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Two new schools open to academy interest
Academy Trusts are being invited to apply and run two primary schools set to open in September 2027. Leicestershire County Council has started to process for both schools ahead of the 2027/28 academic year on the Broadnook and Garendon developments in the district of Charnwood. The county council’...
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Sign up now for summer activity scheme!
Children and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities. Starting on Monday 13 July, the sessions will include activities such as art, sport and outdoor fun – and each child taking part will receiv...
From Download to Medieval battles : 14 major events set to draw Thousands to Leicestershire this summer
From the UK's biggest rock festival of 2026 to medieval battlefields, world-class motorsport and one of Britain's largest wartime re-enactments, Leicestershire is preparing for one of its busiest summers on record. More than a dozen major events are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of vis...
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Best-Selling authors top bill at Harborough's Literary Festival
Best-selling crime writer Janice Hallett and Costa prize winner Claire Fuller are among a host of authors to appear at the first ever Market Harborough Literary Festival. Janice Hallett will talk about her latest book, ‘The Silent Appeal’, while Claire Fuller will discuss her new contemporary go...
Cannabis farmer set to be deported for third time after 'sophisticated' Leicester find
Nearly 150 plants were discovered by police during a raid at the property
Controversial Leicestershire Arriva bus route changes will not be reverted despite petitions
Council bosses confirmed that feedback was being gathered which could lead to potential changes in the future
Future of Leicestershire's Beaumanor Hall could be secured under major £1m funding proposals
The county council, which owns the building, is looking at early proposals to invest in the loss-making property
Leicester family business sold as liquidators appointed after 28-year run
The store employs 28 staff
Armed officers called amid reports of 'man with knife' in town centre
A boy has been arrested in connection with the incident
Teenager accused of murdering De Montfort University student enters pleas in court today.
The teenager accused of murdering De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo has appeared before a judge this morning to enter his pleas. Khaleed Oladipo died from stab wounds after an incident on the university campus in February this year. At Leicester Crown Court on Monday, June 8 Harper Denn...
Leicester teenager accused of murdering De Montfort University student enters pleas
Khaleed Oladipo died from stab wounds after an incident on the university campus
Western ward residents are invited to a Police beat surgery in New Parks
Western Ward Residents A message from Leicestershire Police, (Andy Brown PCSO 6083, West Leicester) I will be holding a Beat Surgery at the Co-Op on Aikman Avenue on 13 June at 14:00. I am trialling new locations for Beat Surgeries in order to attract new people. Please take this opportunity to ...
'Dysfunctional' authority could be abolished amid 'all out civil war' claims
One official reportedly wishes they were never elected
Concern over 'shock horror' plans for HMO that Oadby residents say will ruin sense of community
Residents said the HMO would create 'musical chairs' parking issues
‘Calm the traffic or watch someone die’: Leicestershire MP's ultimatum to Reform
Residents complain of speeding and boy racers near their estate
Major step forward on new school for one of Leicestershire's biggest developments
The new school will include dedicated drop-off points
16 brilliant photos show revellers enjoying Leicester's Riverside Festival on its final day
The event is known as one of the city’s biggest and most diverse
I queued for 30 minutes to try Leicestershire's favourite chippy - it was worth every second
I had no regrets and it's no surprise why it's so popular
Dad, 35, dies before fulfilling ‘biggest wish’ of taking his children to Disney World
Ryan Stringer was diagnosed with cancer on his 34th birthday
'Deposits are not a money-making scam - they can be vital to keeping our Leicester restaurant afloat'
The family-run business has received recent backlash on its policy