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22 January 2024
2 minute read
STORIES from the Leicester road that dates from Roman times and is now one of the most ethnically-diverse shopping streets in the country will be told in a new exhibition at Newarke Houses Museum.
12 January 2024
4 minute read
STORIES from the Leicester street that dates from Roman times and is now one of the most ethnically-diverse roads in the country will be told in two exhibitions later this month.
21 December 2023
2 minute read
A PORTRAIT that shows a characterful male face in profile has won the top prize at Leicester’s annual Open exhibition.
12 December 2023
1 minute read
AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum on Saturday (16 December).
1 December 2023
4 minute read
THE finishing touches are being made to Leicester’s festive ice rink in Jubilee Square, and seasonal skaters can start planning their visits to the city’s popular Christmas attraction.
1 December 2023
2 minute read
SANTA’S grotto is set to open its doors to visitors from this weekend.
29 November 2023
3 minute read
FAMILIES looking for free or low-cost things to do in Leicester during the run-up to Christmas will find lots of ideas on a city council website.
29 November 2023
3 minute read
VISITORS to Leicester over the festive season will be able to make use of a range of flexible bus tickets and sustainable travel options this Christmas.
24 November 2023
2 minute read
AROUND 20 of the traders at Leicester Market will be leaving their old stalls tomorrow (Sat 25 November), as they get ready to move to their temporary new home on Green Dragon Square.
20 November 2023
4 minute read
THE DJ Scott Mills will get the Christmas party started in Leicester this week as he turns on the city’s famous festive lights.
20 November 2023
2 minute read
A SINGER who represented the UK at Eurovision and the actor and puppeteer who went on to become Basil Brush’s right hand man were amongst those sharing their memories of the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester last night.
14 November 2023
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S past is being brought to life in an exhibition charting the city’s history through photographs and paintings.