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LEICESTER’S Riverside Festival returns this weekend – and this year it’s bigger than ever, with more locations, more free activities and an exciting new collaboration with DMU.
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7 July 2023
3 minute read
PLANS for major investment in a new phase of improvements to the busy A6 in Leicester are now in the final stages, and people are being invited to have their say.
4 July 2023
3 minute read
FAMILIES in Leicester are being encouraged to get moving this summer with a free programme of fun activities at their local children’s centre.
4 July 2023
1 minute read
HOUSING tenants are now able to report any concerns about antisocial behaviour to dedicated new team which has been set up to help.
3 July 2023
2 minute read
AN awareness-raising campaign is turning the spotlight on the harm caused by problem drinking in Leicester.
30 June 2023
3 minute read
AN annual summer scheme to encourage children to keep up their reading during the school holidays has been launched this week.
28 June 2023
4 minute read
AN impressive new mural celebrating the history of Leicester Market through the centuries has been created overlooking Green Dragon Square.
28 June 2023
2 minute read
MORE than 120 people who have successfully completed an apprenticeship in the past 12 months are due to celebrate their achievements at a graduation ceremony this week.
27 June 2023
2 minute read
SEVEN benches in Leicester’s parks and open spaces are being designated as places where a chat with a friendly stranger is welcome.
27 June 2023
2 minute read
GREEN fingered pupils that have been busy growing ‘mealbarrows’ full of healthy fruit and vegetables will have their efforts judged at Abbey Pumping Station this weekend.
22 June 2023
1 minute read
THERE’S another chance for people to explore some of Leicester’s hidden history this weekend as the Heritage Sundays programme continues.
22 June 2023
3 minute read
A NEW national touring exhibition created to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS will open in Leicester this week.
20 June 2023
2 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are invited to sign up for a free programme of summer activities before the deadline on 28 June.