Communities with long-standing road safety issues are benefiting from extra funding to encourage motorists to slow down and heed speed limits. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has set aside an additional £30k for community-driven road safety projects in response to the huge demand for grants in the latest round of his Community Action Fund. The round exclusively focused on road safety – a top concern for the public – and attracted 55 applications worth over £340k

Leicestershire Police is marking the one‑year anniversary of Operation Hopper, a targeted enforcement initiative designed to identify and disrupt persistent motoring offenders who pose the greatest risk to road users. Over the past 12 months, the operation has delivered significant results, reinforcing the force’s commitment to reducing serious harm on the roads. Launched in response to rising concerns about uninsured drivers and repeat traffic offenders, Operation Hopper has