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THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC – The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! FRIDAY 05 JUNE 2026, 19:30 At the Curve, 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 22nd year, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Join us for the party of the year, you can dance
10 hours ago
Leicester Food Festival will be returning to Abbey Park in August
The Leicester Food Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August at Abbey Park, offering a vibrant mix of food, drinks, live music, and family-friendly activities. The Leicester Food Festival is set to be one of the biggest culinary events of the year, returning to Abbey Park in Leicester for a weekend of food, entertainment, and fun for all ages. The festival is family-friendly, welcoming visitors of all ages, with only registered guide dogs permitted for s
14 hours ago
Charitable Circus Show for Disabled and Neurodivergent Children is Touring UK-wide starting in Leicester
Multi award-winning charity Circus Starr are bringing its inclusive and sensory‑friendly circus shows nationally starting in Leicester this month. They will be touring a brand new show offering unforgettable and magical experiences, specifically tailored for SEND and neurodivergent children and their families. Their performances take place in 74 locations throughout the UK and organisers strive to create a welcoming and inclusive space so that families can attend without fear
17 hours ago
The Loughborough Colour Run on 16th August 2026
Pre Event news for "The Loughborough Colour Run" and sponsor shout out.... This is our biggest fundraising event, but also the costliest. We are still looking for sponsors for the event. We are hoping for around 600 participants on the day and have a good range of food vendors and entertainment. The Loughborough Colour Run will be held on Sunday 16th August at Charnwood College from 10am - 3/4pm Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE114SQ Join us for the annual Lou
21 hours ago
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...
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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 announce the venues that have signed up so far and the mouth-watering offers they are putting on the table. LRW 2023, Audrey Taking place from Monday 16 – Sunday 22 October, Leicester Restaurant Week will be, once again, shining a spotlight on some of the best restaurants in the city. It will give participating eateries the chance to showcas
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Try out Leicester’s e-bike scheme and ride like the Riders!
Basketball stars from the Leicester Riders are swapping hoops for wheels as they lend their backing to Santander Cycles Leicester, the...
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Free BikerDown! Training
Many motorcyclists ride in groups or pairs, so it is often the case that when one is involved in an accident the first person in...
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BISTROT PIERRE REVEALS ITS NEWEST AND BIGGEST MENU OVERHAUL
Independent French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre, has launched its biggest menu refresh in years inspired by customer feedback. The...
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Police car attacked and items thrown from car after attempted cash machine theft in Birstall
An investigation is continuing today (Wednesday 6 May) following an attempted theft of an ATM in Birstall. Police were called to premises in Sibson Road just before 12.15am following a report of a burglary at a building society. When the first officers arrived, the suspects were still at the scene and began attacking the police car. Pictures by Leicester Media Copyright 2026 A group then left Sibson Road in a grey Audi RS6. No injuries were reported. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FLASH
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Diners evacuated after fire rips through adjoining building
Diners evacuated after fire rips through adjoining building. Picture by Leicester Media Leicestershire Fire and rescue service attended a fire on Main Street in Cosby this morning just after 9:45. 5 Fire crews attended, Two Breathing Apparatus were in use under Rapid Deployment and 2 Hose Reel Jets were in use. Crews from the Central, Eastern, Loughborough , Lutterworth and Wigston station were dispatched to the scene. The fire is now extinguished. Pictures By Leicester Media
May 41 min read
Tragic Road Traffic Collision on A1 Near Great Casterton Claims Driver's Life
A driver has died after a road traffic collision on the A1 near to Great Casterton. Police received a call at 11.18am today (Friday 1 May) following a report that an HGV, which was travelling on the southbound carriageway, had left the road and came to rest in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle, believed to be a man in his 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles are reported to be involved. The southbound carriageway between Stamford and Great Casterton
May 21 min read
A Leicester Mum of three set to achieve her business dreams
MUM-OF-THREE SET TO ACHIEVE BUSINESS DREAMS AFTER TV APPEARANCE In the current Dragon line-up, owner of Mood Bears, Jo Proud, becomes...
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Oct 2, 20221 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.
Jun 18, 20222 min read
3 Men have been stabbed in the City Centre this morning
3 men stabbed in Leicester
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Leicester to host curtain-raiser to the 2022-23 football season
Fans of Liverpool and Manchester City will be heading for Leicester in July to watch their teams compete for the first trophy of the new...
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Appeal after boy reported to have fallen from flat window in Frog Island, Leicester
Police are appealing for information after a two-year-old boy was reported to have fallen from a flat window in Frog Island, Leicester,...
May 21, 20221 min read
Three men sentenced in connection with death of Anand Parmar
Three men have been sentenced to a total of 60 years’ imprisonment in connection with the death of a Leicester man. At the city’s crown...
