Leicestershire County, England News

Students from England's Chellaston Academy have constructed a building facility for M-Lisada, a 60-strong brass ensemble of former street children.

A FORMER Burton Albion player who went on to be a star for Derby County and blaze a trail in America has passed away.

The last stop of the week was in Nottingham. I had a chat with the Sheriff about some stolen hoodies.

Cyclists young and old are being encouraged to get into the saddle and join scores of others in Lutterworth's Big Bike Ride next month.

The interior of a driverless car during testing at the headquarters of motor industry research organization MIRA at Nuneaton in the West Midlands, England, Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

On Tuesday 29th July at 6.30pm we say a sad farewell to Moira Fire Station, the last shift will be marked by a short outdoor service at the station officiated by the Rev Brenda Campbell.Rev Brenda Campbell On Tuesday 29th July at 6.30pm we say a sad farewell to Moira Fire Station, the last shift will be marked by a short outdoor service at the ... (more)

The winner of BBC's Sewing Bee is hosting free sewing classes for children at Lutterworth College during the summer holidays.

Bassetlaw MP, John Mann, has slammed the justice system after it emerged that a reckless driver who killed a father-to-be could be let out on day release - less than 12 months after he was jailed for five years.

Whether it's football, bowls, cage fighting, fencing, tennis, fishing, golf, wrestling, darts, snooker, cricket, boxing, or anything else, we want to hear what the residents of Hinckley Bosworth have been playing at As part of his Stand Up and Rock tour, the Midlands funnyman will be at the Stockwell Head venue on September 19 and 20 with his Stand ... (more)

Whether it's football, bowls, cage fighting, fencing, tennis, fishing, golf, wrestling, darts, snooker, cricket, boxing, or anything else, we want to hear what the residents of Hinckley Bosworth have been playing at As part of his Stand Up and Rock tour, the Midlands funnyman will be at the Stockwell Head venue on September 19 and 20 with his Stand ... (more)

READING your story about the credit card application sent by Capital One to a man who had been dead for 11 years was no surprise to me.

The newly-promoted Premier League side earned a hard-fought win over their lower-league opponents, with captain Wes Morgan and David Nugent also netting in the friendly Leicester City 's winning start to pre-season continued on Wednesday as they defeated Walsall 3-2.

Lawnmower racing, stick dressing and the best display of three onions - England's show season has returned for the summer and visitor numbers are at record levels.

The crew of the RAF Whitley bomber who died when it crashed into the field at Mugginton.

Publisher Deep Silver announces the acquisition of the Homefront intellectual property and all related assets from financially troubled publisher/developer Crytek, offering no hint about what they paid for the shooter series.

The GPS unit on the roof of a driverless car at the headquarters of motor industry research organization MIRA at Nuneaton in the West Midlands, England, Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

Visions of a tramline to Kimberley and Eastwood have taken a step closer to reality after the green light was given for an investigation into the feasibility of the project.

A PARLIAMENTARY candidate for North West Leicestershire is launching a campaign to make it easier for people to get an appointment with their doctor.

In the next couple of weeks you should have a survey land on your doormat from me, as your MP I want to represent your views.

Good news for people living in the Harborough district: you are living in one of the happiest, healthiest places in England.