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A TRIO of trees, chosen for their red, white and blue foliage, will be planted in Leicester’s Abbey Park to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

A KEY source of support for Leicester and Leicestershire’s businesses will be able to reach nearly 200 more firms following a decision to extend its funding.

ABBEY Park’s Pets’ Corner has temporarily closed to the public as part of a nationwide bid to limit the spread of avian flu.

MORE than 6,000 new trees are being planted in Leicester’s parks and open spaces this winter, thanks to two successful bids for funding.

CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefit-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for free activities over the Christmas holidays.

AN extensive road scheme to improve one of the key routes in and out of the city has been completed.

LEICESTER City Council is the new owner of Leicester’s Haymarket Centre. The council has purchased the landmark shopping centre for £9.9m after securing a deal before the property went to market.

THE MAMMOTH task of converting Jubilee Square into Leicester’s spectacular Christmas ice rink is now well under way.

Improvements to a popular walking and cycling route will be carried out next week.

PLANS to invest over £26million to acquire hundreds of new homes and address the growing need for affordable housing in Leicester have been announced by the city council.

LEICESTER’S museums are full of ideas for a great day out this winter, with new exhibitions, live performances and Christmas events to look forward to.

A PROGRAMME of installing new parking areas and laybys in residential areas across Leicester gets underway this month.