Hundreds were displaced as about 800 properties were affected when widespread flooding hit the two counties. On the morning of Monday 6 January alone, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it received more than 200 calls including rising water levels,

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The reopening of a village swimming pool is set to be celebrated in style. The Old Pool building in School Lane, Queniborough near Syston, was purchased and restored to its former glory by husband and wife team Trevor and Yvonne Farmer.

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A severe flood warning - indicating danger to life - has been issued for parts of Leicestershire as flooding continues to wreak havoc across the county. Multiple emergency services declared critical status on Monday (January 6) as rising waters forced evacuations and widespread disruption.

Leicestershire CC has become the latest authority to request a postponement of its local elections to join the government’s devolution priority programme.

The openers put 46 in 15 overs, immediately after which Vijay nicked one to gully to give Leicestershire and Ireland their first wicket. Gautam Gambhir walked in at No. 3 for India amid enthusiastic applause from the crowd.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue teams have declared a major incident in the county after widespread flooding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

A major incident was declared in Leicestershire today amid severe flooding as much of Britain braced for further heavy snow after temperatures plunged to -13C. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ...

Amidst the chaos of flooding in Leicestershire, this man turned the deluge into an unexpected opportunity for fun. Using an off-road vehicle as a tow, he transformed the torrents into a wakeboarding arena,

Lincolnshire has become the second county in the UK to declare a major incident hours after neighbouring Leicestershire became the first.

Struggling Leicester host a strong looking Fulham side in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the King Power Stadium. Betfred are offering new customers £50 in free bets when they bet £10