Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after two motorcyclists died in a collision yesterday (Sunday 2 August). Police were called to a stretch of the B676 Saxby Road between Melton and Saxby just after 8am. It was reported there had been a collision involving two motorcycles – a grey Yamaha MT-10 MTN1000 and a black Honda CBR 1000 RF – and a white Audi A4. Police attended with the

Police have confirmed that a body has been found as a result of a missing person investigation to find Kacper Cichor. Kacper, aged 28 and from Braunstone, was last been seen on Tuesday 21 July and was reported missing the following day. The incident is not being treated as suspicious but officers believe that the person found is Kacper. His next of kin have been informed and we ask for privacy for his family and friends at this difficult time. Thank you to all the pub

Police are attending an incident on a small play area between A47 Hinckley Road and Hockley Farm Road in Braunstone this evening. The Park area is cordoned off, police forensic officers are at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more on this incident. More to follow. Police update 21:45 Police have confirmed that a body has been found as a result of a missing person investigation to find Kacper Cichor. Kacper, aged 28 and from Braunstone, was last been s

They have been away from their homes for two weeks. Residents evacuated from their homes in Leicester due to the partial collapse of a nearby building have been permitted to return. On 13 July, emergency services responded to Wharf Street South following reports of a former factory building collapsing, resulting in one person suffering minor injuries from falling debris. Leicester City Council announced on Wednesday that approximately 25 residents could return to their homes

More than 150 children received planned operations during a two-week summer surgery initiative at Leicester Children’s Hospital, helping to reduce waiting times and increase capacity ahead of the busy winter period. Building on the success of previous ‘super weeks’, teams from across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) came together during the school holidays to carry out as many low-complexity elective operations as possible in a specially designated child-fri

Celebrating 41 years of carnival here in Leicester. Thousands gathered to celebrate the Caribbean Carnival. This yearly festival was hosted at Victoria Park – featured a vibrant carnival parade that began at the park, proceeded through the city centre, and then returned. This year’s theme was Crowned by Culture - Caribbean Queens and Kings. Pictures taken by Trevor Sewell Saturday 1st August 2026 Follow Leicester Caribbean Carnival on Facebook Here is lots more pictures from

Following today’s sentencing, the family of James McKeown have released the below tribute: “Jim was a kind, generous, gentle man who had worked all his life and was finally enjoying his well-earned retirement. He lived by the belief that tomorrow is never guaranteed, so you must live for today, and the actions of Mr Moore brought that into reality. “On Monday 6 April 2026, Jim was walking home after a bank holiday spent doing what he loved; playing golf, and sharing a couple

A chance encounter in a park which led to a defenceless man being punched has resulted in the perpetrator being jailed for manslaughter. In April this year James McKeown, also known as Jim, was found lying on the ground in Beaumont Park, Beaumont Leys by a member of the public. He had suffered from a head injury and sadly passed away a short time later. Initial enquiries at the scene revealed that Jim had been walking home from a nearby pub when he was assaulted by Joshua Moo

A motorcyclist has been left seriously injured following a collision on the M1 motorway. Police were called at 4.19pm yesterday (Thursday 30 July) following a report of a collision on the southbound carriageway between junctions 23 and 22. It involved a white Enterprise Ford Transit van and a white BMW F800 motorbike. The rider has been taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The driver and passengers in the van were not injured. A 39-year-old man was arre

Police investigating an assault have released CCTV images of two people they wish to identify. Police would like to identify these two men At around 2.15pm on Sunday 31 May, a fight took place involving a group of men outside an address in Clarendon Park Road, Leicester. During the incident, one man sustained a broken nose. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. As part of our enquiries, we would

Summer of Funk Leicester's Music Festival Last year, we were the first-ever event to use Vicky Park's bandstand for live music, and that legacy will live on. Our main stage this year is even bigger to accommodate the ever-growing (but legislatively limited) capacity of 4,000 people. We fit the festival feel in Victoria Park too, so even though our locally-loved vendors make the site look pretty, you can pull up a picnic blanket where you like and relax. We all know about the

A new aviary is being created for our feathered friends in Loughborough’s Queen’s Park. Photo shows the existing aviary in Queen's Park, which is to be replaced by a new one It will replace the existing structure and a temporary aviary is now being built for the birds while their new home is constructed. Councillor Anne Gray, the Council’s lead member for open spaces, said: "Queen’s Park is one of Charnwood’s most treasured green spaces and this project demonstrates our commi

A Free family funday in New Parks next week will showcase the support, activities and services that are available for people in Leicester. The event, on Tuesday 4th August, will include free face painting, a family quiz, giant outdoor games and a storytelling visit from the Leicester Libraries Bookbus. It takes place at New Parks Library from 10am-1pm. Regular monthly drop-ins are being held in Leicester neighbourhoods to give people the chance to chat with organisations and

A man has been charged with Possession of an imitation firearm after a incident on Monday 27th July in Kamloops Crescent. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “ We can confirm Mohammedin Moosa, 26, of Dover Street, Leicester has been charged with one count of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and one count of sending a communication threatening death or serious harm” He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today

New Parks Way is currently closed between the roundabouts of Dominion Road and Scudamore Road due to an Road Traffic collision. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. More to follow.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending a large scrubland fire at Ives Head Trig Point, south of Shepshed, approximately 100 by 200 metres in size. They have seven fire engines at the scene, plus a water carrier. Please could local residents close doors and windows to avoid smoke inhalation. more to follow

Assistance dog charity, Canine Partners, is inviting the whole family, plus their paw-some friends, to its annual Family Fun Day and Dog Show at its National Training Centre, Loughborough, on Saturday 1 August, to support their life changing work. Doors will be open from 11am to 3pm with the hotly anticipated community event featuring live music, a variety of stalls packed with delicious food and unique gifts, treats and accessories, as well as children's activities. T

A blaze has taken hold of a church in Leicester city centre. A coffin with a body prepared for a funeral service was saved from a significant fire at a church over 160 years old. The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported receiving numerous calls regarding St Andrew's Church on Jarrom Street, Leicester, at 23:17 on Tuesday. At the peak of the fire, eight engines and two high-reach appliances were present at the location. Picture Credit LFRS The fire service remain at

You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing If you think someone is in danger you can report them missing right away. Reporting a missing person If the missing person is in immediate danger, is a young child or vulnerable to harm, call 999 now. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service. If you don’t think they are in immediate danger you can: report a miss

Appeal after two children bitten by a dog. Officers in West Leicester are appealing for public help in identifying a woman after two children were injured by a dog. The incident took place in a playground on Vernon Street, Leicester, on Sunday 19 April. The victims, aged 11 and 6, sustained bitemarks to their legs and thighs, and were treated at hospital. Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported to us and we hope the public can help us move the investigatio