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• Get gadget-ready for reading challenge!

  4 July 2022

  3 minute read

  CHILDREN and families can take part in a gadget-themed reading challenge over the summer, with a range of events, activities and rewards on offer.

• Preparations underway for spectacular Uganda 50 exhibition

  4 July 2022

  3 minute read

  FINISHING touches are being made to a landmark new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the arrival of thousands of Ugandan Asians in Leicester.

• Annual review for city’s tree strategy

  29 June 2022

  3 minute read

  A MAJOR plan that guides the management of Leicester’s ‘urban forest’ has been formally reviewed to reflect the progress that’s been made during 2021/22.

• Investment in road resurfacing in communities across city

  29 June 2022

  2 minute read

  MORE than half a million pounds is being invested in a programme of road repairs and resurfacing work in residential streets across Leicester in the coming weeks.

• Local schools compete for the ‘eco factor’

  29 June 2022

  2 minute read

  EIGHT local primary schools have taken part in a competition to find the ‘eco factor’ in a celebration event held at City Hall in Leicester.

• Bus services to return to new and improved St Margaret’s Bus Station

  24 June 2022

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER’S new and improved St Margaret’s Bus Station will be open to passengers from next week, but visitors can get an early look around this Sunday.

• Chance to fast track your way into university education

  24 June 2022

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE who are interested in studying at university but who don’t yet have the entry qualifications can find out about alternatives routes at a series of open days.

• New electric bus service for hospitals launched

  23 June 2022

  3 minute read

  A NEW fully electric bus service is being launched to provide sustainable transport on routes connecting Leicester’s three main hospitals.

• Bikeability skills in focus during big weekend of cycle fun

  22 June 2022

  3 minute read

  SCHOOLCHILDREN will be showing off their Bikeability skills with a cycle ride into the city centre this weekend.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  21 June 2022

  1 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of summer activities before Sunday (26 June).

• Date set for opening of Leicester’s new net zero carbon bus station

  21 June 2022

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER’S new, multi-million-pound, net zero carbon bus station at St Margaret’s is due to open to the public next week.

• Talent and innovation on display at showcase of Leicester’s garment industry

  20 June 2022

  4 minute read

  LEICESTER garment manufacturers have been showcasing their innovative skills at a factory exhibition and fashion show.