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22 October 2025
3 minute read
FROM the lighting of a 44-foot Christmas tree, to a bigger Christmas market, more chances for ice skating and a whole host of seasonal shows, Leicester is set to host one of its biggest festive celebrations this year.
21 October 2025
2 minute read
A WEEK crammed full of free activities at the city’s libraries starts next Monday (27 October), as Leicester joins in with Green Libraries Week.
20 October 2025
1 minute read
ARE you dreaming of dosas? Craving crepes? Or manifesting mac n’ cheese? Whatever your tastes, a new booklet listing Leicester’s huge range of independent eateries can help.
20 October 2025
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S Golden Mile is set to close to traffic today to allow people to safely visit its restaurants and shops and celebrate Diwali Day.
15 October 2025
2 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester are being invited to nominate their favourite books to be included in a new mural.
13 October 2025
1 minute read
IT MAY only be October, but work starts today (Monday) for the team that makes sure Leicester city centre sparkles at Christmas.
10 October 2025
4 minute read
FAMILIES looking for free and low-cost things to do during the October half term break should head for Leicester’s libraries and museums.
8 October 2025
1 minute read
LEICESTER’S Abbey Park is to once again host Leicester's biggest bonfire night celebration, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday 1 November.
7 October 2025
1 minute read
DINOSAUR fossils, mammoth teeth and a taxidermy Cayman crocodile are some of the curious items that will be on display at St Philip’s church hall this month.
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.