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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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6 October 2022
4 minute read
EXPERTS from the University of Leicester who led the search for the remains of King Richard III are to receive a top civic award – 10 years after their astonishing discovery.
6 October 2022
2 minute read
A WIDE-ranging strategy has been launched setting out ways to try to reduce harmful drinking in Leicester.
5 October 2022
3 minute read
PREPARATIONS are well under way for the switch-on of Leicester’s famous Diwali lights on Sunday (9 October) – and road users are reminded that there will be road closures in the area.
4 October 2022
1 minute read
MOTORISTS are being warned of disruption and road closures following a large fire in Leicester city centre.
4 October 2022
2 minute read
SCHOOLS from across Leicester have taken part in a conference exploring the action needed to tackle the global climate emergency.
30 September 2022
3 minute read
THE city council is working with a local charity and ambulance service to make sure life-saving defibrillators are registered on a national database.
28 September 2022
2 minute read
PLANS to use almost £5million of Right to Buy cash to help address the need for more affordable homes have been announced by Leicester City Council.
28 September 2022
2 minute read
HUNDREDS of Leicester homes are benefitting from a range of cost-cutting energy efficiency improvements, as part of a multi-million scheme delivered by the city council.
27 September 2022
2 minute read
EVENTS and activities that encourage life-long learning will be taking place across Leicester’s libraries next week, as part of the celebrations for Libraries Week.
27 September 2022
2 minute read
New road safety measures and road resurfacing works are to be carried out on a busy route on the outskirts of Leicester.
26 September 2022
3 minute read
LEICESTER’S famous Diwali lights will light up the city’s Golden Mile from Sunday October 9 this year.
23 September 2022
6 minute read
LOCAL authorities, healthcare organisations and the NHS are joining together to promote an awareness-raising week aimed at supporting parents when babies cry.