Thurcaston12 Jun 2025Dormice reintroduced at park to boost populationThey will soon be released into the wild as part of a project to increase their declining numbers.12 Jun 202516 Apr 2025Garage owner who sold unsafe cars jailedMany of the cars sold by Lee Irons had false service records and MOT certificates.16 Apr 202518 Mar 2025Children recreate garden from 1694 using only paperThe garden in Thurcaston included kidney beans, hazelnuts, figs, apples, gooseberries and cabbages.18 Mar 202524 Apr 2024Firms broke safety law in water pipe blastA woman suffered serious injuries when the ground erupted near a reservoir in 2022.24 Apr 202418 Dec 2023Festive tractors dazzle in Christmas paradeDozens of tractors decorated in Christmas lights toured multiple towns and villages.18 Dec 20238 Dec 2023Christmas tractor run aims to raise £30,000Hundreds of farmers are decorating their vehicles ahead of a festive fund-raiser.8 Dec 202323 Aug 2023School fundraiser honours helicopter crash victimRAF officer Rakesh Chauhan's family want to raise £45,000 to build a school block in Nepal.23 Aug 202324 Aug 2022Woman seriously injured in water pipe explosionKatie Lallo, 30, remains in hospital after suffering leg injuries in the blast.24 Aug 20228 Jun 2022Man released after house fire deemed accidentalA 51-year-old man was questioned by officers following the blaze in Cropston on Monday.8 Jun 2022...