Ashby de la Zouch20 Sept 2026Council criticises decision to scrap 20mph zonesLeicestershire County council is consulting on plans to introduce 20mph limits on several streets.20 Sept 202612 Sept 2026Fraud victim tricked into handing cash to bogus copsPolice say a woman in Leicestershire was tricked into withdrawing cash and handing it over.12 Sept 202614 Aug 2026Man set fire to family members' homes, court hearsKarl Poxon started three fires within 14 minutes in November 2025, a court hears.14 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Plans lodged for 60-bed care home in townPlans say the proposed care home would offer residents a cafe, hair salon, pub and cinema.10 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Woman calls for law change after partner's roadside deathTommy Hunter was hit by a car as he walked home from a night out in December 2023.5 Aug 202621 Jul 2026Father hit by car died from head injury - coronerTommy Hunter's body was found by his friends after he did not return home from a night out in 2023.21 Jul 20261 Jun 2026Safety warning after children spotted at lakePolice issued the warning after receiving reports of young people playing at Albert Village Lake.1 Jun 202619 May 2026New banking hub for town opens in libraryThe hub has been opened temporarily in a library while a permanent home is found, the council says.19 May 202629 Apr 2026DIY graffiti clean-up kits offered by councilNorth West Leicestershire residents can apply for clean-up kits to tackle "low-level" vandalism.29 Apr 2026...
