New officers tackle anti-social behaviour in Leicester
Scott White, one of the new officers, told the BBC “The single biggest issue is the street lifestyle.”It’s trying to get groups of people to engage and to trust us. “A lot of people see…
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Roadworks to see summer of closures on 10 Leicester streets
Drivers are being warned of road closures as a £1m programme of road repairs and resurfacing across Leicester began this week.On Monday, Wilne Street in Spinney Hills closed for two days of resurfacing.The full length…
Police confirm eight people critical and over 100 injured in East Midlands Railway crash | West Bridgford Wire
British Transport Police has confirmed that eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (22 June), following the train crash close to Bedford on Friday evening (19 July).Officers were called to the line…
Multiple crews tackle large fire in Leicestershire field
Multiple crews are tackling a large fire in a field in Leicestershire.Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said the blaze started on Monday in Kegworth Lane, outside Long Whatton.Pumps from Loughborough, Shepshed and Castle Donington…
Emergency services warn against swimming in rivers and lakes during warm weather | West Bridgford Wire
Emergency services have issued a renewed warning about the dangers of swimming in open water as warm and sunny weather continues across Nottinghamshire.Police said officers were previously called to Holme Pierrepont, in May 2026, after…
New ‘no stopping’ red route rules on busy ring road in Leicester
Some temporary lane restrictions will be required and nearby residents have been warned there could be noise disturbance, the council said.Letters have been delivered to nearby homes and businesses to give notice of the forthcoming…
Arson arrest as man seriously hurt at petrol station in Leicester
A man has been been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a van fire at a petrol station in Leicester.Leicestershire Police said emergency services were called to the station in Uppingham Road at…
Men filmed themselves robbing party guests in Leicestershire
Two men who filmed themselves threatening, assaulting and robbing several guests at a party in Leicestershire have been convicted.Leicestershire Police said Richile Vangu, 20, threatened attendees at a party in North Kilworth in the early…
Flag-raising marks start of Armed Forces Week
THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised at Leicester’s Town Hall on Monday (22 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week. Leicester’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Kulwinder Singh Johal, will be joined…
Residents say village will be left in a ‘vice grip’ by huge East Midlands Gateway expansion | West Bridgford Wire
Residents in a quaint Leicestershire village fear that plans for a ‘horrific’ new industrial estate will leave them in a ‘vice grip’ of development.SEGRO, the developer behind the existing East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park, has…