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A SECOND temporary cycle track is being installed to help create a safe route for people cycling into the city centre during the coronavirus lockdown.

AN advice service helping city residents who are concerned about the impact of coronavirus on their daily lives has so far been in contact with more than 4,500 people across Leicester.

LEICESTER’S museums may be shut while the coronavirus lockdown continues, but their collections are being opened up to a new audience of online visitors.

Residents are being urged to be extra vigilant of children’s welfare during lockdown and report any concerns they may have.

RESIDENTS’ parking permit holders are being reassured that they won’t be penalised if their passes expire during the coronavirus lockdown.

A NEW cycle track has been put in place to help key workers who are biking to work during the coronavirus lockdown.

BUSINESSES across Leicester are being urged to come forward to get financial help from an £85million Government fund designed to help them during the coronavirus pandemic.

MORE than 200 additional places to stay are now being provided by the city council to ensure that no-one has to sleep rough in Leicester.

THE ambitious redevelopment of Leicester’s once-neglected Waterside area has reached another major milestone, as work begins on the first new office complex in Frog Island.

LEICESTER is joining a national campaign called #quitforcovid to encourage smokers to kick the habit during the coronavirus lockdown.

CHILDREN in Leicester who would normally be entitled to a free school lunch are still being offered a free meal every day – even though most of them are currently not at school.

LEICESTER’S libraries are backing World Book Night tonight (23 April) – by inviting people to pick up a book, share a story, listen to an audiobook or hold a virtual book group meeting between 7pm and 8pm.