Syston16 hrs agoMurder accused 'brutally' beat friend, trial toldGraham Howard, 49, is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of the murder of Simon Geary.16 hrs ago1 day agoBoy drowned while 'lake jumping', inquest concludesHayden Jones-Powell told his friends he could not swim, an inquest into his death hears.1 day ago18 Sept 2026Tories beat Reform UK in council by-election winThe Green Party, which previously held the Wreake Valley ward, finished in third place. 18 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Petitions opposing city expansion handed to No 10Tory MPs collect about 50,000 names opposing government proposals to redraw the political map.14 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Paused city expansion will still happen - mayor Peter Soulsby says he is frustrated by the delay but opponents say the process should be scrapped.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Nearly 40,000 sign petitions against city expansion Tory MPs are to present petitions to Downing Street to try to get the government to rethink.7 Sept 202615 Aug 2026Improvement works under way on section of pathCharnwood Borough Council says resurfacing work is likely to take about two months. 15 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Shock as cricket club's gates rammed by thievesSyston Town Cricket Club says the raiders caused immense damage before stealing a till.15 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood riskWith a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain.3 Aug 2026...
