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May 31, 2025

Woman is arrested on suspicion of arson

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a flat fire.

1 min

Employers named for minimum wage failures

518 BUSINESSES LISTED, WITH £7.4M IN TOTAL UNDERPAID TO STAFF

2 mins

Sailing round the world has always been an itch, something I wanted to do

61-YEAR-OLD PLUMBING ENGINEER TO TAKE PART IN 40,000-MILE YACHT RACE

2 mins

Husband murdered wife and buried the body

KILLED IN 2017, VICTIM WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL 2023

2 mins

Tina a kind, loving, gentle soul

THE family of Tina Satchwell described her as a “kind, loving and gentle soul”.

1 min

Tempers fray as drivers endure lengthy delays

A ROAD closure at Fosse Park caused tempers to fray as drivers were stuck in traffic for more than 40 minutes.

1 min

Glowing report as old boy John goes back to school

THERE was a warm welcome for old boy John Smalley when he made a sentimental journey back to the school he left in 1942.

1 min

Traumatic encounter that led woman to drink on drive home

SHE SAW THE MAN WHO HAD ONCE ATTACKED HER

1 min

Developers seek to tackle traffic concerns over golf course plan

CONTROVERSIAL plans to concrete over Blaby Golf Course to make way for 200 homes have taken a step forward.

1 min

Burst sewer pipe threat to park fish

ENVIRONMENT TEAMS ‘ARE AT WORK ROUND THE CLOCK’

1 min

At age 80, Tilly's showing no signs of slowing down...

VISITOR ATTRACTION'S MOST VENERABLE RESIDENT

1 min

Former community centre may become special school

PLANS INCLUDE PROVISION FOR 88 YOUNGSTERS IN 'QUIET AND CALM ENVIRONMENT'

2 mins

Ukraine ready for peace talks

UKRAINE is ready to resume direct peace talks with Russia in Istanbul on Monday, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, following days of uncertainty over whether Kyiv would attend a meeting proposed by Moscow.

1 min

Deadly heat warning

FOUR billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025, scientists have said.

1 min

Vapes 'still a waste threat despite ban'

THE waste crisis driven by disposable vapes could continue after a ban comes into force as cheap new models flood the market, campaigners have warned.

1 min

Squire back to see homes

MEMBERS of the De Lisle family, former landowners of Garendon Park, in Loughborough, joined a celebration at the opening of a homes development on the site.

1 min

14 homes for village approved despite objections

PLANS to create 14 homes in a village near Coalville have been given the green light.

1 min

Festival to showcase creativity

THE talents of adults who access mental health services will be showcased at a festival next weekend.

1 min

Lecturer's art in V&A

TEAPOT BOUGHT BY MUSEUM

1 min

Law firm advises on sale of business

LAW firm Freeths has advised the shareholders of Voice Connect Limited on its sale to HG Capital-backed Focus Group.

1 min

Changes to apprenticeship cautiously welcomed

EAST Midlands Chamber has cautiously welcomed a government pledge to increase investment into lower-level apprenticeships - but warned measures must not cut off ways to upskill without requiring traditional education.

1 min

State-of-the art freight hub proposal submitted

BARBERRY SIGNS DEAL TO WORK WITH PALL-EX

2 mins

Party raises money for care home

STAFF at a residential home organised a party and fund-raising event for residents, families, friends and carers.

1 min

Turning 25 with skydive

COLLEAGUES WILL MARK FIRM'S ANNIVERSARY

1 min

Grant available to help get children enjoying nature

QUALIFYING schools could benefit from funding towards improving pupils’ access to nature.

1 min

Walking may be key to long, healthy life

THROUGHOUT history, few things have inspired as much quackery as the pills, potions and promises to slow ageing, boost vitality, or extend life. Yet, amid the hype and hollow claims, a few golden truths remain.

3 mins

Change for the worse

Our strange desire to leave a physical mark on the natural world is helping to destroy it for future generations

2 mins

GRILL POWER

GET YOUR GARDEN LOOKING TRULY DELICIOUS NOW THAT BARBECUE SEASON IS HERE

2 mins

Relatively speaking...

Siblings Ashley and Jordan Banjo and \"honorary brother\" of 17 years Perri Kiely bring a natural chaos to their new podcast and their giddiness is contagious.

1 min

Alyanaabi is one to beat in the John Of Gaunt Stakes

ALYANAABI can secure victory in the Betfred John Of Gaunt Stakes (3.33pm) at Haydock Park this afternoon.

3 mins

Tennis club holding an open day

LOUGHBOROUGH Lawn Tennis Club is hosting its Open Day on Saturday, June 7.

1 min

Amateur rider qualifies for the Horse of the Year Show

AN amateur rider from Loughborough has qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show.

1 min

Lions hoping to reach first cup final in 50 years

LEICESTER FACE HOLDERS IN TWO-LEGGED SEMI-FINAL

1 min

Ross moving to Tigers from Down Under

AUSTRALIAN lock Deni Ross, above, has become the latest signing for Leicester Tigers Women ahead of the 2025/26 season.

1 min

Captain Sciver-Brunt 'won't bowl this summer'

NEW England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is unlikely to bowl this summer, head coach Charlotte Edwards has confirmed.

2 mins

'We're ready to Blast off'

AFTER reaching the quarter-finals of the inaugural Vitality T20 Women's County Cup, Leicestershire captain Becki Brooker says her side has built confidence and momentum heading into their Vitality Blast opener tomorrow, writes Jack Gabriel.

3 mins

Cole and Youngs start as Tigers attempt to clinch home semi-final

LEICESTER VETERANS FACE BOTTOM CLUB FALCONS

2 mins

Be brave and give youngsters their chance in Championship

WITH Bade Aluko making his Leicester City debut in the final few minutes of the season, the number of club academy graduates to have played their first Premier League game this campaign rose to five.

3 mins

Hermansen linked with Red Devils as west London interest cools

LEICESTER City may be relying on Manchester United to firm up their interest in Mads Hermansen if they want to sell the goalkeeper this summer, writes Jordan Blackwell.

2 mins

Daka may get his chance at last to step out of Vardy's shadow

STRIKER HAS NOT STARTED MORE THAN SIX LEAGUE GAMES IN A ROW

1 min

KEEP RUUD!

TITLE-WINNNG CAPTAIN MORGAN SAYS VAN NISTELROOY SHOULD GET CHANCE TO IMPROVE TEAM

2 mins

BONO FIDE?

In a new documentary the U2 singer tries to shed his various personas and find his real self. He talks to RACHAEL DAVIS

4 mins

Time to say goodbye

THERE are some huge scenes ahead next week on Coronation Street including a double exit, that could lead to a further departure, as well as some discoveries.

1 min