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Two rare Amur leopards born at Twycross Zoo
A pair of extremely rare big cats have been born at Twycross Zoo, giving conservationists a big boost in the fight against their extinction. The endangered baby Amur leopards, which haven't been named...
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Richard III: A look inside Leicester's new visitor centre
In just 18 months, a team of architects, designers, historians and construction workers have turned an abandoned building into a modern exhibition centre dedicated to King Richard III.At a cost of £4...
View ArticleSheep on A47 in Leicestershire delays cars including a Lamborghini
Cars including a Lamborghini were delayed this morning when five sheep decided to cross a main road in Leicestershire.Drivers came to halt in both directions on the A47 near the junction with the turn...
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Oakham battle of the sexes fundraises for charity
Michelle Pugh from Oakham has organised a men versus women sports tournament to fundraise for national children's charity, The Sick Children's Trust.Michelle has chosen to fundraise for the charity in...
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FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING FUN!
In association with Box Motor Club, registered charity the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Classic Car and Family Fun Day on Sunday 3rd August 2014. Taking...
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Appeal for witnesses after scooter rider is seriously injured in crash
A scooter rider was in hospital for more than two weeks after he suffered serious leg injuries in a crash. The man was injured in Counting House Road, Freemen's Common, Leicester at 5.10pm on Tuesday,...
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Leicester City must increase £7.5m offer to Watford for Troy Deeney
Leicester City confirmed the club record signing of striker Leonardo Ulloa yesterday but they will have to increase their offer to Watford if they hope to add Troy Deeney to their ranks too.Ulloa's...
View ArticleLeicester City target Fraizer Campbell to have medical at Crystal Palace
Leicester City target Fraizer Campbell is having a medical at Crystal Palace, according to Sky Sports.Campbell is set to join the Eagles after City failed to agree personal terms with the former...
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Leicester's deputy mayor calls for Arriva Transport Solutions to improve
The deputy city mayor has criticised a private transport company responsible of ferrying people two and from hospital of letting patients down.Councillor Rory Palmer, who is also chairman of Leicester...
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Drug dealer left cocaine in unlocked car outside police station
A drug dealer has been jailed for three years - after officers discovered cocaine in his car while he called in at a police station. Sean Downs (32) left the drugs in an unlocked Mercedes after being...
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Body found in woodland believed to be missing Markfield man John Preston, say...
Police searching for a man who went missing from home in May believe they have found his body in woodland. Officers believe the body, which was found in Ulverscroft on Monday, is that of John Preston....
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200 jobs face axe at Hovis bakery in Leicester
More than 200 jobs are set to be axed at a Leicester factory.Hovis today told workers at its bakery in Thurmaston Boulevard, Rushey Mead they were planning to close the site.Union leaders said the 204...
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Rush hour queues expected in Melton after traffic light failure
The traffic lights have failed on the junction of the A607 Norman Way and St Mary's Way in Melton.The lights went out at about 6.30am today and motorists in the town are being warned to expect delays.
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Coach fire blocks the A46 at Thurmaston
There are queues on the A46 at Thurmaston this morning after a coach burst into flames.The fire started just before 6am today and crews from Leicester's Eastern Fire and Rescue Station had to call for...
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Barbecue thrown into litter bin starts blaze at park
Firefighters were called to a park after a disposable barbecue was thrown into a litter bin after being used.The blaze happened near to the Pack Horse Bridge in Aylestone Meadows, Leicester, at 6pm on...
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Car bursts into flames on A426 near Lutterworth
A car burst into flames today after suffering a mechanical fault.Emergency services were called to the A426 at 1.30am this morning after the fire started in the car about three miles to the north of...
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Leicester City's Matty James backing record signing to shine in Premier League
Matty James is backing his new Leicester City team-mate Leonardo Ulloa to be a hit in the Premier League. The City midfielder said Ulloa had demonstrated against City for Brighton and Hove Albion why...
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Industrial machinery involved in fire at Mountsorrel
A fire has damaged machinery in an industrial building in Leicester Road, Mountsorrel.The blaze began at about 2am today and fire crews from Birstall, Leicester and Loughborough were sent to put the...
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Inside Rugby: Tigers coaches travel globe to add to the Leicester way
There is still a perception around the country that Leicester Tigers have a hard-nosed, insular culture which is wary of outside influences and relies on sticking to a tried and tested formula. Few...
View ArticleGrace Garner helps Great Britain cyclists strike Euro gold
Cosby's Grace Garner helped Great Britain's women's pursuit team to strike gold at the European Junior Track championships in Portugal. The 17-year-old was part of the British team which qualified...
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