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A PAIR of busy road crossings on Leicester’s inner ring road are being widened to accommodate an increase in the number of cyclists and pedestrians using them.

THOUSANDS of people across Leicester are expected to attend the city’s Remembrance Day events as the nation pays its respects to its fallen servicemen and women.

PEOPLE in Leicester are being given the chance to comment on proposed changes to the rules and procedures for licensing local taxi drivers.

AN AMBITIOUS five-year plan that sets out how Leicester and Leicestershire will be positioned as a leading destination for tourism was launched in the city yesterday.

LEICESTER’S Shared Lives service has been praised by the Care Quality Commission for the ‘many outstanding and proactive ways’ its carers help people to be independent.

A NEW guide to an improved range of support available to young people with experience of being in care has been launched by Leicester City Council.

MOTORISTS are being advised of possible traffic disruption caused by a religious procession taking place this weekend.

WORK is underway in Leicester’s Abbey Park as it prepares to host the city’s biggest, family-friendly Bonfire Night celebrations.

HORTICULTURAL volunteers across the city who have been helping their neighbourhoods to blossom have won range of awards for their efforts.

A VEGAN market is returning to Leicester following the success of its first event.

VISITORS have until the weekend to savour a ground-breaking exhibition at New Walk Museum designed to shed light on rare and unusual African artefacts seldom seen in public before.

STUDENTS and pupils from across the region have taken part in an event aimed at showcasing future job opportunities in science and technology.