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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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15 June 2021
2 minute read
A CHALLENGE to count the Rutland Dinosaur’s teeth, some top tips on dental health from Welford, the Leicester Tigers’ furry mascot, and a mass tooth-brushing event have all been helping to remind children in Leicester to look after their teeth.
15 June 2021
3 minute read
FIVE community projects in Leicester are being put forward for a share of £3million of funding designed to help support people back into employment through learning new skills.
15 June 2021
3 minute read
PRIVATE sector landlords are being offered a package of support and help including financial incentives, secure rental income and hassle-free letting thanks to a new scheme being launched by Leicester City Council.
14 June 2021
2 minute read
LEICESTER Cathedral’s plan to create a heritage learning centre that will enable visitors to find out more about the 2,000 year history of the site is set to be backed by the city and county councils.
11 June 2021
3 minute read
BIDS are due to be submitted this month to finance three major development projects to help drive the city’s economic recovery as it emerges from more than a year of lockdowns.
11 June 2021
4 minute read
DOZENS of mature trees in a city park will have to be felled after becoming infected with terminal diseases.
9 June 2021
3 minute read
WORK has been completed on a new pedestrian and cycle-friendly ramp linking part of the Great Central Way and the Grand Union Canal in Aylestone.
9 June 2021
3 minute read
TWO special schools in Leicester are set to expand.
4 June 2021
3 minute read
PUPILS and staff from Stokes Wood Primary School have been helping to launch Leicester’s new Food Plan.
4 June 2021
3 minute read
ONLINE events, wellbeing walks and support for carers will be available next week as part of National Carers’ Week, which runs from 7-13 June.
3 June 2021
2 minute read
VOLUNTEERS from across Leicester are taking part in schemes ranging from environmental improvements to litter picking as part of two campaigns taking place this week.
2 June 2021
4 minute read
PEOPLE in areas of Leicester where the take-up of the coronavirus vaccination has been low are being urged to have their jab this week.