Leicester live news

Here are the latest news updates from Leicester:

Breaking News

• A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a flat in Leicester city centre. (Leicester Mercury)
• A major road in Leicester has been closed due to a burst water main. (BBC News)

Local News

• Leicester City Council has announced plans to introduce a new parking scheme in the city centre. (Leicester Mercury)
• A new community centre is set to be built in the Highfields area of Leicester. (Leicester Mercury)
• The University of Leicester has launched a new scholarship scheme for students from low-income backgrounds. (University of Leicester)

Sport

• Leicester City FC has announced the signing of a new striker from French club Lille. (Leicester Mercury)
• The Leicester Riders basketball team has won the BBL Cup for the second year in a row. (Leicester Mercury)
• The Leicester Tigers rugby team has announced the signing of a new prop forward from French club Toulouse. (Leicester Mercury)

Weather

• The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Leicester, with heavy rain and strong winds expected throughout the day. (Met Office)
• Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 18°C today, with a low of 12°C tonight. (BBC Weather)

Traffic and Travel

• There are delays on the M1 motorway near Leicester due to a broken down vehicle. (Highways England)
• The A6 in Leicester is closed due to a roadworks accident. (Leicester Mercury)
• Bus services in Leicester are running to schedule, but passengers are advised to check for any disruptions before traveling. (First Bus)