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Inspectors found staff gave one person their medicines in secret, with no assessment in place, which inspectors said represented a “serious breach of people’s rights and placed them at increased risk of harm”.It also found risk management was “not safe, not robust and did not protect people from harm” while care bosses did “not listen to or understand people’s needs, views and wishes” and were not “capable, compassionate or inclusive”.Staff told inspectors they did not “feel confident to speak up” adding that “issues were overlooked” which led to “ongoing risks and a failure to drive meaningful improvement”.A Lifeways spokesperson told the LDRS: “We recognise that support was not always to the high standard we expect and we no longer deliver services from this registration.”

All had pleaded guilty on the second day of trial.Galloway, 31, of Myrtle Road in Leicester, was given 11 and a half years in prison; Jahed, 30, of Coleman Close in Leicester, was sentenced to eight years and three months in jail; and Senior, 31, of Thorpe Field Drive, Leicester, was jailed for six years and three months.Leicestershire Police said Galloway and Jahed had each supplied at least 5kg of drugs, while Senior had handled 1kg of cocaine.In addition, Khusal’s partner, Saffron Franklin, pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. He was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, suspended for two and a half years, and handed 150 hours’ unpaid work and a 15-day rehabilitation programme.From their Hazeldene Road home, Khushal would buy cocaine and heroin from Lancashire in wholesale amounts, then split it to supply both drug dealers and users in Leicestershire.

Police have arrested four men and recovered valuable copper wire from a crashed car following a break-in at a solar farm.Officers were called to the site on Weston Road, Egmanton, near Tuxford, in the early hours of Thursday (14 May), when a security camera was activated.While enquiries were being conducted, a vehicle was seen travelling at speed and was followed.The car was found a short time later, crashed and abandoned at the junction of Weston Road and Moorhouse Road.A significant amount of copper wiring was discovered inside the vehicle.- Advertisement -Further investigations led to the arrest of a man who was seen walking along the nearby A1.Three further suspects were then located in a ditch near Weston and detained.Four men, aged 28, 45, 47 and 65, were arrested on suspicion of burglary.Following searches, suspected counterfeit banknotes and a quantity of cocaine were recovered, with the 47-year-old being further arrested on suspicion of possessing counterfeit currency and the 28-year-old held on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.The 28-year-old has now additionally been arrested for two shop thefts, and the 65-year-old on suspicion of one shop theft.Detective Sergeant Andrea Brown, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:“The officers who attended worked efficiently during the night to piece together information from a number of calls into the control room.“They successfully detained four suspects, and detectives are now investigating the incident further.“Break-ins of this nature can be extremely costly for businesses and are taken very seriously by the force.“We’d like to hear from anyone with any information, or relevant dashcam, doorbell, CCTV or mobile phone footage, about the incident.”If you can assist, call 101 and quote incident 9 of 14 May 2026, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The cast of The Sound of Music at Curve, Leicester, photo by Marc Brenner
Opera North has announced complete casting for The Sound of Music, which opens in July.
The show will be led by the previously revealed Katie Bird alongside Edward Bennett, taking on the roles of Maria and Captain von Trapp respectively.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will run from 9 July to 1 August at Leeds Grand Theatre, with a press night scheduled for Thursday 9 July at 7pm.
The production is based on Curve’s staging, which premiered in Leicester at the end of 2025, and will feature the chorus and 40-piece orchestra of Opera North.
It is directed by Nikolai Foster, while the creative team also includes WhatsOnStage Award-nominated set and costume designer Michael Taylor, lighting designer Mark Henderson and choreographer Ebony Molina. Oliver Rundell serves as musical director, with Ollie Khurshid as associate director and Dale White as associate choreographer, with casting consultant Becky Paris.
Joining Bennett and Bird in the cast are Katherine Broderick as Mother Abbess, Abigail Sinclair and April Perrott sharing the role of Liesl von Trapp, Kamil Bień as Rolf Gruber, Amy Freston as Baroness Elsa Schraeder, Nicholas Butterfield as Max Detweiler, Molly Barker-Knowles as Sister Berthe, Hannah Mason as Sister Margaretta, Gillene Butterfield as Sister Sophia, Dean Robinson as Franz, Claire Pascoe as Frau Schmidt, Ivan Sharpe as Herr Zeller, Tim Ochala-Greenough as Admiral von Schreiber, Graham Russell as Baron Elberfeld and Helen Évora as Baroness Elberfeld.
Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music premiered on Broadway in 1959 before being adapted into the Oscar-winning 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
Accessible performances during the Leeds run will include captioned, British Sign Language interpreted and audio described performances with touch tours.
Opera North is also offering £10 tickets for under-30s, alongside £22 tickets through the theatre’s Secret Seats scheme.

