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Diwali and Christmas to be marked with lights but no crowds this year.
Two of the biggest events in Leicester’s festival calendar will not take place this year, as coronavirus restrictions continue to prevent...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 11, 20202 min read


BBC Two commissions Saved and Remade (w/t) from Red Sky Productions
7 September 2020: BBC Two has commissioned Saved and Remade from Red Sky Productions, presented by Sabrina Grant. Saved and Remade (w/t)...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 8, 20202 min read


NFCC warns campaign to light sky lanterns is ‘misguided’
The National Fire Chiefs Council has warned a campaign encouraging the public to light sky lanterns in a show of solidarity for NHS...
Craig Thorpe
Apr 14, 20202 min read


Riverside Festival cancelled as coronavirus crisis continues
Leicester's annual Riverside Festival will not take place this year, as the coronavirus crisis looks set to continue beyond the spring....
Craig Thorpe
Apr 3, 20202 min read


SEARCH FOR ORTON STATUE ARTIST FOLLOWING CAMPAIGN SUCCESS
The search for an artist to design and produce a statue of the legendary Leicester playwright, Joe Orton, in his hometown has been...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 9, 20203 min read


Events mark International Women's Day
Events will be taking place around the world on Sunday (8 March) to mark International Women’s Day. In Leicester, commemorative events...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 7, 20202 min read


World-class festival set to light up Leicester next week
Leicester city centre will be lit up with some extraordinary illuminated artworks next week as part of a brand new international...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 29, 20202 min read


Light Up Leicester event coming soon in March
This free evening event at various locations in the city centre will start on Thursday 5th March 2020 and will run until Sunday 8th March...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 22, 20202 min read


THE WEDDING SINGER at the Little Theatre
19 May - 23 May 2020 , 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Presented by Wigston Amateur Operatic Society. Music is by Matthew Sklar, book by...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 20, 20201 min read


Join in the conversation and help to tackle knife crime
Community event giving people the chance to talk about tackling knife crime is being held in St Matthews later this week. The ‘community...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 17, 20201 min read


City gets ready to welcome Royal visitors
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Leicester Market tomorrow (Tuesday 11...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 10, 20202 min read


Leicester charity takes on romantic role by wrapping Valentine’s gifts at Highcross
Feeling loved-up in Leicester? Charity offers a gift-wrapping service in time for February 14 Charity administrator Karen Leitch (left)...
Craig Thorpe
Feb 6, 20202 min read


DANIEL ISN’T REAL IN LEICESTER CINEMAS FROM 26th FEBRUARY
Phoenix Leicester: 26th February Directed by – Adam Egypt Mortimer Starring Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miles Robbins, Sasha Lane, Hannah...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 30, 20202 min read


Ice cream shaped like a rose on sale at Central England Co-op stores in time for Valentine’s Day
It’s definitely something different for Valentines, and for only £2 for four. Central England Co-op has launched a brand-new ice cream...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 29, 20201 min read


MAMA G’S STORY TIME ROADSHOW AT LEICESTER LGBT CENTRE
Saturday, 08 February 2020 Time: 5:00pm (6:00pm)Doors open: 4:40pm Venue: Leicester LGBT Centre Entry: £5.00 Combining panto, drag and...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 26, 20201 min read


Jack and the Beanstalk panto
SWM Theatre Company they need bums on seats A local group who perform panto's for local people, which are non profit making and enjoy...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 22, 20202 min read


Leicester’s first climate assembly meets to help shape action plan
Leicester’s first climate assembly took place this weekend, bringing together more than 50 local people to help shape the city’s response...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 21, 20202 min read


Protect your charity from cyber-crime free events
If you are involved in running a charity, this free event is for you. Leicestershire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 21, 20202 min read


Leicester is set to celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend
Cosmopolitan Arts brings Chinese New Year to the city for the 4th year, with a dazzling array of dance, music, art, workshops & food to...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 21, 20201 min read


Leicester’s Christmas ice rink opens on Thursday
With just days to go before Leicester’s real ice rink opens in Jubilee Square, people can now start planning their visits to the city’s...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 4, 20193 min read
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