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An appeal is being made for information after a woman died following a collision in Cold Overton on Tuesday (5 May). Police were called to Main Street – north of Cold Overton village – just after 5.20pm following a report that a silver Ford Fiesta had collided with a tree. The driver, a woman in her 80s, was taken to hospital by air ambulance for treatment. However, she died as a result of her injuries yesterday (Thursday). An investigation into the circumstances of the incident, led by our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is continuing and officers are asking for anyone who can help to come forward. Detective Constable Charlotte Wright said: “I’d like to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area on Tuesday evening. I’d particularly encourage any motorists with a dashcam to come forward. “I’d also like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or saw a silver Ford Fiesta in the area prior to it occurring. “Any details you’re able to provide could assist our enquiries.” 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*259038. Alternatively call 101. Leicestershire Police News - Published: 13:03 08/05/2026

William Boswell WANTED MAN Detectives are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man after he breached the conditions of his prison release. William Boswell has failed to attend his mandatory probation appointments and as such is now required to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. The 26-year-old of Barlestone Road, Leicestershire, was sentenced in November 2022 to three years for conspiracy to steal. After serving half of his prison term, he was released on licence in May 2024. In December 2024, after failing to attend an appointment with his probation officer, he was declared as being wanted on recall. Since then, police have carried out extensive enquiries and arrest attempts, but Boswell has not been found. Police are now asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 – quoting crime reference 24*747441. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A root-and-branch review of Leicestershire County Council’s spending has identified potential extra savings of up to £60m. This is on top of £44m of savings already identified in the council’s four-year budget plan. Published (Friday 1st May ), a new report shows that a wide range of measures - including expanding social care teams to boost independence, supporting the care market, intervening to prevent people reaching crisis point and creating more residential care places - would significantly drive down costs. Experts, Newton, who’ve led the review, say between £32m and £60m could be saved and that changes would also boost services for residents. Council leader, Dan Harrison said: Simply put, this is about making every pound of taxpayers’ money work harder. “And not only that. We care and by working smarter, we can do even more to improve our residents’ lives and protect the services they value. “This is a pioneering project and no stone has been left unturned. This work opens up opportunities we can explore to reduce costs further over the next few years. “It’s a starting point and opens the door to further opportunities.” “Residents expect us to grip our budget and reduce costs and that’s exactly what we’re doing.” The review of the authority’s £616 million-a-year net budget began last winter and aims to help close the £85m gap. Newton and the council have analysed and benchmarked millions of lines of data, reviewed cases of hundreds of residents for improvements, worked closely with service leads and weighed up the scale of opportunities, the likelihood of success and the wider benefits for residents. Councillor Harrison Fowler, cabinet member for resources said: “This review is a gamechanger. It takes a huge chunk out of the budget gap and offers the opportunity to reset how the council works. “Clearly, investment would be needed to create change on this scale but it goes with the territory and will bring big, long-term gains for our taxpayers. “Setting up a rolling programme, with plenty of ideas in the pipeline, will leave a legacy for Leicestershire.” Other areas identified by the review include: stepping up support so children can stay with their families getting better value from contracts maximising data, AI and tech Improvements to services will include: better support when someone comes home from hospital more time for staff on front line support improved work with NHS and voluntary partners Next steps will be to create a new major ‘change and improvement’ plan for the council, setting out key initiatives and a resource plan. Changes in SEND funding nationally, coupled with the efficiency review, are on track to significantly reduce the current forecast budget gap - new budget proposals will be published in December. The update will be discussed by the council’s scrutiny commission on 11 May and the cabinet on 26 May – tune in online. Leicestershire County Council News

