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• Museum’s own story told in new exhibition

  13 February 2026

  2 minute read

  THE STORY of a building that started life as a school but went on to become Leicester’s flagship museum is told in a new exhibition that opens tomorrow (Saturday).

• Improvement works planned for footpaths near Abbey Park

  13 February 2026

  1 minute read

  A NEXT phase of work to revamp an underpass leading to Leicester’s Abbey Park is now under way.

• Resurfacing works to take place on neighbourhood roads

  12 February 2026

  1 minute read

  ROAD repairs are being carried out by Leicester City Council from next week on four busy streets.

• Outstanding rating for council's reablement service

  10 February 2026

  2 minute read

  A CITY council service that helps people to retain their independence has been awarded an outstanding rating.

• Steam toys take centre stage at pumping station event

  6 February 2026

  2 minute read

  STEAM-POWERED toys, boats and trains will take centre stage at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station later this month.

• Government launches consultation on council reorganisation plans

  5 February 2026

  1 minute read

  THE Government has launched its statutory consultation on plans to reorganise the way local councils operate.

• Enjoy free and low-cost family fun in Leicester this half term

  5 February 2026

  3 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half term can enjoy dozens of activities in Leicester that won’t break the bank.

• Bids invited for city’s new Community Heritage Champions

  2 February 2026

  2 minute read

  A NEW city-wide project that aims to celebrate Leicester’s heritage is offering groups and organisations the chance to apply for grants to explore untold local stories.

• Leicester’s communities provide narrative for new exhibition

  29 January 2026

  2 minute read

  THE STORIES of more than 100 people who have made the city their home provide the content for a new exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. 

• Schoolchildren choose their favourite picture books

  29 January 2026

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLCHILDREN across the city and county are choosing their favourite picture books for the Our Best Picture Book competition.

• New bays for taxis and passenger drop-offs to be trialled

  29 January 2026

  2 minute read

  NEW arrangements for taxi ranks and passenger pick-up and drop-off bays will be piloted in a busy part of Leicester city centre from next month

• Leicester’s night-time venues welcome first-ever conference

  23 January 2026

  3 minute read

  AROUND 80 representatives of Leicester’s night-time economy sector gathered at the city’s Grand Hotel this week for their first ever conference.