It’s shoe time as exhibition lifts the curtain on historic footwear
12 September 2023
4 minute read
SHOES of all shapes, styles and sizes from across the centuries will be under the spotlight at a new exhibition taking place in Leicester.
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AN ambitious neighbourhood regeneration project has reached an important milestone with the first fully refurbished properties brought into use as new council homes.
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Event aims to preserve Second World War memories
5 September 2023
2 minute read
PEOPLE with stories and objects relating to the Second World War are invited to bring them to Leicester Central Library later this week.
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Work starts on £13m regeneration of Pilot House
5 September 2023
2 minute read
WORK to redevelop a cluster of heritage buildings into a home for creative businesses in Leicester city centre is now under way.
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Exhibition brings to life story of museum’s casta paintings
5 September 2023
4 minute read
A NEW exhibition is set to open showcasing a series of rare, historically important paintings which were discovered at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
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New Director of Public Health set to take up post
31 August 2023
2 minute read
THE man responsible for leading Leicester’s public health response during the Covid pandemic is handing over the reins of office.
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Chance to discover Leicester’s hidden history at Heritage Open Days
31 August 2023
2 minute read
DOZENS of Leicester’s historic sites and buildings will be revealing their stories and offering behind-the-scenes tours for a series of Heritage Open Days next week.
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Bus stop camera enforcement due to begin at Belgrave Gate
31 August 2023
2 minute read
CCTV cameras are due to begin operating in Leicester’s Belgrave Gate to tackle motorists who illegally park in a bus stop.
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Leicester Pride parade to take to city’s streets this weekend
30 August 2023
1 minute read
LEICESTER’S annual celebration of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will take to the city’s streets this weekend.
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This Golden Mile gives insight into life on iconic road
25 August 2023
2 minute read
A FASCINATING photographic exhibition that captures life in and around Leicester’s Melton Road comes to Leicester Museum and Art Gallery next month.
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Chance to get involved with Uganda 50 artwork through crowdfunding
25 August 2023
3 minute read
A CROWDFUNDING platform has been launched to enable people to get involved in a new piece of public art commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ugandan Asian migration to the city.
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New life for Haymarket Theatre as a teaching base for dance students
24 August 2023
3 minute read
STUDENTS of musical theatre will be learning their craft in Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre from next month, thanks to a partnership between the city council and one of the largest performing arts colleges in Europe.
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Expansion of Dock innovation hub taking shape at Space City Leicester
24 August 2023
6 minute read
AN ambitious expansion of an innovative workspace development for high-tech industries at the heart of Space City Leicester is starting to take shape.