Bronze sculpture that commemorates the 2.5million South Asian soldiers who served in the British Indian Army during the Second World War will go on display at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery from tomorrow (Friday 8 May). Created by the renowned artist Mahtab Hussain, The Forgotten Army features five uniformed figures that represent the diversity of the British Indian Army – the largest volunteer force in history – including Gurkhas, Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus. At the front of the sculpture, a female soldier holds the Royal Governor’s flag aloft, while around her, four figures represent the soldiers from South Asian communities who fought valiantly for freedom and democracy. The Forgotten Army goes on display in Leicester as the nation marks the 81st anniversary of VE Day (8 May). Assistant city mayor Cllr Vi Dempster said: “The Forgotten Army commemorates the brave men and women from South Asian communities whose service and sacrifice in the Second World War is often overlooked. “It’s poignant that this sculpture will go on display in Leicester on the anniversary of VE Day, when we remember all those who served their nation and helped to end the war.” Artist Mahtab Hussain said: “It’s important that all aspects of this story are told and everyone is included in Remembrance. “The sculpture celebrates the contribution of the largest volunteer army in history and shows the impact of all faiths coming together and fighting for a bigger cause.” The sculpture was unveiled in Liverpool last May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It will remain on display in Leicester until Sunday 14 June, before moving to Huddersfield as part of its national tour. The Forgotten Army is a collaboration between the Royal British Legion (RBL) and think tank British Future. Antony Metcalfe, head of community engagement at the RBL, said: “The contributions from many different countries – including those in the Caribbean and South Asia – have moulded Britain as it is today. The very nature of Remembrance is about inclusivity and unity – all service should be recognised and remembered.” Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, said: “We should never forget what we all owe to those who won the Second World War against fascism. South Asian soldiers were the largest volunteer army in history. Ensuring that their enormous contribution is fully recognised in our national story remains important work in progress. “Our national traditions of Remembrance can bring today's modern, diverse Britain together ever more powerfully when we commemorate all of those who served to secure the freedoms that we enjoy today." A roadshow at Leicester Museum on Saturday 16 May will provide lots of opportunities for families to find out more about the contribution of South Asian soldiers. Forgotten Army Roadshow: South Asian Service in the World Wars runs from 11am-2pm and will include fun activities such as building a spitfire, wartime-themed dressing and free arts and crafts. The Forgotten Army opens at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery tomorrow (Friday) and continues until Sunday 14 June. Mahtab Hussain Mahtab Hussain’s work explores multiculturalism and the complexities of life as a British Pakistani living in the UK. His grandfather volunteered to serve, but it was not something he talked about. "As time went on, my dad spoke about my grandfather’s service in Burma. I really wanted to find a way to tell that story. The Royal British Legion’s support has been amazing. The project’s going to have a big impact." More details of the Forgotten Army exhibition can be found here Leicester City Council News 07/05/2026

Preparations are well under way for Leicester’s largest free festival, when more than 60,000 people will head into the city for music, arts and family-friendly fun. Pictures by Leicester Media 2024 Hundreds of artists, performers and traders will take part in the Riverside Festival across multiple stages and sites, ensuring there is something for everyone. This year’s event will feature longer opening hours, a new location for the main stage and a whole host of interactive activities - and it all takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June. Activities will be spread along the River Soar’s Mile Straight, as well as on Bede Park, the De Montfort University campus and at Castle Gardens. Across all festival locations, there will be a wide range of international street food, licensed bars, craft markets and stalls, and walkabout entertainers. For the first time, the festival’s main stage will be in a new location at the heart of Bede Park, providing a central focal point for the festival’s many musical performances – and they’re all free. Local talent will take centre stage, encompassing a huge range of musical genres and styles, and the programme will run up until 8pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday, extended from previous years. On the water, visitors can enjoy boat rides, kayaking sessions, dragon boat racing (Sunday only), and a pop-up art gallery along the waterside. This year, Riverside Festival is also benefitting from additional funding from Arts Council England, helping more people to join in with hands-on activities, live shows and workshops, so that families, young people and communities can get creative and get involved. Experience pop-up poetry with Literati Arts, help to create street art with Graffwerk, design your own clothes in upcycling workshops, and explore immersive virtual reality experiences with Metro Boulot Dodo. Arts Council funding is also supporting the involvement of four Young Producers this year who will be working alongside the festivals and events team to deliver this year's event, providing a great hands-on opportunity and insight into the planning and work required to deliver the festival. Food vendors Assistant city mayor for culture Cllr Vi Dempster said: “We’re very proud of the Riverside Festival – it is a real summer highlight in Leicester, and a great chance for people to enjoy a huge range of activities and entertainment, much of it free. “This year’s extra funding from Arts Council England means more interactive entertainment for everyone and more opportunities for us to support local artists, young producers and emerging creative talent. “Among all the highlights, I’m delighted to welcome back Metro Boulot Dodo with a virtual reality experience, as I’m sure lots of people will remember enjoying their spectacular projection onto Leicester Cathedral at Light Up Leicester last year. “Whether you’re a performer, trader, musician or festival visitor, we look forward to welcoming everyone to Riverside.” 2024 Event Video - Riverside by LM News For more details, visit the dedicated website at visitleicester.info/riverside-festival, where you’ll find a full programme, festival map, travel and accessibility information. Leicester City Council News - 07/05/26

