Coalville31 Jul 2026Motorcyclist in critical condition after M1 crashPolice say the crash, which happened on Thursday, involved a motorbike and van.31 Jul 202630 Jul 2026Long delays after crash shuts M1 motorwayThe southbound side of the motorway has been closed between Loughborough and Markfield.30 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Plan to convert historic pub into shops approvedThe applicant says the renovation would provide a "more economically viable function". 15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Abuser who contacted girls via social media jailedKieran Ridgway met his victims and offered alcohol if they engaged in sexual acts with him.13 Jul 202622 Jun 2026Former market hall could be turned into cinema North West Leicestershire District Council says the project is a "heritage-led redevelopment". 22 Jun 202631 May 2026Filmmaker unearths legend of buried Star Wars toysWhen Palitoy shut down production in the 1980s, all the surplus stock was rumoured to be buried.31 May 202628 May 2026Murdered woman's family set for charity climbHer father will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds towards a campaign to change sentencing guidelines.28 May 202626 May 2026'Start making films in Leicester'Finding Emily star, Coalville's Spike Fearn, wants more films made in Leicestershire.26 May 202625 May 2026Metal 'warfare' spikes puncture tyres in townPeople in Coalville suspect a series of punctures have been deliberately caused by dangerous spikes.25 May 2026...
