Whetstone8 Nov 2024Fly-tippers and litter bugs to face heftier fines A council is increasing fines for littering next year to deter offenders in a Leicestershire town.8 Nov 2024Leicester29 Oct 2024Armed robber jailed for life for drug dealer deathReuben Bernard is jailed for murdering Olsi Kuka, a drug dealer attacked in his own home.29 Oct 2024Northamptonshire18 Oct 2024'I don't want to lose mum', says girl in 999 callPhoebe, 10, saved her mum's life by calling 999 after she collapsed at home.18 Oct 2024Leicester10 Oct 2024Nostalgic 1950s photos that were almost lost for everA series of images from the era have emerged more than a decade after they were almost thrown away.10 Oct 2024UK19 Aug 2024New electric street sweeper to target pollution hotspotsThe machine is being used in areas with major traffic routes and dense populations.19 Aug 2024Leicester24 Jun 2024I was scared of everything after sister's murder - OlympianJoel Fearon talks about anxiety and insomnia and how he is moving forwards after his sister's death.24 Jun 2024Coventry & Warwickshire9 May 2024Armed robbers convicted over drug dealer's deathOlsi Kuka was stabbed to death in his bed at home in Whetstone for his "ill-gotten gains". 9 May 2024London21 Mar 2024Man jailed for at least 34 years for torture murderShannon Grant tied up, tortured and murdered Natasha Morais before hiding her body under a bed.21 Mar 2024Leicester12 Mar 2024Bungalow could be demolished for 23 homesPlans show a mix of two, three and four-bed homes could be built if councillors approve designs.12 Mar 2024Leicester