire pupils will be picking up exam results Good luck messages are being shared with Leicestershire pupils ahead of two of the biggest dates in the academic calendar. Students are set to find out their A / AS Level , T Level and other vocational technical qualifications (VTQ) grades tomorrow (Thursday 13 August), while others will find out their GCSE grades next Thursday (20 August). Cllr Charles Pugsley, lead member for children and families said: Guid

The temporary closures have been extended until further notice at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed. National pressures impacting waste sites across the country are continuing to affect Leicestershire. The temporary closures at four recycling and household waste sites have been extended until further notice at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby and Shepshed while teams work to clear waste and empty containers that have filled up following exceptionally high demand in re