A Christmas night out in December last year ended with a man being seriously injured after an assault outside a pub in Appleby Magna. Nathan Gothard Sadly, the victim never regained consciousness and died six days later. On Sunday 21 December 2025, David Darke, 66 - also 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. Dave fell to the ground and sustained a serious head injury. He was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham where he died on 27 December. Gothard of Church Street, Appleby Magna, was initially arrested on suspicion of Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH). Following Dave’s death, he was further arrested on suspicion of murder. The court heard how during the evening Gothard was harassing and making unwelcome advances to female members of Dave’s group. Gothard ignored requests from the group to leave them alone, and because of this Gothard was asked repeatedly to leave by staff, and only so after 20 minutes of asking. More than 10 minutes later Dave and his friends left the premises where Gothard was waiting outside, when Dave was punched by Gothard. CCTV footage obtained during the investigation captures part of the altercation which led to Dave’s traumatic head injury. Footage also showed Gothard walking away from the scene to his home which was only a short distance from the pub. Today (Thursday 7 May) at Leicester Crown Court Gothard was found guilty of manslaughter. He is due to be sentenced on Friday 22 May. Detective Inspector Kevin Hames, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Murder Investigation Team, said: “In those fateful few moments a family have been left devastated, and the perpetrator now faces a lengthy term in prison. “Gothard’s actions that day could have been avoided if he had just walked away. This case highlights how one-punch encounters can result in the loss of life. “Dave’s family have shown immense courage throughout the investigation and legal process; this has been in no way easy for them. We hope this outcome now helps them to come to terms with the events of that night and the loss of their loved one.” In November 2023 the force launched the Walk Away campaign which is aimed at empowering men to look out for the early behaviours in themselves and their friends, which might lead to altercations. We want to encourage peer groups to support each other in making different choices and encourage individuals to recognise those personal trigger points. Leicestershire Police News Published: 14:05 07/05/2026

Police investigating an attempted robbery in Blaby are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The incident happened at the underpass for the Blaby bypass between Stretton Court and College Road between 5pm and 6pm on Tuesday 28 April. Two 11-year-old boys were approached by two males on e-bikes, who demanded they hand over their pushbikes. When they refused, one of the males produced a knife and caused a cut to one of the boys’ arm. The boys said a woman who was passing by also stopped to try and help. Neither pushbike was not taken during the incident. Detective Constable Katie Burn, the investigating officer, said: “I’d like to speak to anyone who might be able to help with our enquiries. “In particular, I’d like to speak to the woman who stopped to help the boys as I believe she may have information that could assist our ongoing investigation. “I’m also appealing for anyone who used the underpass that Tuesday evening and who saw two males on e-bikes in the area to get in touch. “Any information or footage you’re able to provide could assist us.” You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*244383. Alternatively call 101. Leicestershire Police News Published: 12:56 07/05/2026

The finalists were recognised for their dedication in going above and beyond to help others and their remarkable outstanding personal achievements A group of 16 remarkable young people from Leicester and Leicestershire along with their families and friends joined the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire at County Hall on 30 April 2026 for a ceremony to celebrate their achievements as the finalists of the 2026 awards. Rhianna Reid received the top prize of the evening, becoming the Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year 2026. This year’s awards evening and dinner was hosted by the Lord-Lieutenant, Mike Kapur OBE CStJ, supported by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant Col Richard Hurwood DL, Deputy Lieutenants Mrs Sally Bowie DL and Mrs Diana Brooks MBE DL, along with panel members Kay Hardiman and Byron Dixon OBE. The four finalists shortlisted for each of the categories were recognised for their dedication in going above and beyond to help others and their remarkable outstanding personal achievements. The category winners were: Young person of Courage – Eve who lives in the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Young