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Police say they’re following up several incidents across Rushcliffe. Rushcliffe police said;‘While officers follow up lines of enquiry after a number of burglaries across the Borough.‘Please try to ensure doors and windows are closed and locked overnight and when you are not in the room, car keys are stored away from doors and out of sight.‘The method of entry is unknown in several of the burglary offences , previous thefts across Rushcliffe have involved different methods of attacking locks as well as entering through unsecured doors.- Advertisement -‘For anyone with uPVC or composite doors fitted with Euro profile locks upgrading to British standard 1 or 3 star locks prevents common attack techniques of picking, snapping or drilling locks.‘The addition of metal door handles and a torch guard prevents the use of a blow torch to attack the lock to gain entry.‘The picture attached is a uPVC door with a torch guard fitted around a BS 3* lock.Following the Neighbourhood Watch WIDE(N) principles can reduce your chances of being the victim of a burglary.’

Added by Love Business East Midlands | 16 May 2026

Award-winning aerospace engineering company Barrett Aerospace, whose technology helped shape one of the world’s first all-electric passenger aircraft, has joined the innovation community at Space Park Leicester.

The Singapore-based SME, founded by British aerospace engineer and composites specialist Laurence Barrett, is internationally recognised for its advanced work in composite aircraft design, autonomous systems and next generation aerospace technologies. Built around a team of predominantly British professionals living and working across Asia, the company is focused on creating a collaborative bridge between the UK and Singapore, connecting expertise across aerospace, space and advanced engineering.

Its decision to join Space Park Leicester will help to strengthen collaboration between the UK and Singapore aerospace and space sectors, while supporting smaller companies navigating the technical, regulatory and commercial challenges of advanced engineering. Through its involvement with the University of Leicester’s £100 million space research and innovation hub, the company hopes to help international partners engage more closely with the UK space ecosystem while opening new opportunities for collaborative research and supply chain development.

Laurence Barrett said:

“Joining Space Park Leicester gives us an exciting opportunity to build new partnerships between the UK and Singapore, while contributing our expertise in advanced composites, simulation, autonomous systems and aerospace development. We are particularly passionate about helping innovative SMEs bridge the gap between concept development and real-world deployment.

“There is enormous potential for stronger collaboration between Singapore and the UK across aerospace, space and advanced manufacturing. Space Park Leicester provides an ideal environment to explore those opportunities while supporting companies developing the next generation of aerospace technologies.”

In 2020, Barrett Aerospace received a Global Business Award for “Leading Specialists in Cutting-Edge Aircraft Design”, recognising its growing reputation for solving some of the aerospace sector’s most complex engineering challenges.

Among the company’s most notable achievements was its involvement in the groundbreaking Alice programme — the world’s first all-electric nine-seat commuter aircraft developed by aerospace company Eviation. Designed to transform regional air travel through zero-emission aviation, Alice became one of the most talked about projects in the global aerospace industry, combining lightweight composite structures with electric propulsion to dramatically reduce operating costs and environmental impact.

Barrett Aerospace played a central role in the programme, designing, building and delivering the aircraft’s entire empennage tail assembly as part of a global supply chain involving partners across 21 countries. Working to exceptionally tight deadlines ahead of the aircraft’s public unveiling at the Paris Air Show in 2019, the company developed multiple design concepts within months while simultaneously refining manufacturing processes to ensure the aircraft could be produced efficiently and at scale.

