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Care quality survey puts Leicester A and E in the worst 10 in the country

The accident and emergency department at Leicester Royal Infirmary is one of the worst in England, according to a survey of patients.Watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ranked the infirmary in...

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Rob Paternostro column: Leicester Riders face a challenging time ahead

Our mixed bag of results last weekend was a reminder that our schedule is going to be especially challenging this season. On Saturday night against Surrey, we played solidly with some outstanding...

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Leicester City defender Liam Moore set to replace banned captain Wes Morgan

Liam Moore is set to return to the Leicester City starting line-up for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday in place of the suspended Wes Morgan. The City captain was given his...

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Matty James urges Leicester City fans to keep backing side after Nigel...

Matty James has urged Leicester City fans to keep backing the side after manager Nigel Pearson was involved in an altercation with a supporter during the defeat to Liverpool. Pearson had a heated...

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"Significant deficiencies" in Friends of Snibston alternative plan for...

County Hall officials say they have serious concerns about plans drawn up by campaigners looking to take over Snibston Discovery Park.The Tory-led Leicestershire County Council wants to downsize the...

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Motorists Fear New Drivers More Than Rain, Ice and Snow

As the Met office warns we could be facing one of the wettest winters ever, you may be surprised by what motorists are most concerned about when it comes to driving in winter months. Rather than...

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Leicester City looking into altercation between manager Nigel Pearson and fan...

Leicester City have confirmed they are looking into reports of an altercation between manager Nigel Pearson and a section of fans during the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool last night.The City boss had a...

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Man threatens post office staff with gun in attempted robbery

Police are hunting a man who threatened post office staff with a firearm before fleeing empty-handed. The man targeted Dunton Basset Post Office at 5.15pm on Monday. Leicestershire Police said the man...

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Warning after 12 break-ins in 20 days in one neighbourhood

An area of Leicester has seen a sharp rise in the number of house burglaries. There were 12 break-ins in South Knighton in a period of 20 days, a significant rise in the average for the area of about...

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Help police nail drink drivers by shopping them to Crimestoppers

People have been urged to pass the names of persistent drink drivers to the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline. The charity said it would protect the identities of people who name friends, family and work...

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Aston Villa v Leicester City - Premier League LIVE!

Leicester City are looking to avoid a 10th game without a win in the Premier League when they travel to Aston Villa on Sunday. But if recent trips to Villa Park are anything to go by, City should be...

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Christmas shopping opening hours in Leicester - including for Highcross,...

Here are the opening hours for Leicester's main shopping centres and stores: HighcrossDecember opening hours:Monday to Friday 9am - 9pmSaturdays 9am - 8pmSundays 11am – 5pmApart from:Christmas Eve 9am...

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Coroner slams "paper chase disaster" for compounding distress of family...

A family's distress over the death of their sister was compounded by mistakes made by organisations responsible for her care, according to a coroner.Susan Perry, who had Down's syndrome and dementia,...

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New James Bond film title revealed as Spectre

The next James Bond film's title has been revealed today as Spectre.It will be the 24th official 007 film, and will star Daniel Craig in his fourth appearance as Bond.Director Sam Mendes revealed the...

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New cash for flooding projects to protect Leicestershire homes

Councils have welcomed extra cash to fund future projects to prevent flooding in Leicestershire.The Government has announced a £162 million fund for the Midlands for the next six years.Both Leicester...

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QPR boss Harry Redknapp defends Nigel Pearson over 'spat' with fan during...

QPR manager Harry Redknapp has sprung to Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson's defence after he responded to abuse from a couple of City fans at the end of Tuesday night's defeat to Liverpool.Pearson...

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Five-year-old girl with a rare medical condition is first to meet Santa at...

A little girl with a rare medical condition was invited to be the first to meet Santa at the Bradgate Park grotto yesterday(THUR).Five-year-old Shinay Godfrey is the only person in the whole of the UK...

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Body formally identified as missing mother who left hospital with her baby

A body found in the search for a missing woman and her baby has been formally identified as the mother.Charlotte Bevan disappeared from St Michael's Hospital in Bristol on Tuesday evening with her...

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Police: Ashby Tesco child abduction alert is a hoax

Leicestershire Police has urged people to ignore an internet hoax which claims Eastern European gangs are attempting to abduct children at a supermarket. The leaflet, which is being circulated on...

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Filthy garden in Braunstone, Leicester, to be cleaned up by council

City council contractors will be cleaning up an eyesore garden tomorrow after it became a local dumping ground.The owner of 28 Raven Road in Braunstone abandoned the property about a year ago in the...

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