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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...
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...
Nov 4, 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...
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...
Oct 21, 20234 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...
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Tickets for Abbey Park Bonfire Night now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Leicester’s biggest and best Bonfire Night celebrations – and firework fans who buy them by Friday (13...
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Venues and menus announced for Leicester Restaurant Week 2023
With just a week to go until Leicester Restaurant Week returns to the city for a third year, organisers BID Leicester are thrilled to...
Oct 9, 20233 min read


Leicestershire Police New ‘Volunteers on Horseback’ scheme unveiled
Leicestershire police force has a new team of volunteers on horseback who have been recruited to spot and report crime in the...
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Another fatal stabbing here in Leicester
A murder investigation has been launched by detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) after a 59-year-old man was...
Oct 1, 20231 min read


My City My Shirt - Leicester launch, panel discussion & networking
Launch event for the My City My Shirt Leicester campaign & exhibition Calling for unity & celebrating the diversity of Leicester fans....
Sep 27, 20231 min read


AAIB Report: fatal accident at King Power Stadium, Leicester
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has published a formal report into the fatal accident involving a Leonardo AW169 (G-VSKP)...
Sep 6, 20234 min read


Leicestershire Police welcomes a new Assistant Chief Constable
Michaela Kerr is the force’s new Assistant Chief Constable (Crime, Intelligence, Criminal Justice) and joins us from Greater Manchester...
Aug 29, 20233 min read
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