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Leicestershire’s Reform UK police boss reported to watchdog over ‘racial hate crime’ meme allegation
Rupert Matthews faced the complaint behind closed doors
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Leicester family farm receives vital funding to stay open after fearing closure
The farm previously said it was "struggling quite a lot" to stay open
Almost 70 listed buildings and churches now deemed at risk across Leicestershire
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Two Leicestershire tips to close as people told to plan ahead and use other sites
One of the sites is set to close for up to eight weeks
Lorry hits Britain's 'most bashed bridge' yet again as busy main road closed
The A5 was shut between Nutts Lane and Dodwells Road in Hinckley
Paper Starlights brings warmth and hope to Leicester Cathedral
Marking its 30th anniversary as Leicester Cathedral begins its centenary celebrations, Paper Starlights celebrates the love, comfort and connection its handmade stars represent. Paper Starlights is bringing warmth and hope to Leicester Cathedral this winter with Light of Stars, creating a welcoming ...
Family's heartfelt plea after 'fitness enthusiast' son died from cardiac arrest
De Montfort University graduate and employee Adam Redfern collapsed while out jogging - and his family are campaigning for better access to defibrillators
Government funding to help rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
More people sleeping rough in Leicester could be helped into accommodation before Christmas thanks to more than £3.4million of Government funding awarded to Leicester City Council. The funding forms part of the Government's national Rough Sleeping Programme, which aims to ensure everyone sleeping r...
Acting leader welcomes Mars multi-million Melton Mowbray investment
The acting leader of Leicestershire County Council, Kevin Crook, has welcomed the huge £161m investment from Mars into their Melton Mowbray factory. Mars has been part of the Melton Mowbray community for 75 years, and is the birthplace of iconic brands including Whiskas and Pedigree. The Melton Mo...
Multi-agency operation leads to counterfeit goods being recovered
Several premises were visited in the force area as part of a national crackdown on money laundering and other types of criminality through cash-intensive high street businesses. Operation Machinize, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and conducted in cooperation with the National Police Chiefsâ€...
MP could face investigation after revealing private information in late-night spat
It follows an online spat with a constituent who since has complained about the event
Drink-driver who had wine in footwell among nine cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Those appearing included drunks, thugs and two men accused of drug offences
Police officer punched punter who tried to bite him during arrest in Leicester pub
Police were at the Market Tavern in Leicester city centre
195 homes on 'highly contaminated' Hinckley site set to get green light after developer threatened to walk away
Councillors will meet to discuss whether to approve the scheme next week
Man claimed his cat collapsed and died. The truth was far worse
Ewan Rawson has been given a lifelong ban on keeping animals
Restaurant worker's bizarre method to claim for unpaid work thrown out
The employee had claimed he was 'financially groomed' by his employeers
Decision to be made on plans for new £14m air ambulance base in Leicestershire
Plans for a £14m air ambulance base in Leicestershire are set to be approved, paving the way for a new home for the life-saving service.
Concerns mount over 'dangerous' gambling centre plans for Leicester
Campaigners say gambling addiction is already a serious issue in the city
Huge £161m cash boost for historic Melton factory to create new jobs
New tech and AI cameras are heading to Melton pet food plant
Christmas lights switch-on events taking place across Leicestershire in 2026
People in towns and villages are preparing to welcome in the festive spirit