Pensioner's miracle escape at father's funeral
A 68-year-old man cheated death when an out-of-control vehicle smashed into mourners gathered outside a church funeral service in Birstall, Leicestershire.
A 68-year-old man cheated death when an out-of-control vehicle smashed into mourners gathered outside a church funeral service in Birstall, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in his 30s on Sawley Street, Leicester, with officers appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A murder investigation is underway in Leicester after a man in his 20s was found with fatal stab wounds on a residential street. Police have cordoned off St Saviour's Road as forensic teams scour for evidence.
Austrian authorities are investigating the bizarre and tragic death of a woman discovered on a large, cross-shaped object in a remote ravine near the German border. The identity of the woman and the circumstances leading to her death remain a profound mys
Luigi Mangione, a Missouri inmate sentenced to death for a 2005 double murder, has died of natural causes in prison, circumventing his scheduled execution.
Leicestershire Police confirm the discovery of a body in the search for 19-year-old Lily Higgins, who was reported missing earlier this week. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
A groundbreaking new reservoir in Leicestershire, the first of its kind in 30 years, is set to secure water supplies for the East Midlands and combat drought risks exacerbated by climate change.
The British figure skating community is in mourning after the sudden and unexplained death of 19-year-old champion skater Julia Marie Gaiser. The promising athlete passed away in her sleep, leaving family and friends devastated.
The heartbroken family of a British man who died after a fall in Magaluf is demanding answers from Spanish police, who have shockingly closed the case without a full investigation.
A thrilling day of County Championship action saw Yorkshire crumble against Somerset's bowling attack, while Leicestershire and Gloucestershire battled in a high-scoring affair. Get the full match reports and analysis.
The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.
The colossal 10-metre-long fossil of a prehistoric 'sea dragon', the largest and most complete of its kind ever found in Britain, has been miraculously discovered during a routine draining of a lagoon at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
A coroner's inquest into the death of a 13-year-old disabled boy from Kent concludes it is 'impossible to determine' how he ingested the lethal dose of cocaine that killed him, leaving a family with unanswered questions.
A Reform UK campaigner in Leicestershire is under police investigation after allegedly offering free ice cream to voters outside a polling station, a potential breach of strict electoral bribery laws.
Leicestershire Police probe Reform UK parliamentary hopeful Ian Guinan after alleged racist tirade at KFC staff. The incident raises serious questions about candidate vetting.
Leicestershire Police have launched a major investigation after the discovery of a man's body in a field near Ibstock. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother have been identified as two of the victims in a fatal double-car collision on the A46. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
A Leicestershire man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a sustained campaign of harassment against his neighbours, including verbal abuse and threats, leaving a family living in fear.
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
The family of Noah Presgrove, 19, has launched a wrongful death lawsuit following the controversial ruling of 'accidental death' for his mysterious case, found on a US highway on Labour Day 2023.
A Metropolitan Police detective has been discovered dead in a Barbados prison cell just days after his wife was found deceased in their holiday apartment, in a shocking double tragedy that has rocked the Scotland Yard community.
The cricket world is in mourning following the passing of Ken Shuttleworth, the legendary England fast bowler and 1970-71 Ashes winner, at the age of 80.
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a severe dog attack in the quiet village of Ibstock, Leicestershire. Two individuals are in custody as police continue their investigation.
A quiet Leicestershire street was plunged into chaos as a ferocious dog attack left six people, including a young child, with serious injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene in a major operation.
Ben Habib, the deputy leader of Reform UK, has been sensationally removed from his position on Leicestershire County Council following a no-confidence motion. The political coup, led by the Conservative group, cites 'bringing the council into disrepute' t
Reform UK is in turmoil after its entire Leicestershire executive committee, including the chairman and candidates, resigned en masse, citing a 'lack of professionalism' and a 'purge' of longstanding members.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a Leicestershire man convicted of serious child abuse offences, reaffirming the severity of his crimes.
Reform UK has surpassed Labour in local polls across Leicestershire and Rutland, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment. Nigel Farage hails the result as a turning point for the party.
A man has been charged with child cruelty offences following a poisoning incident at a summer camp in Leicestershire, leaving multiple children hospitalised.