13+ hour, 18+ min ago  (572+ words) Plans to deploy private security wardens across Leicestershire have been branded "a really bad idea" by the county's own police federation. Now trade union UNISON has joined the growing chorus of criticism, warning the "2 million scheme would weaken neighbourhood policing…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (163+ words) Armed police were pictured at the scene in Leicester city centre last night(Image: Supplied) Armed police descended on Leicester city centre to make an arrest in connection with a double stabbing. Footage seen by Leicestershire Live showed firearms officers…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (693+ words) A government watchdog had stepped in after the council refused to pay Leicester City Council has U-turned on a decision not to compensate a homeless family and a family fleeing domestic abuse after a government watchdog called on them to…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (311+ words) UK holidaymakers who are still using an old red passport have been given a summer travel alert. If you're planning a sun-soaked break this year, make sure you check your passport before you fly out due to stringent entry regulations…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (249+ words) The following Tory and Reform councils and mayoral areas have indicated that they are going to take action over asylum seekers staying in local accommodation: Mr Farage, in his column for the Telegraph this morning, encouraged people to hold "peaceful…...