Blaby6 hrs agoDoor-to-door bus service a lifeline, charity saysThe community-run service is approaching 30 years of operating, and has called for more volunteers.6 hrs agoLeicester5 Dec 2024'You don't expect to get old - I never planned'An 'extra care' service in Leicestershire offers residents privacy and independence as well as care.5 Dec 2024Leicester29 Nov 2024Mum strikes gold at karate world championshipsShe won in the veteran category while her daughter competed on the world stage for the first time.29 Nov 2024Leicester23 Nov 2024Former Foxes star demands action over street sewageSteve Walsh, the ex-Leicester City defender, says the smell of the dirty water is "horrendous".23 Nov 2024Leicester21 Nov 2024Bin lorry fleet to collect food waste in districtNew government rules will require councils nationwide to stop sending food waste to landfill.21 Nov 2024Leicester19 Nov 2024Proposal for 350 new homes clears planning hurdleIf approved the development would link up Blaby and Countesthorpe, the plans show.19 Nov 2024Leicester17 Nov 2024Green spaces to be sold to parish councils for £1The council says selling the green spaces could save £25,000 a year in maintenance costs.17 Nov 20248 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 2024Leicester5 Nov 2024New food waste system planned for town homesResidents will receive two food waste recycling bins as part of the government initiative.5 Nov 2024Leicester