Police have launched a murder investigation following a fire at a flat at the junction of Mere Road and Diseworth Street in Leicester....

Front bedroom of a house in Barwell was totally destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Leicestershire Fire Service was called to reports of...

Leicesters annual wildlife survey returns for its tenth year this month, and it’s set to be bigger than ever. This year, the city’s...

100s of Mods on scooters have been spotted in Leicester this morning, they are all attending a Exhibition all about the mod culture. In...

Mods: Shaping a Generation “If you weren’t a Mod, you were a Rocker. If you were neither of those, you were nothing…” We attended the opening of this Free exhibition at the New Walk museum and art gallery today. Mods: Shaping a Generation FREE Exhibition at New Walk Museum until 30th June It’s runs from Saturday 13th April until Sunday 30th June. Mods: Shaping a Generation tells the story of the 1960’s Mod scene in Leicester and Nottingham and how they were connected, concen

Leicestershire Police have been running this Operation called Lionheart all week and it aims to crackdown on County Lines activity which...

Breck's Last Game has now been viewed more than three-quarters of a million times since it was launched online on Wednesday (3 April)....

Police have confirmed that a Man and woman have died in a House fire in Kirby Muxloe in the early hours of this morning. House Fire Church Road Kirby Muxloe Leicester Police Statement released. “We were called at 3.30am this morning (Friday 5 April) by the fire service reporting their attendance at a house fire in Church Road in Kirby Muxloe. Officers and the ambulance service attended the scene. A woman and a man were pronounced dead at the scene. Formal identification of

Saturday 20th April this was a free event, with the costumes made for the children and everyone celebrating Saint George, and there was...

Join us for 3 events, all about the Mods scene here in Leicester Exhibitions Films and Festivals Mods: Shaping a Generation tells the...

Fire in Narborough Road Leicester, interview with resident who jumped out of a 2nd floor window to escape the fire. 5th July 2018 #fire #shopfire #narboroughroad

Schoolchildren who have been growing their own grub will be showcasing their efforts at Abbey Pumping Station this weekend. On Saturday (4 July), from 11am to 3pm, the museum will display the imaginative “mealbarrows” created by schools and young people from across Leicester – wheelbarrows planted up with a range of herbs, fruit and vegetables that children have been growing and then using to inspire their own menus. There will be 15 different ‘mealbarrows’ on display, create

Selfless volunteers supporting young people in care A group of volunteers who help vulnerable children in care has seen their numbers hit the century mark. 100 Independent Visitors are now registered with Leicestershire County Council and offer practical and life-changing support. The in-house voluntary scheme allows approved adults to spend a few hours a month with young people in care doing fun activities, such as walking in the park, going to the cinema or eating at a rest

Two women have been praised for their bravery in giving evidence that has led to their mother and stepfather being jailed for sex offences. The pair, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victims, were each convicted of several offences in March following a trial at Leicester Crown Court. During proceedings, a jury heard their crimes were brought to the attention of the police when one of the victims told someone else known to her what happened. As part of the in

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Glenfield Parish Council is hosting "Glenfield Goes to the Seaside" on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This free family event features Punch & Judy shows, a sandpit, a circus workshop, a hog roast, live music, and deck chairs. Glenfield Goes to the Seaside. Taking place on Saturday 23rd May 2026, from 12 noon until 3.00pm, this exciting new event will bring all the fun and atmosphere of the seaside. Families, residents and visitors of all ages are invited t

James Marman (A Crew manager at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service) is fundraising for Rainbows Hospice, an incredible place that gave Erinne and her family care, comfort and unforgettable memories during the hardest time. Erinne was 6 years old when she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. In spring 2024, she received radiotherapy which thankfully gave her time to live life to the fullest and make memories with her family and friends. The Rainbows team supported E