The cost-cutting move has prompted criticism from opposition councillors.

Part of the carriageway was closed for several hours as emergency services dealt with the incident.

Police say the child remains in hospital three days after being struck by the van.

Stella Creasy says her children have a social services record because of an online troll's harassment.

A 20-year-old man is accused of attempted murder and possession of a knife in a public place.

Police say the thefts included keyless cars taken from driveways and another from a delivery driver.

No trains will stop at Market Harborough station on Sunday due to electrification work.

A pedestrian spent several weeks in hospital after being struck by a moped in Hinckley.