Local News

Leicestershire Live - News

Leicester dad forced to delay retirement after eye-watering car finance interest bills

He was hoping to visit family in Australia

Local messages

Leicestershire Live - News

ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' Jade's real identity as villager 'returns from the dead'

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've rumbled Jade's 'true' identity and reckon she knows where Rebecca White is being held captive.

Leicestershire Live - News

Leicester drivers to be hit by weeks of closures along ‘busy’ city road

The repairs will be carried out in phases to 'minimise disruption'

Leicestershire Live - News

Blaby council by-election triggered after two members resign

Familiar faces feature among the people hoping to take the spots

Leicestershire Live - News

Decision made on 31-home plan amid heavy traffic and flooding concerns

The proposal describes the homes as 100 per cent affordable

Leicestershire Live - News

Best time to prune Japanese maples to boost growth for 'beautiful' display

Pruning is an essential task for many gardeners and for a number of reasons, including maintaining a tree's aesthetic appeal and contributing to its overall health and size.

Leicestershire Live - News

Armed robber used hammer to inflict 'significant' head injuries on man in his 60s

Damian Mould had been on police bail at the time of the incident

Leicestershire Live - News

HMRC to send warning text messages to Universal Credit claimants - here's why

HMRC said text messages would be sent out over 18 days to Universal Credit claimants who are working for the minimum wage

Leicestershire Live - News

Leicestershire's FA Cup minnows sign former Premier League star

He has come out of retirement to help the side's cup run

Leicestershire Live - News

Disturbing CCTV reveals how fake taxi driver sexually assaulted vulnerable woman

The victims friends tracked her location

Leicestershire Live - News

Leicester bonfire destroys garden sheds

Multiple pumps were sent to the scene

Leicestershire Live - News

'Cheap and simple' way to stop mould growing in your home and improve ventilation

Black mould is a nightmare for homeowners but there are some easy ways to help prevent it from growing

Leicestershire Live - News

Controversial 72-seater Leicestershire pizzeria withdrawn amid scores of objections

Neighbours say the area is already 'plagued' by customers parking dangerously

Leicestershire Live - News

Codes that identifies DWP Christmas bonus in your bank account

The DWP bonus is usually paid automatically to those who are eligible - and you do not need to apply for it. But if you're unsure if you've had the payment before, there's a way to check

Leicestershire Live - News

Multiple crews respond to Leicester flat fire

Investigations are ongoing into the cause

Leicestershire Live - News

Chris Hoy's heartbreaking fears for children amid terminal cancer battle

Sir Chris's wife Sarra is also facing an aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis

Leicestershire Live - News

Glenfield Hospital doctor struck off after sending sexual messages to 'schoolgirl'

Mihir Chandarana was on shift at the time he sent the messages

Leicestershire Live - News

Fight for Ivanhoe Line revival not over amid major blow to campaign

The new Government has been accused of not caring about the East Midlands

Leicestershire Live - News

Three people taken to hospital after crash leaves 'car in ditch'

Drivers were urged to find different routes

Leicestershire Live - News

Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith says she's 'so near the end' in candid admission

The Bake Off judge is getting 'more reckless' as she gets older