Lutterworth3 Jul 2026Reform takes seat from Labour in by-election winReform UK's Bill Piper wins a seat on Harborough District Council, with Labour finishing third.3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Driver in his 60s dies after two-car M1 crashPolice say the driver of a red Ford Focus - a man in his 60s - died in hospital on Tuesday.1 Jul 202628 Jun 2026Partial M1 closure after serious two-car crashThe fire service says one person was rescued from a car before being taken to hospital.28 Jun 202623 Jun 2026M1 car transporter fire was caused by blown tyreMultiple fire crews were called to the scene, north of Catthorpe Interchange, on Monday.23 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Car transporter catches fire blocking M1 motorwayMultiple fire crews from Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire are on the scene.22 Jun 20266 Jun 2026Candidates confirmed for five-way by-election fightThe winner will take a seat on a tightly-balanced Harborough District Council.6 Jun 20262 Jun 2026By‑election called on finely-balanced councilThe death of long-serving Labour councillor David Gair has triggered a by-election in Lutterworth. 2 Jun 202621 May 2026Driver charged over crash that killed teenagerChloe Pearson, 18, died after a collision between two cars in December 2023.21 May 202614 May 2026Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivalsLeicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.14 May 2026...
