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Emergency services respond to incident on Bath Lane
It's been reported that a man has fallen from a balcony window on Bath Lane this morning. Emergency services are at the scene, including the Air ambulance service, which has landed in a nearby school car park. Police have now cordoned off the area, and a road closure is now in place for vehicles and...
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Major disruption warning as Leicester street set for months of repairs in £366k scheme
Pedestrian access may be temporarily restricted with diversions in place for motorists
Nearly £1 million pumped into Leicester to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas
The funding comes as Andy Burnham pledges to offer everyone sleeping rough a route off the streets this winter
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'Forever loved' grandma among 21 Leicester Mercury funeral notices this week
Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one recently
The part of Leicestershire where selling homes takes the longest is revealed
The average time to sell a home is nearly seven times faster in other parts of the country
Two men charged with murder by police after death of man, 27, in Leicester's Narborough Road
A woman has also been charged with one count of robbery
Narborough Road murder: Three charged
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of George Glover in Leicester. They are: Chae Smith, 31, of no fixed abode. He has also been charged with one count of robbery and one count of possession of a bladed article Joshua Cook, 24, of no fixed abode. He has also been charged with o...
UHL earns PIF TICK certification for the third year running
The Information for Patients service at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has successfully achieved Patient Information Forum (PIF) TICK re-certification, demonstrating once again that the patient information we provide meets nationally recognised quality standards. Through our onlin...
Motorcyclist dies after collision in Burbage
Police officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident in Burbage this afternoon (Saturday 22 August). Police were called to the junction of Rugby Road and Brookside just after 3pm following a report of a collision involving a grey...
Motorcyclist dies after crash involving car closed Burbage road for hours
The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene
Children pictured climbing Quorn railway bridge in ‘most alarming’ incident police officer has seen
Police have warned against the ‘extremely dangerous’ behaviour
'Nuisance' car cruising issues in Starbucks car park in Castle Donington
Action has been taken to help prevent future issues at the site, not far from East Midlands Airport
Leicestershire County council confirms trial of Pothole Pro
Leicestershire County Council is set to trial the JCB Pothole Pro as part of its drive to improve roads, deliver better value for money and explore innovation from British businesses. The council visited JCB this week to see the machine in action and meet the team behind the technology, including ap...
Bridge refurbishment and resurfacing works to start on Ocean Road
A Major programme of bridge works and highway improvements is set to begin on Ocean Road next month, thanks to funding from the UK Government. Leicester City Council will start work on the Ocean Road bridge on Tuesday 1 September, with the whole scheme expected to take around 16 weeks to complete. T...
CCTV images issued in appeal to locate missing Kalem
Police have issued CCTV images of Kalem Hughes as efforts to locate him continue. Kalem, 17, is from Braunstone Town and was last seen at Nuneaton railway station on Wednesday evening (19 August). The CCTV images capture him at the station and he is believed to have boarded a train. Kalem is six fe...
Loughborough Pride 2026 - our pictures
Loughborough Pride is taking place today and will fill Queen's Park with ‘love, colour and community’ as the town's LGBTQIA+ residents, allies and supporters came together for a day of celebration, queer visibility and solidarity. Running from 11:00am to 7:00pm, this year's “Picnic in the Park...
Third arrest made as Narborough Road murder investigation continues after young man's death
'Much-loved son and big brother' George Glover died at the age of 27
Narborough Road murder investigation: Third person arrested
A third person has been arrested as detectives continue to investigate the death of George Glover. Following our appeal to identify a man yesterday (Friday 21 August), a 24-year- old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder last night and remains in custody. A 31-year-old man and...
Developer launches new bid to build homes in pretty Leicestershire village
One resident wrote 'The application is not appropriate for its village-edge location'
Recruitment begins as opening month set for new Coalville care home
A variety of career opportunities are among 100 jobs available, including registered nurses and housekeepers