Lutterworth9 hrs agoCar transporter catches fire blocking M1 motorwayMultiple fire crews from Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire are on the scene.9 hrs ago6 Jun 2026Candidates confirmed for five-way by-election fightThe winner will take a seat on a tightly-balanced Harborough District Council.6 Jun 20262 Jun 2026By‑election called on finely-balanced councilThe death of long-serving Labour councillor David Gair has triggered a by-election in Lutterworth. 2 Jun 202621 May 2026Driver charged over crash that killed teenagerChloe Pearson, 18, died after a collision between two cars in December 2023.21 May 202614 May 2026Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsLeicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.14 May 20266 May 2026Drone footage reveals scale of waste dumpA major investigation has been launched into the "sickening" large-scale dumping of waste at a protected site in Leicestershire.6 May 202629 Apr 2026Inquiry into 'sickening' waste dump at protected siteAfter the public reported odours, officers found "significant amounts of household waste" at Cave's Inn Pits.29 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Parents criticise seasonal school jumper banA secondary school in Leicestershire has introduced a seasonal ban on wearing school-branded jumpers.21 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Parents criticise seasonal school jumper banOne pupil says she and many others had been placed in isolation for wearing jumpers.17 Apr 2026...
