Landlords and tenants of Leicester industrial units turned into shops without...
The landlords and tenants of industrial units that were turned into shops without planning permission have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 between them.The financial penalties were made at...
View ArticleLeicester City news: 'Unknown' Riyad Mahrez making impressive strides, says...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has warned against rising expectation placing too much pressure on midfielder Riyad Mahrez.The Algerian international has experienced a meteoric rise over the past...
View ArticleLeicester father and daughter singing 'Frozen' song becomes internet sensation
if you're a fan of those cute YouTube clips then this is definitely one for you. A Leicester father and his daughter have become and internet sensation after filming themselves singing along to the...
View ArticleLeicester builder Amos Taylor who overcharged customers is brought to justice...
A rogue builder convicted of defrauding customers by overcharging them for substandard work has been given a suspended jail sentence.Amos Taylor was trading as North Star Roofing, which was based in...
View ArticleLive traffic and travel news from Leicester and Leicestershire
7.34am: There are currently no new incidents to report.For more local and national travel information and weather updates see the links below:MOTORWAY UPDATES: For traffic updates on UK motorways and...
View ArticleLeicestershire weather forecast
Today: Some sunny intervals but generally rather cloudy at times with occasional heavy showers moving in from the south through the day, some prolonged with a risk of thunder. Moderate south to...
View ArticleVicky Snow, of Oadby, named as the pedestrian who died in town crash
Vicky Snow, 43, of Oadby, has been named by police as the pedestrian who died in a crash in the town at the weekend.Police were called to scene of the collision, on the A6 Harborough Road, just after...
View ArticleVIDEO: Celebrities re-make The Beach Boys' classic 'God Only Knows'
Dozens of celebrities have re-made The Beach Boy's 60's masterpiece, 'God Only Knows', to help celebrate the launch of BBC Music. From rock to pop, the single - which is also this year's Children In...
View ArticleInquest into the death of Brenda Leyland to open today
An inquest into the death of Brenda Leyland, who sent abusive Tweets about the parents of Madeleine McCann, will open today.Ms Leyland, 63, from Burton Overy, fled her home after being confronted about...
View ArticleFirefighters attend blaze at Coalville factory
Firefighters are currently attending a blaze at a factory in Coalville.Crews were called to Mantle Lane just before 8.30am this morning.A single story unit, measuring 10 x 20 metres was well alight.Two...
View ArticleFire crews set up safety cordon around blazing outhouse thought to contain...
Fire crews were called to deal with a fire in an outhouse in Narborough, which was originally reported as containing an acetylene gas tank.Firefighters from Leicester's southern and western fire...
View ArticleLeicester City news: Chris Wood must be ready when his first-team chance...
Leicester City striker Chris Wood has to ensure he is ready to take his chance when it comes, says assistant manager Craig Shakespeare.Wood gave a reminder of his striking prowess with a double strike...
View ArticleLeicester artisan bakery Brucciani wins a clutch of medals at national bread...
A Leicester bakery has left its competitors with only crumbs of comfort after winning a national bread title.Brucciani received a series of accolades in the Tiptree World Bread Awards in London last...
View ArticleHealth bosses sign pledge to cut number of city smokers
City health bosses have signed a national pledge to support tobacco controls.The pledge acknowledges smoking is the single greatest cause of premature death and disease in the city and that two-thirds...
View ArticleUS Air Force jet crash lands in a Lincolnshire field
The pilot of a US military jet has escaped with minor injuries after crashing in a field in Lincolnshire.Emergency services were called to Broadgate, in Weston Hills, at about 3.30pm today following...
View ArticleKeith Vaz shocked after his public meeting leaflets are dropped ..... in a bin
When Leicester East MP Keith Vaz organised a leaflet drop to announce a public meeting he did notexpect them to dropped in a bin.The MP was handed back a thick bundle of his leaflets at the meeting at...
View ArticleSuspect's photo issued after sexual assault in Leicester's High Cross pub
Police have released a photograph of a man they want to question after a woman was allegedly indecently assaulted in a pub. The 19-year-old victim has told police a man grabbed her and kissed her on...
View ArticleFormer undercover detective faces the sack after illegally claiming more than...
A former undercover police officer faces the sack after being sentenced for illegally claiming more than £3,000 in benefits.Lee Anthony Smith, a serving police constable, appeared in court yesterday...
View ArticleMy first Premier goal was a dream come true, says Leicester City's Jeff Schlupp
Jeff Schlupp described scoring his first-ever Premier League goal as a dream come true.However, the moment was tainted by Burnley's late equaliser on Saturday.The 21-year-old, who is on international...
View ArticleCounty FA: Under-18 team put on the style to progress in FA Youth Cup
A highlight of the football season at grassroots level is always watching our County sides participating in their respective competitions.Last weekend, I was delighted to witness our under-18 team...
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