A driver has died following a fatal road traffic collision in Shepshed. Police received a call at around 1.10am this morning Wednesday (10 June) regarding the collision on the A512 Ashby Road West near Shepshed. The collision involved a green Ford Fiesta and a white HGV. The driver of the Fiesta, a man in his twenties, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The HGV driver was not injured. At the time of the collision, the HGV was travelling towards Shepshed while the Fiesta was travelling in the opposite direction. Officers from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the collision. We would like to appeal to anyone who saw the collision or the circumstances leading up to it to please get in touch. Anyone who may also have dashcam footage which captured anything relating to the collision is also asked to make contact. If you have any information, you can contact the force on 101 quoting incident 25 of 10 June or you can visit www.leics.police.uk. Published :13:31 10/06/2026

A Police cordon is in place in a Leicestershire village following a reported shooting last night. Residents in the area reportedly heard three gunshots at 10.29pm yesterday evening. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident. Brascote Lane is currently closed for investigation work. More to follow CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ON THIS INCIDENT Pictures and Drone Images by Leicester Media Online Pictures and Drone Images by Leicester Media Online

The National Space Centre is inviting visitors to celebrate its 25th birthday in spectacular style with a special anniversary edition of Space Lates and an exclusive AstroSnores sleepover which promises an unforgettable night of after-hours exploration, silent disco fun and cosmic adventure. On Friday 12 June 2026, guests can enjoy after-hours access to the whole Centre (including the Rocket Tower and Tetrastar Spaceport) and enjoy a programme packed full of entertainment, astronomy, exclusive experiences and 25th birthday celebrations before bedding down inside beneath the stars – no chance of rain! Suitable for anyone aged six and above, guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink and an exclusive limited-edition 25th birthday tote bag filled with gifts, goodies and cookies to mark the occasion before taking part in hands-on activities, live astronomy sessions and a silent disco in the galleries. The evening's celebrations include a screening of the family favourite Night at the Museum (2006) inside the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, the UK's largest planetarium. Guests can choose to enjoy the film before selecting their sleeping space for the night, or younger visitors can opt for an earlier bedtime story session. The following morning, sleepers will enjoy breakfast beneath towering rockets before a special full dome planetarium show. Every AstroSnores participant will also receive an exclusive anniversary mission patch - your badge of honour from a truly stellar birthday sleepover. Whether you're a lifelong space enthusiast or looking for a unique family experience, AstroSnores promises an unforgettable night of discovery, entertainment and adventure. Tickets are £85 for adults and £80 for children, with visitors able to extend their stay by adding a National Space Centre day ticket for 13 June for just £5 per person. For more information and to secure your place at this one-off 25th birthday celebration, visit spacecentre.co.uk.

Riverside Festival’s full programme has now been revealed – and it’s packed full of interactive experiences, hands-on activities and music to suit every taste. Across two days, the free, family-friendly Riverside festival on 6 and 7 June will offer a huge range of arts, craft and theatre activities – expanded thanks to new funding from Arts Council England – plus there will be music all across the festival. On Saturday evening, THE OLD BOY will headline at Bede Park from 7pm, bringing his eclectic DJ set of soul, jazz, rare groove, funk, house, garage and hip hop to the park. On Sunday, DJ Simon Philip will round things off at Bede Park from 6pm. Also on the main stage at Bede Park over the course of the weekend will be a Tots’ Rave with DJ Juvie and Louisa Darling; melodic grunge from the Pretty Dirty Rats and a unique collaboration between Nupur Arts and KAINE choir, pairing Indian dance with African music. Over at DMU’s campus, the Cultural eXchanges stage will kick off on the Saturday with the Talent 25 carnival parade, where families participating in the Talent 25 programme will lead a lively procession showcasing their upcycled festival costumes. The stage over the weekend will include dance, music, and spoken word from performers such as DMU Dance/Moving Together, Syston Swing Band, Curve Youth Dance Group, Sam the Rapper and Mirchi Mob. Cultural eXchanges is DMU’s annual arts and creative writing festival, held in collaboration with Riverside. Acoustic performers and street entertainers will also perform at Castle Gardens and the DMU Campus as part of Busk Leicester, with a further stage at Castle Gardens featuring spoken word, music, comedy and dance curated by BrightSpark Arts. And look out for the roaming Beatbox Jukebox, spreading good vibes and good tunes across the festival! Alongside the music, visitors can take part in arts, crafts and theatre activities, have a go at sports taster sessions, admire vintage vehicles and enjoy access to many of Leicester’s unique heritage sites. Riverside Festival visitors can get discounted entry to Jewry Wall over the weekend, while St Mary de Castro Church – one of Leicester’s oldest buildings – will be open, and its bells will ring out at 12pm on the Saturday to mark the start of the festival, with a choral evensong taking place at 5pm on the Sunday. Newarke Houses Museum, which is free to enter, is open on the Saturday, and heritage sites on the DMU campus, including the Great Hall at Leicester Castle, Trinity Chapel, the herb garden and the DMU Museum, will also be open over the weekend, with additional activities at the DMU Gallery. The festival will also feature lots of hands-on, interactive activities for families to try, including storytelling with Leicester Libraries, arts and crafts, theatre and poetry. A huge of range of street food and drink, including licensed bars, will be available across the festival. Find out more – including a full programme, accessibility and travel information, Visit Leicester - Riverside Festival Leicester Events News LCC Published on Friday, May 22, 2026

