What&#x27;s happening across East Midlands

LeicesterLeicester Mercury3h ago

A453 crash live: Major road shut blocking access to Download Festival and East Midlands Airport

Leicestershire Police are carrying out investigations and there is no indication as to when the road will reopen

LeicesterLeicester Mercury4h ago

Full list of Leicestershire by-election candidates after death of ‘highly-respected’ councillor

The by-election is due to take place on Thursday, July 2

LeicesterLeicester Mercury4h ago

Understaffed Leicester hospital was not clean amid concerns about patient safety

Inspectors have given it the second lowest score possible

England v Ghana

No pyros No under 18s

CarltonSkiddle12h ago

OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

This August, one of the hottest DJ duos in the industry right now joins us at Binks Yard in Nottingham with a stacked lineup for an all-day party!

NottinghamSkiddle14h ago

Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Forest Recreation Ground is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

NottinghamSkiddle14h ago

LeicesterLeicester Mercury14h ago

Armed police called to Leicestershire village as residential street cordoned off

At least seven armed police officers have been spotted working within the cordon

LeicesterLeicester Mercury16h ago

Reform UK’s private police slammed as new shoplifting solution for part of Leicestershire emerges

The new scheme will aim to 'break the cycle' for repeat offenders

KetteringNorthants Telegraph18h ago

‘Good’ start for new Kettering toy shop open in Newlands shopping centre

Toytown has officially opened its doors in the Newlands in Kettering, bringing with it a range of toys and strong variety of offerings to shoppers in the town centre.

LeicesterLeicester Mercury19h ago

What we know about linked gunshots heard across Leicestershire

The latest incident shocked a village with gunshots reportedly heard

IlkestonDerby Telegraph19h ago

Fire at Grade II-listed Ilkeston building believed to have been started deliberately

The fire closed a main road in the town for hours and has significantly damaged the building

WellingboroughNorthants Telegraph20h ago

Political Opinion: Gen Kitchen MP column - A child born under this Government will be set up to achieve

Every time I visit a school in Wellingborough and Rushden, I know that I am seeing the future in front of me. The children in these classrooms are the teachers, engineers, artists, footballers – and m

WellingboroughNorthants Telegraph20h ago

141 burglaries and 150 thefts from vehicles in Wellingborough in past six months

Police have revealed there were 141 burglaries and 150 thefts from vehicles in Wellingborough during the past six months.

LeicesterLeicester Mercury21h ago

Crews tackle derelict café fire in Leicester shopping arcade

Smoke and the smell of burning was reported

NorthamptonSkiddle21h ago

Army Inflatable Day in Northampton | October 26th

Army Nerf inflatable event in Northampton on October 26th with foam dart games, obstacle inflatables and family sessions.

LeicesterLeicester Mercury1d ago

Leicester doctor grabbed 'terrified' boy by throat after he rang bicycle bell to get past

The doctor was pulled away from the boy by a stranger who heard screaming

DerbyBBC Derbyshire1d ago

Need To Know Derbyshire

Exciting news from Denby Pottery this week! Local lad Ben Mellor is bringing us all the latest updates from our beloved pottery, so you won't want to miss what's happening.

LeicesterLeicester Mercury1d ago

Children have been playing in a half-demolished Leicester community centre - people say they have nowhere else to go

Police are warning parents, but people nearby say the demolition has had a real impact on kids living nearby

440 ROLLERS | Particle | DRUM AND BASS RAVE LEICESTER

LEICESTER: Back in the brewery. 440 Rollers brings you Particle. Don't sleep. Limited capacity.

LeicesterSkiddle1d ago

Man dumped piles of construction materials on rural Derbyshire lane

He had a licence to dispose of wate, but flouted the rules and had been ordered to pay almost £5,000

Derby households to see 'difference on doorstep' thanks to spare £4m

However, the left-over cash has triggered a row over council tax

Cherished husband in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one

The best places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Derby

The venues are set to bring the matchday atmosphere to Derby with special deals and huge screens

LoughboroughLeicester Mercury1d ago

New bid to tackle 'oversaturation' of HMOs will help Loughborough residents 'sleep a little easier'

It comes following years of protest from neighbours

NottinghamNottingham Post1d ago

Restaurant and housing plans touted for former Nottinghamshire social club

The club closed in 2025 after experiencing financial difficulties

NottinghamNottingham Post1d ago

New tallest building planned for Nottingham in bid to make city more like Birmingham and Sheffield

The council rejected plans for a huge student accommodation to take the title of tallest in September 2025

CorbyNorthants Telegraph1d ago

World Cup football coming home to quintessential English village pub near Corby with a Scotch Corner for Scotland fan

As the World Cup kicks off, one quintessentially English village pub near Corby has installed a special ‘Scotch Corner’ for a Scotland fan to help him support his team.

NorthamptonNorthampton Chronicle1d ago

Sister Sledge to headline MoultStone Festival in Northampton this summer

US R&B act Sister Sledge will be headlining the MoultStone Festival this summer

NorthamptonNorthants Telegraph1d ago

'I feel unsafe in Pinewood Road': Jury hears emotional voice note from Kimberley Thompson about Northampton home where she was later found dead

A jury heard how Kimberley Thompson said she felt ‘amazingly unsafe’ in the Northampton home where she would later be found dead.

R&B Brunch Nottingham

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UK's biggest R&B Brunch

NottinghamSkiddle1d ago

NottinghamNottingham Post1d ago

Nottinghamshire's largest firm Boots could be sold for $10bn as potential buyers revealed

The firm recently recorded a £50 million increase in profits after tax

EckingtonThe Star (Sheffield)1d ago

Eckington School has ‘improved significantly’ says Ofsted

Eckington School is celebrating a landmark achievement after Ofsted recognised the significant improvements made across the school in its latest inspection.

IlkestonDerby Telegraph1d ago

Investigations ongoing after blaze tears through derelict Grade II-listed Ilkeston building

A busy road was brought to a halt on Wednesday morning (June 10) as residents were urged to 'avoid the area'

NorthamptonNorthampton Chronicle1d ago

Another blank week for Northampton Foxes as Sheffield trip is called off again

Northampton Foxes have been left with another blank week after their ROWE Motor Oil Premiership clash at Sheffield, scheduled for Thursday night, was postponed.

NorthamptonNorthampton Chronicle1d ago

Long stretch of A5 in Northamptonshire remains closed following serious collision with one person in hospital

The closure of the A5 in Northamptonshire is expected to remain in place for ‘several hours’ following a serious collision.