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THE MAMMOTH task of installing the twinkling lights and colourful garlands that will decorate Leicester city centre this Christmas gets under way this weekend.

TWO brand new galleries that will bring the fascinating stories of ancient Egypt to life will open at New Walk Museum on Saturday (20 October) – just in time for Leicester’s half-term break.

GHOSTLY goings-on, Diwali events, a pop-up museum and the chance for kids to swim for a quid are among the activities on offer in Leicester for the city's half-term (22-26 October).

PREPARATIONS are underway for Leicester’s world-renowned Diwali festivities, which are set to light up the city’s Golden Mile.

WITH less than two months to go before Leicester’s Christmas ice rink returns to Jubilee Square, skaters can now start planning their visits to the popular city centre attraction.

LEICESTER residents are being invited to comment on plans to update the byelaws that apply in the city’s parks and open spaces.

LEICESTER is home to an ever growing collection of critically acclaimed street art and a new guide has been produced to help people explore it.

COMMUNITY groups are being invited to apply to run a neighbourhood centre in North Evington.

THOUSANDS of runners will be taking to the city’s streets as part of the annual Leicester Marathon and Leicester Half Marathon this weekend.

A YEAR-LONG celebration marking the centenary of the first British women getting the vote will culminate in a spectacular finale in Leicester next spring.

STAFF and councillors from Leicester City Council have been showing their support for the city-wide Readathon by picking up a book and reading for pleasure.

TICKETS have gone on sale for Leicester’s biggest and best annual firework display.