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10 September 2026
2 minute read
PEOPLE across Leicester and Leicestershire are being encouraged to take part in a ‘Ride+Stride’ fundraising event this weekend and help preserve some of the area's most treasured historic buildings.
17 August 2026
1 minute read
ALLOTMENTS in Leicester are opening their gates to anyone who would like to find out more about growing your own food.
30 July 2026
2 minute read
A FREE family funday in New Parks next week will showcase the support, activities and services that are available for people in Leicester.
29 July 2026
2 minute read
STAFF and volunteers who work hard to look after Leicester’s green spaces have been demonstrating just how much fun it can be to love your local park.
16 July 2026
2 minute read
PEOPLE who want to help shape how millions of pounds from the Government’s Pride in Place Programme is spent in their area are being asked to become part of local neighbourhood boards.
13 July 2026
2 minute read
YOUNG gardeners from across the city have been recognised for their creativity and growing skills in this year’s Grow Your Own Grub mealbarrow competition.
7 July 2026
4 minute read
COMMUNITY leaders who are passionate about Leicester have been appointed to lead roles in the Government’s Pride in Place Programme (PiPP).
2 July 2026
2 minute read
SCHOOLCHILDREN who have been growing their own grub will be showcasing their efforts at Abbey Pumping Sation this weekend.
30 June 2026
1 minute read
ALL nine of Leicester’s adventure playgrounds are set to benefit from a share of a new £2 million support fund.
23 June 2026
2 minute read
A DEDICATED public spaces team is taking to the streets as part of the city council’s ongoing bid to tackle antisocial behaviour across Leicester.
19 June 2026
2 minute read
THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised at Leicester’s Town Hall on Monday (22 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
28 May 2026
2 minute read
STUDENTS preparing to move out of their term-time homes for the summer are being given a helping hand to dispose of items they no longer want and do their bit for charity.