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City counts down to Thursday’s big Christmas switch-on
Christmas celebrations make a welcome return to the streets of Leicester this year – but with a new format for the traditional lights'...
Nov 16, 20214 min read


Violence Intervention Programme reaches out to 250 young people
A pioneering service, which supports young victims of violence at the Leicester Royal Infirmary has reached nearly 250 young people since...
Nov 16, 20214 min read


Self-confessed football novices take to the pitch to take on LGBTQ+ team in special charity match
Self-confessed football novices take to the pitch to take on LGBTQ+ team in special charity match to raise funds and celebrate equality A...
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Search and Rescue team awarded as part of ten-year anniversary
Members of Leicestershire Search and Rescue (LeicSAR) team were commended by the force last month as part of their ten-year anniversary....
Nov 11, 20212 min read


Happy Wheel’ to light up Jubilee Square from Friday
There’ll be a new attraction in Leicester’s Jubilee Square from Friday (12 November), as the preparations for the city’s Christmas...
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Leicestershire Police Force renews its commitment to the Armed Forces
The force has renewed its pledge to support military personnel past and present by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces...
Nov 10, 20212 min read


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...
Nov 9, 20212 min read


Government announces major review into HGV driver training
Review will be launched looking at ways to improve compulsory ongoing training for existing and returning HGV drivers Government also...
Nov 8, 20214 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...
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...
Nov 4, 20215 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...
Oct 24, 20211 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...
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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