Blaze destroys workshop in village near Melton
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a workshop in Holwell, near Melton, today.Three fire crews, from Melton, Birstall and neighbouring Nottinghamshire went to Ironstone Lane at 12.15pm.A single storey 10m...
View ArticleLeicestershire Police refer city centre Audi-chase crash to IPCC
Leicestershire Police has referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission after a high-speed collision involving two Audis in the city centre.A suspected stolen white Audi A7 was being...
View ArticleOff duty firefighter calls colleagues to crash scene
An off duty firefighter called his colleagues after witnessing a crash between two vehicles which left one man trapped.The firefighter came across the collision, in Kibworth Road, Carlton Curlieu, near...
View ArticleTractor fire shuts A5
The A5 was closed at Lutterworth for a short time today while firefighters tackled a tractor fire.A crew from the town was called to the blaze, alongside Magna Park, shortly before 2pm.The road was...
View ArticleDrivers face major delays after five-vehicle pile-up on M69 in...
Drivers faced major delays today after the northbound section of the M69 in Leicestershire was closed due to a five-vehicle pile-up.read more: Roadworks in Leicester this weekAll three northbound lanes...
View ArticleThree fire crews called out to tackle a barn fire in Whetstone
Three fire crews were called out to tackle a barn fire today.Firefighters from three stations were alerted to the blaze in the brick-built barn in Station Road, Whetstone, at 6.29pm.read more: Drivers...
View ArticleCar torched in road near National Forest attraction
Arsonists are being blamed for setting fire to a car in the middle of a road near a popular National Forest tourist attraction.Firefighters were called to Spring Cottage Road, by the Conkers visitors...
View ArticleShed destroyed in Shepshed fire
A shed and fence were badly damaged in a fire at a property in Shepshed.Firefighters attended the incident, in Kirkhill Road, shortly after 8pm yesterday after numerous calls were received from alarmed...
View ArticleBiker taken to hospital after accident closes Measham road for...
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after he was injured in an accident last night.The biker was hurt after the one-vehicle incident in Swepstone Road, Measham.read more: Driver mounted Leicester city...
View ArticleWoman seriously injured in gang attack facing more surgery in...
A 40-year-old woman was left needing facial surgery after a brutal attack by a gang of up to eight men, women and youths in the city centre. The woman, who still has to undergo more surgery on her jaw,...
View ArticleMattioli Woods announces board shake-up
£50m wealth management specialist streamlining board to make it fit for future
View ArticleRevealed: Plans being drawn up for multi-million pound Leicester Eastern...
The major new road would loop from Syston to the M1 and relieve pressure on the clogged A46
View ArticleTeen explains why firefighters had to cut her free from toddler swing at...
The young girl was urged by her friend to try to get into the swing
View ArticleStabbing victim Lauric Lebato had links to Hackney crime gang and conviction...
Mr Lebato, who died on February 11, linked to the Manor House Gang in Hackney
View ArticleFidget spinners shaped like offensive weapons on sale on eBay
Investigators managed to buy three from the online auction site
View ArticleSpearing Waite advises on European deal
Leicester law firm helps global giant Freudenberg buy UK manufacturer
View ArticleEuro to be worth MORE than the pound soon according to experts
The day before the Brexit vote the pound was worth 1.31 Euros
View ArticleSarah's Law: How to find out if a paedophile or rapist lives near you
Sarah's Law could help you find out if any offenders are living near you
View ArticleGimme shelter: Have you ever noticed these unusual street buildings?
Unique Leicester tram street shelters were provided by a benevolent city businessman
View ArticleDevastating arson attack could lead to Ashby archery club being shut down
'This is heartbreaking for everyone at the club'
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