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THE latest phase of a major programme of work to repair and preserve the historic precinct wall at Leicester’s Abbey Park is now underway.

INNOVATIVE projects that will support people and businesses in Leicester can now bid for a share of the Government’s £220million UK Community Renewal Fund.

A NEW 300-space park and ride site is being planned for Beaumont Leys.

MORE businesses are being called upon to apply for grants to help with costs and loss of income during the coronavirus lockdown and recovery.

NEW cycling and pedestrian facilities are to be delivered as part of the city’s Connecting Leicester programme, in order to improve links to new developments in the Aylestone Road and Putney Road areas.

A DINGY underpass is set to be removed as work begins on a range of improvements to a busy neighbourhood road in Leicester.

LEICESTER’S innovative new electric bike share scheme is opening up to all city residents on Wednesday 14 April.

FLAGS in Leicester are flying at half-mast today, as the city mourns the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

EVERYONE in England is being encouraged to take twice-weekly coronavirus tests to help identify and suppress the spread of new variants of the virus.

CHANGES to part of a Leicester housing estate have been proposed to help reduce crime, create more parking and improve the area for residents.

BUSINESSES offering beauty treatments at home during lockdown are being warned they face fines, prosecution and possible police action after a rise in the number of reports of such work taking place despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

CHILDREN in Leicester who normally have a free school meal won’t miss out over the Easter break, thanks to a holiday food programme co-ordinated by the city council.