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'Recipe for disaster' HMO plans for Leicestershire town refused
Neighbours complained that the development would be a parking nightmare
Developer inspects roof spaces after ‘distressing’ Market Harborough house fire
The blaze spread to an adjoining home causing ‘severe’ damage
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2 men arrested on suspicion of murder after man found injured in Leicester street
A 36 and a 27-year-old have been arrested after a man died in the early hours of Sunday morning
Two arrests made following death of man in Compton Road, Leicester
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was found seriously injured in Compton Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). The men, aged 36 and 27, were arrested this evening. They currently remain in police custody. A murder investiga...
Leicester street cordoned off as murder investigation launched
The road has been closed for most of the day
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Compton Road, Leicester
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was found seriously injured in Compton Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were contacted at 6.58am by East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance after being called to the scene...
Murder investigation launched after man found dead with 'serious injuries' in Leicester street
The man, in his late 20s, has died in Compton Road
Heart Link donation provides new cryoablation console to enhance cardiac care for children
An amazing £75,000 donation from Heart Link has funded a new cryoablation console for the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC). The equipment will help the paediatric electrophysiology team at the EMCHC to treat selected children and young people with abnormal heart rhythms – including s...
Funday in aid of Khidmah Organisation
Khidmah Organisation brothers Community Funday on Sunday, 12th July at Crown Hills Community College. People enjoyed Madaris Football Tournament's Fun Zone, completely for free, featuring an obstacle course and inflatables. Khidmah has developed into an established charity offering a wide range of s...
Residents feel 'sick' as police cordon shuts Leicester street after 'bangs' heard overnight
A forensic tent and privacy screens remain in place
Busy Leicester city centre street shut by police after 'incident'
It is not yet known what led to the cordon being put in place
Man suffers serious injuries in Belvoir Street stabbing in Leicester city centre
A man in his 40s was found with stab wounds to his face
Leicester police cordon likely to remain 'all day', residents told
The road has been taped off for most of the morning
Man seriously injured following a stabbing in Belvoir Street, Leicester
A man has suffered serious facial injuries following an incident in Belvoir Street, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were called to the area at 00.25am where a man was found with stab wound injuries to his face. East Midlands Ambulance attended and the man, who is i...
New driving restriction bans motorists from turn at revamped busy Leicestershire junction
Motorists have been banned from making a left turn from one approach angle as part of a £400k safety upgrade
Police have closed off a street in the West area of Leicester this morning due to a serious incident.
A police cordon is in place along with a blue tent on Compton Road here in the City this morning. Police forensics teams are currently working at the scene. The road closure is between Mountcastle Road and Wolverton Road. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this investiga...
The City's streets of Leicester, the morning after England’s win
If you happen to walk the City's streets in the early mornings, this is what you'll see. Takeout packaging and uneaten food were scattered across the streets; these pictures were taken in the Market Street area of the city this morning around 6 a.m. Restaurant and takeaway owners should be required ...
Police cordon in place in the city centre this morning.
A police cordon is in place on Belvoir Street this morning. Sections of the street have been cordoned off following an overnight incident. A cordon has been set up near Harvey's nightclub, where a first aid kit and other items are visible within the taped-off section. We have reached out to Leiceste...
New live music venue hopes for former board game cafe in Leicester city centre
The unit could stay open until 4am if plans are approved