The project showcased Barrett Aerospace’s expertise in advanced composite engineering and its ability to combine high-performance design with practical manufacturing solutions. The company’s specialist understanding of material science and load carrying composite structures has since become a defining feature of its wider work across aerospace, autonomous systems and space technologies.

Vinay Patel, Head of Commercial and Innovation, at Space Park Leicester said:

“Barrett Aerospace is an exciting addition to the Space Park Leicester community. Their involvement in pioneering programmes such as the Alice electric aircraft project demonstrates the calibre of engineering expertise they bring.

“The company’s international outlook, advanced technical capability and commitment to innovation align strongly with Space Park Leicester’s mission to support collaboration across space, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. We look forward to working together on future opportunities that connect industry, research and emerging technologies.”

Barrett Aerospace operates across a broad range of advanced engineering sectors, including recyclable aerospace materials, satellite communications integration, autonomous vehicle deployment systems and space launch technologies. The company supports the development and qualification of new aerospace materials and works closely with UK-based composites manufacturers and is particularly experienced in helping technologies progress through the critical engineering stages between Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–6.

Its engineering activities include UAVs, unmanned ground and marine vehicle deployment systems, prototyping, modelling, full mechanical testing and aircraft manufacturing support. The company also delivers high-level nonlinear simulation and fatigue analysis for aerospace structures, modelling how materials and components behave under real-world operational stress over time.

Singaporean company Equatorial Space Systems (ESS) is another of Barrett Aerospace’s customers.  ESS aim to become Singapore’s first commercially designed vehicle to launch into Low Earth Orbit. Having already achieved lift-off of a Low Altitude Demonstrator over Perak, Malaysia in 2020.

Alongside its engineering capabilities, Barrett Aerospace combines technical, legal and commercial expertise, including in-house legal support for contracts and project delivery phases. The company also has access to trusted flight-testing capability in Queensland, Australia.

Barrett Aerospace is also supporting aerospace supply chain resilience through new cyber security initiatives aimed at helping SMEs strengthen compliance, operational security and certification readiness within increasingly demanding global aerospace markets. Working with specialist cyber security partners, the company is developing practical monitoring and compliance approaches aligned with industry standards such as NADCAP and Cyber Essentials, while also exploring opportunities to support Space Park Leicester companies through future cyber security awareness and resilience initiatives.

For further information about Barrett Aerospace, visit https://www.barrettaerospace.com

To explore Space Park Leicester partnerships, missions, residents, facilities, training programmes and innovation products, visit https://www.space-park.co.uk or to learn more about holding events at the venue, visit space-park.co.uk/venuehire. To learn more about the University of Leicester, visit https://le.ac.uk/.

Image: Laurence Barrett (pictured left)

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Added by Love Business East Midlands | 15 May 2026

Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June.

Organised by Opal22, the event takes place from 12pm to 8pm at Museum Square, New Walk, Leicester, and invites families, friends, and communities of all backgrounds to come together for an unforgettable day honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation. With entrance operating on a ‘pay-what-you-can-afford’ basis to help keep the celebration accessible to all, the event offers opportunities to celebrate the stories, traditions, and contributions that continue to shape Britain today.

Windrush Day marks an important opportunity to celebrate and recognise the Caribbean migrants who answered Britain’s call after World War II and helped rebuild the country. From the NHS and transport services to education and public services, the Windrush Generation became the backbone of modern Britain. Despite facing racism, discrimination, and difficult working conditions, they brought resilience, culture, music, food, and a strong sense of community that continues to shape Britain today. 

The Windrush Tea Party is our way of saying thank you, by sharing stories, celebrating Caribbean heritage, and honouring the generations whose contributions deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

Visitors can look forward to a full day of festive delights, including live performances from celebrated artists and emerging talent, uplifting steel pan music, and Caribbean food stalls serving mouthwatering flavours from across the islands. The event will also feature cultural market stalls offering handmade goods, artwork, and keepsakes, alongside a dedicated Kids’ Activity Corner packed with games, crafts, and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy friendly competition and community spirit at the Dominoes Corner, relax and dance in the heart of the celebration, or indulge in the Caribbean High Tea Experience — a luxurious Caribbean-inspired twist on a classic British tradition.

