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Arrest made as car reportedly hits multiple pedestrians in Leicester city centre.
By LM News BREAKING NEWS. News report video by LM News Arrest made as car reportedly hits multiple pedestrians in Leicester city centre....
Craig Thorpe
May 31, 20252 min read


Enlightened Leicester in Abbey Park.
Enlightened Leicester. Enlightened, the magical outdoor light trail is set to arrive in Leicester’s Abbey Park this November to coincide...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 27, 20232 min read


LEICESTER PRIDE RETURNS FOR THE 15TH YEAR TO A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Leicester Pride 2023, one of the largest free LGBTQ+ events in the UK, will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this September at its new...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Craig Thorpe
Mar 27, 20233 min read


Leicester Cycling Awards 2023
The Leicester Cycling Awards exists to promote and celebrate everyday cycling in Leicester and recognise those in our communities who...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 27, 20231 min read


Police officer arrested after driver dies during pursuit
A man has died following a collision in Aylestone Road this morning (Friday 25 November). Shortly before 4am, an officer from the force’s...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Fever’s Candlelight concerts launch in Leicester
Tickets are now on sale for Fever’s popular classical music series, Candlelight. Following sold out performances across multiple UK...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 19, 20222 min read


Leicester gets ready for Diwali Day celebrations on Monday
Preparations are now well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebrations on Monday (24 October). Belgrave Road will once again...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Updated arrests and charges – East Leicester disorder
Following the update last Friday (23 September), detailing 47 arrests and charges, the investigation to the reports of crime linked to...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 30, 20222 min read


More than six years’ imprisonment for man who engaged in sexual activity with girls
A man who befriended a teenage girl on Snapchat – before sexually abusing her and her friend has been jailed for more than six years.
Craig Thorpe
Jun 18, 20222 min read


Family of assault victim talk about the impact it’s left on their lives
“He wishes the man had killed him – life will never be the same again.” These are the words of the heartbroken wife whose husband was...
Craig Thorpe
May 26, 20223 min read


Police dog found brothers hiding in ditch following attempted metal theft
A police dog tracked and found two men hiding in a ditch after they had attempted to steal around £59,000 worth of steel. Brothers Joseph...
Craig Thorpe
May 24, 20222 min read


Off-duty officer helps put burglar behind bars
The efforts of an off-duty officer have led to a man being jailed for stealing hundreds of pounds from an elderly woman. At Leicester...
Craig Thorpe
May 24, 20222 min read


Riverside Festival returns to Leicester Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June
Leicester Riverside Festival returns on the first weekend in June. Spread over four areas this free two-day festival features fun on and...
Craig Thorpe
May 13, 20221 min read


Celebration of 70 years of dance to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Leicester's Jubilee Square will be the setting for a spectacular celebration of dancing across seven decades as part of the Queen’s...
Craig Thorpe
May 12, 20222 min read


New permanent gallery tells stories of city’s people
A fascinating new permanent gallery opens at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday (14 May) that will inspire conversations about...
Craig Thorpe
May 11, 20222 min read


Leicester Museum celebrates all things 80s with new exhibition
Shellsuits, leg warmers, boomboxes and Peanut Treets are some of the items that will be fondly remembered in a new exhibition at...
Craig Thorpe
May 11, 20222 min read


Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Leicester as full England route revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Leicester during its final journey through England this summer, as the full...
Craig Thorpe
May 11, 20224 min read


Latest stage of Narborough Road street scene improvements to begin
The next phase of a rolling programme to repair and improve pavements, street furniture and bollards along Narborough Road is due to get...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 13, 20222 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
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