Witnesses are being asked to come forward after police were called to a report of disorder at an under-18s football match in Coalville. Officers were deployed to Owen Street just before 4pm yesterday (Sunday 20 September) after it was reported there had been altercations involving around 30 people at the game between Coalville Town and Syston Town. No-one involved suffered serious injuries and enquiries are ongoing. PC Katie Dawson, the investigating officer, said: “Our enqui

The family of a man who suffered a life-changing brain injury after an unprovoked attack on a night out in Coalville have spoken of the moment their “lives changed forever”. Alistair Roome, 47, was enjoying a night out with friends on Saturday 25 April this year when he was headbutted by 35-year-old Kyle Morrisey. On Friday (18 September), as Morrisey was sentenced to two years in prison at Leicester Crown Court, Alistair’s family have described the devastating and lasting im

Yesterday morning Coalville Fire crews attended a washing machine fire which was caused by an electrical fault. Luckily, the homeowners were present at the property and managed to safely turn off the electricity before exiting the premises. Never leave washing machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers running when nobody is at home. If a fault develops, there may be nobody there to spot it or raise the alarm quickly. With fewer opportunities to dry your laundry outdoors, you may

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has now secured enhanced police patrols for market towns across Leicestershire, delivering on a key commitment to residents, businesses and local communities. By December, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Ashby-de-la-Zouch will benefit from additional police patrols focused on tackling persistent concerns around anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, boo

Sat 5th September 2026 Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Sat

On the night of Thursday, August 14th, several fire crews responded to a fire requiring eight pumps and additional special appliances. The incident took place in Battram Village near Coalville and involved approximately 25 acres of grassland and scrubland. Firefighters exerted tremendous effort to stop the fire from spreading to nearby homes, with assistance from a group of local farmers using tractors and water bowsers.

Early on Sunday morning, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in Ellistown involving a summer house. The blaze was triggered by lithium batteries left charging overnight. Thankfully no one was injured at this incident. Although they are typically safe when used properly, if they become damaged, overcharged, or malfunction, they can fail suddenly, resulting in a fierce fire that spreads very rapidly. To help keep yourself and your family safe: Avoid char

If there’s one thing we are incredibly proud of it is the way in which the Leicester and Leicestershire LGBTQ+ community celebrate during the summer. From the region’s biggest Pride parade and party in Leicester to the four events around the districts and market towns, it’s a fabulous time to get glammed up and show out! Whatever you’re doing for Pride month, there are plenty of chances to show your support across Leicester and Leicestershire, whether you’re part of the LGBTQ

Residents across North West Leicestershire can soon benefit from several improvements to Fox Connect, Leicestershire County Council’s on-demand transport service. FoxConnect allows users to book a journey via the app or by phone to travel to local centres, services and areas of interest. Coming into effect from Wednesday (15 July), enhancements include; the addition of Ashby-de-la-Zouch as a new destination within Zone 11, to give passengers better access to employment, educa