Leicestershire County, England News

Tenants who have been hit by the bedroom tax have been offered a 60p Cadbury's Creme Egg as a thank you for keeping up with payments Monk said 'all I care about is Swansea' when asked about the possible Premier League plight of South Wales rivals Cardiff City More than 150 years ago, an ambitious young hat maker's son from West Wales left his home ... (more)

The Pudding Pantry, located in previously unoccupied units in Trinity Square, will officially open on Monday, April 28, following a soft launch this week.

Hundreds of Christians from churches across Hinckley and Burbage gathered in Hinckley town centre to take part in an act of witness on Good Friday.

The woman was forced into the back of a vehicle on Chapel Street after being approached by a man she knew and was driven to the Thurlaston Lane area where she was assaulted Scouting For Girls have been announced as headliners of the event, which will also feature DJ Lisa Lashes and The Rifles Run by Leicestershire County Council with the support of ... (more)

The Market Harborough Rugby Club under-16s team held a sponsored leg wax in the clubhouse, raising money towards their end of season tour to York The Market Harborough Rugby Club under-16s team held a sponsored leg wax in the clubhouse to raise money towards their end of season tour to York, which takes place at the end of this month.

A toddler who suffered head injuries inflicted by his father was refused a protection order by the courts, a serious case review has found.

Stamford Town Council is paying for the work as part of a programme of tree maintenance across its amenities, which include the Meadows, the Recreation Ground and the cemetery in Little Casterton Road.

M1 Leicestershire - Delays of 40 minutes, two lanes closed and very slow traffic on M1 southbound between J23, A512 and J22, A50 , because of an accident involving two lorries and a spillage of 400 litres of diesel on the road.

Main picture, the 1.1 million wash plant bought by JC Balls. Inset, founder Jim Balls, centre, with his two sons Kevin, left, and Chris.

Partly inspired by Leicester City's return to the top flight, we thought we'd delve into the portfolio of one of the city's most famous sons, Mr Gary Winston Lineker OBE, and hunt out the very first time he shilled for Walkers Crisps from way back in the primordial mists of the mid-ish 1980s.

Four men have appeared in court charged with attempted robbery after trying to steal from an antiques centre while armed with axes.

A disability group has urged Derbyshire County Council to charge people more for adult care services instead of cutting them completely.

Villagers plagued by a foul smell emanating from an MP's potato factory have questioned the firm's commitment to tackling the problem.

Warren Hall and Michael Clarke both appeared at Leicester Crown Court yesterday following the attack outside The Engine pub in Belvoir Road, Coalville Two men have been jailed following a street attack which left their victim with a fractured jaw and two breaks in his eye socket.

A jury is expected to be sworn in today for the trial of seven men and a youth who are accused of murdering a mother and her three children who died when a fire engulfed their home.

Twenty families turned up to take part in the event run by Jacqui Dixon from Twins at Totstime, in Stoney Stanton.

Chancellor George Osborne and Prime Minister David Cameron during a visit to the Skanska site office to view the M1 Junction 19 Improvement Scheme in Leicestershire.

Up to 35 dealers will show off their wares in Mercer's Yard and Crown Yard from 10am until 5pm.

THE design director of shopping mall group Westfield has moved from his London-based job to join Nottingham practice Leonard Design Architects.

The woman was forced into the back of a vehicle on Chapel Street after being approached by a man she knew and was driven to the Thurlaston Lane area where she was assaulted Scouting For Girls have been announced as headliners of the event, which will also feature DJ Lisa Lashes and The Rifles Hinckley's John Cleveland College Orchestra will be ... (more)