City, unitary authority and county town of Leicestershire, East Midlands
Kian Bateman, 19, has been sentenced to life in prison for murder following a fatal crash outside a Cardiff club. He was high on nitrous oxide and accelerated his car, killing Shelley Davies and injuring her partner; he must serve at least 17 years and is disqualified from driving for 21 years.
Multiple attacks against Elbit Systems in Germany have been reported, including vandalism at an Ulm office and protests at a UK factory. The incidents are linked to ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict, with activists citing opposition to Israel's military actions. The German court is pursuing charges against five activists involved in the Ulm attack.
The conflict in Iran has pushed up energy prices and fuel costs, with gas and oil contributing to higher household bills. The price cap review set for 1 July to 30 September 2026 is expected to show a rise, while a think tank identifies towns most vulnerable to energy-spending shocks.
Two southbound East Midlands Railway services have collided south of Bedford at about 5:15pm on 19 June 2026. Emergency services have declared a major incident; one person has died at the scene. The East of England Ambulance Service has reported 11 very serious injuries, 22 serious injuries and 56 minor injuries.
BBC and other outlets report that Twana Jamal, once dubbed the godfather of Calais camps, has been found living and working in Blaby, Leicestershire, under a false name. He allegedly earned large sums moving people across the Channel between 2012–2016 and is now subject to asylum claims. Authorities warn Brexit-era data checks hinder border enforcement.