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21 September 2021
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SCHOOLS across Leicester are joining a nationwide call for action on climate change this week as part of the first ever Great Big Green Week campaign.
20 September 2021
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OLYMPIC champion and Santander brand ambassador Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill visited Leicester today to support the city’s popular new e-bike share project, Santander Cycles Leicester.
17 September 2021
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ORGANISATIONS across the city, county and Rutland are marking this year’s Recovery Week with a range of wellbeing and awareness-raising events.
15 September 2021
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LEICESTER’s annual Diwali and Christmas celebrations will be returning to the city's streets this year.
15 September 2021
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ESSENTIAL repairs and resurfacing works will be carried out next week with a series of overnight lane closures on part of Leicester’s inner ring road.
13 September 2021
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NEARLY 18,000 responses have been received from people sharing their views on when school holidays in Leicester and Leicestershire should fall.
13 September 2021
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A NEW artwork made from pieces created through a series of local community workshops has taken pride of place at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
9 September 2021
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FAMILIES in Leicester who have children due to start primary, junior or secondary school next year can apply online for a school place from tomorrow (Friday 10 September).
8 September 2021
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THE EMERGENCE of modern art in India at the end of the 19th century will be documented in a new exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery from Saturday (11 September).
7 September 2021
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A PROGRAMME of traffic calming measures and a 20mph zone are due to be installed in residential streets near to a large city school.
7 September 2021
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NEW guidance on how developers help adapt to a changing climate by using greener, sustainable drainage systems has been launched by Leicester City Council.
7 September 2021
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A SCHEME to help young people gain valuable paid work experience and improve their employment prospects has been extended thanks to additional funding.
6 September 2021
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THERE’S waterside fun in Leicester this weekend as the city hosts activities on and off the river that people of all ages will enjoy.
6 September 2021
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A NEW online service has been launched to enable people to search for details of all burials which have taken place in Leicester’s cemeteries over the last 170 years.
6 September 2021
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PLANS for a major revamp of Leicester’s Abbey Park Road – including a new bike-friendly footbridge across the River Soar and major junction improvements – have been announced by the city council.
3 September 2021
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HERITAGE buildings, creative venues and places of worship will be throwing open their doors and offering behind-the-scenes tours for a series of free Heritage Open Days taking place from next week.
3 September 2021
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THE city council has won a national award for its work with parents and young families.
1 September 2021
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LEICESTER’S City Mayor has set out his commitment to support Afghan refugees in response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
31 August 2021
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SCHOOLS across Leicester will be joining a nationwide call for action on climate change next month when the first ever Great Big Green Week gets underway.
27 August 2021
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FREE events that make the most of Leicester’s people-friendly streets and spaces will be on offer in Leicester this weekend, as part of the city council’s regular ‘Open Streets’ series.
26 August 2021
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THE SCHOOL holidays may be over, but there’s still time to enjoy a final taste of summer in Leicester this weekend.
24 August 2021
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LEICESTER’S new e-bike share scheme, Santander Cycles Leicester, is extending its offer of free midweek rides into September.
24 August 2021
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PEOPLE in parts of Leicester are being invited to take part in personal travel planning as part an ongoing scheme to help boost sustainable travel.
23 August 2021
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AN EXHIBITION that celebrates the holiday habits of generations of Leicester people has attracted more than 4,000 visitors since it opened last month.
19 August 2021
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PEOPLE living in Leicester’s Clarendon Park are being asked for their feedback on proposals to make permanent a pilot scheme to tackle commuter parking in residential streets.
19 August 2021
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PEOPLE are being asked to give their views on proposals looking at how the city council can work with other organisations to tackle problems linked to drinking alcohol.
17 August 2021
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PEOPLE are being asked for their views on a range of options being proposed to tackle rat-running through a residential community in the city.
12 August 2021
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A MEMORIAL stone commemorating those who were taken prisoner in the Far East during the Second World War has been officially dedicated at a ceremony.
11 August 2021
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RESIDENTS in Leicester’s Abbey ward are set to benefit from a road repair scheme taking place over the coming weeks.
10 August 2021
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RESIDENTS of Leicester’s Clarendon Park are being asked for their views on potential improvements to the cul-de-sacs in their area.
6 August 2021
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A FLEET of electric buses that have brought cleaner, greener travel to Leicester are now proudly bearing the names of the players who helped win the FA Cup for the city for the first time.
5 August 2021
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A LIVELY new poem and video encouraging people to once again safely enjoy the excitement of the city’s shopping, nightlife, entertainment and hospitality has been launched as part of a campaign announcing that Leicester is open for business.
2 August 2021
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THERE's lots going on in Leicester this month – and with many events free of charge or low-cost, families with young children will be able to get out and about this summer without worrying about the cost.
2 August 2021
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FOOTBALL fans are being advised of delays caused by a major road improvement scheme taking place on one of the key routes into the city.
30 July 2021
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POTENTIAL future uses for Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre are being explored by the city council.
29 July 2021
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YOUNG visitors to Leicester city centre can celebrate National Playday next week by taking part in a day of fun – and free – activities.
29 July 2021
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A WHOLE month’s worth of free, inclusive cycling events will be taking place across the city throughout August as the Ride Leicester Festival freewheels into town.
29 July 2021
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LEICESTER people are being encouraged to take to their bikes on Thursday 5 August for Cycle To Work Day, and be in with a chance of winning some prizes.
28 July 2021
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A MAJOR project to protect and restore a major tributary of the River Soar in Leicester has been given more than £800,000 of Government money.
28 July 2021
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SERVICES helping people who are facing homelessness due to domestic abuse, violence or exploitation have been awarded more than £300,000 in Government funding.
27 July 2021
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AN ambitious ten-year plan to protect wildlife, conserve habitats and help ensure nature flourishes in Leicester has been launched by the city council.
26 July 2021
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STUDENTS in Leicester have been finding out what job opportunities are available to them locally thanks to an internship scheme being run by Leicester City Council, De Montfort University and the University of Leicester.
26 July 2021
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A SECTION of a busy road in Spinney Hills is being made one-way to traffic following concerns from residents about congestion and damage to parked cars.
23 July 2021
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FREE events that make the most of Leicester’s people-friendly streets and spaces will be on offer in Leicester this weekend.
22 July 2021
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A PROJECT to expand one of Leicester’s best-loved arts venues has been thrown a financial lifeline by the city council to enable the work to continue.
21 July 2021
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LEICESTER is set to receive over £2.6million for a new council-led programme to support some of the most disadvantaged adults in the city.
21 July 2021
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PARKS across Leicester will come alive with the sounds of brass bands this summer in a series of outdoor weekend concerts.
19 July 2021
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HIGHWAY works linked to the £13.5million regeneration of Leicester’s St Margaret’s bus station and surrounding streets are due to get underway next week.
16 July 2021
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A FREE reading challenge with stickers to collect will help keep children busy over the summer holidays – and is available now from Leicester’s libraries.
16 July 2021
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A LEICESTER scheme aimed at tackling fuel poverty with grants to help people install energy efficient and renewable technologies in their homes has received a major cash boost.
15 July 2021
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A WARM and welcoming place where people can meet and learn new skills is reopening in Leicester next week.