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13 May 2026
2 minute read
AS her year in office as Leicester’s Lord Mayor draws to a close, Cllr Teresa Aldred has joined partners and locals to celebrate the installation of another life-saving defibrillator on a community building.
13 May 2026
2 minute read
THE crucial role of foster carers is in the spotlight for the UK’s biggest annual awareness-raising campaign for fostering.
13 May 2026
2 minute read
A NEW booklet aimed at supporting men’s mental heath has been launched during Mental Health Awareness Week.
30 April 2026
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S medieval roots, rich heritage and urban green spaces will all be celebrated as a popular walking festival returns to the city.
28 April 2026
2 minute read
NOMINATIONS are now open for the people who help to keep Leicester residents smiling.
20 April 2026
3 minute read
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of the Integrated Crisis Response Service in Leicester from good to outstanding following an inspection in February.
14 April 2026
3 minute read
TWO city council-owned children’s homes in Leicester have been assessed to be ‘outstanding’, following their annual inspections by Ofsted.
9 April 2026
2 minute read
NEW videos featuring local GPs have been launched to encourage more people to take part in bowel cancer screening.
25 March 2026
2 minute read
YOUNG people in Leicester have spent a day with local decision-makers to find out more about their roles, responsibilities and priorities for the city.
9 March 2026
1 minute read
A FREE health and wellbeing event is taking place later this week to mark No Smoking Day.
2 March 2026
1 minute read
A PROPOSAL from Leicester’s City Mayor to create a £2 million fund to give additional support to Leicester’s adventure playgrounds has been approved by the city council.
10 February 2026
2 minute read
A CITY council service that helps people to retain their independence has been awarded an outstanding rating.