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• Next phases of work to get underway in West End

  20 December 2022

  2 minute read

  TWO improvement schemes are due to take place in the new year on Leicester’s Narborough Road and Braunstone Gate.

• Leicester’s Open 33 prize winners announced

  19 December 2022

  3 minute read

  THE WINNING artworks in this year’s Open 33 exhibition at Leicester’s flagship museum have been announced.

• Shoppers warned over Christmas scam websites

  19 December 2022

  2 minute read

  Festive shoppers are being warned over scam shopping websites offering bargain goods which are never delivered.

• A50 bus lane camera enforcement to start

  19 December 2022

  2 minute read

  BUS lane enforcement is due to begin on a busy main road into Leicester next month.

• More festive fun as the countdown to Christmas continues

  15 December 2022

  4 minute read

  THE COUNTDOWN to Christmas continues in Leicester with discos on ice, a last chance to see Santa and traditional panto at De Montfort Hall.

• Parks staff urge visitors to stay safe around frozen water

  15 December 2022

  2 minute read

  With icy winter weather affecting the region, Leicester residents are being reminded to use parks and open spaces responsibly.

• Inspiring care workers recognised at awards event

  15 December 2022

  3 minute read

  LOCAL heroes have been celebrated for their inspirational achievements within the care industry.

• Scheme will cut bus service congestion and simplify routes

  13 December 2022

  2 minute read

  BUS companies will be working together with Leicester City Council to improve journey times and cut congestion by getting rid of duplicate services and co-ordinating timetables on several routes across the city.

• Ugandan Asian exhibition extended to 2023

  13 December 2022

  4 minute read

  A GROUNDBREAKING exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival in the UK of thousands of Ugandan Asians is being extended to spring 2023.

• Five days left to claim pension credit and qualify for extra £324

  13 December 2022

  1 minute read

  THE city council is urging people to find out whether they or someone they know are eligible for pension credit.

• Exhibition celebrates the creativity of East Midlands’ artists

  9 December 2022

  1 minute read

  AN EXHIBITION that showcases artistic talent from across the East Midlands will open at Leicester’s flagship museum tomorrow (Saturday 10 December).

• Children help schools serve up lower carbon lunches

  9 December 2022

  3 minute read

  A PROJECT designed to create school meals that are kinder to the planet has changed the menu at dozens of city schools.