Oadby5 days agoStruggling recycling centres to temporarily closeThe county council said it was facing "unprecedented levels of demand" and a shortage of drivers.5 days ago2 Aug 2026Roadworks to improve traffic flow set to beginLeicestershire County Council says the works are expected to take 16 weeks to complete.2 Aug 202627 Jun 2026Daredevil centenarian turns 104 with tank rideNora Gilliver went on board a FV432 tank at Armourgeddon Military Museum in Husbands Bosworth.27 Jun 202624 May 2026Tennis courts to open near 'least active area' The three new courts, in Uplands Park, Oadby, are due to open on 31 May.24 May 20261 May 2026Old swimming pool demolition approved for flats planThe council is set to sell the former public pool which has been standing empty for 12 years.1 May 202625 Mar 2026Crocuses in bloom celebrate city's Indian connectionAbout 40,000 bulbs were planted by volunteers at the University of Leicester's botanical garden last year.25 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Plans for 4,000 new homes near airport revealedA councillor says residents will fight "tooth and nail" to stop the proposal.12 Feb 202623 Nov 2025'Conniving conman caused the demise of my company'Jeetandra Patel, one of Mital Mehta's victims, is now warning others to be wary of potential scams.23 Nov 20252 Oct 2025MP calls for more flagpoles to show 'national pride'Neil O'Brien said installing more flagpoles would mean flags could be flown in a "dignified and visible way".2 Oct 2025...
