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Applications for 2022 secondary school places now open
Parents and carers need to apply for their preferred schools by Sunday, 31 October 2021. Parents and carers with children due to start...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read


Leicester sets out commitment to help Afghan refugees - with Government support
Leicester's City Mayor has set out his commitment to support Afghan refugees in response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Sir...
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Sep 1, 20212 min read


First class support available for victims of crime
Find out more about the help and support available to victims of crime and why, in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, victims and...
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Sep 1, 20216 min read


Schools to march for climate action as part of Great Big Green Week
Schools across Leicester will be joining a nationwide call for action on climate change next month when the first ever Great Big Green...
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Aug 31, 20213 min read


Man jailed for child sex offences
A 41-year-old man who indecently assaulted a young girl in Leicestershire and also downloaded indecent images of children has today...
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Aug 31, 20212 min read


Channel 4s 'The Dog House' is looking for new applicants!
The series is made with Wood Green, The Animals Charity in Cambridgeshire who specialise in matching their rescue dogs with would-be...
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Aug 30, 20211 min read


College lifeline for career changers in Wigston
Adults who are considering a career change following the pandemic are being invited to consider a college course to help them gain the...
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Aug 20, 20212 min read


Leicester's first craft beer and music festival, Brew Beat, set to be a Bank Holiday bonanza
The countdown is on for the city’s brand-new festival which will play host to a live music stage, beer tent and food delivery from local...
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Aug 13, 20213 min read


King Power Stadium Development: Public Consultation Now Open
Public consultations for the expansion of King Power Stadium’s capacity to 40,000 and significant developments to the surrounding areas...
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Aug 12, 20212 min read


Man jailed for six years after admitting modern slavery and fraud offences
A man has been jailed for six years after admitting modern slavery and fraud offences following a multi-agency investigation and...
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Aug 10, 20214 min read


Make the most of Summer in the City
There's lots going on in Leicester this month – and with many events free of charge or low-cost, families with young children will be...
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Aug 4, 20217 min read


Fourteen years for man convicted of child sex offences
A 39-year-old man who sexually abused four young girls in two force areas has today (Tuesday 27 July) been jailed for 14 years. Gareth...
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Jul 28, 20212 min read


OVER 150 DRIVERS STOPPED BY LEICESTERSHIRE POLICE
Officers from the South Leicester Neighbourhood Police Area, which covers Aylestone, Eyres Monsell and Knighton, recently held three...
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Jul 28, 20212 min read


City’s recovery boosted by £365k for summer and Christmas events
Programme of festivals and events will help Leicester’s economy bounce back this year, with small-scale, COVID-safe events encouraging...
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Jul 23, 20212 min read


Footage issued after serious assault at King Power stadium
Officers are appealing for public help after a 24-year-old man was knocked unconscious during an assault at the King Power Stadium in...
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Jun 29, 20211 min read


Go Wild for Beat the Street Leicester!
Organisers of the Beat the Street Leicester game are inviting participants to Go Wild this week! The themed week starts today (Wednesday,...
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Jun 23, 20212 min read


Gok Wan hosts brand new ITV series: Bling
A BRAND NEW SPARKLING ITV SHOW, HOSTED BY GOK WAN, IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE IN LEICESTER WHO NEED EXPERT JEWELLERY HELP! Do you have...
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Jun 23, 20211 min read


Memorial walk for Leicester and Leicestershire is formally opened
A tree trail in a country park providing space for reflection to be opened. A tree trail in a country park that will provide a space for...
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Jun 18, 20212 min read


No changes to Covid-19 guidance for city
Leicester’s Director of Public Health says the Government has confirmed that new advice published on its website in relation to Leicester...
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May 25, 20212 min read


Testing sites repurposed as Leicester steps up vaccinations
Five of Leicester’s six rapid testing sites are to be converted to vaccination centres as Leicester steps up its coronavirus vaccination...
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May 21, 20212 min read


Meet our new Lord Mayor of Leicester
The new Lord Mayor of Leicester has been officially inaugurated in a ceremony at the Town Hall. Cllr Deepak Bajaj was handed the chains...
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May 3, 20212 min read


Mobility scooter believed to be the cause of house fire.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service were called to a House fire on Lewis Close, Leicester around 13.30 (Friday 30th April). 1...
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May 1, 20212 min read


Leicestershire’s polling stations will be safe places to visit
Leicestershire’s director of public health Mike Sandys, features in a video to reassure voters that polling stations are safe places to...
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Apr 29, 20212 min read


The City's Jewry Wall revamp underway
Work is underway on the first stage of an ambitious project to transform the site of Leicester’s biggest Roman ruins into a world-class...
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Apr 29, 20214 min read
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