Coronavirus scenes from Leicester and a map of the locked down area

It’s now been two weeks since Leicester went into local lockdown, becoming the first city in the country to do so. Where Are We Now?

Leicester Lockdown: Where Are We Now?

More than 9,000 households in Oadby and Wigston, in Leicestershire, have been told to get tested for coronavirus after it became the area outside of the city of Leicester with the highest infection rate. 

9,000 households told to get tested in Leicestershire after coronavirus spike

The city is under local lockdown after seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, with 10% of all those recorded in the country in the past week in Leicester.

The areas in Leicester staying in lockdown

A former worker at a factory in Leicester claims staff were exploited and forced to work in poor conditions with low pay.

Exclusive: Former Leicester clothing factory worker talks of 'unsafe' conditions

High-street names are among those ending their association with the online fashion retailer

Fashion chains drop Boohoo brand over allegations of low pay and poor conditions

Alex Guerrero spent almost two weeks in intensive care after contracting the virus.

Leicestershire man who overcame Covid-19 supporting new virus study

Three builders queuing outside The Briar Rose in Birmingham on Super Saturday.

Punters were up early today to make the most of pubs reopening from 6am. Hairdressers and restaurants have also reopened for the first time since March.

Queues for pubs and barbers on 'Super Saturday'

Textile manufacturers in the Leicester say reports that garment factories have contributed to the recent outbreak are hugely misleading. 

Local fashion wear manufacturers speak about the safety measures in place to protect workers as part of their bit to protect the wider community.

Rajiv Popat: Leicester manufacturers address exploitation claims

ITV Central's Gareth Owen reports from Leicestershire as parts of the county have gone into lockdown for a second time.

Gareth Owen: Life as Leicester went into lockdown...again

Police cars patrol Leicester city centre after local lockdown is announced

Extra officers are being brought in to ensure that pubs in Leicester remain closed due to local lockdown, despite opening everywhere else in the country.

More police to patrol Leicester this weekend than on New Year's Eve

Damaged caused at the Belgrave Commercial Centre.

CCTV captures shocking moment man sets fire to shopping centre

Since the lockdown announcement, there's been a rise in racism, with some blaming the black and ethnic minority communities living there. 

Rajiv Popat: Rise in racism following Leicester lockdown

Walker Crisps factory in Leicester - crisps on a factory line.

There have been 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus among factory staff.

Coronavirus outbreak at Walkers Crisps factory in Leicester

As schools in the city close this evening, and businesses on the cusp of reopening are told to shut up shop, how exactly will this local lockdown be enforced?

How will the Leicester lockdown be enforced?

Leicester players sit socially distanced at the King Power Stadium.

The Club issued a statement following the lockdown announcement on Monday night.

Central Leicester