Have you tested your Smoke Alarm ? is the message from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service. Fire safety in the home is essential in order to keep you and your family safe. The easiest way to protect your home and family from fire is with working smoke alarms Fit at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. The ideal position is on the ceiling, in the middle of a room, and on the hallway and landing, so you can hear an alarm throughout your home. Don’t forget to test your smoke alarms at least once a month. It is essential you don’t forget to test your smoke alarms. You should test them at least once a month. Don’t forget and put your home and family at risk! Top tips for purchasing and installing smoke alarms Smoke alarms must conform to the British Standard 5446 and display the kite mark Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when installing The best protection is obtained by fitting a smoke alarm in each room – but not the kitchen or bathroom Best practice is to have mains-powered alarms that are linked together The minimum recommended level of provision is to fit a smoke alarm on each floor of your home, at the bottom of the staircase and on each upstairs landing If only one smoke alarm is to be installed, make sure that it is fitted in a place where it can be heard throughout your home – particularly when you are asleep They are designed to be fitted at least 30cm from walls and light fittings Alarms should not be fixed next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning outlets If your home is on one level, you should fit at least one smoke alarm in the hallway between the living and sleeping areas Some alarms can be linked together so that if one of them senses smoke, all of them will sound – this can provide the earliest possible warning Smoke alarms should be tested every month by pressing the test button – follow us on Twitter for reminders to test them Vacuum the inside of the alarm regularly to ensure that dust is not blocking the sensor chamber We also advise you never to ignore your neighbours smoke alarm. By taking action, you could help save a life. For more saftey tips and advice visit Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service web site

PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING: If you own a POM Power Bank, please stop using it immediately. These were sold at TK Maxx or Homesense stores. A product recall has been issued for POM Power Banks due to a fire risk. The internal wiring may not be securely attached, which could allow it to loosen during use. If this happens, it could lead to short-circuiting, overheating, and potentially cause the product to catch fire. Product Line and Model Numbers are: • Titan Charge P2G5080, P2G5080B, P2G5080W, P2G5080BK, P2G5080WT • Mag Power + P2GQ48, P2GQ48BK, P2GQ48WT • Power 4 Connect P2G5065, P2G5065BK, P2G5065WT, P2G5065B, PW2G5065W • Elite Mag Power P2GQ58, P2GQ58BK, P2GQ58WT • Mag Power PD+ P2GQ38, P2GQ38BK, P2GQ38WT • PD Multi Charge P2G5070, P2G5070B, P2G5070BK, P2G5070W, P2G5070WT • Mag Power P2GQ28, P2GQ28BK, P2GQ28WT The products have been recalled from end users by TJX UK (TK Maxx). If you have one of these power banks, please stop using it straight away and return it to your nearest TK Maxx or Homesense store for a refund or replacement. Further information, can be found on the TK Maxx website: https://orlo.uk/5h4Zo For further safety information, see the Important Safety Message from the government: https://orlo.uk/eWP0t Additional information PSD notification number: 2605-0127 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards Published 1 June 2026

