Leicester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Leicester's Local Wire covers a Leicestershire boy's school placement dispute, a firefighter's tribute to Erinne, and the saving of a historic local company. Also highlights include the preservation of the Oadby athletics track and Andrew Fanko's *Who Wants To Be A Millionaire* win.

Leicester's music scene is reviving with teen duo hosting a funk and reggae festival in Victoria Park, while public safety debates rage over new housing near a dangerous junction. Education officials are also exploring a special needs school in Wigston to support disengaged students.

Leicester's local news covers a cannabis farmer's arrest in a residential weed factory, a solar farm decision near existing sites, and a beloved bakery's new town center location. The episode also addresses funding concerns for the Adventure Playground and a brief weather update.

Leicester's Local Wire update covers severe flooding on the A50 due to burst pipes, a police officer jailed after a fatal crash, and a knife attack on an 11-year-old in Blaby underpass. The episode also addresses transport chaos on Arriva buses and highlights upcoming events like the Riverside Festival and VE Day commemorations.

Leicester's Diwali celebrations face controversy over a ban on fireworks and approved student flats, while sheltered housing sales and a church's bid to convert a school into a dance studio dominate local headlines. Residents and officials clash over public safety, housing standards, and the future of community spaces in the city.

Leicester's pensioner remains in limbo five months after a hit-and-run crash, with police holding vehicle details but no arrest, while the city council moves forward with two new 20mph zones. A controversial Lidl store plan and a proposed mosque on a former rugby club site also dominate local headlines.

Leicester's Local Wire update covers a criminal investigation into illegal dumping at a local beauty spot, a family's struggle with a rat infestation, and challenges facing the city's curry scene. The episode also highlights a cat's injuries from a dog attack and new student flats approved for a Leicestershire town.

Leicester's Local Wire update covers the potential closure of the historic working men’s club, the £1 million pub investment, and the ongoing murder trial of David Darke. The episode also highlights new housing plans and a bilingual nursery opening near the zoo.

Leicester city officials are implementing a permit-only parking scheme on Belgrave’s side streets to ease congestion, while considering expanding anti-social behaviour orders to areas like Hinckley and Rugby. Leicester City fans are reeling from relegation, with pubs reporting fewer customers, though a recent win by Stephy Mavididi brought some hope.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.

Your daily 2-minute news update for Leicester. Covering today's top local stories, community updates, and weather. Part of The Local Wire — every city, every day.