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6 November 2025
2 minute read
NEW figures have revealed that the economic impact of the tourism sector in Leicester and Leicestershire is worth £2.558 billion, despite a challenging environment for these businesses.
30 October 2025
2 minute read
LEGISLATION on dog control in the city has been extended for another three years.
29 October 2025
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S Warm Welcome initiative is returning for the winter months – with an extended programme including a new city centre venue.
23 October 2025
3 minute read
ABBEY Park is to host the city’s biggest firework display once again, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday 1 November.
22 October 2025
3 minute read
FROM the lighting of a 44-foot Christmas tree, to a bigger Christmas market, more chances for ice skating and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host one of its biggest festive celebrations this year.
21 October 2025
2 minute read
A WEEK crammed full of free activities at the city’s libraries starts next Monday (27 October), as Leicester joins in with Green Libraries Week.
20 October 2025
1 minute read
ARE you dreaming of dosas? Craving crepes? Or manifesting mac n’ cheese? Whatever your tastes, a new booklet listing Leicester’s huge range of independent eateries can help.
20 October 2025
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S Golden Mile is set to close to traffic today to allow people to safely visit its restaurants and shops and celebrate Diwali Day.
15 October 2025
2 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester are being invited to nominate their favourite books to be included in a new mural.
13 October 2025
1 minute read
IT MAY only be October, but work starts today (Monday) for the team that makes sure Leicester city centre sparkles at Christmas.
10 October 2025
4 minute read
FAMILIES looking for free and low-cost things to do during the October half term break should head for Leicester’s libraries and museums.
8 October 2025
1 minute read
LEICESTER’S Abbey Park is to once again host Leicester's biggest bonfire night celebration, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday 1 November.