Syston7 Jan 2026Inquest opens after three women die in A46 crashThe women were all passengers in a car that left the road between Thrussington and Sileby.7 Jan 202625 Dec 2025Murder charge after man found dead in flatLeicestershire Police said a man had been charged with the murder of Simon Geary.25 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Police name victim in murder investigationTributes have been paid to Simon Geary who was found unresponsive in a flat in Syston.24 Dec 202530 Nov 2025'Every time it rains we fear our homes will flood'Dozens of properties in the town flooded as Barkby Brook burst its banks in torrential rain in January.30 Nov 202525 Nov 2025Fears over blocked pipe for reopened flood-hit pubA new landlady reopened the Hope and Anchor in Syston after it shut in March 2024 due to flooding.25 Nov 202520 Nov 2025Mystery knitter 'sad' about solar postbox plansThe postbox she has been decorating since 2019 is set to be replaced by Royal Mail.20 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Safety advice as services affected by amber warningThe Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for the East Midlands on Friday.14 Nov 202518 Oct 2025Temporary bridge to be installed next to shut oneLeicester Half Marathon runners will need to cross the weir bridge single file this year.18 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Plans for 1,100 homes on edge of town unveiledConcerns have been raised about the loss of greenfield land and potential flooding.5 Oct 2025...
