Leicester and Leicestershire News
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Investigation under way after house fire
Four crews were required to extinguish the fire in a Leicestershire village.
Man charged after two-car crash
Police said one person was taken to hospital following the collision on Sunday.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in lamp-post crash
Police say the male rider is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after the crash.
Overnight closures planned for parts of busy road
The repairs on the A607 in Syston and Thurmaston will take place in stages over three nights.
Developer seeks to drop planned bus link road
An MP is urging the council to refuse proposed changes to plans for a 600-home estate.
Unused HS2 cash could pay to finish Melton bypass
The final stretch of the Melton Mowbray Distributor Road is on hold due to rising costs.
Man dies in hospital after two-vehicle crash
Three others were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash in Husbands Bosworth.
Investigation after fire at derelict retirement home
Police believe it was started deliberately and are appealing for information about the incident.
AI camera system caught litter louts in town
The trial saw a reduction in littering but there are no plans to install the technology permanently.
Grieving mum pushes for more kids swimming lessons
Kaleigh Wharton's 13-year-old son Kieran was unable to swim and drowned while playing near a river.
Vintage bus service reunites heritage railways
The Great Central Railway line between Leicester and Nottingham was connected until the 1970s.
Rail replacement buses due to overhead wire works
Trains will be able to travel up to 125mph once the upgrades are completed by Network Rail.
Chelsea score late for dramatic FA Cup win over Leicester
Chelsea score twice in stoppage time to survive a major scare and beat Leicester to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Vinberg's early goal helps Spurs beat Leicester
Matilda Vinberg scores on her first start for Tottenham as they beat fellow Women's FA Cup semi-finalists Leicester in the Women's Super League.
Gloucester beat Leicester to clinch Cup title
Gloucester claim their first trophy in nine years as they beat Leicester in the Premiership Rugby Cup final.
Chelsea FA Cup tie evokes Foxes' Wembley memories
When Chelsea and Leicester meet in their FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, it will evoke memories of the 2021 final between the sides.
McKellar on why Tigers success could cause a stink
Dan McKellar on why smelly socks and the "pinch-me" feeling of coaching Leicester Tigers brings a flood of emotions.
Struggling Hinckley call game off
Hinckley United's game against Bishop's Stortford on Tuesday is postponed as the hosts are unable to field a team.
Thakor to captain England U-19s
Leicestershire's Shiv Thakor will captain a 15-strong England Under-19s squad for the tour of South Africa in January.
Family heartbroken after man killed during car theft
Christopher Hanely's family say the 57-year-old was a "loved and devoted family man".
Former head of police watchdog denies raping girl
Mr Lockwood, former director general of the police watchdog, is due to face an Old Bailey trial.
PC who lied about being attacked sentenced
Nadia Thurley falsely alleged she had been assaulted 14 times over a seven-month period.
Oldest surviving England player dies at 94
Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times
The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.
Scampton asylum seekers to be capped by Home Office
The site on the outskirts of Lincoln will house 800 men rather than 2,000 following a review.
Golden retriever rescued from harbour 'one lucky dog'
The coastguard praise a passer-by for saving the pet after its canine counterpart raised the alarm.
Mother and daughter jailed for funding terrorism
Stella Oyella and Vanessa Atim are jailed for sending cash to a relative in the Islamic State group.
Man jailed for 14 years for baby's manslaughter
Three-month-old Miyah Warnock died in October 2021 from injuries caused by her father Samuel Warnock.
Poisoning murder jury begin deliberating verdicts
Luke D'Wit is accused of murdering a married couple with the powerful opioid fentanyl.
Gardens at risk as no man's land plagued by landslip
Neither the council nor a local business is taking responsibility for the land.
Three owls get stuck in homes over single weekend
Calmly covering an owl with a t-shirt or towel can help to catch and free it, an animal rescuer says.