Emergency services were called to a crash on the M1 this morning.
Police, The East Midlands Ambulance service, Highways and Firefighters were called to a crash on the M1 this morning.
It involved two cars and a HGV on the southbound carriageway at junction 22.
The HGV was on its side with the driver trapped and shed it loads of quarry stones.
Fire crews cut away trees and bushes to gain access to the driver.
Loughborough parks closed due to high winds
Queen’s Park and the Outwoods are closed as a safety precaution because of forecast high winds, with the Outwoods expected to remain shut until Monday.
Eleven arrested in Leicestershire vehicle crime crackdown
Eleven people have been arrested, six vehicles seized and £5,000 in cash recovered in Leicestershire as part of a national operation targeting vehicle crime.
Leicestershire recycling centres launch ReHome Zones for unwanted household items
All 13 household waste recycling sites across Leicestershire now have ReHome Zones, allowing residents to give unwanted items in good condition a second life instead of sending them for disposal.
Hinckley Leisure Centre Car Park to be closed for one day
Hinckley Leisure Centre Car Park to be closed for the day on 20th October 2026 for large steel sections to be delivered for the next stage of the improvement works
Van driver found guilty of trying to rape woman near M1 services
A van driver has been found guilty of attempting to rape a woman near services on the M1 earlier this year.
Charnwood photography competition winners announced
Amateur photographers have been recognised for capturing Charnwood’s parks, wildlife and countryside, with more than 100 entries submitted to this year’s Love the Outdoors in Charnwood competition.
Police investigate seven courier fraud reports across Leicestershire
Police are urging residents to warn older relatives, friends and neighbours about courier fraud after seven reports across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Victims are being targeted by callers pretending to be police officers or bank staff.
BEAST DETECTIVE TRAIL AT BRADGATE PARK THIS OCTOBER HALFTERM
Families can enjoy a free Halloween-themed detective trail at Bradgate Park this October half term, solving riddles to discover the names of the park’s resident beasts.
Mist
13°C
Light rain
16°C
Sunny intervals
16°C
Heavy rain shower
15°C
Sunny intervals
13°C
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Non Stop for a Sunday afternoon
Domino Dancing
Pet Shop Boys
Crazy
Gnarls Barkley
Disappear
Inxs
Perfect
Fairground Attraction