May 13, 20223 min read
Killer driver jailed for more than five years
A motorist who killed a passenger and seriously injured another in a collision where his speed exceeded 100mph in a residential area has...
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Pair found guilty of murdering Leicester man
Two men today (Tuesday 15 March) have been found guilty of murdering a man who was found seriously injured in the boot of a car. Renaldo...
Mar 15, 20223 min read
All Covid-19 travel restrictions will be removed in the UK
From 4am 18 March no-one entering the UK will need to take tests or complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) Remaining managed hotel...
Mar 14, 20224 min read
Man used secret compartment in van to import cocaine worth millions
A man, who helped an East Midlands gang smuggle millions of pounds worth of drugs into the country from the Netherlands, has been jailed....
Mar 14, 20223 min read
Firefighters tackled fire in a industrial oven in Beaumont Leys.
Leicestershire Fire and rescue are currently at a industrial fire in Beaumont Leys. 6 pumps, 3 special appliances and 3 officers are...
Mar 12, 20221 min read
Loughborough-based businessman hands over half a million pounds of alleged criminal profits
Issued on behalf of the National Crime Agency (NCA) A Loughborough-based businessman has agreed to hand over assets worth £500,000 to...
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Man sentenced to 29 years imprisonment for attempted murder of woman
A man has been sentenced to 29 years imprisonment for attempted murder after a woman was stabbed at her home in Oakham. Emma Wolfenden,...
Feb 2, 20223 min read
Two men sentenced following kidnap conviction
A man who bundled a woman into a van in Mountsorrel minutes before she was found seriously injured on the A6 has been convicted of...
Jan 26, 20223 min read
National campaign to prevent people falling victim to romance fraud launched
Today (Monday 10 January) a national campaign has been launched by the City of London Police to warn people about romance fraud. The...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
UK’s longest-serving police chief to retire in Spring
The longest serving chief constable in the UK, Leicestershire’s Simon Cole, has announced plans to retire from policing in the Spring of...
Jan 8, 20223 min read
Multiple fire crews are attending a fire in Loughborough town centre
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue crews are currently attending a property fire on Baxter Gate in Loughborough this afternoon. Please avoid the area and expect delays in the area. The fire is reported to be in a flat above a dessert shop on Baxter Gate. Multiple fire crews are on the scene. Police cordons and road closures are in place for motorists and pedestrians. The road closures are affecting local bus services in the area. Pictures supplied Leicestershire Fire and Rescue S
20 hours ago
Police cordoned off street in the Westcotes area of Leicester
Pictures by Leicester Media Online A large police presence were seen on Sweetbriar Road in Westcotes area of Leicester this morning around 11.30am A man was assaulted in the street and a woman has been arrested. Residents were advised to stay indoors, and the air ambulance service attended, landing on a nearby school field, supported by EMAS ambulance crews. A full road closure was in place but has now been lifted. Police have not stated on the condition of the man’s injuries
2 days ago
Leicester's Castle Gardens incident is not now a murder as police issue a big-update on investigation.
Leicestershire police have issued the following statement this afternoon. A murder investigation that began following the discovery of a body in Castle Gardens, Leicester, has been stood down. A post-mortem examination carried out earlier today (Friday) found that the man, who was in his 40s, died as a result of a suspected medical episode. The force was called at 7.58pm last night (Thursday) following a report that there was a body in a bush. Officers attended, along with Ea
4 days ago
Police car attacked and items thrown from car after attempted cash machine theft in Birstall
An investigation is continuing today (Wednesday 6 May) following an attempted theft of an ATM in Birstall. Police were called to premises in Sibson Road just before 12.15am following a report of a burglary at a building society. When the first officers arrived, the suspects were still at the scene and began attacking the police car. Pictures by Leicester Media Copyright 2026 A group then left Sibson Road in a grey Audi RS6. No injuries were reported. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS FLASH
6 days ago
3 Men have been stabbed in the City Centre this morning
3 men stabbed in Leicester
Jun 5, 2022
Five men found not guilty of murder after case dismissed
Five men who were charged with the murder of Raju Modhwadia have been found not guilty after the case was dismissed in court. Mr...
May 23, 2022
Killer driver jailed for more than five years
A motorist who killed a passenger and seriously injured another in a collision where his speed exceeded 100mph in a residential area has...
Apr 22, 2022
A Man is in a critical condition after being assaulted in Thurmaston.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which happened in Thurmaston in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were...
Apr 10, 2022
Three charged with murder following death of Raju Modhwadia
Three men have been charged with murder following the death of Raju Modhwadia. Tameer Mitha, 35, of Hamilton Street, Leicester; Issakiah...
Apr 7, 2022
Jewellers raided on the Golden Mile in Leicester
Police have placed a cordon around a Jewellers shop in Belgrave this afternoon. Police have released the following statement and appeal....
Jan 26, 2022
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