Full rundown of festive fun for Leicester’s big lights switch-on
8 November 2024
3 minute read
STUNNING special attractions will bring Leicester’s streets to life at the city’s Christmas switch-on event.
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8 November 2024
3 minute read
STUNNING special attractions will bring Leicester’s streets to life at the city’s Christmas switch-on event.
6 November 2024
4 minute read
LEICESTER city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary artworks next year, with the return of a world-class festival last held in the city in 2022.
5 November 2024
2 minute read
A NEW and upgraded website has been launched for users of Leicester libraries.
30 October 2024
2 minute read
THE Diwali lights and decorations are up on Leicester’s Belgrave Road, the Wheel of Light is turning, and the scene is set for the city’s annual Diwali Day event, which takes place tomorrow (31 October).
21 October 2024
2 minute read
SIXTEEN THOUSAND festive lights will start going up in Leicester this week as the countdown to Christmas begins.
18 October 2024
1 minute read
THE acts appearing at this year’s Abbey Park bonfire and firework display have been announced, with live music, dance, aerial stunts and fire-breathing performances included in the line-up.
17 October 2024
3 minute read
FAMILIES looking for free and low-cost things to do during the half term holiday should head for Leicester’s libraries and museums next week.
11 October 2024
2 minute read
AN ACCOUNT of the first campaign of the South African War and an exhibition of photographs from the Leicester archives are taking place at the city’s museums this weekend.
10 October 2024
3 minute read
PREPARATIONS are well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebration, which takes place on Thursday 31 October.
8 October 2024
2 minute read
THOUSANDS of runners will be taking to the city’s streets this weekend for the annual Run Leicester half marathon and 10k race.
3 October 2024
2 minute read
A FASCINATING talk on travel, an insight into the mind of a local crime writer and the tale of an amusing encounter with a Time Lord are among the events on offer next week for Green Libraries Week.
26 September 2024
1 minute read
A NEW and improved public space that celebrates Leicester’s diverse communities has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor.