Episodes

  • Leicester: Leicester Comedy Festival artists still waiting for payment months after even... | June 22

    Leicester: Leicester Comedy Festival artists still waiting for payment months after even... | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Leicester's local performers are still waiting for payments months after the Comedy Festival, with comedian Jim Smallman calling it "incompetence," while a Leicestershire pub closes after two years due to high costs. City officials face backlash over a proposed £60m funding boost, and John Lewis announces store renovations in Leicester.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: Hospital closures and fires dominate today's news in Leicester. | June 21

    Leicester: Hospital closures and fires dominate today's news in Leicester. | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Leicester's latest updates include the closure of a major hospital for essential upgrades, a petrol station fire linked to arson, and a violent attack in a local park. Additionally, development plans threaten a historic Iron Age site, while Leicester City FC appoints new manager Russell Martin.
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    1 min
  • Leicester: Expats face passport changes that could disrupt ties to Leicester family | June 20

    Leicester: Expats face passport changes that could disrupt ties to Leicester family | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Leicester expats face new UK passport rules complicating their farewell, while a Gypsy and Traveller site decision sparks debate. The city also sees a primary school expansion funded by £150,000 and safety concerns after a fatal train crash near Bedford.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: School strikes escalate as vulnerable children face worsening conditions | June 19

    Leicester: School strikes escalate as vulnerable children face worsening conditions | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Leicester's schools face crisis as strikes over a suspended staff member escalate tensions, with warnings about changes to Early Years SEND services. The city also announced a list of 18 dangerous men and saw 17 convictions in a day at Leicester Magistrates’ Court.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: Leicester drug dealer gets second chance after court grants him a fresh start | June 18

    Leicester: Leicester drug dealer gets second chance after court grants him a fresh start | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Leicester's local court grants a second chance to a former drug dealer now working as a plumber, while residents voice concerns over a major industrial estate in Leicestershire. A burglary at a travel agency and a £210,000 grant from Pepsico to tackle food waste and jobs round out the update.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: Council tightens social media rules after online controversy | June 17

    Leicester: Council tightens social media rules after online controversy | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Leicester city council introduces new social media guidelines after controversy over a leader's alleged online influence, while Leicestershire prison faces bedbug infestations and residents demand action. A housing dispute over sheltered housing closures has sparked outrage, alongside plans for Leicester Market revamp and Clean Air Day initiatives.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: Leicester mum fighting cancer takes road trip to Greece | June 16

    Leicester: Leicester mum fighting cancer takes road trip to Greece | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Leicester's Local Wire covers a mother's cancer journey to Kefalonia, Russell Martin's new role as Leicester City manager, and frustrations over bus route changes. Also featuring a pop-up beer garden for the World Cup and ongoing police investigations into recent shootings in Leicestershire.
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    2 mins
  • Leicester: Leicester's new job plan could create over 5,000 roles near the airport | June 15

    Leicester: Leicester's new job plan could create over 5,000 roles near the airport | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Leicester's Local Wire highlights a major job-creation project near East Midlands Airport, a police officer collision in the city center, and a controversial housing development in Leicestershire. The episode also covers healthcare concerns, including a call for action on a "silent killer" disease and a teenager's battle with a brain tumor.
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    2 mins