A double child killer who was the first person to be convicted using DNA evidence is to be released from prison on unsupervised days out. Colin Pitchfork, 56, was given a life sentence in 1988 for the rape and murder of 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire. Lynda’s mother fears he is being…
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Council depot on the move
Blaby District Council’s Neighbourhood Services will be making the short journey from Littlethorpe to Whetstone as the service relocates to a modern, 21st century depot. The Council will be moving its service from the existing base to the new yard next to the County Council-run Whetstone Tip on Enderby Road. Wates Construction began building the…
Littlethorpe man sentenced for drugs offences
A man has been sentenced following drug related offences in nearby Littlethorpe. Leon Bowes, 23, from Biddle Road, Littlethorpe, was found guilty of two counts of possession with intent to supply at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing. He was sentenced on Friday October 25, 2013 to a 14 month custodial sentence suspended for…
Teen admits Littlethorpe handling and Braunstone motoring charges
A 15-year-old boy has admitted handling a car stolen in a burglary. The burglary was committed in Parnell Close, Littlethorpe, on Sunday (February 17). The boy was arrested on Monday, and appeared at Leicester Youth Court on Wednesday. As well as the handling offence, he admitted dangerous driving, driving without a licence, and driving without…
Man charged following football disorder investigation
A 50-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence, following an investigation by Leicestershire Police in to allegations of disorder at an under-15s football match. The incident is alleged to have taken place on October 21 at Warwick Road, Littlethorpe, at a game between Blaby and Whetstone FC and Leicester Nirvana FC. The…