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A road in Leicestershire was completely blocked off today (28 Jan) after rubbish was flytipped onto the carriageway.

The Temporary Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are divided on how much extra money is needed to police our streets.

A Hinckley shop worker has been ordered by a court to carry out community service after another successful prosecution by Leicestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.

Local people who've made a real difference to our communities in Nuneaton and Bedworth have been commended by the Mayor.

Leicestershire Police Officers are appealing for help to identify a man as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault in Coalville.

Homes are without clean water in parts of Leicestershire after a burst water mains in Desford and Leicester Road, near Earl Shilton

Martí Cifuentes has left his position as Leicester City First Team Manager with immediate effect.

Police are asking for any information to a fatal colllision in Markfield

One of the first people in the UK to use Elon Musk's brain chip says it "feels magical" and believes it could transform the lives of those with severe paralysis.

In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed nationwide revolt.

Santander has announced plans to close 44 bank branches, placing almost 300 jobs at risk.

A small passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, including a congressman.

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year.

Tesla is to axe production of two electric vehicle (EV) models as part of a shift towards robotics after the company reported its first ever decline in annual revenue.

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey.

New footage has emerged of Alex Pretti in an altercation with federal agents in Minneapolis, 11 days before he was shot dead.

Raheem Sterling has left Chelsea after three and a half years at the club.

England enter 2026 with expectations high and opportunities aplenty to maintain their upward trajectory under Steve Borthwick.

The Champions League league phase is over - we know eight teams heading for the last 16, but who now has two extra games in their schedules for the right to join them, and who will they play?

The league phase of the Champions League reached a thrilling conclusion with 18 simultaneous games and a total of 61 goals, including one by Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

The winner of Tyson Fury’s fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov will receive a high world ranking, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed.

US singer Chris Brown has appeared in court for a short hearing ahead of a trial over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.

Sky News enjoyed a successful evening at the 2026 Political Podcast Awards, taking home three trophies, including Presenter of the Year and Most Original Format. 

The BBC has announced who will carry the corporation forward after the departure of director general Tim Davie.

One Battle After Another, the politically charged dark comedy thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary, leads this year's BAFTA nominations with 14 nods.

Kelsey Parker, widow of late The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has told Sky News she experienced "harrowing" care after her son was stillborn.