Covid UK: Planespotting couple fined in Leicestershire police video

‘My wife’s been in tears for two weeks because she cannot watch people died any more’: Emotional police officer fines couple out planespotting during Covid lockdown Leicestershire officer issued couple with fine for travelling 13 miles to plane spot Urged them to follow the rules by opening up about his health care worker wife   Said … Read more

Emergency lockdown in Leicestershire to be lifted this weekend but city centre to stay shut

The local lockdown will be lifted in parts of Leicestershire as soon as this weekend following a review by public health experts, the Government has said. Areas outside of Leicester City and the borough of Oadby and Wigston will align with national lockdown rules in England from Saturday. From July 18 non-essential shops, bars, restaurants … Read more

Terror police arrest four men, aged 17, 27, 31 and 32, in east London and Leicestershire

Terror police arrest four men, aged 17, 27, 31 and 32, in east London and Leicestershire on suspicion of plotting attacks in UK By Jack Elsom For Mailonline Published: 15:45 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 15:55 BST, 9 July 2020 Four men have been arrested in London and Leicestershire on suspicion of plotting terror … Read more

Police forced to manage traffic chaos as travellers in Leicestershire for annual horse fair

Police were forced to manage traffic chaos in Leicestershire as hundreds of travellers gathered at an annual horse fair amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mountsorrel was overrun with heavy traffic as hundreds of travellers descended on a small field, which was hosting the annual horse fair. Police were seen attending the area, as rows of cars … Read more

Police forced to manage traffic chaos as travellers in Leicestershire for annual horse fair

Police are forced to manage traffic chaos as hundreds of travellers descend on field in Leicestershire for annual horse fair Hundreds descended on Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, for an annual horse fair  The event started on Thursday and is due to go on until the end of the weekend Police had warned drivers to avoid the area … Read more

200 horses from the Queen’s Household Cavalry swap London for Leicestershire during lockdown

Around 200 horses have swapped their London stables for the freedom of the Leicestershire countryside while ceremonial duties are no longer taking place.  The horses are usually based in Hyde Park in Knightsbridge and would normally be preparing for the Trooping of the Colour next month. Their other duties include the State Opening of Parliament, State … Read more

Next to sell Leicestershire HQ to boost virus lockdown funds

Next hoping to raise £100m by selling its Leicestershire HQ to boost virus lockdown funds By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:05 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 2 April 2020 Next is hoping to raise up to £100million from the sale of its headquarters and three warehouses as it tries … Read more