3:11pm Traffic Reports
Water main burst has led to road closure in Coalville area.
Road closure #Coalville area, in #Swannington village there's been a burst water main. The road between #Hoo Ash island and the level crossing (#Hough Hill) has been closed to allow Severn Trent to carry emergency repairs. Diversions are in place.
— Leicester Area Traffic Control (@ATCLeicester) February 15, 2019
3:04pm Easy life making A COLORS SHOW
Easy life brings their summer sounds to COLORS Youtube channel. Read more here
2:58pm Spillage near clocktower
Spillage in city centre yesterday caused the roads to be closed off. Emily Barker reports
Sorry, folks! One of our street cleaning vehicles spilled its load by #ClockTower in #Leicester city centre. Our cleansing staff are tidying up the mess but please avoid that area if you can until further notice… #ServiceUpdates
— Leicester City Council (@Leicester_News) February 14, 2019
2:45pm Traffic Report
Rtc. #Coleman Rd towards #Green Lane Rd causing delays there. Avoid if poss.
— Leicester Area Traffic Control (@ATCLeicester) February 15, 2019
2:45pm Vice-Chancellor Speaks Out
De Montfort University’s interim vice-chancellor, Professor Andy Collop speaks out after vote of no confidence. Read more here
1:40pm Fat Cats opens new look
Reporters Beth Surridge and Alexandra Smith are off to Fat Cat bar, to find out more about their newly reformed venue.
1pm: Freezing February? Not this year!
Leicester is set to be hotter than Greece this weekend, with highs on Sunday of 14 degrees, 2 degrees higher than that expected of Athens!
12:40pm: Mental health crisis
Mental health for young people in Leicester is on the rise. Alexandra Smith reports
12:10pm: Demon Media launches 48 hour charity event
De Montfort University’s “Demon Media” are launching a 48-hour fundraising event next week in order to raise money for charity, Emily Barker reports.
12:05pm: University open day tomorrow
De Montfort University are hosting another one of their open days tomorrow. You can book your place here
Our next #DMUOpenDay is tomorrow! Have you booked your place yet? If not, you can register right here 👉👉 https://t.co/woAfpS6gj6 👈👈 pic.twitter.com/7nCejYTf5z
— dmuleicester (@dmuleicester) February 15, 2019
12pm: Home-grown talent takes part in Leicester’s comedy festival
Leicester’s home-grown talent “The Same Faces” performed Upstairs at The Western-Leicester’s only pub-theatre- on Wednesday, as they took part in the city’s comedy festival. Read the full story.
11:50am: Climate change protestors in Leicester City Centre
Protestors are currently by the Clock Tower in Leicester City Centre protesting about climate change. Rosie Vacciana-Browne and Barbara Uzoigwe will have the full story soon.
11:40am: Police appeal for more people to volunteer as a cadet leader.
The Leicestershire Police are wanting more volunteers to become Cadet Leaders for their cadet programme. Read the story
11:30am: New board game cafe in Leicester
A new board game cafe has opened up in Leicester this year, for just £2 per hour per person or £5 per day, customers have access to a full range of games. Read the story
11:15am: De Montfort University ready for more Pride celebrations
De Montfort University is set for their third week of their Pride celebrations, as they join forces with The Curve theatre and James McDermott’s brand new-show “Rubber Rings” on the 18th February. Read the full story.
11am: Charity warns to stop giving the homeless people money
Leicester’s homeless charity has urged the public to stop giving homeless people money, as a man is renting dogs out to them. Read the full story
10:50am: Coming soon…
Reporter Emily Barker has just gone for an interview at Ninety-Six Degrees Cafe to find out more about their upcoming comedy festival.
10:40am: Fire on Bath Lane
A fire broke out in an abandoned building opposite Merlin Heights on Monday night. Read the full story
10:40am: Do you recognise this jewellery?
Do you recognise this jewellery? It was recovered in a car following a burglary in Measham on 6th Feb. If you recognise this call 101 quoting crime number 19*62612
10:15am: Traffic report
After a breakdown this morning, Narborough Road South is now running smoothly heading towards Asda.
Good news Narborough Road South in #Leicester is now clear – the breakdown heading towards the Asda island at Fosse Park has now been cleared.
— Leicester Area Traffic Control (@ATCLeicester) February 15, 2019
10:05am Weather report
After a frosty start this morning it’s set to be bright sunshine for the rest of the day.
10am: Good morning Leicestershire
Welcome to today’s live news blog which will keep you in touch with all the reports brought in by our Leicestershire Press reporters throughout the day
