Earl Shilton14 Nov 2024Man arrested as car catches fire after crashA 23-year-old motorist was taken to hospital for treatment, a police statement says.14 Nov 2024Leicester27 Jul 2024Firm appeals against fine over fly-tipping at pubThe firm has had its fine reduced to £8,000 after a hearing at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.27 Jul 2024Leicester25 Jul 2024Two police cordons after fears over unknown powderLeicestershire Police sealed off two properties "for safety reasons" during initial investigations.25 Jul 2024Leicester5 Jun 2024Plans to expand town with 1,500 new homes approvedA new school is due to be built as part of the new development in a Leicestershire town.5 Jun 2024Leicester2 Jun 2024Plans for 1,500 new homes recommended for approvalA new school will be built as part of the scheme if planners give the go-ahead.2 Jun 2024Leicester5 Feb 2024Building society's door smashed in raidThe suspects fled the scene in a car that was later found abandoned, police said.5 Feb 2024Leicester13 Jan 2024Major battery storage site scheme given approvalThe company says it is one of the largest planned battery storage projects in the UK.13 Jan 2024Leicester9 Nov 2023New solar farm to power 8,000 homes - developersAbout 47,000 solar panels will be placed across six fields at a Leicestershire farm, a council says.9 Nov 2023Leicester25 Aug 2023Man admits killing stranger in street fightPolice say Darren Bradley's death resulted from a "sheer chance meeting" after a night out.25 Aug 2023Leicester