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LEICESTER’S biggest bonfire night celebration takes place at Abbey Park on Saturday 7 November – and tickets are on sale now!
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6 November 2026
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WORK is set to begin on projects in Leicester that will aim to slow down the flow of water while delivering wider benefits for nature, the environment and local people.
5 November 2026
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LEICESTER is gearing up to celebrate the beginning of the festive season with final preparations underway to ensure the city sparkles this Christmas.
3 November 2026
2 minute read
LEICESTER residents are being encouraged to learn the signs of mouth cancer as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month this November.
3 November 2026
1 minute read
LEICESTER Market will reopen on the city’s new market square in April next year, following consultation with market traders over the timing of the move.
2 November 2026
2 minute read
PEOPLE are being invited to have their say about proposals for a new permit parking scheme in part of Leicester.
2 November 2026
1 minute read
THOUSANDS of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month.
29 October 2026
2 minute read
The Government announced today (29 October) that it will be withdrawing its decision on local government reorganisation (LGR) for a number of councils including Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, and revisiting them over the next three months.
28 October 2026
2 minute read
PEOPLE are being urged to vote for Leicester’s Riverside Festival after it was shortlisted in two categories at the UK Festival Awards 2026.
27 October 2026
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A WIDE range of events celebrating Diwali are bringing music, culture and community celebrations to venues across Leicester, culminating in the city's Diwali Day celebrations on Sunday 8 November.
27 October 2026
2 minute read
PEOPLE across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women at the city’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
26 October 2026
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LOCAL organisations are being invited to apply to Leicester city Council for a share of £230,000 to help them put on festivals and events in Leicester.
26 October 2026
2 minute read
NEW powers are being introduced in response to anti-social behaviour.