A dedicated operation to support the re-opening of the night-time economy and help support the policing of lockdown has been launched by Leicestershire Police. The force will be deploying additional officers, including members of our Special Constabulary, to work over the weekend period and beyond. The introduction of additional measures by the Government due to a…
Localised Lockdown in Leicester – PCC speaks out
Statement from Lord Willy Bach, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland regarding the localised lockdown imposed upon Leicester and the conurbation. “It’s clear that this new lockdown is justified. Community safety is my top priority. Public health comes first, and I urge everyone to follow the guidelines to protect each other and…
Try tennis with Enderby Tennis Club’s “Play your way” app
With Wimbledon cancelled this year, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has launched a campaign encouraging people from all walks of life to pick up a racket this summer, even if they aren’t particularly good at the sport. Enderby Lawn Tennis Club (ELTC) are participating in the national launch and are one of only two clubs…
Coronavirus ‘outbreak’ at local biscuit factory which supplies McVities
A whistleblower has said a South Wigston biscuit factory is the location of a coronavirus outbreak. The employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told local media that five members of one work team at the Pladis biscuit factory in Canal Street, South Wigston had tested positive for the disease. According to reports some members of…
Online rehabilitation programmes made available to all
A web-based rehabilitation programme developed by a team of experts in Leicester has granted free access to other health organisations for up to four months to help support patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The offer from Leicester’s Hospitals comes during Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (15-22 June 2020). Pulmonary rehabilitation is supervised exercise training, health education and…