Kasabian: Reaction from NME
Among the first online reviews of Saturday's gig was by Andy Welch of the NME.He wrote: "Before the band appeared on stage, a bright pink backdrop, the same colour as the artwork from new album...
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Smoke seen for miles after industrial unit bursts into flames in Heather,...
Plumes of black smoke were visible for miles around after an industrial unit burst into flames.Five fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze, which involved an old industrial building containing...
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Young and old unite to mark Armed Forces Day
Young cadets, veterans and serving members of the armed forces paraded through Leicester at the weekend.The event was part of Armed Forces' Day celebrations, which were held a week earlier than the...
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One person taken to hospital after car bursts into flames in crash on A5199...
A person has been taken to hospital after a car burst into flames at the Shearsby crossroads on the A5199. Fire services were called to the accident involving two cars just before 6.30pm yesterday....
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Richard III helps boost tourism in Leicestershire
Richard III has helped to boost the value of tourism in Leicestershire by £482 million in just one year.The turnover of leisure businesses such as hotels and visitor attractions shot up by 6.2 per cent...
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Cats shot in eyes by airgun thugs in Earl Shilton
Police have appealed for help tracing thugs who shot two cats in the face with an air weapon. The two pets were injured in the Heath Lane area, Earl Shilton over the past few weeks. Their owners took...
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Police search Leicester peer Greville Janner's office in child abuse...
Police have searched the House of Lords office of Leicester peer Greville Janner as part of an investigation into alleged historical child abuse. Formally known as Lord Janner of Braunstone, the...
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Leicester City season tickets have sold out for Premier League campaign
Leicester City season tickets for next season's Premier League campaign have sold out with more than 22,000 fans securing their seat at the King Power Stadium. The final 500 additional seats, which...
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Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson to sign new three-year contract
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson is finalising the details on his new contract, believed to be a three-year deal. Pearson is all set to put pen to paper as are his assistants Craig Shakespeare and...
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Leicester house fire deaths: Father who lost his family in blaze says he does...
Choking back tears, Dr Muhammad Taufiq paid a loving tribute to his "beloved wife and three beautiful children" who dedicated their lives to God by serving others. Dr Taufiq was speaking after seven...
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Leicester house fire deaths: Two men guilty of murder, six other defendants...
Two men have been found guilty of murdering a family of four in an arson attack on their home in Wood Hill, Leicester. A jury at Nottingham Crown Court unanimously convicted Tristan Richards (22), of...
View ArticleWorld Cup: England future bright under Hodgson, says Tim Flowers
The future is exciting for the England national team under Roy Hodgson's leadership, former Leicester City goalkeeper Tim Flowers believes.Flowers, who spent the last four seasons of his career with...
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World Cup: Jordan Henderson says England want to show fans how much they care
Jordan Henderson claims England's youngsters will be better prepared for their next major international tournament.England head into their final Group D clash against Costa Rica this evening with their...
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Witnesses tried in vain to rescue driver following fireball crash, inquest hears
Motorists battled to rescue a man from a crashed car as it was engulfed in flames after spinning into the path of a lorry, an inquest heard.Drivers tried to release Rivaash Kalicharan from the wreckage...
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Rugby: Leicester Tigers sign props Aniseko Sio and Michele Rizzo
Leicester Tigers have added another South Sea islander to their ranks with the signing of Samoan prop Aniseko Sio.They have also confirmed the arrival of Italian international prop Michele Rizzo.The...
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson closing in on new contract
Manager Nigel Pearson is finalising the details on his new Leicester City contract.Pearson and his assistants Craig Shakespeare and Steve Walsh look set to put pen to paper soon on their new...
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Kasabian: Leicester pubs, restaurants and hotels get big boost from Victoria...
Pubs, hotels and restaurants enjoyed a boom in business as 50,000 Kasabian fans descended on Leicester's Victoria Park for the band's gig on Saturday.Many fans headed to city centre pubs for a drink or...
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
12.44pm: King Street, Sileby, has now re-opened after the earlier accident at the railway bridge.11.36am: King Street, in Sileby, is expected to remain closed for another hour after the earlier...
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One person cut free from vehicle following Six Hills crash
One person had to be cut free from the wreckage after a crash involving two vehicles. Emergency services were called to Six Hills Lane, near the A46, at Six Hills, at 4.52pm, yesterday. Crews from fire...
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Two people cut out of car and taken to hospital following crash in Glenfield
Two people were taken to hospital for treatment after being injured in a crash. The casualties were hurt in the collision, which involved just the one car, in Station Road, Glenfield. Emergency...
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