Local News from Monday, January 5th, 2026

132 people were arrested in December, across the county, as part of the annual drink, drug drive campaign.

Gritters across Leicestershire tackled key routes multiple times over the past few days as road surface temperatures dropped to nearly –8C in places. 

A number of Community Transport providers in the county have been awarded a share of funds to help improve their vehicles, which include minibuses.