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A partnership between local councils and universities that threw open the doors of three university libraries has driven hundreds of new memberships. New figures reveal that thousands of local residents have visited libraries at De Montfort University (DMU), the University of Leicester and Loughborough University since February 2025, when local people became able to join the university libraries for free. The initiative has transformed access to academic library resources for anyone over 18...

Emergency services are currently in attendance on Abbey Park Road here in the city. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service and East Midlands Ambulance service are at the scene. This road traffic collision involves 2 cars, we have no details on any injuries at this time. Abbey Park Road between Wolsey Island Way and the Belgrave roundabout is currently closed both ways. The main entrance for Abbey Park is within the area of the Police cordon and has been taped off. Please find alternate routes...

Police are asking for anyone who may have seen a missing 16-year-old boy to make contact. Muhammed was last seen by his family around 12.15pm yesterday (Monday 22 June) in the area of Blackbird Road, Leicester. He lives in the Ashby Folville area of the county and failed to return home last night. His family and officers are concerned for his welfare. Muhammed is around 5ft 6ins tall, slim build with black hair and a light moustache. When he was last seen yesterday he was wearing black...