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New recruits take on epic 330-mile challenge to raise money for charity
On Saturday 24 July, new Firefighter recruits from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service will cover the circumference of Leicestershire...
Craig Thorpe
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Riders complete 80-mile inaugural charity bike ride
The inaugural charity bike ride, Tour de Foxes was completed yesterday with funds raised and donated to the Leicestershire CCC...
Craig Thorpe
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Online celebration marks Armed Forces Day 2021
Leicester and Leicestershire will be paying tribute to the armed forces community with a digital celebration to mark Armed Forces Day...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 22, 20213 min read


Reassurance from the Police and crime commissioner.
Rupert Matthews The police and crime commissioner, gives reassurance to local residents in Oakham over the week long, Light and Life...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 22, 20213 min read


Horse fair go’s ahead in Mountsorrel this Friday.
Event organisers are working with police and the borough council to minimise the impact on traffic. The Betty Hensers Horse Fair will...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 22, 20212 min read


Armed Forces Day 2021
Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 26 June 2021 and is a way for us to show our support to the Armed Forces family. For more...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Call for residents to ‘take care’ as Covid cases double
Residents urged to take care and get vaccinated to prevent further spread Leicestershire residents are being urged to ‘take action now’...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 4, 20212 min read


Walk-in vaccines available for many in Leicester until Sunday
People in areas of Leicester where the take-up of the coronavirus vaccination has been low are being urged to have their jab this...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 4, 20214 min read


New appeal to find foster carers for teens
An appeal has been launched to find foster carers for teenagers. There are almost 700 children in care in the care of Leicestershire...
Craig Thorpe
May 10, 20212 min read


Final plea for pledges in COVID remembrance project
A new council-backed project to remember all those affected by COVID could go ahead in the next few days if its fundraising target is...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 29, 20213 min read


Stay safe this New Year's Eve
Officers will continue to be out and about this evening as the end of a difficult and challenging year approaches. While New Year’s Eve...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Go GINGER at King Power Stadium in Aid of FareShare
Go GINGER agency are travelling to each and every one of the 91 professional English league stadiums plus the home of football, Wembley...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 18, 20201 min read


Snibston Colliery Park opens following £3m regeneration scheme
Includes new cafe and nature reserve The Snibston Colliery Park has officially reopened following an ambitious £3m regeneration scheme...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 15, 20203 min read


Leicestershire charity transforms city shop into visitor centre
A Leicestershire charity has revamped its Highcross headquarters into a visitor centre despite the city facing huge challenges and the...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 1, 20203 min read


WHO TURNED THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON?
This short film was produced by Curve in partnership with Leicester City Council’s Festivals and Events team. The song, ‘They Can’t...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 21, 20201 min read


Act Early. Save lives
As we all continue to adapt to the changes brought on by Covid-19, police are asking that people pay attention to changes in behaviour of...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 18, 20202 min read


Christmas Charity Single for Hope Against Cancer
Its Christmas, and Santa’s on his way... An original charity single titled ‘It’s Christmas ( Santas On His Way)”, to help raise money for...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 16, 20202 min read


City’s Christmas tree will be a symbol of hope this winter
Leicester's giant Christmas tree will be a symbol of hope for the city this winter, as the whole country locks down to stop the spread of...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 16, 20202 min read


Leicester gets ready to light up for Christmas
The mammoth task of installing the twinkling lights and the colourful garlands that will decorate Leicester city centre this Christmas...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Be part of Leicester’s virtual Diwali celebrations!
With restrictions in place to stop the spread of coronavirus, crowds will not be gathering on Belgrave Road this year for the traditional...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 20, 20203 min read
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