East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared a business continuity incident (as at 19.15 hours, Tuesday 26 May 2026) following sustained pressure on its services across the region. In recent days, demand for emergency care has increased, including as a result of the hot weather, alongside wider pressures being experienced across the NHS. A business continuity incident is declared when services may be disrupted below expected levels and additional arrangements are requi

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a fatal collision in Braunstone Town yesterday evening (Monday 25 May). Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Radford Drive shortly after 6pm following a collision involving a Yamaha R6 motorcycle. It was reported a fire had then started which set the motorcycle and a nearby parked car alight. The East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the scene but the rider of the

“He had so much potential ahead of him” The family of a 19-year-old who died following a collision in Great Dalby have paid tribute to an “amazing son, big brother and friend”. Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a white Vauxhall Corsa that collided with a tree in Station Road last Wednesday (20 May). Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene just after 8.45pm, where Rhys was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, who is 18, was tak

Road closure in place between Anstey and Newtown Linford villages Breaking News Bradgate Road between Newtown Linford and Anstey near High Leys Farm is currently closed both directions due to an ongoing police incident this morning. Please find alternative routes. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: A motorcycle rider is being treated in hospital after his vehicle was deliberately rammed by a car in Newtown Linford during the early hours of this morning (Monday 26

Leicester — This June experience Jubilee Square like never before as it transforms into ‘Summer on the Square,’ Leicester’s first large-scale outdoor screen and dedicated pop-up beer garden. Opening from 11th June to 19th July through the FIFA World Cup period, the square will be open daily from midday - late becoming the city’s central destination for all to enjoy, bringing a Summer calendar of food, drink, DJ sessions, music, film nights and live coverage of the Summer’s bi

Local officers from Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police completed enforced at an address in Market Harborough and in their usual fashion found more than they bargained for. Before officers completed an early door knock at the address in town, they received a call in relation to a stolen dog nearby. After officers knocked the door off its hinges and made it into the address where they located 3 occupants as well as a very friendly dog who was a long way from home. The add

As the weather gets warmer, The fire service typically sees an increase in reports of people swimming in open water – often unaware of the dangers that can lead to injury and sadly in some cases, to accidental death. Drone Picture by Leicester Media Online It’s may look inviting, but open water swimming is vastly different to swimming in a pool and is much more dangerous. Even in warm weather, the water is often a lot colder than you expect and sudden immersion can lead to c

Dog owners are being warned as the Met Office forecasts highs of 34C this week. The 8am to 8pm rule for dog walking is a guideline to protect dogs from heat-related issues during hot weather. Walk your dog only before 8 AM or after 8 PM when temperatures are cooler. This rule helps prevent heatstroke and burnt paws, especially during heatwaves. If the pavement is too hot for your hand for five seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws. Always monitor your dog for signs of hea

A car overturned on a busy Leicester road following a collision that saw multiple emergency services called to the scene. Picture credit - West Leicester Police Emergency services were called out on Monday (May 25) to reports of a collision in Narborough Road, in the Westcotes area of Leicester. The vehicle ended up on its roof in Narborough Road, across from the Shell Petrol Station. Police revealed that no injuries were reported in what officers said was "a great outcome co

Bank holiday Monday 25th May 2026 Safety tips for dealing with high temperatures from the sun today HIGH TEMPERATURES are expected to peak at approximately 4pm today to 34°C Alert High Temperature in Leicestershire today In Leicestershire today, residents are facing significant weather warnings due to high temperatures. The local meteorological service has advised caution, indicating that the heat could pose risks to vulnerable populations, including children, older adults an

Leicester City Council would like your views on the school term and holiday dates for 2027/28 through to 2031/32. Have your say by 17 June. Term dates for Leicester schools have been set up to the end of the 2026/27 academic year. We would now like your views on the school term and holiday dates for 2027/28 through to 2031/32. Two proposed models are being set out, both of which retain the usual mid-July end to the academic year but differ in the structure of the autumn term.

Emergency services responded to an incident on Loughborough Road in Leicester this morning at around 8am. The road near the Little Mead park entrance was closed in both directions and a police cordon was established. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance also attended. A woman was arrested. Pictures by Leicester Media Online A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Officers were called to a pedestrian bridge near to Loughborough Road, Lei

A house fire in Wigston tonight has prompted a police investigation. A police cordon is now in place in Kent Crescent in Wigston. Leicestershire Fire and rescue service attended early this evening to reports of a house fire. We have contacted Leicestershire police for more on this investigation. Update: Picture Credit - LFRS Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was initially called to the property in Kent Crescent, in Wigston, at 15:28 BST on Friday. A spokesperson s

“Dave was a strong, fit, hardworking man, who lived honestly and treated people with respect.” These are the words from a family coming to terms with the death of their loved one as the person responsible for his death was jailed for 10 years at Leicester Crown Court today (Friday 22 May). On Sunday 21 December 2025, David Darke, 66 - known as Dave to family and friends – was on a Christmas night out at a pub in Appleby Magna when he was punched by 37-year-old Nathan Gothard.