Sonia Kataria

Leicester

East Midlands Reporter at BBC

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Ilkeston Charter Fair set to be extended

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, East MidlandsPlans to extend a town's four-day fair, believed to be one of the longest-running in Europe, have been approved. Ilkeston Charter Fair, in Derbyshire, was established by Henry III in 1252 and is set to return in October. The fair sees rides and stalls take over the town centre with a royal charter read out by the mayor at the official opening.
Man in his 80s struck by car near Bulwell Market

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, East MidlandsA man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in a Nottingham town centre. Leicestershire Police said the pedestrian, who was in his 80s, was struck in Main Street, Bulwell at about 15:40 BST on Wednesday. He was taken to hospital with injuries not currently believed to be life-altering or life-threatening. The road was closed following the crash but has since reopened. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram.
Man held after girl, 12, assaulted at Glen Parva park

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, LeicesterA man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 12-year-old girl at a park in Leicestershire. Police said they were called to playing fields off Dorothy Avenue, in Glen Parva, just before 17:00 BST on Tuesday. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Officers said a 40-year-old man was detained on suspicion of assault and remains in custody. Anyone with information about the incident has been urged to contact police.
Thurcaston garage owner who sold unsafe cars jailed

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, LeicesterA garage owner who sold unsafe cars to customers, including some with false service history and MOT certificates, has been jailed. Lee Irons, owner of Affordable Cars Thurcaston, in Leicestershire, sold faulty cars to buyers between March 2021 and September 2022, the county council's trading standards team found. The team said it had received several complaints about the company after customers found problems with their cars shortly after buying them.
Former Nottinghamshire officer barred after making false crime record

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, East MidlandsA police officer who made false statements after a domestic incident has been barred from policing. PC Anthony Crofts, of Nottinghamshire Police, failed to follow domestic abuse procedures following a report on 4 February 2024, a misconduct hearing was told. He falsely recorded that no offences were disclosed to officers by a female victim and failed to take "any positive action" in respect of the alleged offences.
Leicester's famous shoe store closes after 40 years

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, LeicesterA well-known shoe shop in Leicester has closed down after 40 years in business. Blunts Shoes, in Granby Street, had announced the closure at the beginning of the year. Company bosses said footfall had been a factor in their decision. The store had received national attention after singer James Blunt claimed he was the owner in a running joke on social media.
Crews tackle house fire in Normanton street

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Sonia KatariaBBC News, East MidlandsAn investigation has begun into the cause of a house fire in Derby. Emergency services were called to the blaze in Breedon Hill Road, Normanton, at 13:20 BST on Monday. Police said everyone inside the property had been accounted for and no-one was hurt. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service added three crews attended and the fire had been extinguished. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram.
Man who died in house explosion named

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Gavin Bevis |Sonia Kataria

A man who died in a house explosion that saw dozens of people evacuated from their homes has been named as David Howard. Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday. Nottinghamshire Police said officers recovered the 53-year-old's body from under debris following the blast. His daughters have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force added.
Warm weather brings early start to hay fever season, expert says

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sonia Kataria

Hay fever season has started early, expert saysSonia KatariaBBCDr Fiona Symon predicts it is going to be a high birch pollen yearThe recent warm weather has brought about an early start to hay fever season, an expert has said. Dr Fiona Symon, experimental officer in respiratory sciences at the University of Leicester, has been using new technology to monitor pollen levels in recent weeks.
Inside the Leicestershire country park with mixed herd of cattle

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Sonia Kataria |Matt Smith

Image caption, There are English Longhorns, a black Dexter and Scottish Highland cows in Beacon Hill Country ParkYou might not expect to see Scottish Highland and English Longhorn cows roaming in a park when out for a walk, but that's exactly what you'll find in Leicestershire. Beacon Hill Country Park in Woodhouse Eaves is home to one such herd and from April to October the cattle are in view of visitors as part of a heathland restoration project.