Leicester's Local Plan has been formally adopted, after being approved at a full council meeting earlier this year. The Local Plan is a tool that helps to shape housing, the local economy, community facilities and infrastructure for the city. It sets out the city council’s strategy for growth up until 2036, as well as helping to conserve and enhance the city’s natural and historic environment. It’s the end of the process for Leicester’s plan, which has already been examined by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate. To get to this stage, five consultations and five weeks of public hearings and debate were held to allow local residents and businesses to have their say on the plan and the modifications made to it. Once adopted, a city’s Local Plan confirms how planning policies, regulations and supporting documents should be applied. It sets out where development should be allowed to take place, along with quality design and construction standards against which new developments will be tested. City mayor Peter Soulsby said: “The Local Plan is a comprehensive set of new policies that set out standards for Leicester in terms of quality of development, design, and environmental ambition. “New site allocations in the Local Plan will facilitate the delivery of new homes and jobs for Leicester, as well as the infrastructure that is needed alongside such provision – schools and health facilities, for example. “While developing the plan, we have encountered many changes of Government policy, the covid-19 pandemic and a 35% increase in our housing target. Thanks to joint working with our neighbouring districts, we have secured agreement for around 50% of our housing need to be allocated outside of the city.” For full details, please see the Adopted Planning Policy webpage. Leicester City Council News - Published on Tuesday, June 9, 2026

On Thursday 4 June 2026, Leicester Magistrates Courts granted a full closure order for Lee Circle Multi-Storey Car Park, yesterday 8th June 2026 it was completely secured. This action follows a strong partnership response involving Leicester City Council, Leicestershire Police, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The order has been secured by the Council following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity within the car park, which has been having a significant negative impact on local residents, businesses, and the wider community. The closure is designed to: Prevent further anti-social behaviour. Improve safety in the area. Reassure residents, businesses, and visitors. This outcome demonstrates the commitment of partner agencies to take robust action where persistent issues are affecting community wellbeing. We will continue to work together to address concerns and ensure Leicester city centre remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We would like to thank members of the public and local businesses who reported concerns and supported this action. This order means that anyone who does enter the building without the council’s or court’s permission – as set out on the order - could face a fine, imprisonment, or both. Inspector Ryan Ludlam, commander for the Central Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA), said: “Leicestershire Police fully support the council’s action to secure this site, which has been linked to ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal activity. “This is a positive step in protecting the public and preventing further incidents while longer term solutions are put in place. We would continue to encourage our communities to report any such issues to us. Please continue to report anti-social behaviour via 101, online, or in an emergency always call 999. Picture credit Leicester City Police

Police officers have released an image of a motorcyclist they want to speak to in connection with a serious collision in Groby last week. Detectives from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have been continuing to carry out enquiries and would like to speak to the rider of the motorcycle pictured – believed to be a black Yamaha – as they may have information about the incident. Police were called to Ratby Road, close to the junction with Oaktree Close, just after 2.20pm on Thursday 4 June following a report a motorcycle had collided with a pedestrian and then left the scene. The pedestrian, a woman in her 90s, was taken to hospital for treatment. She is continuing to receive treatment in hospital and is in a stable condition. No arrests have been made at this time. Detective Constable Charlotte Wright, from the SCIU, said: “Our investigation to identify the motorcyclist involved has been continuing and we believe the person riding the bike in this image has information about what happened. “I’m making a direct appeal for the rider pictured to come forward. “I’d also ask anyone who recognises the bike or the rider and knows who they are to also get in touch. “We’re also continuing to appeal for anyone who has footage captured on CCTV or a doorbell camera too as they may be able to help our investigation.” You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting reference 26*325080. Alternatively call 101. You can also pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously

Half a Million reasons to say thank you The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) has reached the significant milestone of £500,000 in its campaign to raise funds for its new base. The charity – which receives no NHS funding - responds to thousands of emergencies across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland every year, and is currently launching many of its lifesaving missions from Coventry Airbase, which is scheduled to close in the summer of 2026. In February it launched its Big Bases Appeal – a campaign to raise the £9million it needs to construct a new airbase just outside Catthorpe near the border between Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Due to the generosity of the public, the appeal has raised £500,000 in five months, although the charity is clear that there is still a long way to go. The Air Ambulance Service Director of Fundraising Oli Hiscoe explained: “The early momentum the campaign has built is wonderful, but we can only maintain it with the generosity and kindness of our friends and the communities we serve. I challenge anyone who supports their local air ambulance to get in touch and explore how they can support the Big Bases Appeal today. “We have seen nothing but positive support from everyone who has engaged with the campaign because they recognise not only the need, but the substantial benefits the new base will bring. “The purpose-built facility will ensure emergency care for people in critical situations, while offering highly skilled clinical roles and specialist training for local NHS partners, and a learning hub for advanced pre-hospital emergency medicine.” Patients will benefit from: State-of-the-art facilities for crews to train and rest. Dedicated family-friendly spaces for aftercare and recovery support. A strengthened National Children’s Air Ambulance service to meet growing demand for paediatric transfers. For more information on the Big Bases Appeal and the build project, visit https://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/big-bases-appeal