Volunteer (and Young Person of the year) - Rhianna Reid who attends Loughborough College Young Leader - Hamza Tempah who lives in Leicester Young Artist - Olivia Van Der Ende who attends Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College After hearing her name announced as the Young Person of the Year 2026, Rhianna said: “When I won the Young Volunteer Award 2026, to be honest Mike (Kapur) looked at me before he said it and even after he said it, I was completely shocked, I couldn’t quite believe that I was hearing my name. Then when my name was read out as the overall Young Person of the Year my heart was beating so fast, I just couldn't believe it, I was so shocked!” Once again, our city and county’s young people are an inspiration to us all. It is always a privilege for me to host this annual awards event and share these extraordinary young people’s stories with our guests and supporters. Their bravery, creativity, strength of spirit and selflessness continues to amaze me. As Lord-Lieutenant, I am determined to make sure that the individual talents and outstanding contributions of every one of our finalists are recognised and appreciated more widely within our communities now and in the future. All too often our young people go unnoticed by the wider community. I hope that these awards will continue to offer an opportunity to shine a spotlight on them, as they have done since they were first introduced back in 2006. As we look forward to celebrating the 20th year of these awards, I would encourage anyone who knows a young person they think deserves recognition and encouragement for their endeavours to look out for details of the 2027 awards later in the year. The awards are sponsored by a variety of organisations offering services to young people and are supported by Leicestershire County and Leicester City Councils, together with universities and the business community, and seek to identify and reward the very best examples of achievement by young people locally. For more information visit the Lord-Lieutenant's page. (Link is external and opens in new window) About the awards scheme A panel of judges which included young people, chaired by the Lord-Lieutenant, considered all nominations meeting the criteria for the award. The judges shortlisted four young finalists in each category of the award. The finalists each received a framed certificate together with a prize. Category winners each receive a prize to the value of £500. The overall Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year also receives a special trophy. More than 80 nominations were received for this year’s Lord-Lieutenant’s awards. 2026 CATEGORY WINNER CITATIONS Young person of Courage - Eve is 18 Years old Eve founded Let's Make A Difference as a result of her experiences with selective mutism and autism, which left her unable to speak when she began high school. During the pandemic, she was encouraged to use British Sign Language as an alternative communication method. After learning it, Eve taught a friend, and soon her teachers, classmates, and family members expressed interest in learning as well. Eve never wanted another young person to feel like they didn’t have a voice, but recognised that not everyone had the same capacity to learn in a structured way. Eve created Let’s Make a Difference to ensure that everyone had the opportunity to communicate and thrive, even when spoken language did not come naturally. Her SEND advocacy developed organically from her own experience with special educational needs. Today, Eve has hundreds of thousands of followers across multiple social media platforms, including more than 750,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares one sign each day in Sign Supported English to help promote inclusive and effective communication. Recently, Eve became a patron of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, using her platform to raise awareness of important social issues and speak out against bullying. Eve has shown true commitment to promoting empathy and inclusivity in her videos, encouraging viewers to respect one another and to always choose to be kind. Eve is a true inspiration to all young people and especially to those with special educational needs, as well as to their families, and professionals. Young Volunteer (and Young Person of the year) - Rhianna Reid is 18 years old and attends Loughborough College Rhianna is a young carer for her dad and sister. During her engagement with youth workers at Leicestershire County Council, she has had a significant impact on services for young carers. She balances this volunteering alongside a college course, working, learning to drive and her caring responsibilities, always striving to do more to support others around her. Through the support that Rhianna received, she recognised her own resolve to help others in a similar situation. She has grown from a shy individual to bravely sharing her own lived experience, showing others that they are not alone. She presented her personal story to more than 100 people to raise awareness of what a young carer’s life might look like, receiving a standing ovation for the honesty and vulnerability that she showed. Rhianna is committed to raising the profile of young carers and improving the support given to others. She dedicates her free time to designing and developing training for people who may encounter young carers to ensure they get the support they need. She has developed and delivered presentations, posters, poems, and resources for professional use and training. She goes above and beyond to ensure projects she is involved with are produced to the