The number of successful drug seizures conducted by Leicestershire Police fell by one in 20 last year, new figures show.

Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K.

Rutland’s MP accuses Deputy Prime Minister of ‘assault on rural communities’ after calls for the district to be merged with Leicestershire

Leicestershire has less money to spend on pothole repairs than the average authority in England, according to a new analysis.

Beavers should be reintroduced in Leicestershire to combat flooding in the area, an MP has said. Alberto Costa, who represents South Leicestershire, claims dams built by the creatures "help reduce water flow and flood risk".

The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place.

More than 100 flood warnings are in place for England as yellow warnings for snow and ice are issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Major incidents have been declared and dozens of people rescued in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday.

A major flooding incident has been declared in Leicestershire with residents advised to avoid non-essential travel.

Southeast of London, the Little Venice trailer park in Yalding, Kent was surrounded by floodwaters. Snow created a beautiful backdrop in the hills of northern England and parts of Scotland, but forced hundreds of schools to shut their doors on what had been scheduled to be the first day of the new year.

Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new savings account which could help you put away £1,500 before Christmas this year - but you'll need to be quick to take advantage

Brits are being warned that lighting their log burners could lead to £300 fines and even a criminal record due to strict UK emission regulations. While keeping warm is important, excessive emissions could have serious environmental consequences, and households could face heavy fines for non-compliance with government regulations.