Wigston15 Sept 2026Plans to demolish 'eyesore' pub approvedThe former Nautical William pub in Wigston will be replaced by 14 affordable homes.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Petitions opposing city expansion handed to No 10Tory MPs collect about 50,000 names opposing government proposals to redraw the political map.14 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Man guilty of manslaughter after 2022 bus stop attackPolice say Darren Bakewell punched and pushed Christopher Pearson, 78, following an exchange.14 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Initial plans for up to 500 homes on town edgeDocuments submitted to the council state a planning application was "forthcoming".14 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Paused city expansion will still happen - mayor Peter Soulsby says he is frustrated by the delay but opponents say the process should be scrapped.8 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Nearly 40,000 sign petitions against city expansion Tory MPs are to present petitions to Downing Street to try to get the government to rethink.7 Sept 202615 Aug 2026Mystery of town sign's missing letters is overThe Hollywood-style sign in Wigston was unveiled last year, but two of its letters have vanished.15 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Arrested terrorism suspect released on bailThe 27-year-old was arrested on Monday and officers say the investigation is ongoing.5 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offencePolice say officers are searching a property in the town in connection with their investigation.3 Aug 2026...