highest quality, and her impact on raising awareness of the challenges faced by young carers is immeasurable. The selflessness and resilience that Rhianna has shown in sharing her life and journey as a young carer is nothing short of incredible, and her continuous determination to improve support for young carers is truly inspirational. Young Leader - Mohammed Hamza Tempah is 16 years old and lives in Leicester. Hamza has shown real leadership as a newcomer to the Care Experience Consultants group within Leicester City Council, stepping up to lead the younger children in care council and shaping engagement with the corporate parent board. Hamza has taken lead on a Safer Spaces Project supported by Bernardo's for black and brown young children in care, leading on the focus group to ensure that the voices of young people from minority backgrounds are heard and respected. Following this, Hamza took an opportunity provided by Coventry University to work with them to create a toolkit and report for professionals to be delivered for training purposes. Through this project Hamza is leading not only his peers in the Care Experience Consultants, but also adult professionals, teaching them what to take into account to make safer spaces for young people in care. Hamza took lead in looking over the report and toolkit and gave feedback to Coventry University where changes needed to be made. This led to Hamza being invited to attend the House of Lords to present the report, where he spoke eloquently and powerfully about his experiences in care and the effect that inappropriate placement had on him. His presentation highlighted the importance of creating safer spaces for young children in care, and the structural barriers that still exist in the system. Hamza’s dedicated leadership has ensured that this piece of work will provide a voice for black and brown young people in care locally and nationally, and will have lasting benefits for future generations. Young Artist - Olivia Van Der Ende is 17 years old and attends Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College. Olivia has had a deep love of drawing and painting from a very young age and now dedicates an extraordinary 20 to 30 hours every week to developing her practice. She works with a level of discipline, focus, and commitment far beyond her years, driven by a clear ambition to become a professional artist. This dedication has already resulted in significant achievement, including a Grade 9 at GCSE Fine Art and her current studies in A Level Art, Design and Craft, where she continues to push herself creatively and technically. Olivia is best known for her portrait work, particularly her ability to capture emotion through facial expression and the intensity of the eyes. Her work demonstrates both technical skill and emotional depth. Her portfolio shows impressive breadth, including highly detailed pencil drawings, expressive acrylic paintings, and more recently oil paintings, a challenging medium which she has embraced with enthusiasm and confidence. Her achievements include a solo exhibition in her local village, showcasing a body of work to the public, and being a two-time winner of the Attenborough Open Award, with her winning pieces exhibited at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery. These accomplishments reflect both the quality and consistency of her work. Olivia’s commitment, work ethic, and passion for art are truly exceptional. She works incredibly hard, continually strives to improve, and has already achieved more than many artists twice her age.

Leicester City Council’s standards hearings sub-committee found that Cllr Patrick Kitterick, Green party member for the Castle ward, breached the code of conduct by failing to treat others with respect at a meeting of Full Council on 18 September 2025. It was found that comments made by Cllr Kitterick regarding a fellow councillor taking member’s allowances were unwarranted and irrelevant to the debate. This was considered disrespectful and intended to humiliate. It was recommended that Cllr Kitterick send a written apology to the councillor in question. It is also recommended that he attend training on the city council’s code of conduct. The findings of the hearing panel, held on 21 April 2026, were endorsed at a meeting of the city council’s standards committee last night (7 May). A report detailing the finding has now been published on the council’s website, as part of the agreed sanctions against Cllr Kitterick. A separate complaint against Cllr Kitterick concerning disrespect displayed towards another councillor at the same meeting was not upheld. The panel found that, although the comments were offensive and designed to embarrass, they were broadly related to the issue under debate and therefore benefitted from protection afforded to political expression under Article 10(2) of the European Convention on Human Rights. Cllr Susan Barton, chair of the standards committee, said: “Our investigation of this complaint found that Cllr Kitterick did not conduct himself in the manner we expect of our elected members, and as set out in code of conduct. “It is right that our findings be made public so that people have confidence that disrespectful behaviour of this nature will not be tolerated and has no place in our council chamber. “People who serve our communities should never be subject to personal abuse.” Prior to the investigation by the standards hearings sub-committee, Cllr Kitterick was invited by the city council’s Monitoring Officer to resolve the complaints informally by apologising, but he declined to engage. A full report is available on the city council’s website here This is the second time that Cllr Kitterick has been censured for breach of the city council’s code of conduct in the last year. Leicester City Council News Published on Thursday, May 7, 2026

