BBC Breakfast presenters Roger Johnson and Sarah Campbell highlight new amendments to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 2025, warning of unlimited fines and police seizure powers from March 18.
David Thomas of Barratt Redrow and Greg Fitzgerald of Vistry will step down after long tenures, with both firms revealing succession plans amid housing market challenges.
The M1 southbound in Leicestershire is closed between Junctions 24 and 23a following a vehicle fire and diesel spillage near East Midlands Airport, causing major delays.
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A man in his 20s died and another suffered life-threatening injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on the A46. Police have arrested a lorry driver on suspicion of dangerous driving.
The UK faces continued flood warnings and alerts, with snow expected in the north. Recent storms have exacerbated flooding, disrupting travel and daily life.
Somers Arrowsmith, 27, swapped £200 monthly takeaway spending for Mounjaro injections, losing over 7 stone and transforming her health and finances in the process.
Somers Arrowsmith, 27, reveals how her £200 monthly Mounjaro prescription costs balanced out against previous takeaway spending as she lost seven stone.
A man has been charged with murder following the death of 'much-loved' former soldier Simon Geary, 49, in a Leicestershire flat. Police were called to the scene on December 23.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people broke out outside a village pub in Leicestershire. Police are investigating the incident.
Notorious double child killer Colin Pitchfork will remain behind bars after the Parole Board rejected his release following a major review of his case.
Notorious double murderer Colin Pitchfork's bid for freedom has been decisively rejected by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, keeping one of Britain's most reviled criminals imprisoned following public outcry.
The High Court has blocked the release of Colin Pitchfork, Britain's first convicted murderer using DNA evidence, in a major victory for victims' families and public safety campaigners.
Leicestershire Police confirm the discovery of a body in the search for 19-year-old Lily Higgins, who was reported missing earlier this week. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
A groundbreaking new reservoir in Leicestershire, the first of its kind in 30 years, is set to secure water supplies for the East Midlands and combat drought risks exacerbated by climate change.
The equestrian community is in mourning following the death of esteemed octogenarian rider Derek Thomson, who passed away after a tragic fall at a Buckinghamshire horse show.
A Leicestershire man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a sustained campaign of harassment against his neighbours, including verbal abuse and threats, leaving a family living in fear.
A quiet Leicestershire street was plunged into chaos as a ferocious dog attack left six people, including a young child, with serious injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene in a major operation.
A paediatrician's horrifying discovery uncovers a mother allegedly poisoning her own infant with dangerous doses of salt in a severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
Ben Habib, the deputy leader of Reform UK, has been sensationally removed from his position on Leicestershire County Council following a no-confidence motion. The political coup, led by the Conservative group, cites 'bringing the council into disrepute' t
Reform UK is in turmoil after its entire Leicestershire executive committee, including the chairman and candidates, resigned en masse, citing a 'lack of professionalism' and a 'purge' of longstanding members.
Reform UK has surpassed Labour in local polls across Leicestershire and Rutland, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment. Nigel Farage hails the result as a turning point for the party.
A man has been charged with child cruelty offences following a poisoning incident at a summer camp in Leicestershire, leaving multiple children hospitalised.
A long-running feud between neighbours in Leicestershire culminated in a dramatic police intervention, with one resident facing serious charges.
A 76-year-old man has been charged following an incident where several children became ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Authorities are investigating the cause of the outbreak.
Colin Pitchfork, the first murderer convicted using DNA evidence, may be released by Christmas as parole officials reconsider his case. The double child killer's potential freedom has sparked outrage among victims' families.
Notorious child murderer Colin Pitchfork has been refused parole again, sparking debate over his dangerousness and the justice system's handling of high-profile offenders.