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Inside Grade II listed Oakham hall that's being auctioned off for £225k
The early 19th century building was originally built as an agricultural hall
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Hope, pride and the 'amazing spirit of Leicester' at the church that's rising from the ashes
Officials said the church is very much 'open for business' as they try to rebuild
Leicestershire law firm hit with £18k fine after breaking strict rules for eight years
The Loughborough firm avoided a harsher fine after admitting its mistakes
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Whetstone fish and chip shop turns fortunes around from 'dirty' walls to glowing score
A June inspection saw a number of concerning finds including food with no date labels - but the issues have now been addressed
Call out for artists to enter Leicester’s popular Open exhibition
Artists from across the East Midlands are being invited to submit their entries for Leicester’s annual Open exhibition before next month’s deadline. Open: The People’s Exhibition 2026 will once again showcase the region’s creativity, with selected paintings, sculptures, textiles, prints and ...
Criminal Behaviour Order Granted Against Persistent Shoplifter
Leicester Magistrates' Court has granted a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against Jordan Stacey following repeated offences linked to retail crime in Leicester. The order imposes a number of restrictions designed to protect businesses and deter further offending, including: Prohibited fr...
Man dies following an incident in Welford Road
A main road in Leicester was closed for several hours following the death of a man who fell from a building. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “The force was called at 7.20pm last night (Friday) following a report of an injured person in the street in Welford Road, Leicester. It appe...
Major Leicester road closed overnight after man dies in incident
The road was closed for several hours
Son's tribute to Leicestershire football and cricket fan who died of cancer aged 68
‘He was my dad, but I was lucky enough to call him my best mate too’
Driver took friend's Audi RS5 and sped up street, crashing into neighbour's home
The £46,000 Audi was a write-off and the house cost £49,000 to repair
The Leicester restaurant with spice-infused feasts where customers are treated as honoured guests
Customers return to the authentic spot ‘time and time again’
New twist in controversial 11-bed Leicestershire HMO planning saga amid widespread concern
'This is the most ridiculous proposal in a very small cul de sac'
Police have sealed off a Car park in the city tonight
Emergency services are in attendance at a car park on Welford Road tonight. A police cordon is in place, and the surrounding roads are closed due to an ongoing incident. The car park is currently closed. East Midlands Ambulance Service is at the scene. Please avoid the area if possible. We have cont...
Tragedy as baby girl dies in Atherstone and two people arrested
Emergency services were called to a home in Long Street, Atherstone, after reports of a one-year-old girl in cardiac arrest
By-election date confirmed after resignation of Reform councillor
Helen Butler stepped down to spend time with her children
Victims praised as sex offender jailed for offences more than 10 years ago
Two women who were sexually abused by a man when they were children have been praised after their evidence led to him being jailed today (Friday 11 September). Jordan Gray-Higgs committed his crimes in Leicestershire between 2012 and 2014. His offending was brought to the attention of police in 2022...
CCTV released in courier fraud investigation
Between 25 March and 7 April 2026, a woman, who lives in North West Leicestershire, was victim to a courier fraud scam. The victim was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer stating that someone had attempted to purchase a laptop using her bank account and if she withdraws cash from her ...
Dead wife not an excuse to view indecent child images, Leicestershire man, 70, told by judge
Police raided his house and found 944 illegal images of children
Appeal to find next of kin of 83-year-old Countesthorpe woman following her death
Despite efforts, officials have been unable to find any next of kin
Leicestershire’s emergency services remembered 9/11, - 25 years on
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service joined emergency services colleagues from across the world in paying tribute to all those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At 13.46 - the exact time the first aircraft struck the North Tower - they held a minute’s silence and lowered flags to half-mast...