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28 September 2023
2 minute read
LEICESTER’S Haymarket and Newarke Street car parks have been awarded a national Park Safe award in recognition of the high standards of safe and secure parking provided there.
27 September 2023
2 minute read
LEICESTER’s Golden Mile will be lit up by 6,000 sparkling lamps from Sunday 29 October, when the city holds its annual Diwali lights switch-on event.
26 September 2023
2 minute read
STORYTELLING, writing workshops and green-themed crafts are some of the free events taking place in Leicester’s libraries next week.
26 September 2023
3 minute read
Leicester’s Local Plan has been submitted to the Government for its Public Examination stage.
26 September 2023
2 minute read
LEICESTER City Council has become the latest UK local authority to join the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.
26 September 2023
4 minute read
INSTALLATION work has taken place on a stunning new piece of public art commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ugandan Asian migration to the city.
19 September 2023
3 minute read
CHILDREN in Leicester on benefits-related free school meals won’t miss out over the October half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by local businesses.
18 September 2023
2 minute read
CAMERA enforcement has begun in Leicester’s Belgrave Gate to tackle motorists who illegally park in a bus stop.
13 September 2023
4 minute read
MUSIC fans will be heading to Leicester this weekend to enjoy two days of live music in Victoria Park, as the city hosts this year’s BBC Radio 2 In The Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 September 2023
2 minute read
PEOPLE who need a degree qualification to pursue their career aspirations can now join Leicester Adult Education’s Access to Higher Education course on a part-time basis.
1 September 2023
1 minute read
LOCAL artists are being given a chance to present their work at Leicester’s flagship museum, as preparations for this year’s Open exhibition get under way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29 August 2023
1 minute read
AN exhibition showcasing the talents of three local autistic artists is set to take pride of place at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
24 August 2023
2 minute read
THREE prominent university figures in the field of science and history have been awarded one of the city’s highest honours.
22 August 2023
2 minute read
WORK is under way to create a new section of walking and cycling track in Aylestone Meadows that will form part of the National Cycle Network.
18 August 2023
3 minute read
THERE’S still time to have fun in Leicester’s parks, open spaces and museums before the summer break comes to an end.
17 August 2023
4 minute read
MOTORISTS are being warned about a programme of road closures that will come into effect from later this month at Leicester’s A50/Fiveways junction.
16 August 2023
2 minute read
A REPORT that looks back at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lasting effects of lockdown on Leicester has been published by the city council.
16 August 2023
2 minute read
A NEW road safety scheme is to be brought in to reduce traffic speeds and cut the risk of accidents on a busy section of Leicester’s outer ring road.
16 August 2023
1 minute read
LEICESTER’S Abbey Pumping Station Museum is welcoming visitors of all ages with a family fun day taking place this weekend.
15 August 2023
2 minute read
THE city council is gathering information on the scale and impact of flooding in the city, following the unprecedented rainfall experienced in Leicester and across the county on 22 June this year.
14 August 2023
4 minute read
PREPARATIONS are underway for the installation of a new public artwork in Belgrave commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Leicester’s Ugandan Asians.
11 August 2023
3 minute read
PLANS for a new skatepark near Abbey Park have now taken shape, thanks to the input of hundreds of skaters and other enthusiasts.
9 August 2023
1 minute read
TRADERS on a market in Beaumont Leys that was due to close next month have been told that the market can remain open until the end of the year.
7 August 2023
1 minute read
WOULD-BE wizards can take part in a day of crafts, games and activities in the beautiful gardens of Belgrave Hall this week.
2 August 2023
2 minute read
THE NETWORK of automatic bollards that surrounds Leicester’s pedestrian zone is to be upgraded as part of improvements planned by the city council.
2 August 2023
2 minute read
ROAD closures will be in place on part of Leicester’s busy A50 next week as work on a major highway improvement scheme progresses.
2 August 2023
1 minute read
LEICESTER’S Caribbean Carnival and parade will take place this weekend and motorists are being advised of some temporary road closures.
31 July 2023
2 minute read
YOUNG visitors to Leicester city centre can celebrate National Playday this week by taking part in a day of fun – and free – activities.
31 July 2023
2 minute read
A FREE game designed to get people moving saw more than 40,000 Leicester residents taking part and increasing their activity levels this summer.
27 July 2023
1 minute read
THE city council has announced that Beaumont Market, (Beaumont Leys), will close from September this year, in the light of current and predicted trading losses.
25 July 2023
2 minute read
LEARNERS wanting to train for a career in counselling can now follow their career path from beginner to practitioner level at the city’s adult education service.
24 July 2023
4 minute read
A FREE bus service in Leicester city centre is proving to be a hit with an average of 1,000 passenger journeys per day made on the route.
24 July 2023
2 minute read
PROPOSALS have been set out for spending £150million over the next four years to create hundreds more affordable homes in Leicester.
19 July 2023
5 minute read
THREE Leicester schools have seen their playgrounds revamped with new gardens, trees and planters as part of a natural approach to managing localised flood risk.
11 July 2023
12 minute read
FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this summer should check out what’s on in Leicester’s children’s centres, parks, libraries and museums.
11 July 2023
2 minute read
A SERIES of repairs is due to take place on roads across Leicester during the school summer holidays.
10 July 2023
2 minute read
A HUGE solar array, comprising of more than 800 separate panels, has been installed on the roof of a city council leisure centre.
7 July 2023
2 minute read
PEOPLE are being asked for their views on Leicester’s libraries, community centres and multi-service centres to help the city council ensure they meet the changing needs of the city now and in the future.
7 July 2023
3 minute read
PLANS for major investment in a new phase of improvements to the busy A6 in Leicester are now in the final stages, and people are being invited to have their say.