
Farmer fined for risking food chain safety
He was ordered to pay more than £5,000 for serious breaches of cattle identification laws


Pair sold fake goods through Facebook Marketplace
One of the women was jailed, while the other received a suspended sentence

New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The summer edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes

Shopkeeper sold illicit cigarettes to Trading Standards officers on three separate occasions
He has been jailed for eight months for possessing and selling illicit and counterfeit tobacco

Trading Standards teams up with traders on disposable vapes ban
From 1 June, it is illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes


Airfield expansion flying along as steel signing marks new milestone
Market Harborough-based business park expanding to support local business

Decision welcomed as rail freight proposals turned down
We're pleased that our concerns were listened to

Multiply programme success recognised at celebration event
The event honoured the dedication and hard work of those who have contributed to the success of the Multiply adult numeracy programme

Just over a week left to shape the future of nature
Consultation on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) closes on Friday 28 February

Extra cash to tackle flooding as budget agreed
Multi-million-pound investment in supporting vulnerable people, tackling flooding and fixing potholes have been given the green light



Council pledges to work with stakeholders on reorganisation plans
Reorganisation plans will be worked up as election confirmed for this spring

Fresh budget proposals factor in major flood clean up
Support vulnerable people, flood-hit communities and roads at heart of updated plans

Rogue builder is sent to prison for just under six years
The prosecution was brought by Leicestershire County Council's Trading Standards service

Hinckley shop which repeatedly sold illegal cigarettes is closed down
Easy Shop in Regent Street has been closed down for three months

New stats reveal record breaking river levels
Highest levels on record as number of flood-hit homes climbs to just under 900