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THE routine care and maintenance of old buildings will come under the spotlight at a workshop to be held in the heart of Leicester’s historic ‘Old Town’.

A £1.5million project to create a steakhouse restaurant in a long-neglected bank building has been given the stamp of approval by a national heritage watchdog.

A NEW scheme that will support the growth of smaller firms in Leicester and Leicestershire has been awarded over £3milllion of European Union cash.

THE NEW owners of St Martin’s Square have met City Mayor Peter Soulsby to talk about their plans for the area.

PEOPLE can give their views on council plans for an important city centre conservation area.

THE AREA around Leicester’s Clock Tower is set to be transformed under proposals announced by City Mayor Peter Soulsby.

STUNNING designs have been revealed for a project to transform the site of Leicester’s biggest Roman ruins into a world-class visitor centre.

A NEW series of public lectures that will explore the urban development, history and architecture of Leicester will launch later this month.

ABBEY Pumping Station Museum could be set for a £500,000 revamp as part of improvement works designed to increase visitor numbers and better showcase its historic collections. 

PLANS for the development of new workspace in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter are set to get a boost with investment in a key building.

LOCAL photographers are set to have their works exhibited after being invited to turn their lenses to the architectural treasures in Leicester’s Greyfriars area.

THREE former city council hostels are set to be transformed into new homes for people on the council’s housing register.