Category: Leicester

A hospital in Leicester still requires improvement after inspectors found that services were understaffed and infection control was poor.Glenfield Hospital was told by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to improve standards in 2022 after inspectors found long wait times and medical equipment used past its service date.The latest unannounced inspection, published on Wednesday, focused on cardiac, thoracic, vascular and hepatobiliary services.Gang Xu, medical director at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, said: “Patient safety is our top priority, and we will review the findings carefully to ensure our ongoing improvement work remains focused and effective.”The CQC report, compiled after a visit in June 2025, said the services assessed did not have sufficient numbers of “suitably qualified, competent, skilled and experienced” staff.According to the report, the risk of infection was “not always prevented and controlled” within theatres, which were not always “clean, well maintained and safe”.Concerns were also raised about the culture of a “minority of staff” in one department, who inspectors said did not consistently demonstrate “clear responsibilities, roles, systems of accountability or good governance”.In total, four breaches of the Health and Social Care Act were found.

Last year, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, the county’s seven district authorities and Rutland County Council were asked to set out their preferred visions for the future to the government.The city council’s proposal would see the city boundary widened in all directions to take in suburbs, towns and villages currently served by neighbouring district and borough councils.Areas that would be absorbed by the city include Oadby and Wigston, Blaby, Enderby, Braunstone Town, Glenfield, Anstey, Birstall and Syston.Leicester currently has a population of about 372,000, but that would grow to 623,000 under the proposal.The expansion would provide space for the city’s estimated future housing need of 30,000 new homes by 2046, the council said.The city council has also calculated the move would allow £46m of annual efficiency savings for councils across Leicestershire by reducing duplications of services, saving back office costs – allowing the money to be redirected to front-line services.Leicestershire County Council also believes there should be two unitary councils covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.However, it is opposed to losing any political territory to an expansion of the city council.Reform UK-led County Hall says its preferred business case would preserve historic borders and create one large council around the city serving some 800,000 residents.The county council says its proposal would save £40m annually by reducing senior management and back office costs, allowing more council tax to be put into services.Whatever the outcome, the county’s district and borough councils are set to be abolished.They, together with Rutland County Council, are proposing three unitary councils across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and their preferred option is called, North, City, South.A North Leicestershire and Rutland council would serve the area currently covered by Charnwood borough, North West Leicestershire district, Melton borough and Rutland County Council.A separate South Leicestershire council would cover the areas of Blaby district, Harborough district, Hinckley and Bosworth borough and Oadby and Wigston borough councils.The district leaders said their plan would create three equally-balanced councils, each serving about 400,000 people, delivering economic growth, and saving £44m in efficiencies.

Detectives are investigating reports of gunshots in a village in Leicestershire. Armed officers were deployed in the interest of “public and police safety” to Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon, shortly before 22:40 BST on Tuesday, Leicestershire Police said.On arrival, they found that damage “consistent with a firearm having been discharged” had been caused to a house and a car. No-one was injured in the incident, the force added. A police cordon remains in place while forensic officers investigate the scene.The force said it did not believe the incident was connected to a separate investigation after gunshots were heard at a property in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, on 3 June. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life in connection with the earlier incident. He remains in custody. Det Insp Louise Rooke said: “I appreciate incidents of this nature may cause some concern, but I would like to reassure the local community that detectives are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding these incidents. “Local officers have been briefed and are providing reassurance patrols. They are approachable and will discuss any concerns you may have.”

King’s Lynn Town have completed the signing of former Leicester City academy defender Jahmari Lindsay.The 21-year-old left-back arrives at The Walks after leaving The Foxes this summer, having been among 10 players released by the Foxes following their relegation from the Championship.Lindsay spent five years with Leicester after joining from Manchester United’s academy in 2021.New King’s Lynn Town signing Jahmari Lindsay at The Docherty Walks Stadium. Picture: Tim SmithRegarded as a highly promising prospect when he made the move to the King Power Stadium, the Manchester-born defender now takes his first step into senior football with the Linnets.Speaking after completing the move, Lindsay said he was excited to begin a new chapter in his career.“It feels good, to be fair. I’m delighted,” he said.“It’s obviously a new chapter in my career and I’m excited to get started. “My agent got in contact with Paul and sent him a couple of clips. “We spoke on the phone and from that conversation I could see there was a good future for me here and that it would be a good place to take my game to the next level as a professional footballer.”After seeing his Leicester career come to an end, Lindsay admitted he felt the time was right to seek regular men’s football.“To be honest, I could see it coming,” he said. “As you get older, clubs naturally want to push the younger players through. I felt it was the right time for me to move on, find somewhere I could play men’s football regularly and take the next step in my career.“Men’s football gives me a platform to showcase my skills and my love for the game. Hopefully I can show the King’s Lynn fans what I can do and help the club have a successful season.” Lindsay, who featured more than 70 times for Leicester City’s under-18 and under-21 sides, believes the physical nature of National League North will suit his game.“I’m an energetic player who contributes in both attack and defence,” he said. “I work hard for my teammates and for the manager. I’m quick, strong and I like getting into tackles.” I enjoy getting crosses into the box and arriving in dangerous areas, but I’m also prepared to do the defensive side of the game when needed.“I know the league is physical, and that’s one of the strongest parts of my game. I’m looking forward to showcasing that side of my game.”Manager Paul Caddis believes the club have secured a player with significant potential despite interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid. “We’re delighted to welcome Jahmari to the football club,” said Caddis.“He comes to us from the highly respected academy system at Leicester City, where he has developed into an exciting young player with tremendous potential.“Jahmari offers us huge athleticism both in and out of possession down the left-hand side.”He is a player blessed with great pace and has the quality to provide a real attacking threat, whether that’s driving forward with the ball, creating opportunities for team-mates, or impacting games in the final third. “We’re pleased to be able to provide Jahmari with a platform to continue his development and take the next step in his career.”There was interest from clubs at higher levels, so we’re particularly delighted that he has chosen to join us.”Caddis added: “Jahmari is a hungry, ambitious young player who wants to improve and succeed, and I’m sure our supporters will see someone who gives everything for the football club every time he pulls on the shirt.”Lindsay becomes Lynn’s fifth summer acquisition, following the arrivals of Ronnie Hollingshead, Aaron Jones, Zak Mills, Noah Rubio. We have launched a twice-weekly newsletter covering sport in Fenland and West Norfolk.To subscribe, visit: https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/newsletter

