Information on Leicester
News Index
2012
May 2012Apr 2012
Mar 2012
Feb 2012
Jan 2012
2011
Dec 2011Nov 2011
Oct 2011
Sep 2011
Aug 2011
Jul 2011
Jun 2011
May 2011
Apr 2011
Mar 2011
Feb 2011
Jan 2011
2010
Dec 2010Nov 2010
Oct 2010
Sep 2010
Aug 2010
Jul 2010
Jun 2010
May 2010
Apr 2010
Mar 2010
Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
ROADS in parts of Leicester city centre are due to close briefly to allow changes to be made to bus stops and the direction of traffic flow.
On Sunday, August 31, a series of temporary road closures will take place to allow changes to be made to the locations of some bus stops. The changes will also mean some alterations to traffic flow and the installation of new traffic signs and road markings.
The changes come ahead of the opening of the prestigious Highcross Leicester shopping and entertainment complex on September 4.
On the Sunday, Church Gate, Haymarket and Belgrave Gate will close for changes to traffic signs and markings in order for the flow of traffic to be permanently reversed. The Haymarket car park will remain open as normal and will be accessible throughout the work.
Work will also be carried out to make St Peterâs Lane two-way, and to make the exit from Causeway Lane onto the central ring road into a single lane for all traffic.
Hotel Street will also be closed on Sunday at its junction with Market Place South to enable resurfacing works to take place on Sunday. Diversions will be signposted along Market Place, Cheapside and Cank Street.
A number of bus stops will be temporarily moved while Sundayâs work takes place. The number 18 and 70 services will now leave from Abbey Street, the services 50/50A and 51/51A will leave from stand C7 at the Haymarket Bus station, and the 104 service will depart from the Haymarketâs stand C2.
These changes will only apply on that Sunday and will return to normal afterwards. A range of other traffic diversions will take place in the city centre.
On Monday, September 1, bus passengers will be able to use the newly-located bus stops across the city centre for the first time. The new bus stops will be placed on the opposite side of Haymarket, and in Church Gate, St Peters Lane and Causeway Lane.
Signs will be put up across the area to advise drivers of closures and the diversions which are in place.
The works are the final stages of Leicester City Councilâs multi-million pound Streets and Spaces scheme to regenerate the city centre. The last stages of the city centre work are due to be completed at Market Place Approach, Halford Street and Granby Street on Wednesday, September 3, with the final roads re-opening to traffic the following day.
Full details of the bus stop and route changes are available at www.leicester.gov.uk/busstopchanges
Latest News
If you don't use it... freeuse it! | |
|---|---|
 | 11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it! |
Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby | |
 | Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
| Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |
Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell | |
| Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell |
Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers | |
| Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers |
Related News
Bus stop changes | |
|---|---|
 | PEOPLE who travel to and from the city centre by bus are being reminded that their bus stops may be changing on September 1st.... 27 Aug 2008 Bus stop changes |
Bus stops due to change | |
| SHOPPERS, workers and visitors to Leicester are being advised of changes being made to city centre bus stops, as the new-look city centre nears completion.... 15 Aug 2008 Bus stops due to change |
Roadworks w/c 31st Aug | |
| New work starting this week: - St Peters Lane: carriageway resurfacing work. Diversions in place via Butt Close Lane and East Bond Street on Sunday, 31st only.... 29 Aug 2008 Roadworks w/c 31st Aug |
Roadworks w/c 24th Aug | |
| New work starting this week: Butt Close Lane: carriageway resurfacing work. Suspension of existing one-way system on Sunday, 24th only.... 22 Aug 2008 Roadworks w/c 24th Aug |
Roadworks w/c 3rd Aug | |
| New work starting this week: Humberstone Gate West: Rathayatra procession. Procession to move along Humberstone Gate West, Haymarket, Belgrave Gate, Belgrave Road, Rothley Street, Cossington Street, Surrey Street and Harrison Road on Sunday 3rd August.... 01 Aug 2008 Roadworks w/c 3rd Aug |
Relevant News
Leicester Road Works | |
|---|---|
 | New work starting this week: - Checketts Road: gas main works. Off peak temporary signals in use from Monday (7th).... 06 Apr 2008 Leicester Road Works |
Leicester City Road Works | |
| New work starting this week: - Tudor Road: crane in carriageway. Road closed between Tewkesbury Street and Vaughan Street, 9.... 11 Apr 2008 Leicester City Road Works |
Roadworks w/c 8th June | |
| New work starting this week: - Soar Valley Way: camera work. Lane restrictions around Lutterworth Road junction with possible delays on Sunday (8th) only.... 06 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 8th June |
Roadworks w/c 15th June | |
| New work starting this week: - Dulverton Road: carriageway works. Lane restrictions as required from Monday (16th).... 13 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 15th June |
Roadworks w/c 22nd June | |
| New work starting this week: - Horsefair Street: Royal Anglian parade. Road closures as required along Greyfriars, Berridge Street, Peacock Lane and St Martins on Sunday (22nd) only.... 20 Jun 2008 Roadworks w/c 22nd June |
Most Read News (today)
Cannabis Farm Closed | |
|---|---|
 | A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
 | A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
 | A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
 | Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
| Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
Most Read News (this month)
Cannabis Farm Closed | |
|---|---|
| A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
| A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
| A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
| Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
| Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
Most Read News (alltime)
Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial | |
|---|---|
| Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial |
Don't be dead in the water this summer | |
 | Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer |
Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University | |
 | Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University |
DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS? | |
 | Central and local government have both adopted the Internet to promote their activities and to get feedback from citizens. But how successful has this been?... 17 Apr 2008 DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS? |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
| Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |