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Remembrance Day service gives chance to reflect on nation’s war dead
People will be able to pay their respects to the nation’s fallen servicemen and women at Leicester’s annual Remembrance Day service this...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 9, 20212 min read


Go red for Remembrance - call to light up buildings to honour the fallen
It's an eye-catching way to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service Leicestershire County Council’s headquarters is being...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 4, 20212 min read


Let’s celebrate safely, says health chief ahead of Diwali Day and Bonfire Night
People planning on joining Leicester’s Diwali Day celebrations are being asked to take a quick COVID-19 test before attending the event...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 4, 20215 min read


Safety first is message for Leicester’s Bonfire Night event
People with tickets for Leicester’s Bonfire Night celebrations are being asked to take a quick COVID-19 test before attending the event...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 4, 20213 min read


Diwali in Leicester the Light switch-on event.
Diwali in Leicester the Light switch-on 24th October 2021. Our news report video Leicester’s annual Diwali celebrations returned to the...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 24, 20212 min read


Road Closures Diwali Lights Switch-On : Sunday 24 October
And for Diwali Day : Thursday 4 November Phase 1 Belgrave Road will be partially closed between Belgrave Circle and Garfield Street from...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 24, 20212 min read


Free Business Fire Safety Workshops for Business Owners
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes all Business Owners and Managers to attend our FREE Business Fire Safety Workshops on 23...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 22, 20211 min read


New donors needed in Leicestershire as part of biggest ever blood donor recruitment drive.
New donors needed in Leicestershire as part of biggest ever blood donor recruitment drive to help NHS recover People in Leicestershire...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 20, 20213 min read


Leicester gets ready to light up for Christmas
Mammoth task of installing the twinkling lights and the colourful garlands that will decorate Leicester city centre this Christmas gets...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 19, 20212 min read


Leicester Diwali celebrations, everything you need to know.
Diwali in Leicester Sunday 24 October: 5.30pm-8.30pm 5pm: Belgrave Road closes to traffic 5.30pm: Cultural programme* on the three big...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 19, 20214 min read


Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display
Be dazzled by Leicester's biggest bonfire & firework display at the city's official celebration. Event Date Saturday 6th November 2021...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 17, 20211 min read


Final preparations under way for Leicester’s Diwali celebrations
Leicester is getting ready to celebrate the festival of Diwali – and it all starts next Sunday (24 October). After 2020’s virtual...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 15, 20213 min read


Leicester club for young people has been honoured by The Queen.
Tonight representatives of EMCYP. received the award crystal and certificate from Michael Kapur OBE Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire....
Craig Thorpe
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Tasty Deals on a Plate: First Venues & Menus Announced for Inaugural Leicester Restaurant Week
With just under two weeks to go until the inaugural Leicester Restaurant Week launches, organisers BID Leicester are thrilled to announce...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Help at hand to quit smoking in Stoptober
Expert advice is available to those looking to kick the habit. Smokers are being urged to kick the habit in October with the help of...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 3, 20212 min read


Firefighters to Conquer Mount Snowdon
On Friday 8 October, Firefighters from Kibworth Fire and Rescue Station in Leicestershire will be attempting to climb Mount Snowdon...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 30, 20211 min read


Thousands Flock to Live Music Event
Concert goers were left with smiling faces and ringing ears after not one, but two nights of spectacular live music came to Uptonsteel...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 28, 20211 min read


Families invited to Splash on the Soar this weekend
There's waterside fun in Leicester this weekend as the city hosts a programme of activities on and off the river that people of all ages...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 9, 20212 min read


Leicester Pride returns this year on Saturday 4th September 2021.
Hello everybody and welcome to Leicester Pride 2021! Never in our wildest imaginations could we have predicted what would have been...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 21, 20212 min read


Sytner Group supports local LGBTQ+ community and partners with Leicester Pride
Sytner Group has partnered with Leicester Pride 2021 as a part of the business’ ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Colleagues...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 19, 20212 min read
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