A pub has applied to become a place of worship in a bid to reopen despite being under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions. At present The New Baron of Hinckley in Hinckley, Leicestershire, can only open for takeaways and deliveries. But places of worship are allowed to open for services and private prayer across all three … Read more
The local lockdown will be lifted in parts of Leicestershire as soon as this weekend following a review by public health experts, the Government has said. Areas outside of Leicester City and the borough of Oadby and Wigston will align with national lockdown rules in England from Saturday. From July 18 non-essential shops, bars, restaurants … Read more
Armed anti-terror police use chainsaw to break into east London home during raid on hideouts of suspected plotters – as four men are arrested in joint operation in capital and Leicestershire Man, 27, was arrested at an address in east London with help of armed officers Two men, 31 and 17, were arrested at a … Read more
Police are forced to manage traffic chaos as hundreds of travellers descend on field in Leicestershire for annual horse fair Hundreds descended on Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, for an annual horse fair The event started on Thursday and is due to go on until the end of the weekend Police had warned drivers to avoid the area … Read more
Around 200 horses have swapped their London stables for the freedom of the Leicestershire countryside while ceremonial duties are no longer taking place. The horses are usually based in Hyde Park in Knightsbridge and would normally be preparing for the Trooping of the Colour next month. Their other duties include the State Opening of Parliament, State … Read more
Next hoping to raise £100m by selling its Leicestershire HQ to boost virus lockdown funds By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:05 BST, 2 April 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 2 April 2020 Next is hoping to raise up to £100million from the sale of its headquarters and three warehouses as it tries … Read more