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RESTRICTIONS on household mixing in Leicester will largely continue unchanged, following the introduction of the Government’s new three-tier Local Covid Alert Level system.

EMPLOYED or self-employed people who are told to self-isolate but whose income would be hit by staying at home can now claim a £500 support payment.

JOBSEEKERS will soon be able to get specialist advice at three city libraries.

MORE children are improving their health and contributing towards better air quality by walking to school, according to latest figures from the city council.

ARRANGEMENTS that have helped some of the city’s most vulnerable residents to shield from the coronavirus will be paused in Leicester today (5 October).

SEWER works linked to the redevelopments near the Leicester Tigers rugby ground will be taking place again this weekend.

ENABLING works are due to begin on a scheme to create a new link road which will divert traffic away from residential streets and reduce pollution, traffic congestion and create a better road network in part of Leicester.

TOILET facilities in seven popular city parks are set to be fully refurbished by Leicester City Council.

ROADS along one of Leicester’s busiest arterial traffic routes are to undergo a £3.1million programme of resurfacing work and junction improvements this month.

EFFORTS to preserve Leicester’s rich architectural heritage have resulted in 25 properties being removed from a local list of historic buildings at risk.

A NEW hub for business at Leicester’s Pioneer Park has already signed up its first tenants, despite still being under construction.

FREE, expert advice on helping children to do well at school by making reading fun is being offered online by the city council’s adult education centre.