New homes in Leicestershire may be at greater risk of flooding, a national trade body has warned. Hundreds of homes that were ...

Hundreds were displaced as about 800 properties were affected when widespread flooding hit the two counties. On the morning of Monday 6 January alone, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said ...

A controversial plan to build 155 homes on land on the outskirts of a tiny Leicestershire village is set for approval next ...

Beavers should be reintroduced in Leicestershire to combat flooding in the area, an MP has said. Alberto Costa, who ...

After a weekend of seemingly non-stop drizzle, there are dozens of flood alerts in place across Leicestershire on Monday ...

Leicestershire residents have said they fear more house building in their area could create a "flooding time-bomb" on their ...

You can keep up to date with the latest on flooding disruption around the UK by clicking here. Volunteers from Leicestershire's Search and Rescue service worked through the night to help residents ...

The Government has announced a “record” £2.65 billion to build and maintain flood defences over the next two years to protect thousands of homes.

The authority has published fresh budget proposals, outlining a multi-million pound investment in services while confirming a ...

About 800 homes and businesses were affected by widespread flooding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland After hundreds of homes were flooded, dozens of people rescued and a major incident ...