17.09pm: Elders react to Windrush scandal
Senior members of Leicester’s African Caribbean centre have expressed their dismay at the Windrush scandal. Jake Olner and Ollie Heppenstall got a sense of the shock and hurt from people whose families were invited to settle in Britain in the 1950s but now face deportation fears after it emerged the Government destroyed landing cards proving their right to stay.
16.31pm: Summer is here, bring out the barbecue
Ross Barnet gives you his best barbecue tips to enjoy in the sun.
15.56pm: Leicester choir raise the roof in Britain’s Got Talent audition
DMU’s gospel choir got the backing of all four Britain’s Got Talent judges after a “heavenly” audition. Read the full story here.
15.19pm: Windrush update
Leicestershire Press just spoke to Iona Benjamin, Rorna Price and Pauline Reid who all came to the UK after the Windrush.
“I just think its very shameful. We all came here with British passports and now they’re telling us to go back home. I can’t see what sense that makes.” said Iona Benjamin.
More to come.
14.20pm: Slipper exchange becomes a success
Alice Warner explains how the new council scheme works
13.32pm: Car crash update- Police arrest man on drugs charges after stolen car crashes
A man has been arrested in North Leicestershire following a car pursuit by police, which ended with the driver crashing a stolen car into a tree. This is what we know so far.
13.33pm: DMU student overcomes mental illness and earns year-long Volkswagen placement
“I couldn’t focus on anything. Things I used to enjoy I no longer did; I didn’t have the belief that I was able to achieve anything so basically killed my motivation.” Read Josh’s story here.
13.08pm: Prince fans listen up!
A tribute act to one of the greatest musicians of all time, Prince, will be appearing at De Montfort hall on Friday, April 20. Find out how to secure your tickets here.
13.02pm: Windrush causes outrage in Parliament
Our reporters are currently talking to people at the African Caribbean Centre in Leicester to get some local responses.
12.50pm: Has Instagram changed the way we eat?
Conor de Smith visits Saints of Mocha, the popular Leicester café that took Instagram by storm with its mouth-watering food pictures, and finds out if Instagram has changed the way we eat.
12.37pm: Find out how to get yourself a free meal at the Code Café
The café will be offering a variety of free meals, Monday to Friday, from 11am to 3pm, ranging from Burger and Chips, Penne Pasta and even a Caribbean Buffet on the Friday as part of their Caribbean Carnival.
12.16pm: The new DSU President wants to improve sexual harassment awareness at DMU
Tyler Arthur speaks to Jessica Okwuonu who vows to improve sexual harassment awareness at DMU when she becomes President of the Students’ Union.
11.37am: Leicester Riders’ third straight league title hopes to inspire generation of basketball players
The Leicester Riders aim to inspire youngsters to follow their dreams.
“With three players in the squad going to Loughborough University, it shows everyone that they don’t have to be an American scholar to play professionally.”
Read the full success story here.
11.32am: Driver arrested on suspicion of car theft and possession of drugs in Leicestershire
Fantastic result for TRPT today. Stolen car failed to stop for us, driver crashes car into a tree & runs but was detained at scene. Driver arrested on suspicion of theft of the car, disqualified driving, possession of drugs, fail to stop & driving whilst unfit through drugs! 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/XJrhCJybu6
— Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit (RPU) (@LeicsPoliceRPU) April 17, 2018
Ruairi O’Connor is looking into last night’s suspicious car crash in Leicestershire. More to come!
11.14am: Keep your eyes open
Today's a news day, so keep your eyes peeled for stories all day long!
— Leicestershire Press (@LeicsPress) April 18, 2018
Our reporters are running around all over Leicester today to give you the latest news updates. Let us know if you have got any stories you want us to cover.
11.03am: Public urged to attend NHS campaign group meeting
“Locally, we are set to lose £500 million. This means ongoing deterioration in our services.” Read the full report here.
10.57am: WINDRUSH SCANDAL
Two of our reporters are heading down to the African Caribbean Centre to get reactions and thought on an unfolding scandal. Watch this space!
10.51am: Hospice’s 10k carnival walk breaks two all-time records (VIDEO)
This year’s Twilight Walk organised by LOROS became the most successful fundraiser yet! Read the full story here.
10.31am: Leicester traders offer a ‘Healthy Start’ to those in need
The Leicestershire Press talks to the traders who have joined a new welfare scheme and offers fresh fruit and vegetables to people in need.
10.23am: Slum life shocks DMU students (VIDEO)
Jonathan Briars tells reporter Alice Warner about how his volunteer trip to India changed his outlook on life. Watch Jonathan’s talk about the experience here
10.22am: Do you think Leicester is hipster? We want to know your thoughts
It's official, Leicester is hipster.
According to @movehub, Leicester ranks in the top 50%of their listed 446 cities in 'Hipster Index' ratings. What do you think? What makes Leicester hipster? 💯😎#Hipstershire! #Leicester
Share and reply below!https://t.co/1NyJsDC4w1— Leicestershire Press (@LeicsPress) April 18, 2018
10.14am: Leicester local boxed herself to a silver medal
The silver medalist talks to the Leicestershire Press about how she now aims for the Olympics. Read Paige’s success story here
10.07am: Jason Lee to give free screenwriting workshop tonight
Reporter Matthew Chandler talks to professor Jason Lee about tonight’s workshop at the Phoenix cinema read the full story here
9.44am: Temperatures to hit 21oC in Leicester today
Is it time to sweep the dust off the barbeques?
Temperatures in Leicester will reach 21oC today, according to BBC Leicester weather. The good weather is expected to last with highs of 25oC expected tomorrow and 20oC expected for the weekend. 
9am: Welcome
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