Emergency services are currently carrying out searches in Syston to locate a teenage boy who was reported to have entered a lake.
Police were called to Meynell Lake, in Fosse Way just after 1.30pm today (Thursday 25 June).
Officers are currently in attendance with colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Searches are being carried out to locate the boy and officers are in contact with his next of kin.
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
£26m for new ambulances & crews in East Midlands
Millions of pounds is being invested in the ambulance service in the East Midlands to increase the number of vehicles and crews responding to emergencies.
Primary school to close due to lack of teachers
Leicestershire County Council say it is supporting parents to find alternative primary places for their children after a school in North West Leicestershire announced it will close this summer.
East Midlands Railway train involved in crash
The 16:40 East Midlands Railway train from Corby to London St Pancras has been involved in a collision with 15:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras at Bedford South.
Leicester City Appoint Russell Martin as New First Team Manager
Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Russell Martin as the Club’s new First Team Manager, with the former Scotland international signing a three-year contract until 2029.
Should the school summer holidays in Leicestershire change?
Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.
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.
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