Birmingham City close on Kai Wagner transfer
Birmingham City are poised to make German left-back Kai Wagner their first January signing. The 28-year-old Philadelphia Union star could provide immediate competition for Alex Cochrane.
Birmingham City are poised to make German left-back Kai Wagner their first January signing. The 28-year-old Philadelphia Union star could provide immediate competition for Alex Cochrane.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
Professor Michael Nicholson receives OBE for normothermic machine perfusion, a technique he pioneered in Leicester, transforming transplant medicine and saving lives.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner confirms the club is negotiating a permanent transfer for Patrick Roberts. Discover Blues' key January targets and Tom Brady's recruitment role.
A sixth suspect is arrested over a serious assault in Leicester city centre that left a man in his 20s with critical head injuries. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
After a decade of trying, Chris Woodgate from Leicester has won a £120,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith and £45,000 cash in a dream car competition. Discover his emotional reaction and life-changing plans.
Birmingham City are exploring the January market to strengthen three key positions. Get the latest on Chris Davies's transfer targets and the Blues' Championship ambitions.
Human remains found in a Leicester woodland have been identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing since 2006. A suspect has been identified, with international prosecution pending. Read the latest.
Daniel Cook, 39, has been given a life sentence for the manslaughter of his mother, Ellen Cook, 72, in Littlethorpe. Read the full tragic story and court details.
Police confirm human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland are those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing for 19 years. Investigation remains open as family is informed.
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been formally identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police confirm the investigation remains open.
Former bar manager Lauren McCormick, who was once homeless, is expanding her community Christmas dinner in Leicester to feed 250 vulnerable people this year. Donations are needed for food, gifts, and venue costs.
Derby County are closing in on a permanent £350,000 transfer for Birmingham City defender Dion Sanderson. Get the latest on the January move and what it means for both clubs.
Manchester City have decided against selling goalkeeper James Trafford in January, dealing a blow to Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle and Tottenham's transfer plans.
Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Leicester. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Aston Villa's pursuit of striker Ivan Toney hits a major hurdle. Get the latest update on why a January move now seems unlikely and who Villa could target instead.
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a January move for Crystal Palace's £40m-rated striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. With Palace willing to listen to offers, Villa see a dream chance to add firepower.
Struggling Wolves could propose a swap deal with West Ham, sending goalkeeper Jose Sa to London in exchange for striker Niklas Fullkrug. Could this ignite the January window?
Aston Villa are reportedly tracking Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande, who has an €80m release clause. Could Villa make a January move for the 'valuable asset'?
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
LCH Charity launches its 'Give the Gift of Hope' appeal to support 2,000 disadvantaged children in Leicester this Christmas with gifts, warm clothes, and festive experiences.
Aston Villa are on red alert as Rangers' highly-rated teenager Bailey Rice is set to leave on a free transfer next summer. Villa could capitalise with a pre-contract offer from January.
Five drug dealers who ran the 'Croc line' in Leicester, selling crack cocaine and heroin via bulk text messages, have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison. Police urge the public to report drug dealing.
Aston Villa could offer Evann Guessand in a swap deal to sign Brentford's prolific striker Igor Thiago for £50m in January, as Unai Emery seeks competition for misfiring Ollie Watkins.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a £50 million bid for Brentford striker Igor Thiago to solve their goalscoring issues. Could this be the move that secures Champions League football?