Sapcote15 Dec 2024New homes with views of diving site proposedThe nine new houses would have a view towards the Stoney Cove dive centre.15 Dec 2024Leicester8 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 2024Leicester27 Sep 2024Mobile speed cameras to monitor 15 new sitesAll of the roads were flagged by members of the public who had concerns about speeding and safety.27 Sep 2024Leicester11 Sep 2024Government 'minded to refuse' £750m freight hubA decision has been pushed back six months so the secretary of state can gather more information.11 Sep 2024Leicester9 Aug 2024Drug-driver who killed cyclist in crash jailedMatthew Bates killed cyclist Colin Banks, 64, in a crash in January 2022, police say.9 Aug 2024Leicester28 Jul 2024Roman remains warning issued for new housing estateA Roman villa, first discovered in 1770, is less than 200m away from the site, archaeologists say.28 Jul 2024Leicester23 Nov 2023Parents fear mouldy homes are making children illFamilies say damp conditions in their social housing are causing health problems.23 Nov 2023Leicester13 Sep 2023Calls to pause discussions on £750m rail parkA council leader says not enough information about the controversial scheme has been supplied.13 Sep 2023Leicester1 Oct 2022Woman who lost eye calls for contact lens warningMarie Mason says a water-borne microscopic amoeba caused her vision to deteriorate.1 Oct 2022Leicester