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• Chance to fast track your way into university education

  24 June 2022

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE who are interested in studying at university but who don’t yet have the entry qualifications can find out about alternatives routes at a series of open days.

• New electric bus service for hospitals launched

  23 June 2022

  3 minute read

  A NEW fully electric bus service is being launched to provide sustainable transport on routes connecting Leicester’s three main hospitals.

• Bikeability skills in focus during big weekend of cycle fun

  22 June 2022

  3 minute read

  SCHOOLCHILDREN will be showing off their Bikeability skills with a cycle ride into the city centre this weekend.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  21 June 2022

  1 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of summer activities before Sunday (26 June).

• Date set for opening of Leicester’s new net zero carbon bus station

  21 June 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER’S new, multi-million-pound, net zero carbon bus station at St Margaret’s is due to open to the public next week.

• Talent and innovation on display at showcase of Leicester’s garment industry

  20 June 2022

  4 minute read

  LEICESTER garment manufacturers have been showcasing their innovative skills at a factory exhibition and fashion show.

• Flag-raising ceremony to mark start of Armed Forces Week

  17 June 2022

  2 minute read

  THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised in Leicester’s Town Hall Square on Monday (20 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

• Views sought on ideas for Queens Road revamp

  17 June 2022

  3 minute read

  RESIDENTS and businesses in Leicester’s Clarendon Park are being asked for their views on a potential revamp of the popular Queens Road shopping street.

• City schools celebrate Clean Air Day

  16 June 2022

  3 minute read

  SCHOOLS in Leicester have been celebrating Clean Air Day by making the most of traffic-free local streets.

• Dramatic makeover of historic gates complete, thanks to Government fund

  15 June 2022

  3 minute read

  TWO important examples of Leicester’s architectural history have been fully restored thanks to a government grant for expert repair work.

• Apprentices to celebrate achievements at graduation ceremony

  15 June 2022

  2 minute read

  HUNDREDS of people who have successfully completed an apprenticeship in the past 12 months are due to celebrate their achievements at a graduation ceremony this week.

• Public art celebrates city’s links with the fox

  14 June 2022

  2 minute read

  THERE’S a new addition to Leicester’s Green Dragon Square – but only those who scour the skyline will notice it on the top of the wall at the rear of the Corn Exchange.