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Jewellery stolen in Coalville burglary
Police have released images of jewellery that were stolen in a burglary in Coalville. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday 8 February, a...
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Apr 7, 20221 min read


New support scheme available for city businesses affected by the pandemic
Businesses across Leicester that were not previously eligible for Covid-19 business rates relief may now be eligible for new support if...
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Apr 7, 20222 min read


£4.8m scheme provides school places for 60 children with complex needs
The transformation of a former music and drama centre into a purpose-built school for children with Special Educational Needs and...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read


Sister Act
Sister Act, a sparkling and hilarious musical based on the 1992 hit film. The show follows the story of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring...
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Apr 6, 20221 min read


Public artwork planned as permanent commemoration for city’s Ugandan Asians
A New piece of public art is due to be designed and installed in Leicester as part of commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read


Avenue of trees planted at country park
Parish council funds 'green' initiative to support Queen's Platinum Jubilee. In a ‘green’ collaboration between the county council and...
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Apr 6, 20222 min read


Last chance for people to apply to close their road for a Platinum Jubilee street party
More than 100 streets across Leicestershire have so far applied to hold celebrations to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Leicestershire...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read


Work to begin on St George Street gateway revamp
A forgotten link between Leicester’s Cultural Quarter and an important gateway into the city centre is set for a major revamp, with work...
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Apr 5, 20222 min read


Space Cadets ONLINE
Over the extended Easter holiday period, the National Space Centre will once again be hosting online lessons to support Home Education...
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Apr 4, 20221 min read


Elderly Targeted At Cash Machines
Officers are warning elderly residents to be vigilant when withdrawing money from cash machines. It follows a small number of thefts from...
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Apr 4, 20221 min read


Fraud officers target payment diversion fraud and money mules in latest operation
Officers from the force’s Economic Crime Unit (ECU) targeted multiple addresses last month in a bid to identify those responsible for...
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Apr 4, 20222 min read


City bestows highest honour on Leicester City Football Club
Leicester City Football Club today received the Honorary Freedom of the City at a ceremony at the King Power stadium (Monday 4 April)....
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Apr 4, 20224 min read


Major expansion to city’s e-bike share scheme
A Major expansion of Leicester’s e-bike share scheme is getting under way, with 30 new bike docks and 330 additional cycles being added...
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Apr 1, 20224 min read


Book of Condolence opens for Simon Cole
With tributes and messages of support flooding in from across the country, the force has opened a book of condolence for former Chief...
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Apr 1, 20221 min read


Road scheme will improve travel through Hinckley
Work is expected to begin on Wednesday 6th April on a package of road improvements in Hinckley which will mean smoother and more...
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Mar 31, 20221 min read


County Council Leader pays tribute to Simon Cole
The County Flag will be flown at half-mast Following the sad news of the death of former Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM, leader of...
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Mar 31, 20221 min read


Council preparing Easter holiday help for thousands of Leicestershire families.
Council preparing Easter holiday help for thousands of Leicestershire families struggling with the cost of living. The package includes...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


Trees planted in St Matthews to mark Queen’s Jubilee
New trees have been planted in locations across a city neighbourhood as part of commemorations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The 11...
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Mar 30, 20222 min read


Last call for invite to '70 at 70' garden party
Lord Lieutenant to host Queen's Platinum Jubilee event at Beaumanor Hall. There’s still time for county and city residents celebrating...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read


New skatepark planned for Abbey Meadows
Plans for a new skatepark facility near Abbey Park have been announced. Leicester City Council has revealed proposals to create the new...
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Mar 23, 20222 min read


Council outlines vision for potential revamp of popular shopping street
Initial ideas for a potential revamp of a popular shopping street in Leicester’s Clarendon Park area have been outlined by the city...
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Mar 18, 20223 min read


New video highlights £2 billion of recent and planned investment in Leicester
Major schemes that make up more than £2 billion of private and public sector investment already made, or proposed in Leicester, can be...
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Mar 16, 20222 min read


Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service – Excellence Awards – Congratulations!
On Friday 11 March 2022, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) hosted an awards night to highlight and celebrate examples of...
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Mar 15, 20222 min read


School kids help plant cherry trees to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Youngsters helped Lord Lieutenant Mike Kapur and county council chairman Dan Harrison plant the specimens School children have helped...
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Mar 15, 20222 min read
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