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15 June 2026
3 minute read
THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS whose work has ensured that the history of Leicester’s market place is properly preserved for future generations have been praised by the City Mayor.
4 June 2026
2 minute read
AS LEICESTER’S largest free festival returns, there are lots of ways to make your journey into the city centre this weekend to join in the fun.
2 June 2026
1 minute read
FAMILIES heading to Leicester for outdoor fun, live music and great street food at this weekend’s Riverside Festival can add an interactive Roman adventure to their list of things to do.
2 June 2026
2 minute read
THERE’S something for everyone at Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station this month, with three events coming up that will delight families and real ale fans alike.
22 May 2026
3 minute read
RIVERSIDE Festival’s full programme has now been revealed – and it’s packed full of interactive experiences, hands-on activities and music to suit every taste.
20 May 2026
2 minute read
Get ready for live art workshops, mural tours, a new street art trail and loads of free, family-friendly fun as Open Streets returns!
19 May 2026
3 minute read
FAMILIES looking for a free or low-cost day out this half term should head for Leicester’s parks, libraries and museums.
12 May 2026
2 minute read
A MAN who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in 1778, only to be saved by a royal pardon, will be ‘re-tried’ at Leicester’s Guildhall on Saturday.
7 May 2026
2 minute read
PREPARATIONS are well under way for Leicester’s largest free festival, when more than 60,000 people will head into the city for music, arts and family-friendly fun.
7 May 2026
2 minute read
A SCULPTURE that commemorates the 2.5million South Asian soldiers who served in the British Indian Army during the Second World War will go on display at Leicester Museum from tomorrow.
5 May 2026
1 minute read
FAMILY friendly Diwali day celebrations are set to return to Leicester’s Cossington Recreation Ground on Sunday 8 November.
5 May 2026
2 minute read
SIR DAVID Attenborough, whose formative years in Leicester helped shape his lifelong passion for the natural world, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Friday.