Academy Trusts are being invited to apply and run two primary schools set to open in September 2027. Leicestershire County Council has started to process for both schools ahead of the 2027/28 academic year on the Broadnook and Garendon developments in the district of Charnwood. The county council’s contractors Willmott Dixon will be building the 420-place Garendon Primary School in the West of Loughborough. Money from both the county council and Section 106 developer contributions will be used to fund the school, which is the first of two primaries in the 3,200-housing development and will sit in the north of the site. Permission for the school was granted by Charnwood Borough Council in April. Located near the centre of the new development, Broadnook Primary School will eventually cater to 570 pupils for the 1,950 homes being built. It will be built entierly using Section 106 developer contributions from Davidsons and Cora Homes. Councillor Charles Pugsley, cabinet member for children and families said: “Our school organisation team worked brilliantly to ensure that we have the right number of school places on both developments to help our growing county. “It’s great that we’ve reached the stage now where we’re inviting academy trusts to express their interest in running these future schools, and I’m confident that we’ll see lots of interest and a competitive process, so children get the best possible education.” Academies will also be invited to apply to run the proposed SEND school in Harborough district. Engagement with residents is currently ongoing with view to submitting a planning application on the proposed school. The successful academy trust(s) will be appointed by the county council in December 2026. More information how academies can be found by visiting the School Place Planning webpage. Leicestershire County Council News - Monday, 8 June, 2026

Children and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities. Starting on Monday 13 July, the sessions will include activities such as art, sport and outdoor fun – and each child taking part will receive a healthy meal as part of the session. Funding for the scheme has come from the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) – a Department for Education-funded scheme that aims to help children from low-income families keep active and eat well during the summer break. In Leicester, the programme – which is aimed at children aged from 5 to 16 – is being delivered by more than 40 providers at sites around the city. Youngsters (aged 6-11) could sign up for fun with Leicester’s museums’ service, with activities taking place throughout the summer at the Abbey Pumping Station, while basketball-loving 8-16-year-olds could head for the Mattioli Arena for a programme organised by the Leicester Riders Foundation. Older children (aged 14-16) could opt for a pass that would allow them to work out in the gym, go for a swim or book a court at the city council’s leisure centres. Those choosing a pass instead of signing up for a programmed activity will receive a food voucher instead of a meal each time they use their pass – up to a maximum of 16 food vouchers over the holiday period. Eligible families can sign up to four weeks of free provision over the summer holiday. Most programmes run for four hours each day for four days, although some providers are offering flexible programmes that run for more hours over fewer days, or fewer hours over more days. Places, however, are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those who live in the city of Leicester, receive benefits-related free school meals, and are in the age range for that programme. “The long summer holiday can be a struggle for many families,” said assistant city mayor Cllr Elaine Pantling. “This scheme, which is funded by the government, aims to ensure that children who normally have a free school meal can have fun in the summer break, and a healthy meal while they’re taking part, without having to worry about the cost. “There’s a wide range of activities on offer at sites around the city, but places are limited so please register as soon as you can, if you’d like your child to take part in the programme.” Information about the Holiday Activities & Food programme has been circulated to children via schools. Families are encouraged to sign up for their preferred schemes as soon as possible, as registration will close as soon as all places on that session have been filled. Full details of closing dates for registration can be found on each provider’s booking page. Families with children who receive benefits-related free schools and who meet the eligibility criteria can register for a place on the Holiday Activities & Food programme at families.leicester.gov.uk/haf Anyone who thinks their child should be receiving free school meals can find out more at freeschoolmeals.leicester.gov.uk Children who don’t receive benefits-related free school meals may also be able to register on the programme, in exchange for a fee. Families should contact the provider directly for more information. The full programme and providers’ contact details can be found at families.leicester.gov.uk/haf Leicester City Council News -Published on Monday, June 8, 2026