An MP has claimed "residents deserve better" after thousands was spent on a Leicestershire town's Hollywood-style sign. Council bosses have defended the move though, saying the sign has "created a ...

The M1 was closed in both directions between Leicester and Lutterworth this morning (Tuesday, April 8) following what police called a "road traffic incident". Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

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The railway line between Kettering in Northamptonshire and Wigston near Leicester has reached a major milestone by being officially declared ready and safe for electric trains.