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• Appeal for Bonfire Night pallets

  31 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LOCAL businesses are being called on to help Leicester’s Bonfire Night go with a bang by donating their broken or surplus wooden pallets. 

• Remembrance Day commemorations to take place

  31 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER will come together to remember its fallen service men and women in the annual Remembrance Day service.

• Warm welcome awaits at Leicester’s libraries this winter

  30 October 2023

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council is inviting people to stay warm and enjoy the company of others in its libraries this winter.

• City Mayor calls on Government to increase council funding to protect crucial services

  27 October 2023

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has written to the Government to warn that the city council will struggle to balance its books in the next 18 months unless there is a change to Government funding.

• Diwali Day promises spectacular event for all the family

  26 October 2023

  3 minute read

  A PARADE featuring 100 beautiful willow lanterns, giant puppetry depicting the fight between good and evil, and a performance by Mercury Music Prize winner Talvin Singh are among the exciting additions to this year’s Diwali Day celebrations in Leicester.

• Road closures ahead as Fiveways improvement scheme progresses

  25 October 2023

  2 minute read

  MOTORISTS are being advised of a road closure that will come into effect from next week on Woodgate as work on the major A50/Fiveways improvement scheme continues.

• Scheme will improve traffic flow and parking at Green Lane Road

  24 October 2023

  2 minute read

  MEASURES to tackle traffic congestion and improve both traffic flow and parking are due to be introduced on part of a busy Leicester road.

• Be part of a community helping promote mental health and wellbeing

  23 October 2023

  2 minute read

  A NETWORK of Mental Health Friendly Places is being put together involving neighbourhood venues across Leicester.

• Schools celebrate annual Grow Your Own Grub competition

  23 October 2023

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS that have been growing their own grub have reaped the rewards of their green-fingered efforts at a celebration event.

• Take your pick of activity at event to mark National Apple Day

  18 October 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE can find out about a new project to raise the profile of Leicester’s community orchards at an open day this weekend.

• Donate to Uganda 50 artwork appeal at pop-up event this week

  17 October 2023

  4 minute read

  PEOPLE will be able to find out more details about how to be part of a public art project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival of thousands of Ugandan Asians to the city.

• Tickets for Abbey Park Bonfire Night now on sale

  14 October 2023

  3 minute read

  TICKETS are now on sale for Leicester’s Abbey Park Bonfire Night celebrations – and firework fans are reminded that all tickets must be purchased in advance.