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23 September 2022
2 minute read
BIKE FEST is teaming up with Leicestershire Police and the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Road Safety Partnership this month to raise awareness of the Share the Road campaign.
21 September 2022
2 minute read
NATURE-themed events taking place throughout the autumn will encourage local people to get involved with the rewilding of an important urban waterway.
21 September 2022
5 minute read
TEN new heritage panels have been installed across the city, helping to bring Leicester’s extensive history to life.
6 September 2022
7 minute read
A SCHEME that would ensure that Leicester’s famous outdoor market remains the beating heart of the city’s Old Town for a new generation has been proposed by the City Mayor.
31 August 2022
4 minute read
DOZENS of Leicester’s historic sites and buildings will be revealing their stories and offering behind-the-scenes tours for a series of Heritage Open Days next month.
29 August 2022
1 minute read
AS Leicester marks the tenth anniversary since the search for the lost King began the city's King Richard lll Visitor Centre is in the running for another national award.
26 August 2022
5 minute read
FINAL touches are being made ahead of a spectacular two-day free family festival in Leicester city centre this weekend.
24 August 2022
5 minute read
TEN years on from the day the famous archaeological dig began, Leicester’s City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby says the legacy of the discovery of the lost King is a transformed proud and self-confident city that still draws visitors from across the country and the world.
23 August 2022
3 minute read
AN adrenaline-fuelled BMX contest featuring Team GB riders will take centre stage in Leicester this weekend as part of the city’s regular Open Streets event.
17 August 2022
2 minute read
South Asian arts and Indian cultural entertainment will bring Leicester city centre to life on Sunday (21 August), as the Leicester Belgrave Mela festival returns after a two-year break.
11 August 2022
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S programme of free summer events continues this weekend, with free outdoor cinema, live music, spectacular street theatre, and even a giant inflatable slug.
11 August 2022
3 minute read
LEICESTER’S city centre streets are due to come alive this month with a breathtaking festival showcasing live performances, street arts, interactive fun and the UK’s largest puppet.