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6 October 2025
1 minute read
BUSINESSES in Leicester are being asked to help to fill the city with Christmas cheer by sponsoring Christmas trees that will light up public spaces or their own premises, throughout the festive season.
6 October 2025
2 minute read
THE GERMAN Expressionist Gallery at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery will close to the public on Sunday 2 November in the latest phase of the museum’s £7.9million refurbishment.
2 October 2025
2 minute read
VOLUNTEERS in Leicester who work tirelessly to clear brambles, pull litter from rivers, make space for wildlife and tackle invasive weeds have been applauded for their efforts at an awards ceremony.
2 October 2025
2 minute read
AUTHOR talks, writing workshops, live music and craft activities will be taking place in Leicester’s libraries to mark Green Libraries Week – and it’s all free.
29 September 2025
3 minute read
LEICESTER City Council is marking Black History Month this October with author talks at its libraries and a special event at its flagship museum.
24 September 2025
1 minute read
A NEW open space has been unveiled in Leicester.
23 September 2025
2 minute read
PEOPLE in Leicester are being invited to get active at their local leisure centre this weekend – and it won’t cost them a penny.
23 September 2025
3 minute read
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered extraordinary evidence of 2,000 years of human activity beneath Leicester’s market place – including a Roman burial and the remains of a long-lost landmark.
16 September 2025
1 minute read
FAMILY fun and the finest food and drink will be served up in the magnificent surroundings of Leicester’s Abbey Pumping Station this weekend (20-21 September).
11 September 2025
1 minute read
A NEW exhibition that celebrates the work of the Leicester textile artist Mary Linwood will open at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday (13 September).
8 September 2025
2 minute read
A FREE festival coming to the city centre will showcase the support, activities and services that are available for people in Leicester to use.
3 September 2025
1 minute read
ADDITIONAL activities that were believed could safely take place on Leicester’s Belgrave Road to celebrate Diwali Day have been rejected by the safety advisory group ((SAG) responsible for making recommendations on public events in the city.