'Grave concern' over historic site as campaign is launched
This is Leicestershire -- A campaign has been launched to try to preserve a historic college building as a seat of learning. Leicester Civic Society has expressed "grave concern" at plans announced by...
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CCTV appeal after city centre attack
This is Leicestershire -- Police have released CCTV of three men they want to trace in connection with an assault in Leicester city centre. The 33-year-old victim was attacked in Granby Street, near...
View ArticleTigers sign London Welsh's Bristow
BBC Local News: Oxford -- Leicester Tigers complete the signing of 21-year-old loose-head prop Tom Bristow from London Welsh. Reported by BBC Local News 12 hours ago.
View ArticleVIDEO: Leicester MP Keith Vaz launches fizzy drink campaign
This is Leicestershire -- A Leicester MP has launched a national campaign aiming to get all schools to stop selling fizzy drinks. Keith Vaz is concerned that although fizzy drinks are banned in state...
View ArticleRole in fire 'due to threats'
This is Leicestershire -- A shisha café owner accused of burning down a rival's business told a jury he was threatened at knifepoint by strangers who wanted him to get involved. Imtiyaz Patel (28)...
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Final bid to keep gran in country
This is Leicestershire -- Campaigners mounted an 11th-hour protest against a grandmother being deported to Zimbabwe. An outspoken critic of the Mugabe regime, Evenia Mawongera fears she will be in...
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Cockroaches ran along the arms of health officer
This is Leicestershire -- A "huge infestation" of cockroaches has been found at a food supply business. There were so many of the insects at Desi Sweet and Cake Shop, in Uppingham Road, Leicester,...
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Baby and Toddler of the Year: Little Lacey is princess for a day
This is Leicestershire -- Lacey Smith was made to feel like a princess yesterday, after winning a bag of goodies. The 23-month-old was the daily spot prize winner at our Baby and Toddler of the Year...
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Search for greatest Leicester City XI starts here
This is Leicestershire -- Today, we launch the search for the greatest ever Leicester City team of all time. It is likely to be a controversial journey as we whittle down the total of more than 1,000...
View ArticleSearch for greatest City XI starts here
This is Leicestershire -- Today, we launch the search for the greatest ever Leicester City team of all time. It is likely to be a controversial journey as we whittle down the total of more than 1,000...
View ArticleLeicester City's owner estimated to be worth £1bn
This is Leicestershire -- The fortune of Leicester City's wealthy owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has rocketed to just over an estimated £1billion. That is the new estimate reported in Forbes, the...
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BUSINESS PROBLEM: When sport and hot weather hits productivity
This is Leicestershire -- *Daytime sporting events and the hot weather has led to a significant fall in productivity in our workplace. I'm worried about the impact this is having on the business, but...
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OPINION: Why talks in person are better for business
This is Leicestershire -- It's the modern business way. Communication and information-gathering via the internet or social media instead of old-fashioned face-to-face interaction. But is this...
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'Cyclists' lives are in danger' at junction in Leicester city centre
This is Leicestershire -- Cyclists are demanding safety improvements at a busy junction which they say is putting riders' lives at risk. About a year ago, Leicester City Council installed contra-flow...
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Law firm gives Leicester vote of confidence
This is Leicestershire -- A major law firm has given Leicester a huge vote of confidence by moving to a new office in the city. Harvey Ingram Shakespeares is to relocate from New Walk to Colton Square...
View ArticleIn profile: Forest loan target Jack Hobbs
This is Nottingham -- Nottingham Forest could be set to welcome into the fold Hull defender Jack Hobbs. The 24-year-old, who is understood to have agreed to a loan move for the season, joined Hull from...
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Woman's body found on Leicester estate
This is Leicestershire -- A police investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found on a Leicester estate this morning. Police have confirmed they are treating the woman's death as...
View ArticleTributes to soldier who died during SAS training
This is Leicestershire -- Tutors and a fellow students have paid tribute to former University of Leicester student and reservist soldier Craig Roberts who died during SAS selection training in the...
View ArticlePolice name Leicester woman killed on the M1
This is Leicestershire -- A woman who was killed in a motorcycle accident on the M1 has been named as Edita Bojarinova, from Leicester. The 29 year old was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident...
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David Mele relishing chance to make an impact at Leicester Tigers
This is Leicestershire -- Leicester Tigers' new signing David Mele is already settling into life in the city and is ready to fight for a starting shirt. The 27-year-old Frenchman has joined the ranks...
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