Leicester Pride 2023, one of the largest free LGBTQ+ events in the UK, will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this September at its new home of Abbey Park, right in the heart of Leicester city centre. The annual event, which gets bigger each year, will bring the city together to celebrate Leicester’s diverse LGBTQ+ community on Saturday 2nd September. The festivities begin at 12 pm with a bright and colourful parade that will wind its way through the city from Curve to Leicester Pride’s new Abbey Park home where a jam-packed day of live music, entertainment, and celebration awaits. Highlights of this year’s Pride celebration include a community market, Billy Bates funfair, the Helsinki dance tent with DJ Woody Cook, main stage performances from West End star Ria Jones and the WestEnders, Lea Martin, Typically Tina and The Wild Boys before DJ Robbie Lewis with Rebe & Kyle Shenton on sax close the event with a live set and grand firework finale at 9 pm. Now one of the biggest, free Pride events in the UK, Leicester Pride could not take place without the support of sponsors and partners, many of whom have been in place since its beginning 15 years ago. Martyn Parker Chair & Director of Leicester Pride said “We’re incredibly excited to move to our new, bigger home at Abbey Park, something that has been in the planning for over 3 years now and we are extremely grateful for everyone’s support. Keeping pride free and accessible for everyone has always been at the heart of Leicester Pride so we’re hugely thankful to our sponsors who with us, continue to ensure that our wonderful city is able to come together and celebrate. Simon Harrison, Event Manager added “Without the support of all these partners Leicester Pride would not be able to evolve into the event it is today and keep it free for all.” Headline sponsors for 2023 include Aggregate Industries Barratt Homes and Sytner Group, Dunelm and Centrica as well as Curve, Leicester City Council, Billy Bates Funfair and Indigo Bars who run Helsinki, Dover Castle and Rainbow & Dove bars, Aspire, Avantor, DHL, DHU Healthcare, Hastings Direct, iOSH, Pick Everard, PepsiCo, The Secret Garden, and NEXT. Craig Thorpe, Director of Leicester Pride said “This is our 15th year and I’m so proud of all our team who work tirelessly throughout the year to bring this free event to enable our diverse communities to enjoy and celebrate such a great day….without our sponsors this event simply would not happen, myself and the whole team would like to thank them all for their current and past support over the last 15 years” Leicester Pride will take place on Saturday 2nd September, starting at 12pm outside Curve. The Abbey Park festival will be accessed via the Charters Street Bridge. Download the Pride Guide To find out more, follow @leicesesterpride on social media or visit www.leicesterpride.com Sponsors of Leicester Pride

Leicester Pride is Leicester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival and is a colourful and vibrant event celebrating diversity and freedom of expression. The event starts with a spectacular parade through the city which culminates at an popular event on Victoria Park that includes live music, market stalls, funfair rides and health and wellbeing information. The event is free to attend and celebrates equality and diversity in the community. Leicester Pride is a family event with entertainment and attractions suitable for all ages. Pride is attended by more than 10,000 people each year with more than 2,000 taking part in the parade through the city. Saturday 3rd of September Victoria Park, Leicester, LE1 7RY. Parade starts at 12 noon. For more information www.leicesterpride.com Download the Pride magazine here Leicester Media - LM News is proud to be the official media partner for Leicester Pride. Look out for the event pictures and videos coming soon. A big thank you to all the Leicester Pride sponsors.

An investigation is continuing today (Wednesday 6 May) following an attempted theft of an ATM in Birstall. Police were called to premises in Sibson Road just before 12.15am following a report of a burglary at a building society. When the first officers arrived, the suspects were still at the scene and began attacking the police car. Pictures by Leicester Media Copyright 2026 A group then left Sibson Road in a grey Audi RS6. No injuries were reported. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FLASHING LIGHTS The car then left along the A6 Loughborough Road and headed towards Syston on the A46, making off from police. Several items that were believed to have been thrown from the car were found on the roadside. A scene preservation remains in place in Sibson Road between the junctions of Loughborough Road and Stonehill Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time. Detective Inspector Nathan Paddison, from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT), said: “Our investigation into the circumstances of this incident and establishing what, if anything, was taken is continuing today. “I’d ask anyone who has information or footage that could assist us to come forward as soon as possible. “This includes anything recorded on a doorbell, CCTV or dashcam or anyone who saw or heard anyone acting in a manner that seemed unusual or suspicious in Sibson Road or the surrounding areas.” You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*259322. #LeicsPolice #Birstall #SibsonRoad