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Woman’s body found after incident in Lincoln Street property
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman’s body in a property in Lincoln Street, Leicester. Officers...
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Sep 12, 20211 min read


Former council employees found guilty of fraud
Two women who conned a local council and a cancer charity out of thousands of pounds have been convicted after a four-week trial. Between...
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Sep 10, 20213 min read


Two centuries in jail for East Midlands gang responsible for multi-million-pound drugs plot
Twenty-two members of a gang, who ploughed more than £20 million-worth of high purity illegal drugs around the country over the course of...
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Sep 10, 20217 min read


Man dies after being injured by his own car.
Police are investigating a collision in Broughton Astley following which a man has since died. Officers were called at 3.45pm yesterday...
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Sep 9, 20211 min read


A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched following an incident in Melbourne Street, Leicester. Picture by Leicester Media Police were called to the area at 11.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 8 September) following a report of a serious assault. Officers attended and an 18-year-old man was found with multiple stab wound injuries. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance and the man was taken to hospital. The man died in hospital during the early hours of this morning
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Sep 9, 20212 min read


Families invited to Splash on the Soar this weekend
There's waterside fun in Leicester this weekend as the city hosts a programme of activities on and off the river that people of all ages...
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Sep 9, 20212 min read


Colin Pitchfork has been released from prison.
BREAKING NEWS Colin Pitchfork has been released from prison today after the Parole Board rejected a government challenge to block his release. Pitchfork, now aged 61, was jailed for life after raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. Following a hearing in March, the Parole Board ruled he was "suitable for release", despite this being denied in 2016 and 2018. He became the first man convicted of murder on the basis of
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Sep 1, 20211 min read


Man seriously injured after city centre assault
A 49-year-old man has sustained serious injuries after he was assaulted in Braunstone Gate, Leicester, yesterday evening (Friday 27...
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Aug 28, 20211 min read


Leicester Pride returns this year on Saturday 4th September 2021.
Hello everybody and welcome to Leicester Pride 2021! Never in our wildest imaginations could we have predicted what would have been awaiting us in the new year as we were packing up Victoria Park in September 2019 after a wonderful and fun-filled day together, and yet here we are. We are delighted to be welcoming you back to one of the biggest free events in the Pride calendar across the UK. Those behind the scenes have been squirreling away making sure that our return this y
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Aug 21, 20212 min read


Police partner with communities to create a safer environment
Leicestershire Police is launching a new pilot initiative that will see members of the community partnering with neighbourhood officers...
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Aug 20, 20214 min read


Sytner Group supports local LGBTQ+ community and partners with Leicester Pride
Sytner Group has partnered with Leicester Pride 2021 as a part of the business’ ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Colleagues from the company’s various franchises will be marching in the vibrant parade on September 4th in the city centre, showing solidarity with the community. Simon Harrison, Sytner Group Colleague on the Leicester Pride Committee, said: “We are very excited to have Sytner Group on board as one of our main partners this year. “It’s great that the
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Aug 19, 20212 min read


Operation Clock aims to prevent fires during the harvest season
Leicestershire Police has joined forces with Northamptonshire Police’s Rural Crime Team and fire and rescue service to launch an...
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Aug 18, 20213 min read


New poem is centrepiece of campaign to boost city’s reopening
Lively new poem and video encouraging people to once again safely enjoy the excitement of the city’s shopping, nightlife, entertainment...
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Aug 10, 20213 min read


Police hunt for a Hit and run driver in Coalville
Hit and run driver leaves the scene after causing serious injuries to a cyclist in Coalville this morning. Leicestershire Police have...
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Aug 8, 20211 min read


Leicester’s green buses get Blues’ names
A fleet of electric buses that have brought cleaner, greener travel to Leicester are now proudly bearing the names of the players who...
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Aug 7, 20213 min read


Plans Approved to Redevelop Leicester's Former “Eco House” for Community Use
GSSArchitecture are delighted to share that the ambitious plans to redevelop Leicester’s former “Eco House” have been approved! The plans...
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Jul 29, 20212 min read


King Power Stadium Development: Public Consultation Set For August
Leicester City Football Club can confirm that initial plans for the expansion of King Power Stadium’s capacity to 40,000 and significant...
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Jul 28, 20213 min read


New recruits take on epic 330-mile challenge to raise money for charity
On Saturday 24 July, new Firefighter recruits from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will cover the circumference of Leicestershire...
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Jul 20, 20212 min read


Riders complete 80-mile inaugural charity bike ride
The inaugural charity bike ride, Tour de Foxes was completed yesterday with funds raised and donated to the Leicestershire CCC...
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Jul 20, 20211 min read


Offensive Weapons Act 2019 bans the possession of dangerous items in private
Changes to legislation brought about by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 mean that from today (Wednesday 14 July) it is now an offence to...
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Jul 14, 20213 min read
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