The county council said money from the authority and Section 106 developer contributions would be used to fund the school in Garendon Park, which it added would be the first of two primary schools in the 3,200-home housing development.It said Broadnook Primary School would be built using Section 106 developer contributions from Davidsons and Cora Homes to serve the housing development, which is currently being built.Councillor Charles Pugsley, cabinet member for children and families, said: “Our school organisation team worked brilliantly to ensure that we have the right number of school places on both developments to help our growing county.”It’s great that we’ve reached the stage now where we’re inviting academy trusts to express their interest in running these future schools, and I’m confident that we’ll see lots of interest and a competitive process, so children get the best possible education.”The council added it would invite academies to apply to run the proposed SEND school in Husbands Bosworth.It said it was carrying out engagement with residents with a view to submitting a planning application to Harborough District Council.

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a student near a university campus in Leicester. Harper Dennis, 18, appeared at Leicester Crown Court charged with killing De Montfort University (DMU) student Khaleed Oladipo on 3 February.Oladipo died in hospital after being found in Oxford Street having suffered stab wounds.On Monday, Dennis, of Bath Lane in Leicester, pleaded not guilty to murder, possession of an offensive weapon and failing to comply with a Section 49 notice – specifically failing to disclose his code for his phone.

Last year, the council appealed to businesses and residents for ideas about how to make more money from the venue and received nearly 900 responses.A report to be discussed by councillors on Wednesday sets out some of the suggestions.They included using the building for murder mystery nights, as well as using the grounds for outdoor cinema showings, music festivals and comedy events.The council was urged to consider using the hall to run “Victorian balls”, based on television shows such as Downton Abbey and Bridgerton, and historical events themed around Beaumanor’s part in code-breaking operations during World War Two.It was also proposed that the hall could offer overnight accommodation for wedding guests.Alternatively, there were suggestions the property should be given to the National Trust or English Heritage to run, or sold to a hotel operator.

The total size of the site is 8.75 hectares adjoining the eastern edge of the small village – the equivalent of more than 12 full-size football pitches.Plans say the area comprises one narrow farm field to the north and a much larger field to the south.In objection to the plans, Narborough Parish Council said there was a “lack of local facilities” and the distance to access facilities in Narborough was “not, as suggested, an easy walk and will generate more short car trips”.The parish council set out six further areas of concern, including fears of an increase in traffic which, it said, should be assessed with the cumulative impacts of other proposed and approved developments, “given that Leicestershire County Council have already acknowledged that congestion at the level crossing will in the next few years become critical and tail back on to the B4114 at peak times”.

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body.Emergency services were called to Congleton on Friday morning, June 5, after a woman’s body was found at an address on Elmwood Drive.Cheshire Police remain in attendance as of 4pm and say that the death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’.A spokesperson for the force said: “At 9.41am on June 5 police attended an address on Elmwood Drive in Congleton and discovered the body of a woman.”Enquiries are in their early stages, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.”An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances.”

Saturday 6 June is expected to be unsettled, with rain likely early on and further showers possible through much of the day.Temperatures will reach around 17°C, but it will feel cooler in the wind, with gusts strengthening during the morning and evening.Early morningThe day will start cloudy and wet, with temperatures around 12°C from 5am to 7am, rising to 13°C by 8am. The chance of rain is greater than 95% from 5am to 7am, easing slightly to 90% by 8am.Winds will come from the south-east to south-south-east at around 10 to 13 mph, with gusts increasing from about 23 mph to 29 mph. UV levels will remain low at 1.- Advertisement -MiddayLate morning and lunchtime will stay unsettled, although the chance of rain should ease compared with the start of the day. Temperatures will rise from 13°C at 9am to 14°C at 10am, 15°C at 11am and 16°C by midday.The chance of rain falls from 70% at 9am to around 50% from 10am to midday. Winds will be from the south-south-east at around 14 to 15 mph, with gusts close to 30 mph. UV levels will rise from 2 at 9am to 3 at 10am, 4 at 11am and 6 by midday.AfternoonThe afternoon is expected to remain cloudy and showery, with temperatures reaching around 17°C from 1pm to 4pm. The chance of rain increases again, from around 60% at 1pm to 70% at 2pm and 80% by 3pm and 4pm.Winds will turn from south-south-easterly to southerly at around 11 to 14 mph, with gusts between 23 and 29 mph. UV levels will ease from 4 early in the afternoon to 3 by mid-afternoon.EveningThe evening will remain unsettled at first, with showers likely before conditions gradually improve later. Temperatures will stay around 17°C at 5pm and 6pm, then fall to 16°C by 7pm and 8pm, 15°C at 9pm and 10pm, and 14°C by 11pm.The chance of rain is around 70% at 5pm, 60% at 6pm, 50% at 7pm, 30% at 8pm, and 20% by 9pm, before falling to 10% later. Winds will turn from south-south-west to south-west, west-south-west and westerly, at around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 32 mph. UV levels will be low in the evening, falling from 2 at 5pm to 1.