This afternoon (Saturday, October 12), there were numerous lane closures due to a vehicle fire on the M1 in Leicestershire. Two lanes on the M1 southbound exit slip had been closed at junction J22, close to Coalville and Ashby, according to Highways England. Traffic information service, Inrix reported that the exit slip road was partially…
A dead body of a man has been found in a Leicester park. Leicestershire Police said officers discovered the body after a member of the public made a welfare call regarding a man in the area of Abbey Park, in Abbey Park Road. The 999 call was made around 7.45 on Monday, April 8. A…
A non-league football team in Leicestershire has its future in doubt following the resignation of its chairman and the men’s first team’s exit from the league. The men’s first team of Coalville Town Football Club, known as The Ravens, announced today, Friday, May 24, that they would be leaving the Southern League Central Premier Division,…
On the opening day of Durham’s Vitality County Championship match against Essex at the Seat Unique Riverside, Colin Ackermann scored his first century for the home team. The former Leicestershire captain, who made 112 in 294 minutes, was incredibly patient and laid the foundation for his team’s 358 all out. The Essex openers ended the…
Police at East Midlands Airport have warned travellers after detaining a man who seemed to be intoxicated and unruly. As the airport gets ready for the opening of the 2024 holiday season, people are being urged to fly sensibly. If you have a few drinks before your flight, keep in mind that it only takes…