Leicester and Leicestershire are gearing up for a blockbuster autumn of events, with major exhibitions, spectacular cultural celebrations, fright-filled Halloween attractions, fantastic food and dazzling firework displays giving visitors plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city and county over the coming weeks. Black History Month events There are events running throughout the month, from a classical concert using only black composers, a rare show from the iconic Len

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a male pedestrian and a bus which happened in the area of Melton Road, Queniborough, this afternoon (Monday 24 August). Officers were called at 3.37pm to the area, near the junction with Marsden Avenue. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The male pedestrian, who is in his 80s, has been taken to hospital where he currently remains with serious injuries. The man’s next of kin have

A man fell from a fifth-floor balcony this morning on Bath Lane here in the city. Emergency services arrived at the apartment block this morning at approximately 9:30 am. The air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene. A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said: “The force was called at 9.45am this morning (Sunday) by East Midlands Ambulance Service following their attendance in Bath Lane, Leicester. It was a report that a man had fallen from a balcony in one of the

It's been reported that a man has fallen from a balcony window on Bath Lane this morning. Emergency services are at the scene, including the Air ambulance service, which has landed in a nearby school car park. Police have now cordoned off the area, and a road closure is now in place for vehicles and pedestrians. A man has been taken to hospital. We have no further details of the injuries at this time. More police officers have now been deployed at the scene. We have contacted

A driver has been arrested after a serious collision in Quorn has left two pedestrians injured. Police received a call at 3.33pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 August) following a report of a road traffic collision in Loughborough Road near to the junction with Granite Way. The collision involved a red Peugeot 3008 and two pedestrians – a man and a woman. The driver of the Peugeot was not injured. The pedestrians were both taken to hospital where they remain with serious injuries. A 6

A road closure is in place this evening on Loughborough Road between Mountsorrel and Quorn due to a serious Road Traffic collision. The road is closed from the Granite Way roundabout (near Waitrose) towards Quorn Village. Collision investigation unit has now arrived at the scene, the road is expected to be closed for sometime. Please avoid the area if possible. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this ongoing investigation. More to follow. Pictures

Police have closed off Gipsy Lane in Leicester this evening. Gipsy Lane is closed between Sutton Avenue and Catherine Street due to a Road Traffic Incident. Please find alternative routes, updates to follow. Update 19:00 The road has now been reopened. It’s believed that a child was hit by a car. The Air Ambulance service was at the scene, landing in a nearby park. The child has been taken to the hospital by road ambulance. We have reached out to Leicestershire Police and are

Davey Wilson will take on an epic base to base bike ride to support the lifesaving missions of The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS). The Air Ambulance Service delivers lifesaving care through two vital services. The National Children’s Air Ambulance (NCAA) operates across England, Scotland and Wales, providing specialist transfers for critically ill babies and children. Your Local Air Ambulance (YLAA) brings rapid emergency care to communities across Warwickshire, Northamptonshir

Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious Road Traffic collision on Preston Rise in Hamilton. The air ambulance service has landed near the Tesco Petrol station. The road will remain closed for sometime for investigation work to take place. Preston Rise at the junction of Maidenwell Avenue roundabout. This closure extends through Elms farm cottage. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Pictures by Leicester Media Online