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• Festive events coming up at Leicester’s Guildhall

  28 November 2025

  2 minute read

  FESTIVE films, live music and Christmas wreath-making are some of the events taking place at Leicester’s Guildhall this winter.

• Full steam ahead for Abbey Pumping Station’s Christmas special!

  27 November 2025

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’s Abbey Pumping Station is counting down to Christmas with a steam-themed festive event that all the family will enjoy. 

• Tree trails and planting mark National Tree Week in Leicester

  25 November 2025

  3 minute read

  TWO new tree trails have been launched in Leicester in time for National Tree Week.

• Ofsted finds that SEND partnership provides effective support - but more to be done

  25 November 2025

  4 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are benefiting from a strong multi-agency approach which supports their needs effectively, according to a recent Ofsted inspection of the partnership which delivers services.

• Leicester people asked to help strengthen community connections

  24 November 2025

  1 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being asked to help develop a programme of work to strengthen community relations and renew togetherness and pride in the city.

• Conference puts men’s mental health in spotlight

  24 November 2025

  2 minute read

  MEN who may be struggling with their mental health are being encouraged to seek support.

• Resurfacing works planned for historic canal bridge

  21 November 2025

  1 minute read

  A HISTORIC canal bridge in Aylestone is to undergo repairs to its road surface from next week.

• Footpath improvements to take place close to Abbey Park

  21 November 2025

  1 minute read

  A SECTION of a pathway close to a popular Leicester park is due to be resurfaced as part of a programme of repairs starting next week.

• First purpose-built new children’s home in 40 years opens its doors

  20 November 2025

  2 minute read

  A NEW children’s home has opened in Leicester.

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  19 November 2025

  2 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum next Wednesday (26 November).

• Bird housing order in force across England to protect against Avian Influenza

  19 November 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council’s trading standards service is urging bird keepers across Leicester to take action as new measures have come into force to help prevent the spread of avian influenza.

• Revised proposals for city’s libraries and community centres

  19 November 2025

  4 minute read

  THE city council will continue to run 15 of Leicester’s libraries, and three busy neighbourhood centres will stay within council control, if recommendations being put forward are approved.