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Riverside Festival cancelled as coronavirus crisis continues
Leicester's annual Riverside Festival will not take place this year, as the coronavirus crisis looks set to continue beyond the spring....
Apr 3, 20201 min read


Bin and orange bag collections to continue as usual over Easter
People in Leicester will see no changes to their household waste and recycling collections over Easter. Bins and orange bags will be...
Apr 3, 20202 min read


Police continue to support public health response to Coronavirus
The Prime Minister has announced a series of new measures as part of the government’s response to the Coronavirus. The latest advice...
Apr 1, 20201 min read


Weekend read: Domestic abuse – we are here for you
While the country is practicing social distancing by staying at home within their family units, being at home isn’t a haven for some...
Mar 28, 20202 min read


Covid-19 and Police dispersals: What it means for you
In light of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, officers from all forces throughout the Great Britain and Northern Ireland have been...
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Mar 27, 20201 min read


VOLUNTARY ACTION LEICESTERSHIRE TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL COUNCILS AND LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
Voluntary Action Leicestershire Teams up with Local Councils and Launches Campaign to Find 1000-Strong Army of Volunteers. Voluntary...
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus
The government has today (26 March 2020) made new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in England, to reduce...
Mar 26, 20203 min read


Coronavirus: important information for you (updated 25 March)
Strict new measures from the Government that aim to save lives by slowing the spread of the coronavirus mean big changes to the way we...
Mar 26, 20204 min read


Council outlines support to ease financial hardship
Support is available to help ease financial hardship being experienced by people who are affected by Coronavirus. Anyone having...
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Co-op rolls out plastic screens in its stores and brings forward staff bonus to say 'thank you'
Central England Co-op says ‘thank you’ to colleagues and key workers for supporting their communities Central England Co-op has announced...
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Military stands up COVID Support Force
The Defence Secretary announces new measures to put service personnel and Reservists on standby to support public services in response to...
Mar 19, 20202 min read


Central England Co-op urges communities to come together to support those affected by Coronavirus.
Central England Co-op is urging communities to come together and support one and other as it outlines a range of measures to help those...
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Visiting restrictions at our hospitals.
Restricted visiting now in place Leicester’s Hospitals. The restrictions, designed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus...
Mar 15, 20202 min read


New model to boost local policing
A new approach to the way policing is delivered across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will result in more officers based in...
Mar 10, 20203 min read


SEARCH FOR ORTON STATUE ARTIST FOLLOWING CAMPAIGN SUCCESS
The search for an artist to design and produce a statue of the legendary Leicester playwright, Joe Orton, in his hometown has been...
Mar 9, 20203 min read
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