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LEICESTER Cathedral’s plan to create a heritage learning centre that will enable visitors to find out more about the 2,000 year history of the site is set to be backed by the city and county councils.

THE stories of Leicester’s Windrush generation are due to be told in a new programme of community events taking place this year.

AN IMPORTANT day that unites African communities around the world each year is to be formally celebrated in Leicester for the first time.

AN art competition has been launched for local people to get creative and celebrate the city emerging from lockdown.

LEICESTER residents, commuters and visitors are being encouraged to sign up for a new ebike hire scheme by 17 May if they want to take advantage of an introductory trial offer.

A CAMPAIGN is being launched to encourage people back into Leicester safely to enjoy its shopping entertainment and hospitality as the city emerges from lockdown.

WORK is underway on the first stage of an ambitious project to transform the site of Leicester’s biggest Roman ruins into a world-class visitor centre.

A SIX-month project to carry out much-needed repairs and restoration work at one of Leicester’s oldest medieval buildings has finished.

LEICESTER’S libraries are backing World Book Night on 23 April with a free book giveaway and online discussion.

CAFES and restaurants in Leicester can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the city council to buy outdoor furniture.

PEOPLE in Leicester and beyond are being invited to submit their photographs of the natural world for a new digital exhibition at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.

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