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Amateur photographers have been recognised for capturing Charnwood’s parks, wildlife and countryside, with more than 100 entries submitted to this year’s Love the Outdoors in Charnwood competition.

Police are urging residents to warn older relatives, friends and neighbours about courier fraud after seven reports across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Victims are being targeted by callers pretending to be police officers or bank staff.

Families can enjoy a free Halloween-themed detective trail at Bradgate Park this October half term, solving riddles to discover the names of the park’s resident beasts.

Three more men have been arrested in connection with a suspected firearms discharge in Heather. All three, along with a fourth man arrested earlier, have been released on bail.

Police are appealing for information after items including soft toys, candles, supplements and razor blades were stolen from a shop on Ashby Road in Ibstock.

Russells International Circus is coming to Loughborough for the first time, with five days of performances planned at Southfields Park from 14 to 18 October.

Charnwood Borough Council is investing £350,000 in improvements to the Outwoods near Loughborough, including refurbished toilets, car park upgrades and a new ranger hub. Work is due to begin on Monday, 12 October, with completion expected in early 2027.

Arrest in connection with Heather firearms incident A man was arrested on Saturday (10 October) on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

A coffee shop on the grounds of Bradgate Park has turned around its food hygiene fortunes after being given one of the worst ratings by inspectors.

Around 30 local clubs, charities, community groups and organisations are set to come together under one roof in Shepshed next weekend for a free community open day.

A Leicestershire town could be getting another HMO as plans to convert a former hair salon could be given the go-ahead.

An additional £195,000 of funding has been secured to strengthen vital support services for victims impacted by the Government’s early release scheme in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire residents and visitors can enjoy free and discounted bus travel every Saturday until the end of December.

Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.

The new Mayor of Charnwood has been sworn in for 2026-27 following the Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday, 11 May.

A man who punched a pub-goer on a Christmas night out in Leicestershire in 2025 has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter.

Residents are invited to celebrate the centenary of Loughborough’s Shelthorpe estate with a special community event next month.

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A new exhibition has opened up in Loughborough charting the history of one of the town's best known and longest-standing industrial firms.