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NEW STREET washing machines are now in operation across the city, tackling a range of stubborn cleansing problems including removing chewing gum.

A CROWDFUND campaign to help buy new instruments and uniforms for a youth brass band has had a boost, thanks to backing from ward councillors and the City Mayor.

THREE new defibrillators powered by renewable energy have been installed at city parks.

CITY council staff have been joining in with volunteering activities and events to mark Inter Faith Week.

STUNNING aerial images of Leicester’s historic Arch of Remembrance, and Centenary Walk have been released by Leicester City Council.

THE LIGHTS are going up, the tree’s arrived at the Clock Tower, and the shops are heaving with gift ideas – it may only be November, but it looks like Leicester is ready for Christmas!

WORK to restore every war memorial in Leicester has been completed as part of a programme of events, activity and investment to mark the centenary of the First World War and Armistice Day.

PEOPLE living in Leicester and Leicestershire will soon be able to buy green energy from a not-for-profit company that aims to provide some of the cheapest gas and electricity on the market.

The Bishop of Leicester, Leicester’s City Mayor and Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner have joined forces to launch Leicester’s Homelessness Charter.

VOLUNTEERS who have helped their neighbourhoods to blossom and helped improve the city’s parks and waterways have won a range of awards for their efforts.

A CITY cycling festival has been nominated for a tourism award.

A CITY primary school is celebrating its fourth consecutive win in an annual gardening competition.