The A46 in Leicestershire is closed.
The A46 Leicester Western Bypass remains closed in both directions between the A50 Groby Road and Markfield Road roundabout and M1 Junction 21a following an incident.
Emergency services remain at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
More details will follow as they are confirmed.
Ambulance service declares critical incident
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Body recovered from Leicestershire lake
Specialist police dive teams searching for a teenage boy following reports he entered a lake in Syston yesterday afternoon (Thursday 25 June) have recovered a person from the water.
Hinckley's Mayor Birthday Zip Line Challenge for Charity
Hinckley Mayor is taking on a zip line over a quarry in Wales to raise money for her charities. she is genuinely terrified of heights, this will be a real challenge,
Lake search for missing boy
Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake.
A Warm Welcome to the Community for Hinckley
A Warm Welcome to the Community
Warwickshire Recycling Centres to Temporarily Close During Peak Heat Hours
Warwickshire County Council has announced temporary changes to the operating hours of its recycling centres on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June 2026 due to extreme weather conditions and a Red Heat-Health Alert.
Leicestershire Recycling and Household Waste Sites to Close Early Due to Hot Weather
Due to the exceptionally hot weather currently affecting the region, Leicestershire recycling and household waste sites will close earlier than usual at 4pm today, Thursday, and Friday.
Two men charged in connection with Fire Arms incidents
Two men charged in connection with Firearms Incidents
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