The annual summer reading challenge is well underway, and libraries across Leicestershire are ready for this year’s music-related theme. Leicestershire County Council’s libraries and community managed libraries across the county will be hosting the challenge, with “Read to the Beat” being this year’s theme to celebrate the joy of music. The national challenge runs through to 12 September, and children aged 4-12 taking part can borrow library books or eBooks, collect stickers

We appreciate not everyone is aware of our fire safety advice on bonfires during hot, dry conditions - and sadly, some people may just choose to ignore it. If you feel a bonfire is out-of-control, or you know it's been left unattended, you should call 999 When the temperature rises, it's important to stay calm and put safety first. In an emergency, always call 999. Many incidents can be prevented with a little extra care. Whether it's using barbecues and bonfires responsibly,

The RMT union has announced strike action on Saturday, 1 August, Saturday, 8 August and Saturday, 15 August 2026. Customers are advised to only travel if their journey is essential and to check their full journey, including first and last trains, before travelling on these dates. In addition to strike action, the RMT has also notified EMR that members will be taking Action Short of Strike (ASOS), from Sunday 2 to Friday 7 August (inclusive), Sunday 9 to Friday 14 August (incl

Leicestershire County Council have announced that LockChip trials will be taking place over this weekend. A6 Quorn/Mountsorrel Bypass overnight roadworks this weekend If you're travelling on the A6 this weekend, you may notice teams on site overnight and we wanted to let you know why. This work is not a repair to the recent surface dressing scheme. Instead, it's part of a countywide LockChip trial, which is being tested on different types of roads across Leicestershire. As

Join Glenfield Parish Council for an afternoon of family fun at Picnic in the Park! 17 Sunday 23rd August 2026 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 9 Ellis Park, Stamford Street, Glenfield, LE3 8DL Pack your picnic, relax in the park and enjoy a fantastic afternoon with: Live entertainment A variety of stalls Food and refreshments available Fun for all the family Free to attend! Save the date and invite your friends and family we look forward to seeing you there! Facebook Event page

Brocks Hill Country Park, Oadby, has achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award, run by charity Keep Britain Tidy, for the 19th consecutive year. Owned and managed by Oadby & Wigston Borough Council (OWBC), Brocks Hill Country Park is made up of a range of habitats including woodlands, meadows and ponds as well as offering facilities including play areas and a café for visitors. Pictured (L-R) Volunteers Barry Edwards, Julia Cave and Malcolm Wilson, OWBC team member Gavin Gree

The Love the Outdoors campaign is back this year, along with the return of the annual photo competition. Launched in 2021 as part of the Love the Outdoors in Charnwood campaign, the competition celebrates the borough’s stunning country parks, nature reserves and ancient woodlands. Cllr Anne Gray launching Love the Outdoors 2026 Residents are encouraged to grab their phones or cameras and snap their favourite green spaces or local wildlife in the borough. Cllr Anne Gray, th

Officers are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was seriously injured following a collision in Catherine Street, Leicester, yesterday evening (Thursday). Police were called at 9.52pm to the area, near the junction with Rearsby Road, following the incident which involved an orange Suzuki Swift car and a black off-road motorbike. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance and the girl, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital wher

An investigation led by specialist officers into a collision which killed an 18-year-old girl and left three others injured has led to the driver being jailed for 10 years. Jack Reape was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court today (Friday 24 July) after pleading guilty in May to one count of causing death by driving while disqualified, one count of causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was also disqualified from d

Four more people have been arrested as part of an ongoing murder investigation. Two men aged 52 and two women aged 43 were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender last night (Thursday) and remain in custody. Yesterday (Thursday 23 July) six men were arrested on suspicion of murder, who also remain in custody. They are a 33-year-old, two 21-year-olds, a 20-year-old, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old. Shortly after 10.45pm on Wednesday (22 July) an officer on patrol in a

Detectives investigating the murder of a man found injured in London Road, Leicester, have arrested six men. Shortly after 10.45pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 July) an officer on patrol in a police car in the area was stopped in London Road, close to Saxby Street, by an injured man. The man, who is in his 20s, had significant injuries to his chest and stomach. The East Midlands Ambulance Service was called, and he was taken to hospital where he subsequently died in the early hour

The Leicester Food Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Leicester Food Festival is set to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year, returning to Abbey Park in Leicester for a weekend of food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The festival is family-friendly, welcoming visitors of all ages, with only registered guide dogs permitted for s

Save the date - the Oadby Food Festival is returning to The Parade on Saturday 29 August! Head down from 11am - 4pm to enjoy delicious food offerings from around the world and a day of entertainment. EAVA FM will be in attendance with local dance and music acts, as well as local community groups, free face painting and children's fairground entertainment.

Police have closed a major road this afternoon due to a road traffic collision involving a bus and motorbike on Glenfrith Way / New Parks Way in Leicester. Time of Post 15:30 The road is closed in both directions until further notice. Please find alternative routes. Updates will follow. Update : Road is now fully open Pictures - Supplied

Officers on routine patrol in South Leicester uncovered more than they bargained for after stopping a driver in March this year. They drove past a Ford Mondeo which was parked in Lawford Road and became suspicious about the vehicle. The offices ran some checks on police systems which revealed the Mondeo was registered to someone in Coventry and had no insurance. They subsequently traced the vehicle to Pawley Road and stopped the driver – their suspicions proved right after a

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a robbery in Oadby. The incident happened in The Parade just before 3pm last Monday (13 July). The victim, a woman in her 50s, was approached from behind by a man who pulled a gold necklace from around her neck and knocked her to the ground. The man dropped the necklace when trying to make off from the area. Detective Constable Katie Burn, the investigating officer, said: “I’d li

After attracting more than 80,000 visitors during its 2023 debut, Leicester Monsters, one of Leicester's most-loved family events, is set to make its much-anticipated return this autumn. The Return of Leicester Monsters will once again transform Leicester city centre from 22 to 31 October, as eight giant illuminated monster installations appear across rooftops, windows and unexpected corners of the city. The event is expected to once again attract tens of thousands of visitor

A series of workshops funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews are breaking down barriers and increasing take up of road safety education among women from minority communities. The initiative, funded via the Commissioner’s Community Action Fund (CAF), has been developed by Leicester-based non-profit organisation Live Cancer Free, which is dedicated to saving lives by helping people to make healthier lifestyle choices. The organisation developed a new programme

The National Space Centre invites families to roar into an unforgettable holiday adventure as it celebrates its 25th birthday with a Roar and Explore Summer — a spectacular, summer-long programme combining space exploration, dinosaurs, and hands‑on science. Running until 6th September 2026, visitors can be among the very first to experience the Centre’s brand‑new Outer Solar System experience, alongside thrilling dinosaur encounters, immersive talks, and interactive activitie

The National Space Centre will open its doors after hours this August for a special Space Lates: Partial Solar Eclipse event, giving visitors the chance to witness one of the most spectacular astronomical events visible from the UK this century. Taking place on Wednesday 12 August 2026, the event will coincide with a partial solar eclipse in which the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, with around 90% of the Sun expected to be covered. It will be the most significa