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Someones in deep water... The New Fiveways Junction Fosse Road North
Flash flooding last night on our new £10.4million Fiveways junction here in Leicester. The road became totally impassable during the rain...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 31, 20231 min read


Homes evacuated after Leicester factory fire
People were evacuated from their homes after a serious fire broke out in a factory building in Leicester. Emergency services were called...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Introducing the Leicestershire Police Pledge
Today Leicestershire Police has introduced a new public pledge to reaffirm its commitment to serve the people of Leicester,...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Police and Crime Commissioner backs tougher action against spiking
Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed tough new action to target spiking as the festive season gets into full swing....
Craig Thorpe
Dec 19, 20232 min read


From West End to Covent Garden: A Night of Opera for the Leicester Riders Foundation
Morningside Arena Leicester is excited to host “West End to Covent Garden”, an Opera evening hosted by Octave Opera Group on Febuary 14,...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 16, 20232 min read


Work begins on restoration of Grand Hotel’s historic shopfronts
Leicester's Grand Hotel is set for a major facelift that will help restore its historic street-level shopfronts and entrances to their...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 11, 20233 min read


Glide into Christmas at city’s festive ice rink
The finishing touches have been made to Leicester’s festive ice rink in Jubilee Square, and seasonal skaters can start planning their...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is coming to Fosse Park
Holidays are coming... Fosse Park is the next stop for the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck that’s bringing Santa’s spirit this festive...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Scott Mills to start the countdown to Christmas in Leicester
The DJ and presenter Scott Mills will get the Christmas party started in Leicester this week as he turns on the city’s famous festive...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Leicestershire police raises more than £6m through criminal’s ill-gotten gains
In the last three years the force has continued to excel at securing confiscation orders worth more than £6 million allowing the seizure...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 14, 20233 min read


Tickets go on sale for Christmas ice rink
Leicester's Christmas ice rink is due to take pride of place once more in the city centre as the centrepiece of a glittering programme of...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Final touches made for spectacular Diwali day event
The final touches are being made to 100 beautiful willow lanterns that will open this Sunday’s Diwali Day celebrations in Leicester. The...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 10, 20233 min read


City to fall silent for Remembrance Day commemorations this weekend
People across Leicester will remember the city’s fallen service men and women in the annual Remembrance Day service this weekend. On...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Countdown to Christmas light switch-on begins
The countdown to Christmas in Leicester has begun, as the council’s lighting team moves ahead with the annual task of dressing the city...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 4, 20232 min read


Remembrance Day commemorations to take place
Leicester will come together to remember its fallen service men and women in the annual Remembrance Day service. People will be able to...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 4, 20232 min read


Find out about Leicester's 2023 Diwali Celebrations
Leicester‘s celebration of Diwali is one of the biggest outside of India with everything from dance, fireworks, food and fashion making...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Diwali Day promises spectacular event for all the family
A Parade featuring 100 beautiful willow lanterns, giant puppetry depicting the fight between good and evil, and a performance by Mercury...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Significant number of arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week
Leicestershire Police has carried out 43 warrants, arrested 38 people and made safeguarding visits to more than 20 vulnerable people...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 21, 20234 min read


Review of The Frame restaurant Leicester.
The Frame 3 courses, including a mezze, a plate and side with a glass of sparkling wine for £20 Leicester Restaurant Week brings together...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Air ambulance patient reflects on his cardiac arrest this Restart a Heart Day
Former air ambulance patient, Sean Ottey, is raising the awareness of the importance of early and quick medical interventions this...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 13, 20233 min read
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