

Nature Network relaunched to support local action for wildlife
Water vole - image credit D West, NatureSpot

Good luck message to thousands of pupils due to pick up exam results
Nearly 11,000 Leicestershire pupils will pick up their results on national ‘exam results’ days


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

Swift project leaves vital legacy in county
More than 350 swift boxes were installed in parts of Leicestershire where swifts have been recorded


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

Fab four as county parks are awarded prestigious Green Flag
Beacon Hill Country Park, Market Bosworth Country Park, Snibston Colliery Park and Watermead (North) are among some of the best in the country

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

Free August weekend bus travel announced
The offer is valid on selected routes every weekend in August


Oadby Recycling and Household Waste site to close for essential works
The concrete floor needs to be replaced to ensure the site is sustainable and remains safe for staff and users


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

Driving down Beaumanor Hall costs at heart of new report
Conversation set to explore how the site can be run differently

Ambitious strategy to help nature recover and thrive launches
The strategy sets out a long-term vision for the future of nature across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland


Invictus Games athlete joins Armed Forces ceremony
Armed Forces Day honours the huge contribution made by current and former members of the armed forces, their families, reservists and adult cadet volunteers

Big numbers get numeracy skills boost
The Multiply programme has given residents the numeracy skills they need for everyday life