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'Obsessed' stalker, 30, repeatedly rammed teenager's car because he 'wanted...
An "obsessed" stalker repeatedly rammed his girlfriend's car until it spun off the road and crashed into a traffic light.The terrified victim, 17, called the police as Shaun Dale Allan's Vauxhall Astra...
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Terrace house catches fire in Loughborough
A two-storey terrace house in Loughborough caught fire this morning.Firefighters received a call at 5.30am.The blaze happened on the second floor of the house. Nobody was trapped in the fire, and...
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X Factor: Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh say fishmonger Lola Saunders is "dark...
X Factor contestant Lola Saunders wowed the judges on last night's show - with Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell agreeing that she could be the "dark horse" of the competition. The 20-year-old fishmonger,...
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Ibstock pensioner gets suspended sentence for fraudulent benefits claim
A pensioner has been given a suspended jail sentence for a £12,000 benefits fraud.Keith Brewer (69), of Curzon Avenue, Ibstock, was overpaid £10,074.26 in housing benefit and £2,039.89 in council tax...
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Arriva Transport apologises to Glenfield Hospital patient kept waiting for...
Managers of a hospital transport service have apologised to a woman left waiting over four hours for a lift home from an appointment.Stephanie Spiby, of Saffron Lane, Leicester, sat in a wheelchair in...
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LISTEN: Boy, 14, releases debut album of music he made in his bedroom in...
A 14-year-old boy has released a debut album of music made in his bedroom on a computer. Eleven-track Always for You was created by Finn Bhandari, of Loughborough, and issued under the name Empty...
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Man in court after punching woman's violent husband
A drunken husband who struck his wife in a shop received instant punishment when an incensed pal knocked him out, breaking his cheekbone.The husband was floored with a punch and then kicked on his body...
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Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi could miss England match
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said Manu Tuilagi could miss England's opening autumn internationals.Tuilagi went off injured in the 16th minute of Tigers' Champions Cup win...
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CBI boss John Cridland says strength of Leicestershire's economy will help it...
Leicestershire's high proportion of small firms, manufacturers and logistics companies means it is well placed to reap the rewards of the continuing economic upturn, the boss of the UK's biggest...
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Mobile speed camera locations in Leicester and Leicestershire, week beginning...
Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations in Leicester and Leicestershire this week:A47 Peterborough Rd, BarrowdenA47 Glaston Rd, MorcottA47 Uppingham Road / Main Road, GlastonA47...
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Curry Capital of Britain: Leicester misses out on title
Leicester misses out on Curry Capital of Britain award.After six months of voting, Bradford has been crowned the Curry Capital of Britain.Chosen by thirteen judges, the awards, which are sponsored by...
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Man given 'one hour to live' is fund-raising after ECMO treatment saves his life
A man who was given one hour to live is fund-raising for Leicester's hospitals after a last-minute treatment saved his life.Johnny Normal's life was hanging in the balance when he underwent Ecmo...
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Drivers faced major delays after two-car crash shuts M1 between junctions 20...
Drivers faced major delays after a section of the M1 in Leicestershire was closed after a two-car crash.The motorway was closed between junction 20 at Lutterworth and 18 at Rugby after the crash, at...
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Leicester driver denies causing death of 77-year-old woman following crash in...
A Leicester motorist has denied causing the death of a Skegness pensioner by dangerous driving following a collision on the A52.Jean Holland, 77, of Firbeck Avenue in the seaside town, died following a...
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First Up: Award-winning hair stylist Tara Smith
Tara Smith has styled the hair of stars including Demi Moore, Natalie Imbruglia and Marisa Tomei, and worked at awards ceremonies including the Oscars, Baftas, and Golden Globes. She also has her own...
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Lynda Bellingham remembered on Loose Women as colleagues weep through show
Loose Women presenters wept through today's show following the death of actress Lynda Bellingham, who sadly lost her battle with cancer yesterday. The 66-year-old, who regularly appeared on the ITV...
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Hurricane Gonzalo set to cause chaos over the next 24 hours
People are being warned to prepare for strong winds and flooding as the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo arrive tonight.Mercury weatherman Dave Mutton said it was time to "batten down the hatches" as winds...
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WATCH youngsters take part in urban sport parkour on new equipment in...
A new park where the urban sport of parkour can be enjoyed opened last weekend. Charnwood Borough Council worked with local teens to design the bespoke area, which opened at Southfields Park,...
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Halloween 2014: Fancy dress, the most spook-tastic ideas this year
All aboard the Halloween hype!Every day this week, we are putting together lists of potential fancy dress ideas, party ideas, scary recipes to ensure you have the spookiest of Halloweens this...
View ArticleLeicestershire Funky Tents business expands following success
Deputy Business Editor Tom Pegden speaks to an entrepreneur whose Funky Tents are a feature at many of the region's biggest arts and cultural eventsBrian Jordan is the definition of a self-made man....
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