A lorry lost its wheel and tire which cased the fires.
The road was closed for a time between J22 Markfield Interchange (Leicester A50, Coalville A511) and J21a Kirby Muxloe Interchange (Leicester, Newark A46). It is now reopen.
Thankfully nobody was injured.
Crews from Coalville and Southern fire stations were sent to put out the fire.
Town Hall reopens after fire
Loughborough Town Hall has reopened to visitors after a fire earlier this week.
New exhibition shows how BRUSH keeps the lights on
A new exhibition has opened up in Loughborough charting the history of one of the town's best known and longest-standing industrial firms.
100 years of Shelthorpe estate
Residents are invited to celebrate the centenary of Loughborough’s Shelthorpe estate with a special community event next month.
Man jailed for 10 years for killing pub-goer
A man who punched a pub-goer on a Christmas night out in Leicestershire in 2025 has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter.
Meet Charnwood's new Mayor
The new Mayor of Charnwood has been sworn in for 2026-27 following the Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday, 11 May.
Brothers tried to dupe Leicesteshire Police to avoid jail
Two brothers who spent years fabricating lies to prevent justice in a child sex offence case have been jailed - thanks to the persistence of a Leicestershire detective.
Flat Fire in Baxtergate Loughborough
Flat fire in Baxtergate above Heavely Desserts .
Sir David Attenborough is 100
A new sculpture was unveiled at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday.
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Kenny with all his usual stuff for a Saturday
Noon - 5:00pm
Andy plays the best tunes for your weekend.
Every 1'S A Winner
Hot Chocolate
Fake
Alexander O'neal
Waiting For Tonight
Jennifer Lopez
I Can Do It With A Broken Heart
Taylor Swift