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WORKS to create a 67-bed hotel in a city centre building that’s been vacant for more than 30 years are now under way.

LOCAL groups are being invited to apply to run a community centre in North Evington.

19 LOCAL arts and creative organisations are being showcased in a new prospectus and promotional campaign designed to showcase Leicester as the place for experiencing world class culture and growing creative businesses.

A SOCIAL work team at Leicester City Council has taken the top prize in a prestigious awards ceremony recognising its outstanding work in supporting vulnerable adults.

WITH just days to go before Leicester’s real ice rink opens in Jubilee Square, people can now start planning their visits to the city’s standout Christmas attraction.

PLANS for a major revamp of Leicester’s historic former Fenwick building are set to get a boost with £450,000 of council investment for a new flexible workspace.

A SECTION of Leicester’s outer ring road will be closed to traffic this Sunday (December 8) to allow emergency repairs to be carried out.

IF you’ve ever thought about taking the plunge and becoming a swimming instructor, then the chance to join one of the new training courses taking place in Leicester could be just what you’ve been waiting for.

LEICESTER Park & Ride is running extra services throughout December – which means you can catch a Park & Ride bus every day, apart from on Christmas Day.

THERE’S a chance to see parts of Leicester's Abbey Pumping Station this weekend that are not normally open to the public.

CIVIL enforcement powers are set to be introduced by Leicester City Council against private sector landlords who commit certain housing offences.

THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas got under way in Leicester last night with the switch-of the city’s spectacular festive lights.