CRIK:Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire. AAP · May 27
Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire. AAP · May 27
History repeats as 70th anniversary of Mallory Park is celebrated The 500cc Formula 3 machines that were in action at first car race meeting at the Leicestershire circuit were in competition again and two cars with strong links to 1956 triumphed Autosport · May 25
Man, 37, killed ‘much-loved’ grandfather after losing fight outside pub in ‘senseless act of fatal violence’ Nathan Gothard, 37, was jailed for 10 years for manslaughter after knocking David Darke to the ground near the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire The Independent UK · May 22
Finding Emily’s Spike Fearn could be the Gen Z Hugh Grant. He’s trying not to pay attention to it RISING STARS: The very sweet British romcom ‘Finding Emily’ looks set to send the Leicestershire-born 25-year-old into a new stratosphere of fame, following smaller roles in ‘Alien: Romulus’ and ‘Ella McCay’. He speaks to Adam White about learning to sing, staying off social media, and how watching Paul Mescal on… The Independent UK · May 22
UK beaver rewilding row: Reform council backs river releases to fight flooding despite party opposition Leicestershire's Reform UK-led council has defied its party's national stance by approving beaver releases to combat flooding. This move, supported by local councillors, highlights an internal party division on rewilding. Beavers, natural engineers, are recognized for their flood mitigation and habitat restoration benefits, a stark contrast to Reform's broader opposition… The Times of India · May 3
Reform UK council backs release of beavers amid party row over rewilding Councillors in Leicestershire support move in efforts to reduce flooding as Reform faces divisions on nature policy The Guardian - UK · May 3
‘Sickening’ waste covering area size of football pitch found at protected site The area where the 30,000 tonnes of waste has been dumped is ‘well-concealed’ and was only found after members of the public reported a bad smell. Evening Standard · Apr 29
Leicestershire horror: 2 dead after car plunges off M1 bridge near Lutterworth, crashes into minibus Two teenagers were killed after the car they were travelling in reportedly veered off a road bridge and crashed onto the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, colliding with a minibus below, police said. The Times of India · Apr 11
Two teenagers killed after car plunges off bridge and hits minibus on M1 Four people in the minibus were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries The Independent UK · Apr 11
Fact check: Did Reform UK break its promises on council tax? Part of Full Fact’s work fact checking claims about the local elections. Evening Standard · Apr 10
County cricket: McKinney stakes England claim with Durham double century – as it happened The Durham batter ended day one on 214 not out as the visitors built a big lead over Gloucestershire at Bristol The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
County cricket: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Yorkshire draw against Glamorgan – as it happened The champions Nottinghamshire batted out a draw at Somerset, while Northampton’s last pair defied Lancashire The Guardian - UK · Apr 6
County cricket: Gay makes hay on opening day to blast season’s first century Zak Crawley failed to put the Ashes misery behind him but history was made at Southampton where Noah Thain became the first full substitute The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Topps Tiles shutting 23 stores as part of cost-cutting measures The Leicestershire-based tile chain is also making savings across its head office to offset tougher trading and rising costs.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’ The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce
Evening Standard · Mar 4 Bosses at housebuilders Barratt Redrow and Vistry set to retire Leicestershire-based Barratt Redrow said on Wednesday that David Thomas is set to step down as chief executive of the company after 11 years.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Police officers investigated over response to summer camp abuse Jon Ruben, 76, was jailed on Friday after admitting to sexually assaulting young boys at a summer camp in Leicestershire.
The Independent UK · Feb 9 Police officers investigated for gross misconduct over Jon Ruben summer camp abuse Jon Ruben, 76, was jailed after admitting to sexually assaulting young boys last summer
Reason · Jan 13 Brickbat: Foraging Foul Play A police officer in Leicestershire, England, was found to have committed gross misconduct for how he handled a case involving… The post Brickbat: Foraging Foul Play appeared first on Reason.com.
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Topps Tiles set for ‘another year of progress’ as sales continue to grow The Leicestershire-based tile chain posted a 2% rise in like-for-like sales for the Topps Tiles brand in its first quarter to December 27.
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Man in court charged with murder of grandfather who was punched outside pub David Darke, 66, died in hospital on Saturday after suffering a serious head injury outside a pub in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, on December 21.
Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025 Man charged with murder of 66-year-old who was punched outside village pub David Darke suffered a serious head injury outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, on December 21.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025 Tributes paid to ‘devoted family man’ who died days after being punched outside village pub Leicestershire Police launched a murder investigation following the death of David Darke in hospital on Saturday