A number of Community Transport providers in the county have been awarded a share of funds to help improve their vehicles, which include minibuses.
£100,000 is being invested in improving life-line community transport services run by charities and volunteer groups in Leicestershire.
Community transport enables elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents and those living in rurally isolated communities to access activities from medical appointments to shopping trips.
Primary school places
Nearly all children due to start primary school in Leicestershire this autumn have secured a place at one of their top preferences.
Large Fire at Industrial Estate
Larege Fire at Industrial estate - South Bonington
Changes to bus services across Leicestershire
New bus routes and changes to timetables will be introduced in Leicestershire, with a change to make the route between Loughborough, Shepshed and Ashby more reliable.
Two teens dead after M1 crash
Two teenagers have died following a crash on the M1 southbound.
Long delays after M1 crash
There are long delays in Leicestershire on the M1 due to an incident affecting the north and southbound carriageways.
Loughborough shop owner prosecuted over illegal vape sales
A shop owner in Loughborough has been prosecuted for selling illegal vapes.
Fake £20 notes in circulation in Loughborough
Traders in Loughborough are being told to contact the police immediately if they are handed a fake £20 note.
Hinckley man heads to World Cup after going sober
A man from Hinckley says he saved all the money he used to spend on alcohol and has used it to buuy a ticket to every England game at the 2026 World Cup.
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