local government district in Leicestershire, England
'Very sad' police update as body of missing teen found in town: James Corlett, 18, had been missing since Thursday evening (October 29)
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/very-sad-police-update-body-11222716
'Extreme concern' as Swadlincote teenager goes missing after Ashby-de-la-Zouch night out
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/extreme-concern-swadlincote-teenager-goes-11222229
Leicestershire Live Nov 04
Full list of 2026 Remembrance Day events taking place across Leicestershire: People will gather across the county as a mark of respect to those who served for ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/remembrance-day-services-armistice-day-11226346
Key FactsLeicestershire’s 2026 remembrance events
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- In Leicester, the military parade is scheduled to leave De Montfort Hall at 10:45 a.m. on November 8; the service at the Arch of Remembrance begins at 10:55 a.m.
- In Coalville, a service is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.; displays at Memorial Square and Coalville Library feature more than 8,000 knitted and crocheted poppies.
- In Ashby, the Remembrance Sunday parade is scheduled to depart Ivanhoe School from 8:30 a.m.; a service at St Helen’s Church is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
- St Edward’s Church in Castle Donington invites people to gather outside its gates at 11 a.m. on November 11 to mark Armistice Day.
“Remembrance Day is a chance to stop and reflect on the sacrifices made by those we have lost, and to show our gratitude to members of our armed forces who are currently serving in conflicts across the globe.”— Tony Gillard, Armed Forces champion for North West Leicestershire District Council, on the significance of Remembrance Day.
Sales slump at UK’s largest brickmaker as housebuilding downturn deepens: Ibstock, which has cut production by a fifth, criticises government for delay in help ...
theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/02/uk-largest-brickmaker-sales-slump-housebuilding-downturn-deepens-ibstock
Police appeal for 'urgent help' as teenager goes missing after night out in Leicestershire
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-appeal-urgent-help-teenager-37830168
Leicestershire Live Oct 27
Man dies after serious fire at home in Leicestershire village: Officers said they are in the process of locating his next of kin
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/man-dies-serious-house-fire-11216054
Leicestershire Live Oct 29
Severn Trent orders urgent review after 'absolute chaos' in Coalville: Residents say the roadworks in Coalville feel almost constant
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/water-pipes-burst-urgent-review-11217337
Leicestershire Live Oct 23
Coalville shopkeeper chased thief only to be beaten up and robbed of £1,200 gold chain
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/coalville-shopkeeper-chased-thief-only-11211366
Leicestershire Live Oct 16
Coalville home ‘rocked’ after being struck by car: Police closed the road following the incident
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/coalville-home-rocked-after-being-11200704
Leicestershire Live Oct 15
Serious risk warning as firefighters race to tackle ‘deliberate’ fire near woods: The blaze involved a number of caravans
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/caravan-fire-plastics-burned-risk-11200587
Leicestershire Live Oct 12
Police issue update after gunshot incident in Leicestershire village: Damage was caused to a house and car
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/police-issue-update-after-gunshot-11194476
Beautiful European island is 25C in October with direct flights from East Midlands Airport
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/beautiful-european-island-25c-october-11187772
Leicestershire Live Oct 10
Ashby banking hub location confirmed after string of town branch closures: Its arrival comes after the town’s last remaining bank branch closed last year
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/new-banking-hub-open-natwest-11191942
Leicestershire Live Oct 09
'Parking anarchy' and major accident fears - how tiny Coalville HMO plan sparked big controversy
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/parking-anarchy-major-accident-fears-11192083
Leicestershire Live Oct 05
Leicestershire politician ready to switch to Reform UK for May elections: Cllr Russell Boam previously stepped down from the Conservatives last month
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/leicestershire-politician-ready-switch-reform-11184624
More than 750 sign petition to protect Belton farmland: More than 750 Belton residents urge Great Yarmouth council to protect farmland site S23 from housing ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26608444.750-sign-petition-protect-belton-farmland/
Leicestershire Live Oct 05
Urgent warning issued after firefighters called to blaze at Ibstock home: The fire service said discarded smoking materials remain the leading cause of fire ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/cigarette-causes-fence-fire-garden-11185054
Leicestershire Live Oct 04
