Local News from Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Bedroom furniture, mattresses and other rubbish has been dumped on a country lane in Leicestershire.

February has been the month for unusual rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire.

With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers who are set to be taking to the roads independently.   

Lloyds Bank has confirmed its Hinckley branch will now stay open for a year longer than planned.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council says the council tax increase in April will be the lowest in Leicestershire and is anticipated to be the 15th lowest in England.

The M1 has reopened. Five miles of queueing traffic southbound approaching junction 22 and delays of one hour, as of 17:21pm.