Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Cases dealt with at Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Marc Wyatt (26), of Kensington Street, Belgrave, Leicester, pleaded guilty to possessing a quantity of cannabis, a controlled class B drug, on...
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Owners of nuisance dogs face fines of up to £20,000
From Monday owners of nuisance dogs can face fines of up to £20,000.Police and local authorities will be able to impose Community Protection Notices to tackle irresponsible dog owners.If a complaint is...
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Britain Needs a Pay Rise march takes place today - are you joining in?
Tens of thousands of people are expected to travel to London today to campaign for a pay rise in the UK.Today a march called Britain Needs a Pay Rise is taking place in London.It has been organised by...
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Fire crews called to three-car crash in New Humberstone
Three cars collided in New Humberstone last night.Two fire crews from Eastern fire station were called to the collision between Kitchener Road and Coleman Road, Leicester shortly after 11pm.No-one was...
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Severe weather warning issued for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the city and county.On Tuesday there is due to be "a period of very strong winds" which is likely to result in "significant disruption to travel...
View ArticleRoadworks taking place on major routes in Leicestershire and the East...
M1 junction 19 at Catthorpe, Leicestershire: Major improvement works Between now and autumn 2016 there will be various hard shoulder, lane or carriageway closures while the new junction is built. On...
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Car fire causes delays on A42 southbound in Leicestershire
There are delays on the A42 southbound in Leicestershire due to a car fire.One lane of the dual carriageway from junction 12 to 11 southbound was closed while the fire crews and the Highways Agency...
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Motorcycle deliberately set on fire in New Parks
A motorcycle was deliberately set alight in the early hours of this morning.One crew from Western fire station was called to the blaze in Overseal Road, New Parks, Leicester at about 2.15am.The vehicle...
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Leicester City vs Newcastle United: Kick-off delayed at St James' Park due to...
3.05pm update: Club has confirmed kick-off will be at 4pm. Turnstiles to open at 3.15pm.Leicester City's game against Newcastle United looks set to be delayed due to a problem with a big television...
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
3.15pm: One lane of the A50 Field Head roundabout is closed because a cyclist has been knocked off their bike. Traffic can still pass as one lane is open, but there are delays.1.15pm: One lane is...
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Newcastle 1 Leicester City 0 - Premier League: as it happened
Leicester City fell to their third Premier League defeat of the season as they lost 1-0 at Newcastle. Gabriel Obertan's second-half strike proved the difference as Newcastle secured their first win of...
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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Markfield
A cyclist was taken to hospital after a collision between a car and his bicycle.The incident happened today at the A50 Field Head roundabout, in Leicester Road, Markfield.Emergency services were called...
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Newcastle 1 Leicester City 0 - match report: Gabriel Obertan strike condemns...
Gabriel Obertan's goal 18 minutes from time condemned Leicester City to a third Premier League defeat of the season at Newcastle. Kick-off was delayed by an hour at St James' Park due to safety fears...
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Newcastle 1 Leicester City 0 - reaction: "It is disappointing to come away...
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson expressed his frustration as his side fell to their third Premier League defeat of the season at Newcastle.Gabriel Obertan scored the only goal of the game 18...
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Match report: Champions Cup - Leicester Tigers 25 Ulster 18
Leicester Tigers 25 Ulster 18Three tries in 15 glorious first-half minutes got Leicester Tigers' Champions Cup campaign off to a winning start on home soil.The hosts were 3-0 down when scores from Owen...
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Fred Leicester: 75 quid for a Peter Andre ticket? Insania
Be warned. This column starts off in a typically meandering way, but it culminates with some alarming news about Peter Andre and perhaps the most scandalous concert ticket pricing you have ever seen.It...
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Live: Traffic and travel updates for Leicester and Leicestershire
10am: There are no 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 other key roads -...
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Leicester and Leicestershire weather forecast
Today: Strong, blustery winds but still quite warm in bright or sunny spells. Most parts dry for much of the day but a chance of heavy showers later, especially over the Derbyshire hills. Maximum...
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Independent 100-year-old Ella Wood reveals her secrets to a long and happy life
Showing "moderation in everything" is one of centenarian Ella Wood's secrets to a long and healthy life.Independent Mrs Wood celebrated her 100th birthday today with a magnificent cake she had baked...
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Leicester-born director Stephen Frears honoured with fellowship from the...
Acclaimed Leicester-born director Stephen Frears has been honoured with a British Film Institute (BFI) fellowship.Playwright David Hare presented him with the accolade at the London Film Festival...
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