A row of shops in Wigston town centre could have flats built on top of them. If the plan is approved, the flats will be created above London Nail Salon, Sophia's Hair Studio, The Tap Barrel ...

to not build houses on a car park near Wigston town centre. Plans have been in pipeline by the council for a number of years to build 150 homes on the Paddock Street car park, near Bull Head Street.

However, Adrian Thorpe, head of the built environment at the council, said the sign had received "overwhelmingly positive feedback", as had other improvements in Wigston town centre. READ MORE ...

The police watchdog is investigating a car chase which ended with a teenager suffering serious injuries in a crash. The 17-year-old boy was badly injured when the car he was in crashed as it was ...

The artwork was commissioned by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (OWBC) and forms part of a series of small public realm ...

The Wigston Roll of Honour memorial, located near All Saints Church in the town, had fallen into disrepair, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council said. However, a project led by councillor Bill ...

A new mural paying tribute to the history of a town in Leicestershire is set to be unveiled. The artwork, which overlooks Albion Street in South Wigston, features Orson Wright, who is said to have ...

A major blaze has broken out at a commercial building in South Wigston with dozens of firefighters in attendance. Smoke can be seen filling the air from the fire which started around 9am on ...

South Wigston: Large fire sends plume of smoke over town Dozens of firefighters tackled a fire at a commercial unit that sent a plume of black smoke over a Leicestershire town. Emergency services ...

Taking a prominent position in the mural, which stands on the corner of Albion Street and Blaby Road, it honours the man who is credited for building much of the town. The artwork was commissioned by ...