Police report that an 18-year-old man, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been discovered dead in Ashby. James Corlett, from Swadlincote in Derbyshire, did not come back home after spending a night out in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, on Thursday. A missing person inquiry was launched by Derbyshire Police and transferred to the neighbouring Leicestershire force on Saturday, which confirmed a body had been found in the town. Leicestershire Police said the man's death was "cu

Two men from Leicester who committed over £187,000 worth of fraud, have been sentenced at Inner London Crown Court. The duo also exposed victims to a further £300,000 in attempted losses, which were flagged and stopped by banking systems. The sentencing follows investigation and arrest by specialist banking industry sponsored police unit, the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU). Between November 2024 and July 2025, Mohammed Hassan Farooq, 22, and Deva Raval, 22, wer

A Leicester cancer patient who says a hospital nature programme helped his recovery has welcomed the return of the initiative. The Nurture Through Nature programme supports patients at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust with a range of outdoor activities designed to aid recovery for patients with serious illnesses. Richard Lane, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, took part in the first Nurture Through Nature (NTN) programme at the Glenfield Hospital ea

After fixing more than 5,000 potholes in the past six months, Leicestershire County Council is now putting innovative road repair tech to the test. This week, the council is trialling the JCB Pothole Pro machine to explore whether it could help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of road maintenance work across the county. The trial comes as the council continues its extensive programme of road repairs, with urgent fixes completed within just two-and-a-half days. The

The driver of an HGV has been charged after a fatal collision in 2024 resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man. William Roberts was driving a Volvo heavy tractor Arctic lorry when it collided with a grey BMW car being driven by Edward Humphreys. The collision happened on the A447 Hinckley Road, Cadeby, on Thursday 21 November 2024. Mr Humphreys was pronounced dead at the scene. Following an investigation, Roberts, 48, of Bag Lane, Atherton, Manchester, has been char

“You took so much from me. I will not allow the impact to go unheard” – victim speaks out as her groomer is jailed A woman who was 15 when she was groomed on Snapchat and subjected to a number of sexual offences has spoken of the lasting impact and her determination to finally have her voice heard. Now aged 20, the victim – whose identity is protected by law, was 14 when she was first contacted by Shoaib Mohammed. After grooming her for seven months she was persuaded to trave