Closing date confirmed for Coalville shop which has been 'valued' part of community
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/charity-shop-closing-date-confirmed-11179316
Tories hold on to seat in Long Whatton and Diseworth by-election: Winning candidate Craig Smith dedicates the victory to predecessor Nick Rushton who died in ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c6pwlwykj92vo
Leicestershire Live Oct 01
Closing date confirmed for Coalville shop which has been 'valued' part of community
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/charity-shop-closing-date-confirmed-11179316
Leicestershire Live Sep 28
'Waste of taxpayers' money': Council's Coalville cinema plans slammed by rival retail bosses
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/waste-taxpayers-money-councils-coalville-11172246
Huge queues as busy motorway closed by police after lorry overturns: Emergency services are the scene on Friday morning
nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/m1-traffic-kegworth-live-crash-11161166
Leicestershire Live Sep 21
Investigation into brawl involving 30 people at Coalville Town v Syston Town youth football match
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/investigation-brawl-involving-30-people-11165465
Bomb squad called to Belton home after threats made: A man in his 70s has been arrested after a confrontation in Belton led to the discovery of suspicious ...
greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/26555656.bomb-squad-called-belton-home-threats-made/
PYO pumpkin patches around Birmingham with the best Halloween treats: Pick your own pumpkin fields and events in Solihull, Wythall, Kidderminster, West Bromwich ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/pyo-pumpkin-patches-around-birmingham-34575183
How MPs voted on assisted dying in England and Wales: AN attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs
thenational.scot/news/26543381.mps-voted-assisted-dying-england-wales/
Leicestershire Live Sep 08
Full list of candidates revealed for Leicestershire by-election after Nick Rushton's death
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/full-list-candidates-revealed-leicestershire-11146685
Leicestershire Live Sep 07
Fear plans for 190 homes near Ellistown could be catastrophic for nearby business
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/fear-plans-190-homes-near-11145854
Packington Street, Islington - Man found with stab wounds: A man has been left fighting for his life after being found with stab wounds in north London.
london-now.co.uk/news/26526560.packington-street-islington---man-found-stab-wounds/
Leicestershire Live Sep 03
Future of Ibstock Post Office hangs in the balance as calls made for vital service to stay open
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/future-ibstock-post-office-hangs-11139332
Leicestershire Live Sep 01
CCTV clue after woman 'touched inappropriately' in Coalville store: Police want to trace a man in connection with the incident
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/cctv-clue-after-woman-touched-11136903
Leicestershire Live Aug 29
Business owners have spoken of their frustration - citing a lack of footfall caused by month-long roadworks in Coalville
Leicestershire Live Aug 28
The traders struggling as National Grid shuts Coalville road for a month: Mantle Lane has been shut since Friday, August 21, with works facilitated by National ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/business-owners-frustration-road-closure-11133285
Leicestershire Live Aug 27
Man to stand trial over pensioner's Coalville van crash death: The multi-vehicle collision happened at a busy crossroads in 2023
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/man-stand-trial-over-pensioners-11130611
Man charged after couple caught in intimate act on Download Ferris wheel: Police have named the man charged in connection with the incident at the festival in ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/nottinghamshire-man-charged-after-couple-11124506
Leicestershire Live Aug 23
Mum blasts unjust £50 parking fine as she issues warning to Coalville shoppers: Others say they have also been caught out by new rules
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/mum-blasts-unjust-50-parking-11120079
Leicestershire Live Aug 23
The part of Leicestershire where selling homes takes the longest is revealed: The average time to sell a home is nearly seven times faster in other parts of the ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/property/part-leicestershire-selling-homes-takes-11121368
Leicestershire Live Aug 19
The sorry state of Leicestershire's 'tatty' flags as calls grow for their removal
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/sorry-state-leicestershires-tatty-flags-11117414
Leicestershire Live Aug 22
Recruitment begins as opening month set for new Coalville care home: A variety of career opportunities are among 100 jobs available, including registered nurses ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/new-care-home-jobs-created-11117490
Why GHB is spilling into London’s mainstream nightlife: Long linked to gay clubs, GHB is now spilling into London’s mainstream nightlife — but it’s perilously ...
