A major road has been closed this morning in the city. Upperton Road, Leicester is currently closed between Wilberforce Road and the Roundabout with Western Boulevard due to a Road traffic collision. We have no details on any injuries at this time. Please avoid the area if possible. Pictures Supplied

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was stabbed on a canal towpath in Glen Parva. The incident happened at around 2.30pm on Friday (11 September) on the towpath behind New Bridge Road, close to the junction with Leicester Road. The victim, a man in his 30s, was attacked by two men and sustained a puncture wound to his body and cuts to his arm and face. He was taken to hospital for treatment and discharged the same day. No arrests have been made and

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Dame Sarah Mullally, visited the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday 12 September as part of a pastoral visit ahead of a special service at Leicester Cathedral. During her visit, Archbishop Sarah met the Trust's Chaplaincy team and chaplaincy volunteers at the hospital's Spiritual Centre before visiting Ward 31, where she spoke with patients and frontline colleagues. Kartar Bring, Head of Chaplaincy at the University Hospitals

Free gym sessions, swimming, group exercise classes and other activities are on offer for everyone in Leicester to celebrate National Fitness Day. National Fitness Day is on Wednesday 16 September, and to mark the occasion, the city council’s Active Leicester leisure centres are offering the chance to get fit for free. Swimming will be free of charge at Aylestone Leisure Centre, Braunstone Leisure Centre, Cossington Street Sports Centre, Evington Leisure Centre, Leicester Ley

A man has been found guilty of killing a bus passenger during an incident at a stop in Wigston in October 2022. Darren Bakewell, 62, of Bentinghouse Gardens, Leicester, was today (Monday 14 September) found guilty of the manslaughter of Christopher Pearson, 78, following a trial at Leicester Crown Court. He has been released on bail and is due to appear for sentencing on 9 October. The incident happened just after 2pm on Saturday 15 October 2022 in Long Street, Wigston. Mr Pe

Police are appealing for help in identifying man after a large number of laptops were taken from a building in Leicester. More than 60 laptops were stolen from premises in University Road between 31 July and 14 August and it is believed the person pictured below may have information that can assist with the ongoing investigation. PC Des Bausor, the investigating officer, said: “I’m appealing for anyone who recognises this man to get in touch as he may be able to help with our

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) has approved plans this week to transform the former Nautical William pub in Wigston into 14 affordable homes, bringing a long-vacant site back into use and helping to meet local housing needs. The development will see the former pub site redeveloped to provide much-needed affordable housing. Having stood empty for several years, the building had fallen into a poor state of repair and become a growing concern for many local residents. Th

Council tenants and leaseholders from across Charnwood have been celebrating after winning awards over two annual competitions. Photo shows tenants' garden and arts competition winners with the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Colin Hamilton. Charnwood Borough Council’s tenant garden competition attracted 36 entries this year, with awards handed out in 10 different categories, showcasing gardens of all shapes and sizes. The creative competition returned for its third year and r

Artists from across the East Midlands are being invited to submit their entries for Leicester’s annual Open exhibition before next month’s deadline. Open: The People’s Exhibition 2026 will once again showcase the region’s creativity, with selected paintings, sculptures, textiles, prints and photographs by local artists going on display at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery at the end of November. Open to all artists – from complete beginners to seasoned professionals – the de

Leicester Magistrates' Court has granted a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against Jordan Stacey following repeated offences linked to retail crime in Leicester. The order imposes a number of restrictions designed to protect businesses and deter further offending, including: Prohibited from entering commercial areas of Leicester city centre. Must leave any store immediately when requested to do so by a member of staff. Prohibited from entering a number of Tesco s

A main road in Leicester was closed for several hours following the death of a man who fell from a building. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “The force was called at 7.20pm last night (Friday) following a report of an injured person in the street in Welford Road, Leicester. It appeared that he had sustained his injuries after falling from a height from a nearby building. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. There is not believed to be any third-party invo

Emergency services are in attendance at a car park on Welford Road tonight. A police cordon is in place, and the surrounding roads are closed due to an ongoing incident. The car park is currently closed. East Midlands Ambulance Service is at the scene. Please avoid the area if possible. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident. Police Update Saturday 12/09/26 09:00 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “The force was called at 7.

Two women who were sexually abused by a man when they were children have been praised after their evidence led to him being jailed today (Friday 11 September). Jordan Gray-Higgs committed his crimes in Leicestershire between 2012 and 2014. His offending was brought to the attention of police in 2022, when the victims told officers what had happened. They described how Gray-Higgs had incited them to engage in sexual activity and abused them. Jordan Gray-Higgs In interview Gray

Between 25 March and 7 April 2026, a woman, who lives in North West Leicestershire, was victim to a courier fraud scam. The victim was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer stating that someone had attempted to purchase a laptop using her bank account and if she withdraws cash from her account they would keep it for safe keeping. A woman later visited the address to collect this withdrawn cash. Enquiries have been ongoing into this incident, and officers have rel

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service joined emergency services colleagues from across the world in paying tribute to all those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At 13.46 - the exact time the first aircraft struck the North Tower - they held a minute’s silence and lowered flags to half-mast across our stations and sites. Today is the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks back in 2001, when a series of four coordinated suicide attacks were carried out by the Isla

Shepshed residents will be able to vote for a county councillor in a by-election this October. The by-election on Thursday 15 October has been prompted by the resignation of County Councillor Helen Butler. Residents who are not already registered to vote need to apply by midnight on Tuesday 29 September 2026 on the Register to Vote page. Rosemary Whitelaw, head of governance and strategy, said: “The county council provides hundreds of services across Leicestershire every day,

A police cordon is in place this morning on Upperton Road near the Lidl store. Police forensic officers are at the scene, the towpath along the River soar under the bridge is taped off. A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said “Police received a call from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service last night (Thursday 10 September) at 11.33pm following a report of someone in the water near to Upperton Road, Leicester. Officers attended the location and the person, a man in

Charnwood celebrated residents whose dedication, kindness and community spirit make a real difference across the borough at an annual awards ceremony. Charnwood Community Heroes, ran by the borough council, marks the work people have carried out in the borough and thanks them for their tireless efforts. The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Burleigh Court in Loughborough where over 50 heroes were recognised. From litter-pickers and green champions

People across Leicester and Leicestershire are being encouraged to take part in a ‘Ride+Stride’ fundraising event this weekend and help preserve some of the area's most treasured historic buildings. Organised by the Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust, the Ride+Stride event, on Saturday 12 September, invites people to walk or cycle between churches while raising sponsorship money to support church repair and restoration projects. Funds raised are used to provide grants to

Families can enjoy a great value day out at two of Leicester’s award-winning heritage attractions this autumn, thanks to a Kids Go Free offer at the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Jewry Wall Museum. Throughout September and October, up to three children aged 15 and under can visit both attractions free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult – representing a saving of £6.25 per child. At the King Richard III Visitor Centre, visitors can explore the remarkable story