Headlining This Year’s Celebration:

This year’s event will be hosted by comedian Annette Fagon, bringing laughter, energy, and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.

Headlining the event will be special guest appearances from beloved Gogglebox stars Sandi and Sandra, whose presence adds major excitement and star power to this year’s celebration.

They will be joined by incredible live performances from:

Contrast Steel Band
Attraction B
Angela’s Angels
Sam Harris

Plus many more special musical guests and performers bringing the sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean to Leicester city centre.

Caribbean High Tea

For those looking to indulge, a Caribbean-Infused High Tea is available for pre-order and offers the perfect way to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

For just £35 per person, guests will have access to a sheltered seating area within the square while enjoying a carefully curated High Tea experience with a Caribbean twist. With your own space to rest and refresh while still enjoying full access to the event, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the atmosphere around you.

As part of our long-standing tradition, we are offering a reduced High Tea to our invited Windrush elders as a heartfelt thank-you for their contributions and sacrifices.

Pre-booking is required for all High Tea guests, including elders. Visit https://opal22.co.uk/ to reserve your place .

PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

This year, entrance to the Windrush Tea Party will operate on a pay-what-you-can afford basis, helping to support the future growth and sustainability of this much-loved community celebration while ensuring the event remains accessible to all. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps Opal22 continue delivering a vibrant day of culture, entertainment, education, and community connection, while supporting event production, performers, community engagement, and the preservation of this important annual tradition.

By contributing what they can, attendees play a valuable part in ensuring the Windrush Tea Party can continue celebrating Caribbean heritage and honouring the Windrush Generation for many years to come.

Come celebrate the Windrush Generation, Caribbean culture, and the power of community. Let’s make this Windrush Tea Party one to remember!

For more information about the Windrush Tea Party and other initiatives by Opal22, visit www.opal22.co.uk

Event Details:

Date: Saturday June 20th, 2026Time: 12pm – 8pmLocation: Museum Square, New Walk, LeicesterEntry: Pay What You Can AffordHigh Tea Experience: £35 per person (advance booking required)

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The devastated family of a man fatally injured by a car in Arnold have shared a deeply moving tribute to him.Tyler Fairman passed away on Tuesday (12 May) night — several days after a vehicle mounted a kerb and struck him.The 26-year-old was one of multiple pedestrians who were injured by the red Vauxhall Astra in Market Place at 1.12 am on Saturday (9 May).Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Tyler was tragically pronounced dead days later, with a murder investigation subsequently being launched by detectives.Tyler’s heartbroken family have now written some words, which we can share today, paying tribute to someone who was “loved by everyone around him.”- Advertisement -They said:“On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, we lost our beautiful boy, Tyler Shea Fairman.“There are no words now, nor will there ever be, to truly describe how broken this has left us all. Our hearts are shattered, and the world has become a much darker place without him in it.“Anyone who knew Tyler knew there was never a bad word to say about him. He was the kind of person who would do anything for anybody. He was always there for everyone and was a devoted partner, a loyal friend, a loving son, and a father figure to so many people around him. If somebody needed support, Tyler would be there in a heartbeat.“From being a little boy, Tyler had the most infectious smile and laugh. He could light up any room he walked into, whether it was through his silly jokes, his kindness, or simply the way he made people feel safe and loved. He always knew how to make people feel better when they were down.“Nothing will ever feel the same again.“Tyler will always live on through his brothers and sisters, his beautiful two-year-old son, his partner, and his soon-to-be-born daughter. He was an incredibly proud family man who worked hard every single day to provide for the family he loved. He had his whole life ahead of him until it was cruelly ripped away in circumstances that are every parent’s worst nightmare.“Tyler truly had a heart of gold, and with his passing, we have all lost a part of ourselves.“He loved football, and one of his biggest dreams was to one day take his little boy to football and stand watching him from the sidelines, just as we proudly did for Tyler when he was young.“The hundreds of messages, tributes, and support we have received from people sharing how Tyler touched their lives in such a positive way have shown us just how deeply he was loved by everyone around him.“The pain we are feeling because of Tyler’s senseless death is unimaginable — a pain no family should ever have to endure and something we still cannot fully comprehend. But through all this heartbreak, we remain so unbelievably proud of the young man he was and everything he achieved in his life.“Tyler will be loved forever, missed beyond words, and remembered every single day for the incredible person he was. We love you always.”Suspect Duane Anthony was arrested on Saturday evening and charged with five counts of attempted murder on Monday (11 May) morning.The 40-year-old was additionally charged with aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and driving without valid insurance.Anthony, of Marton Road, Bulwell, was remanded into custody on Monday. He is currently next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 June, while a trial date at the same court has been set for 7 October.Detective Inspector Clare Gibson, of Nottinghamshire Police, added:“I’d firstly like to thank Tyler’s family for sharing such a moving tribute, which I imagine must’ve been incredibly difficult to write.“While once again expressing our deepest condolences for their loss, I’d also like to reiterate the family’s previous plea to give them privacy and allow them to grieve in peace.“A murder investigation is now underway following Tyler’s death, so anything relating to this incident should be shared with the police, not online, as doing so could potentially impede the pursuit of justice.“That includes any videos relating to the incident, which should be shared with the police and taken off social media immediately.”Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information relating to the incident should please call 101, quoting incident 46 of 9 May 2026.