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/ghb-growth-london-nightlife-risk-b1294220.html
Full list of road closures for town's summer market: Diversions will be in place on the day
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/full-list-road-closures-castle-11116778
Leicestershire Live Aug 18
Coalville gym owner fights back after authority shoots down £1m expansion: Rob Thurston said there were no objections and people have been very supportive of the ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/coalville-gym-owner-fights-back-11114123
The London borough where homes are selling faster than anywhere else: Meanwhile the London area where homes are selling the slowest shows it took on average 63 ...
mylondon.news/news/property/london-borough-homes-selling-faster-34471263
Leicestershire Live Aug 17
Popular cafe serving brownies and cookie pie to open third location: Darcie Mae’s also serves açai bowls, matcha, milkshakes and more
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/gallery/popular-cafe-brownies-new-opening-11110726
Leicestershire Live Aug 15
Former Methodist church in 'desirable' village goes to auction: It is the second time this year the historic site is going under the hammer
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/former-methodist-church-desirable-worthington-11106580
Leicestershire Live Aug 14
New owners bring back 'pillar of the community' village pub near Loughborough: The New Storey in Osgathorpe had been closed for seven years but has been given a ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/new-owners-bring-back-pillar-11110791
Leicestershire Live Aug 13
Multiple crews tackle large farmland fire near Ibstock with 'risk to properties' warning issued
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/multiple-crews-tackle-large-farmland-11109265
Leicestershire Live Aug 12
150 homes in Kegworth set to be built despite concerns it would be a 'step too far'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/150-homes-kegworth-set-built-11105973
Leicestershire Live Aug 12
Parents in Coalville urged to take responsibility after spate of vandalism: Leicestershire Police are working to identify those responsible
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/youths-damage-town-centre-disappointment-11105090
Leicestershire Live Aug 08
Care home plan emerges for mega Ashby estate with hundreds of homes: It would be located on a new estate being built in the town
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/care-home-plan-emerges-mega-11099704
Leicestershire Live Aug 08
Plans for hundreds of homes in Whitwick could turn village into town, residents fear
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/residents-anger-hundreds-homes-built-11099030
Leicestershire Live Aug 05
Bin collections missed for hundreds of Leicestershire homes as update issued: Problems have stemmed back to the start of July
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/bin-collections-missed-hundreds-leicestershire-11094605
Leicestershire Live Aug 04
Warning issued over large Leicestershire fire as road closure causes disruption: Residents have been urged to keep windows and doors closed
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/large-fire-rural-road-closed-11092131
Leicestershire Live Jul 27
This is the scene at a large field fire near Sharnford Tractors, off Broughton Road, just outside Frolesworth this afternoon (Monday, July 27) ... Show more
Man suffers serious injuries in Great Yarmouth crash: A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a crash in Belton, Great Yarmouth, involving a motorbike and a ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26412226.man-suffers-serious-injuries-great-yarmouth-crash/
Whitwick Manor anaerobic digester plans appeal launched: Controversial plans for a huge new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at a Herefordshire farm are back on ...
herefordtimes.com/news/26286909.whitwick-manor-anaerobic-digester-plans-appeal-launched/
Leicestershire Live Jul 22
Leicestershire village bus route saved after bosses scrapped it amid 'late' service fears
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/bus-services-withdrawn-changes-council-11071030
Tributes paid to 'outstanding' former county council leader Nick Rushton: The former leader of Leicestershire County Council, Nick Rushton, has died at the age ...
