Residents in Leicester are open to banning pointed knives to decrease stabbings, following a recent ban proposal. Leicester Residents Support Pointless Knives To Prevent Stabbings Idris Elba wants fewer stabbings with knife restrictions. Elba suggests banning kitchen knives with sharp points. People in Leicester shared their thoughts. We asked them if they favored this ban.…
Christopher Woolford stole chocolate after being homeless. His dad kicked him out. He now faces community service. Homeless Man Turns to Shoplifting After Being Kicked Out by Father A guy named Christopher Woolford stole some things. His dad kicked him out, and he became homeless. He stole chocolate from a Tesco store in Countesthorpe. The…
Farmfoods submitted plans for a new store on Aylestone Road in Leicester, potentially replacing Magnet. Farmfoods Plans New Leicester Store on Aylestone Road Site Farmfoods wants a new store in Leicester. They submitted plans to the City Council for a spot on Aylestone Road. The store could replace Magnet. Magnet’s lease ends soon, according to…
A motorcyclist avoided jail after a road rage incident where his helmet injured another driver’s nose during a fight. Biker Avoids Jail After Helmet Injures Motorist Nose in Road Rage A motorcyclist dodged jail time after a road rage fight where his helmet hit another driver’s nose. Shaun McManus committed the assault last year. He…
The Leicester 10k race is back! Expect road closures and travel difficulties. Closures start Saturday, ending Sunday. Leicester 10k Returns Roads to Close and Travel Warning Issued The Leicester 10k race returns soon and might cause some travel problems. Organizers say it could inconvenience people. The race is on Sunday, March 2. Runners of all…
A Leicester mum blames mould in her council house for her two young childrens ongoing health problems. Leicester Mum Claims Council Mould is Making Her Children Ill A Leicester mom, Molly White, has a problem. She thinks mould in her home affects her kids. Her council house has mould. Molly noticed dampness when she got…
Council approves demolishing old Belgrave Gate buildings, including a historic slum house, to make way for flats and a warehouse. Leicester Slum House Demolished for Flats and Warehouse Project Leicester’s council approved a plan this week. Old buildings on Belgrave Gate will be torn down and flats and a warehouse will take their place. Local…
Experience homelessness firsthand! The Big Sleep event raises funds and awareness for Leicester’s vulnerable, March 25. Sleep Rough for One Night to Understand Leicester Homeless People A Leicester charity helps homeless people. They want people to sleep outside for one night, an event called The Big Sleep. This raises money and awareness, highlighting homelessness in…
Birmingham drivers protest Uber and Bolt on Valentine’s Day, demanding better pay, safer conditions, and fair treatment. Birmingham Uber and Bolt Drivers Protest for Fair Pay and Safety Uber and Bolt drivers plan to protest on Valentine’s Day, demanding safety and fair pay. Private-hire drivers, including Addison Lee staff, will stop working. They will log…
Jason Smith banned from Leicester’s Golden Mile due to aggressive begging after numerous complaints and ignored warnings. Aggressive Beggar Banned From Leicester’s Golden Mile Area A beggar named Jason Smith is now banned in Leicester. He bothered people for money, and police got a court order against him. Smith is prohibited from entering the Golden…