A father and son have admitted robbing several businesses in Leicester and Nottingham. Gary and Jack Moore pleaded guilty to a string of offences when they appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday (24 August). Between them, they committed their offences between 31 May and 2 July this year, targeting several shops by threatening staff and stealing quantities of cash. Fifty-eight-year-old Moore, of HMP Hatfield Lakes, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery relating to busi

Here’s some pictures from Glenfield Parish Council event at Picnic in the Park. Taken on Sunday 23rd August 2026 Pictures by Trevor Sewell

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

A 58-year-old man has been charged in connection with five robberies in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Gary Moore has been charged with five counts of robbery which relate to: A robbery at a shop in Exploration Drive, Leicester on 22 June A robbery at a business in Granby Street, Leicester on 26 June A robbery at a business in Lower Parliament Steet, Nottingham on 27 June 2026 A robbery at a bookmakers in Stamford Street, Glenfield on 28 June A robbery at a shop in Steph

Detectives have begun an investigation after an armed robbery at store in New Parks this morning. Police were called to the store at 7.08am this morning (Thursday 2 July) following a report two masked men had entered the premises threatening staff. One of the men was reported to be holding what was reported to have been a pistol. A staff member was struck to the head and sustained minor injuries. The men made off on foot towards Samson Road with a quantity of cash. Detective

An investigation is continuing following a report of armed robbery at a bookmakers in Glenfield yesterday evening (Sunday 28 June). Police were called to premises in Stamford Street at 6pm following a report a female member of staff had been threatened by a man holding what was reported to have been a pistol. The suspect made off with a quantity of cash prior to police arriving. No injuries were reported during the incident. Detective Inspector Graeme Baxter, from our Complex

Police are present at a bookmaker's in Glenfield this evening. The bookmakers on Stamford Place is cordoned off by police tape tonight. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a robbery took place earlier. We have reached out to Leicestershire Police for further details on the ongoing investigation. More to follow. Police update. https://www.leicestermedia.online/post/investigation-into-armed-robbery-at-glenfield-bookmakers Pictures by Leicester Media Online

A Car collided with an E-bike in Dominion Road last night. Police were called at 4.49pm yesterday (Thursday) to a report of a collision involving a car and an e-bike on Dominion Road, Leicester. Two people were on the e-bike and were taken to hospital. The teenage boy and girl both sustained non-life threatening injuries. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of careless driving and was interviewed by officers. She has since been released under investigation pending f

Police have closed off parts of Dominion Road tonight after reports of a road traffic collision. Dominion Road is closed at the junction of Charnor Road. A large area has been cordoned off with police tape. Please avoid the area if possible. We have contacted Leicestershire Police and await more information. More to follow Pictures by Leicester Media Online