Syston4 hrs agoVolunteers clear brook to reduce flood riskWith a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain.4 hrs ago5 days agoBoy played in lake before drowning, inquest hearsHayden Jones-Powell was "apparently unable to swim", an inquest into his death hears.5 days ago26 Jun 2026Parents' tribute to son's 'big smile' after lake deathPolice confirmed divers had recovered Hayden Jones-Powell's body from Meynell Lake in Syston.26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Searches after teenage boy seen entering lakePolice and fire crews are at the scene at Meynell Lake with his next of kin aware.25 Jun 202610 May 2026Council to close five sheltered housing complexesSites in Loughborough, Rothley, Anstey, Mountsorrel and Syston will be sold and residents moved out.10 May 202616 Apr 2026Running club's charity 10k hit by trailer theftThe event at Watermead Park in May will cost the club more than £1,500 to stage after the theft.16 Apr 202616 Mar 2026One taken to hospital after lorry overturns on A46The road was closed northbound and drivers were urged to find alternative roads, police say.16 Mar 20263 Feb 2026Close-knit community buys postbox to show toppersA postbox in Syston was upgraded to a solar-powered model meaning toppers cannot be displayed.3 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Planning application lodged for 1,100 new homesOne councillor says the area cannot cope with the volume of new housing proposed.28 Jan 2026...
