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PEOPLE living in Leicester are being reminded of changes to regular waste and recycling collection days over the Christmas and New Year bank period.

WORK on the major transformation of Leicester’s London Road will move to two busy junctions when roadworks resume early in the new year.

PUPILS at a Leicester primary school are calling on drivers to cut air pollution by turning off their engines while stopping on the school run.

THE city council is tackling homelessness all year round, but over the winter months its services become even more vital to those in need.

NEW STREET washing machines are now in operation across the city, tackling a range of stubborn cleansing problems including removing chewing gum.

EXTENDED Park and Ride services are operating in and out of Leicester over the Christmas period to make it easier than ever to visit the city.

A PANEL of judges has been assessing the paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures and craft that will feature in this year’s Open exhibition in Leicester – and the winners have been announced.

PEOPLE can pick up a crafty Christmas treat this weekend at the Art at Christmas Fair.

Major plans to unlock an extra £14m for public services across Leicester and Leicestershire have been given the thumbs up.

AS the countdown to Christmas continues, visitors coming into Leicester can experience an enchanting light show as part of the festive wonders on offer.

JOURNEY to Vermont for a White Christmas, enjoy swashbuckling fun on Treasure Island and fly away to Neverland for the festive season – all without leaving Leicester city centre.