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A NEW health project is being launched in Leicester to help young people in care to give up smoking.

ADULTS wanting to learn new skills will be able to find out more at a series of open days taking place throughout December.

PEOPLE are being asked to help shape a citywide vision on the changes needed for Leicester to become carbon neutral and play its part in tackling the global climate emergency.

AN ambitious project to bring Leicester’s former eco house back into community use is seeking public support through a crowdfunding appeal.

A SOCIAL work team at Leicester City Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding work in supporting vulnerable adults.

TWO communities in Leicester are set to get 20mph zones covering residential streets after local support for the road safety schemes.

A CAMPAIGN aimed at helping ensure communities in developing countries have access to safe, clean toilets is being launched with the help of Leicester’s Lord Mayor this week.

PEOPLE travelling into the city centre on Thursday for the switch on of Leicester’s Christmas lights are reminded that there’s a late-night Park & Ride service this year.

CARERS are being invited to a city centre event where they can find out more about local services that can help them.

PUPILS, staff and guests at Wolsey House Primary School have been marking National School Meals Week with a roast dinner - freshly prepared in their new kitchen.

A COLLECTION of baby clothes and shoes that tells the story of 350 years of children’s clothing goes on display at Leicester’s New Walk Museum on Saturday (16 November).

OCTOPUS Energy is helping the city light up for Christmas this year, thanks to its partnership with the city council.