harboroughmail.co.uk/news/people/tributes-paid-to-outstanding-former-county-council-leader-nick-rushton-8818845
Leicestershire Live Jul 22
Cause confirmed for ‘devastating’ wheelie bin fire in Leicestershire: Fire crews were at the scene for more than 11 hours
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/cigarette-wheelie-bin-fire-damage-11070527
Leicestershire Live Jul 21
Jet2's four new destinations for 2027 including Tunisia and Egypt from EMA: Jet2 will be taking passengers to the North African hotspots from the Castle ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/jet2-confirms-four-new-destinations-11069046
Leicestershire Live Jul 21
Fresh bid for homes on Leicestershire village's 'nasty bend' turned down once again
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/fresh-bid-homes-leicestershire-villages-11068489
Leicestershire Live Jul 19
Plans for 61 new homes in Leicestershire village submitted amid 'housing crisis': Barratt Redrow have filed the plans for the ‘highly sustainable’ location
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/plans-submitted-application-new-homes-11060973
Leicestershire Live Jul 19
Disused Leicestershire pub's fate sealed despite punters hoping for 'bright future'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/disused-leicestershire-pubs-fate-sealed-11061045
Leicestershire Live Jul 19
New group building 'strongest possible case' for Ivanhoe Line revival: MP Amanda Hack said the revival would be a 'game-changer' for North West Leicestershire
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/new-group-building-strongest-possible-11066636
Leicestershire Live Jul 17
Disused Leicestershire pub's fate sealed despite punters hoping for 'bright future'
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/disused-leicestershire-pubs-fate-sealed-11061045
Leicestershire Live Jul 16
Plans for 61 new homes in Leicestershire village submitted amid 'housing crisis': Barratt Redrow have filed the plans for the ‘highly sustainable’ location
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/plans-submitted-application-new-homes-11060973
Leicestershire Live Jul 13
Fears jailed Coalville paedophile had 'other victims' as police make direct appeal
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/fears-jailed-coalville-paedophile-other-11057542
Lido near Birmingham issues weekend heatwave warning: The guidelines have been shared to help people enjoy 'happy swimming'
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/lido-near-birmingham-issues-weekend-34274876
Leicestershire Live Jul 10
Coalville paedophile jailed for sex attacks on underage girls: He assaulted one in her home after pretending he was a teenager, too
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/coalville-paedophile-jailed-sex-attacks-11054496
Leicestershire Live Jul 05
Motorcyclist in his 80s pronounced dead at scene of Leicestershire crash: The road was closed while emergency services attended
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/motorcyclist-dies-collision-scene-police-11045950
Leicestershire Live Jul 04
'Ludicrous plan to build industrial estate next to Leicestershire homes could be approved
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/ludicrous-plan-build-industrial-estate-11044995
Leicestershire Live Jul 02
M1 closed after crash in early hours as traffic builds - live updates: Traffic is already backed up for miles on approach, National Highways has confirmed
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/m1-coalville-crash-live-emergency-11040672
New dog grooming salon planned for Belton near Yarmouth: A new dog grooming salon could open in Belton.
edp24.co.uk/news/26237369.new-dog-grooming-salon-planned-belton-near-yarmouth/
Leicestershire Live Jun 25
Restaurant in 'historic' Leicestershire town set for auction: The Grade II listed building has been run by its current owners for more than 40 years
leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/restaurant-historic-leicestershire-town-set-11028898
Leicestershire Live Jun 22
This is the scene at a field fire on Kegworth Lane, just outside Long Whatton.
Residents have been told to remain indoors with windows and doors closed as ... Show more
Birmingham weather live - best places to keep cool and where to visit: Follow our blog for ideas on outdoor pools, lidos, splash pads, inland beaches and shaded ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/birmingham-weather-live-heatwave-breaking-34169763
Leicestershire Live Jun 22
'Something needs to happen' to Leicestershire town's 'eyesore' market hall: Officials have put forward early plans for the 'eyesore' site to be transformed - and ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/something-needs-happen-leicestershire-towns-11024821
Leicestershire Live Jun 22
'Avoid the area' warning issued as multiple crews tackle large field fire: A road closure is also in place - and people are urged to keep windows and doors ...
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/crews-large-field-fire-police-11025265
Leicestershire Live Jun 18
Major bin changes laid out for part of Leicestershire: One council is looking to phase in the new changes to part of Leicestershire
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/major-bin-changes-laid-out-11019991