Police investigating an assault in Loughborough have released an image of a man they want to identify. Police were called to a flat in Old Ashby Road at 7.45pm on 3 August following a report that a man in his 50s had been attacked by a group The victim suffered injuries to his head and arms. The group left the address prior to police arriving. Following further enquiries, it is believed the man pictured may have information about the incident. Detective Constable Yuriy Song,

Work is due to begin to replace the heating system at Loughborough Leisure Centre to help the facility move towards becoming net zero. The centre, owned by Charnwood Borough Council, is benefitting from £2.7 million from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme which aims to reduce emissions from public sector buildings. Loughborough Leisure Centre and, inset, a Net Zero Pod shown at another leisure centre The funding is being used to replace the centre’s gas boi

Roll up, roll up… the circus is coming to town next month! Russells International Circus will be making its first visit to Loughborough from Wednesday, 14 October, to Sunday, 18 October 2026. Russells International Circus is coming to Southfields Park in Loughborough next month. (Photo credit: Andrew Payne) Southfields Park will be the venue for multiple shows over the five days, including two on the Saturday. Those attending are promised a breathtaking two-hour performance j

The offences were uncovered as part of Operation Hind to tackle the illegal tobacco trade across the county The seventh and eighth prosecutions in a countywide crackdown on illegal tobacco products have been secured by Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards. Kinga Piotrowska and Mahdy Hussein Fatah, who both worked at International Supermarket at 52 Sparrow Hill, Loughborough, separately pleaded guilty to offences relating to the sale of counterfeit and smuggled ciga

A project to celebrate 100 years of the Shelthorpe estate in Loughborough has brought together residents' memories and stories to showcase the area’s rich history and strong sense of community. Cllr Sarah Maynard, Cllr Anne Gray, Cllr Beverley Grey with David Kirkby and Christine Harris (Loughborough Library Local Studies Group volunteers) and Purnima Chavda (volunteer) with Shelthorpe resident Graham Swan outside Graham Swan's tattoo studio Led by Charnwood Borough Council,

Charnwood celebrated residents whose dedication, kindness and community spirit make a real difference across the borough at an annual awards ceremony. Charnwood Community Heroes, ran by the borough council, marks the work people have carried out in the borough and thanks them for their tireless efforts. The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Burleigh Court in Loughborough where over 50 heroes were recognised. From litter-pickers and green champions

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

More than 450 free home security devices have been distributed to residents through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Prevent and Protect scheme across two successful collection events. Held in Loughborough on 28th August and Thurmaston on 4th September, the events gave eligible residents the opportunity to collect a free WiFi CCTV camera, video doorbell or motion-sensor security light to help protect their homes from burglary. The eligible postcode areas were identified us

Work will soon begin on a £200,000 project to provide more electric vehicle charging in a Loughborough car park. An artist’s impression of how the canopy will look Charnwood Borough Council is investing in a new solar canopy, battery storage system and electric vehicle charging hub at Southfield Road Extension Car Park. Work is due to start on Monday, 7 September 2026, and is expected to be completed by early October. Southfield Road Extension Car Park Cllr Beverley Gray,