The family of a man who was found dead in Loughborough earlier this month have paid tribute to him. Ashley Menzel, 42, was found in a caravan parked in a layby on the A6 Derby Road on Monday 6 July. An investigation into his death was launched by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU and further enquiries established he had been involved in an altercation in the days leading up to being located. Ashley Menzel In a statement, his family said: “Ashley was a beloved s

A man who cause major disruption to Loughborough Town Centre on Tuesday morning and then later on the same night, caused more disruption and road closures in Leicester City Centre on Belgrave Gate has been charged. Loughborough These two incidents happened on Tuesday morning, 14th July, when the man was reported on a rooftop in Loughborough town centre, triggering a major emergency response and closing the town centre, causing loss of trade to around 20 shops and disruptions

Fire crews are currently responding to an incident in Loughborough Town centre, on the corner of High Street, Baxter Gate and Market Place, and are working alongside Leicestershire Police on this ongoing incident. Several streets have been closed and Police cordons remain in place this morning. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. A man is on the top of a two-story building, trained Police negotiator’s are engaging with the man. A Leicestershire Police spokesper

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

11th July - 12th July Join us for a special weekend celebrating the Great Central Railway’s journey towards reunification. Explore both halves of the railway as we look ahead to reconnecting Loughborough and Nottingham, creating an incredible 18-mile heritage railway through the heart of the East Midlands. With one inclusive ticket giving access to all sites, train travel, and our special Heritage Rail Replacement Bus Service, there’s plenty to discover across the railway. Fr

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Loughborough. The body of a man was found on the evening on Monday 6 July in a caravan parked in a layby on the A6 Derby Road, Loughborough. East Midlands Ambulance Service attended, and the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Subsequent enquiries found that the deceased man – who was in his 40s – reported being involved in an altercation in the days leading up to being found. As a result, a murder

A murder investigation is under way after a man's body was found in a caravan in a lay-by in Loughborough. Leicestershire Police have released the following statement. A murder investigation has commenced following the discovery of a man's body in a caravan located in a lay-by in Loughborough. Enquires are being carried out following the death, which was initially reported to police on Monday (6 July) at around 11.40pm. East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and was pronoun

Dozens of householders in Loughborough and surrounding areas are to be offered state-of-the art security devices to protect their homes from burglars thanks to PCC funding. As part of an ongoing programme of Prevent and Protect events, the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC has designated £20k to improve home security for vulnerable homes within the Charnwood district where data shows properties are at increased risk of burglary. Eligible residents are invited to one o

Sports clubs and parks across Charnwood have been supported with over £580,000 worth of funding to improve facilities. Funding has been awarded to 10 projects in the past year which was secured through Section 106 funding (S106). Left to right: Harry Scoble, Community Youth, Sport & Physical Activity Development Officer, Chris Preston, Clubhouse Manager at Sileby Town Cricket Club and Cllr Birgitta Worrall, Lead Member for Planning and S106 Agreements The investment includes