The Leicester Food Festival 2026 is taking place this weekend, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The sun is out and the event is hotting up along with the freshly baked sausage rolls. Come and see for yourself. Here are some early pictures. Find out more Please see below for all FAQ's WHERE IS THE ENTRANCE? There is only 1 entrance to the festival on Charter Street Footbridge,

Enjoy Bonfire Night at Leicester’s biggest fireworks event at Abbey Park on Saturday 7 November. Watch the traditional bonfire and enjoy two spectacular fireworks displays, along with live entertainment, funfair, delicious street food, licensed bar and a fantastic, safe atmosphere for all the family. It’s a great night out for families and friends! Location : Abbey Park, Leicester, LE4 5AQ Time : 17:00, Saturday 7 November 2026 Save Up To 50% – Book early to get the best pric

Loughborough Pride will once again fill Queen's Park with ‘love, colour and community’ on Saturday 22nd August 2026, as the town's LGBTQIA+ residents, allies and supporters come together for a day of celebration, queer visibility and solidarity. Running from 11:00am to 7:00pm, this year's “Picnic in the Park” is free to attend and open to everyone – all identities and all allies. New for 2026, the day begins with Loughborough Pride's first-ever March, departing Fearon

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a pedestrian was seriously injured in Melton Mowbray yesterday (Thursday 6 August). Police were called to Leicester Road, close to the junction with Dalby Road just before 4pm following a report of a collision involving a red tractor which was towing a trailer and a pedestrian. It was reported the tractor had also collided with a white Toyota Proace van which was behind it following the c

Sat 5th September 2026 Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Sat

NEXT STOP WIGSTON Don't forget that The Mini Fire Engine will be operational and taking passengers when Wigston Fire Station opens its doors on Sunday, August 9th for what will no doubt be a fantastic day of rides, live demonstrations and all sorts of family fun. There will also be food stalls, a bouncy castle, home fire safety advice and the opportunity to meet your local emergency services. Make sure you're on board with the timetable... Sunday 9th August 10:00am – 3:00p

Leicester’s City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says the city council will ensure a comedy festival takes place in the city next year. This follows news that the Big Difference Company, organisers of the festival for more than 30 years, has become insolvent and ceased trading. Peter Soulsby said: “We’re very sorry that the Big Difference Company has gone into liquidation, and we understand that this is a difficult time for its staff and all of those affected. “The Leicester Comedy F

The Great Central Railway is inviting visitors to enjoy one of Britain's favourite meals while witnessing one of the most remarkable astronomical events of the decade during a special Fish & Eclipse evening on Wednesday 12 August 2026. Departing from Loughborough Central at 6.45pm, the heritage steam train will travel to the spectacular Swithland Viaduct overlooking Swithland Reservoir, where passengers will be perfectly placed to experience the solar eclipse in the beautiful

Andy Creeden, Lead Chest Reporting Radiographer at UHL, has been awarded a Fellowship of the College of Radiographers (FCR) – the highest honour bestowed by the College of Radiographers. The Fellowship is an honorary title awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the radiography profession and to the advancement of the Society and College of Radiographers. It is regarded as the College’s highest accolade, with no more than five Fellowships awarded ea

Students travelling in Leicester will benefit from cheaper and more flexible bus travel thanks to the launch of new all-operator student tickets across the Leicester Buses network. The new Flexi student tickets, available from 1 August, allow unlimited travel on participating Leicester Buses services, giving students the freedom to use whichever bus operator best suits their journey without paying extra. The range includes a four-week ticket costing £68 and an annual ticket c

Following this weekend’s strike action, EMR has issued the following statement regarding the ongoing roll-out of Hitachi's Class 810 fleet and maintenance of the Class 222 fleet: "EMR remains committed to delivering the safe, reliable, high-performing and punctual service our customers expect, while operating a railway our colleagues can be proud to be part of. "When EMR selected Hitachi to build and maintain the new Aurora intercity trains and to maintain the outgoing fleet

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Cotesbach. Police received a call at 6.24am this morning (Wednesday 5 August) to a report of a collision on the A426 Rugby Road between Lutterworth Road island and Gibbet Hill. It involved a blue Nissan Micra and a white HGV. The driver of the Micra was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the HGV was not injured. The road was closed and has now been reopened. Detective Sergeant Ka

Officers have arrested a man as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearm discharge in Braunstone. The man, who is 38, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life/enable another to do so yesterday (Tuesday 4 August) and has since been released on bail. The arrest relates to a report received on Tuesday 2 June this year that a gunshot had been heard in Cort Crescent just before 10.30pm. When officers arrived at the scene, the

You’ll have seen in the national news that a huge wildfire has been burning at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, with multiple fire crews tackling the blaze and keeping it from spreading to people’s homes. Since Saturday morning we have been supporting our colleagues at Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service with one of our spare fire engines plus a crew of four Firefighters, as part of a nationally co-ordinated effort with other Services. A further two of our Firefighters have also been se

‘For the Love of Jazz’ returns to Leicester for its fifth year, bringing an extraordinary lineup of jazz musicians from across the UK. Come and experience the unmissable energy and excellence of live jazz! Come along to our annual free festival in Jubilee Square. Plus, enjoy two ticketed events at Leicester Cathedral. For the Love of Jazz - Live Events Cosmopolitan Arts is excited to partner with Leicester Cathedral for two incredible events. Location: Leicester Cathedral Adm

A man has been charged with drugs offences after officers recovered a quantity of drugs in the city centre. Abdulrahman Sayedamed Abdullah, 22, of no fixed address, has been charged with production of crack cocaine and five counts of possession with intent to supply controlled substances (class A-C). He is due to appear before Leicester Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday 5 August). The charges relate to a routine stop in Town Hall Square yesterday afternoon (3 August). A

Officers investigating an act of indecency at a music festival in Leicestershire have released an image of a man they wish to identify in connection with the incident. Enquiries have been ongoing into a report of two people acting inappropriately while on a Ferris wheel at Download on Saturday 13 June. A woman has been identified and voluntarily interviewed in connection with the incident. Officers would like the public’s help in identifying this man – if this is you or you h

Leicester's Town Hall will mark a significant milestone on Friday (7 August) as it celebrates its 150th birthday. To commemorate the anniversary, the city council has created an illustrated guide to the Leicester landmark on its Story of Leicester website. Using archive photographs to help tell the Town Hall’s story, the webpage explains how, by the 1870s, the corporation had outgrown its previous home at the medieval Guildhall and commissioned the construction of an impressi

Leicester City Council and the city's bus operators have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering better bus services through a new £75 million phase of transformation. Representatives from the city council and the city’s seven bus operators gathered at Jewry Wall Museum, to sign a joint declaration supporting a proposed new One Network Partnership. The agreement, which is subject to final approval, will guide £75 million of new investment in Leicester’s bus services between

Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into support of a proscribed organisation. A 27-year-old man from Wigston, Leicestershire, was arrested today (Monday) on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed organisation (Daesh), contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Officers are currently searching a residential property in Wigston in connection with the investigation. The operation, w