Added by Love Business East Midlands | 14 May 2026

FORMATFIFTY9, a newly launched print and design services company, has opened its doors in Wigston, Leicestershire. The venture delivers high quality screen printing, digital printing, and finishing services designed for brands that demand premium print.

FORMATFIFTY9 will boast the largest screen print department in the region, with the backing of significant business funding and additional investment in new digital printing and cutting machinery. The company has already secured several major contracts prior to launch, demonstrating immediate market demand for its integrated services and fast-turnaround capability.

FORMATFIFTY9 has been founded by former employees of blink print limited, who were made redundant when it fell into administration back in January of this year. They are joined by several ex-staff from another Leicestershire-based company, EJB Screen Print. At the helm are Co-Founders Alfie Chambers and his aunt Sally Crisp – a family partnership, and a notably rare example of female leadership in an industry that remains predominantly male.

Together, they bring years of accumulated expertise in high-volume production and customerfocused delivery. The founding team recognised an opportunity to establish a dedicated operation focused on quality, speed, and service excellence – building on lessons learned and relationships forged within the wider printing sector.

FORMATFIFTY9 represents a fresh start built on operational knowledge and market understanding, with no involvement from previous blink management.

The new operation is equipped with a FujiFilm Acuity Prime Hybrid (4c + White, 2m wide), a Kongsberg X44 digital cutting table (3x2m bed, capable of cutting, creasing, kiss-cutting and milling). Screen printing capability extends to 1,600 x 1,000mm. 

Announcing the company’s official launch, Alfie Chambers, Co-Founder & Director of

FORMATFIFTY9 – and nephew to fellow Co-Founder Sally Crisp – said:

“FORMATFIFTY9 was born out of a difficult moment, but also out of a real belief that we could do things better. Sally and I saw an opportunity to build something from the ground up: a business with the right people, the right equipment, and the right values. We’re not just print providers – we’re a partner that genuinely cares about the quality of what we deliver and the relationships we build. The fact that we’re family makes us even more committed to getting this right.”

Sally Crisp, Co-Founder & Director of FORMATFIFTY9 – and Alfie’s aunt – added:

“Building FORMATFIFTY9 alongside Alfie felt like a chance to do something different – to create a business where brilliant work speaks for itself, whoever is behind it. We bring different things to the table: different experience, different perspectives, different generations. That’s our strength. And yes – the fact that we’re family means we’re in it for the long haul. Together, this is something we’re incredibly proud of.”

Services offered include wide format digital printing, small format digital production, contract screen printing, design services, 2D and 3D prototyping, and a full range of finishing services including binding, lamination, and bespoke packaging solutions.

FORMATFIFTY9 welcomes enquiries from design agencies, brand owners, retailers, and organisations requiring high-quality print services. The company is accepting new business enquiries and is available to discuss project specifications, timescales, and competitive quotations.

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