Is the City of Leicester a dump?

[Stadt]

If the city had a progressive outlook St George’s tower would be levelled and the land used to facilitate the expansion of the train station.

 

This artwork means it’ll be as an attraction (maybe even listed ) and it’s unlikely to ever be torn down as a result.

[Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot]

I've lived in Notts right near the city for a little over 2 years now and as such I can confirm, Leicester is indeed, a dump. 

[Free Falling Foxes]

Saw Soulsby singing the praises of our new, carbon neutral, St Margarets Bus Station earlier.

Flaw in his vision though: bus drivers who don't know how to switch off their engines.

[RoboFox]

Buildings collapsing on Churchgate. 

 

Doesn't seem like anyone was caught in it, although that cyclist probably had a close call. 

 

 

[Trav Le Bleu]

1 hour ago, RoboFox said:

Buildings collapsing on Churchgate. 

 

Doesn't seem like anyone was caught in it, although that cyclist probably had a close call. 

 

 

Don't worry, that's Leicestershire Police's rapid emergency response vehicle.

[kenny]

7 hours ago, RoboFox said:

Buildings collapsing on Churchgate. 

 

Doesn't seem like anyone was caught in it, although that cyclist probably had a close call. 

 

 

I feel that as a professional I need to add that it was only a partial collapse.

 

Scary that no one was hurt, it's fortunate it wasn't high street.

[SpacedX]

15 hours ago, kenny said:

Scary that no one was hurt

Why does that scare you? 

[kenny]

7 minutes ago, Line-X said:

Why does that scare you? 

Because its a city centre street with many people around.

 

Its now been reported that someone was injured in the collapse but luckily only one. If it had been High Street then I suspect there would have been fatalities.

[boots60]

A lot more were injured when it was the Longstop pub.

 

Falling masonry was the least of your worries.

[SpacedX]

42 minutes ago, kenny said:

Because its a city centre street with many people around.

 

Its now been reported that someone was injured in the collapse but luckily only one. If it had been High Street then I suspect there would have been fatalities.

I understand that. But you said it was "scary that no one was hurt". Not meaning to be pedantic here, but surely you meant to say that it was scary that someone could have been hurt? 

Edited 16 September 2022 by Line-X

[kenny]

15 minutes ago, Line-X said:

I understand that. But you said it was "scary that no one was hurt". Not meaning to be pedantic here, but surely you meant to say that it was scary that someone could have been hurt? 

I suppose that is all true.

 

I'm not sure i'll be bothered to update my post though.

[Parafox]

6 hours ago, kenny said:

Because its a city centre street with many people around.

 

Its now been reported that someone was injured in the collapse but luckily only one. If it had been High Street then I suspect there would have been fatalities.

If a tree falls in a forest, is there a sound?

Speculation at it's worst.

The "injury" was one man has sustained a head injury. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.”

 A bit of brick landing on his head causing a small wound to his scalp potentially needing stitches.

My ex-crewmate attended. Nothing to see here. (Except a bit of sensationalist journalism from our beloved LM).

Edited 16 September 2022 by Parafox

[Cadno'r Cymoedd]

Always amazes me that many people in Leicester seem quick to decry their city. Having been back several times in recent times, I would certainly admit there's much that could be done to improve the city centre in particular.  Some imagination and ambition in and with new buildings would be great. But many cities are destroying their history, which Leicester sadly did a damage to in the 1960s. But there is a lot to be proud of in that history and huge potential to build on. Finally, as the Glaswegians say, "people make places". Take more pride in being a distinctive city and what it has to offer. 

[Wymsey]

Surprised that the big fight on Melton Road, from the India v Pakistan cricket game, hasn't been mentioned.

 

27 were arrested very recently.

Edited 17 September 2022 by Wymsey

[davieG]

32 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

Surprised that the big fight on Melton Road, from the India v Pakistan cricket game, hasn't been mentioned.

 

27 were arrested very recently.

It has now 

[westernpark]

36 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

Surprised that the big fight on Melton Road, from the India v Pakistan cricket game, hasn't been mentioned.

 

27 were arrested very recently.

Interesting videos on YouTube that look to point to cricket being used as an excuse for the disorder. Whilst those videos must be treated with trepidation, the interviews were interesting with members of the local community.

[kenny]

21 hours ago, Parafox said:

If a tree falls in a forest, is there a sound?

Speculation at it's worst.

The "injury" was one man has sustained a head injury. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.”

 A bit of brick landing on his head causing a small wound to his scalp potentially needing stitches.

My ex-crewmate attended. Nothing to see here. (Except a bit of sensationalist journalism from our beloved LM).

Speaking professionally, I feel sorry now for any one involved in that project. They are going to be subject to a variety of HSE investigations and probable litigation for the next few years.

 

Plenty to see her as far as I'm concerned. That type of collapse is a serious and thankfully rare occurrence.

[Free Falling Foxes]

13 hours ago, Wymsey said:

Surprised that the big fight on Melton Road, from the India v Pakistan cricket game, hasn't been mentioned.

 

27 were arrested very recently.

I brought it up 'Also in the news' at the time. I guess the fact it's Asians on Asians does not make it too news worthy.

Now if it was Whites and Asians it would be national news/unrest.

Edited 17 September 2022 by Free Falling Foxes

[Viktor-LCFC]

It kicked off again today between Hindus and Muslims in East Leicester around Green  lane rd and Gypsy lane along with Belgrave rd

.https://twitter.com/Majstar7/status/1571223601495277569

 

 

Edited 17 September 2022 by Viktor-LCFC

[Heathrow fox]

20 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

I brought it up 'Also in the news' at the time. I guess the fact it's Asians on Asians does not make it too news worthy.

Now if it was Whites and Asians it would be national news/unrest.

City Council and Leicestershire Police worst nightmare scenario 

[moore_94]

 

[smallpauldj]

Religion of peace only thing they all have in common in they know drop dead Fred

[StanSP]

Saddens me alot that Hindus seem to be the aggressor here. Not that it makes it any less acceptable either way, but just saddens me that there is this violence. Heavily disassociate myself with those that started the fighting

 

[hejammy]

3 hours ago, smallpauldj said:

Religion of peace only thing they all have in common in they know drop dead Fred

 perhaps do some reading as to what actually happened. Not all brown people are same religion..... 

[smallpauldj]

3 minutes ago, hejammy said:

 perhaps do some reading as to what actually happened. Not all brown people are same religion..... 

I'm fully aware not all brown people have the same imaginary friend, however the tweets of meets coming from Birmingham etc are not peaceful, so I stand by my post. If the police just let them get on with it we would have had many dead tonight.