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10 March 2025
1 minute read
LEICESTER school children have been exploring their heritage while learning about King Richard lll, ancestry and heraldry as part of the city’s Light Up Leicester festival.
6 March 2025
4 minute read
WITH just days to go before the return of Light up Leicester, organisers are making the final touches to deliver a spectacular festival that will include joyful parades, inspirational performances and amazing light installations.
3 March 2025
2 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for free activities during the Easter holidays before the deadline on Sunday 30 March.
3 March 2025
1 minute read
A NATIONAL campaign is calling for people from the LGBTQ+ community to consider becoming foster carers or adoptive parents.
3 March 2025
1 minute read
THOUSANDS of children across the city will be offered places at secondary schools today (Monday 3 March) – with an increase in the percentage being offered their first choice.
28 February 2025
3 minute read
A DAZZLING bike parade is being planned as part of next month’s Light Up Leicester festival – and everyone is invited to join in the pedal-powered fun!
27 February 2025
3 minute read
THOUSANDS of Leicester residents could be left without heating or hot water this summer unless they have their aging electricity meters replaced.
27 February 2025
1 minute read
FAMILIES who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can join Local Offer Live next week to find out more about services that can help them.
27 February 2025
2 minute read
A NEW life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Belgrave Hall in Leicester, as part of the Heartshield initiative.
26 February 2025
1 minute read
MOTORISTS are being warned that overnight road closures will be in place on part of Leicester’s busy inner ring road next week.
26 February 2025
4 minute read
LEICESTER’S vibrant communities are taking centre stage for Light Up Leicester as the festival returns to the city.
24 February 2025
3 minute read
WORK is set to begin on the construction of more than 50 new affordable council homes at a former school site in the south of Leicester.