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Central England Co-op says big festive thank you to colleagues by closing food stores on Boxing Day
Central England Co-op says big festive thank you to hard working colleagues by closing food stores on Boxing Day Retailer Central England...
Oct 26, 20212 min read


On-Call Firefighter Recruitment Now Open!
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting On-Call Firefighters at a number of stations across Leicester, Leicestershire and...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


School meal voucher help for thousands of struggling families during October half-term
A £240,000 package has been agreed Thousands of Leicestershire families struggling with the cost of living will get help extra help to...
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Council building becomes new PCR testing site in Leicester
A New COVID-19 testing facility for people with symptoms of the virus has opened in Leicester city centre. The city council has made its...
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Road repairs to take place over half-term holidays
Resurfacing work will take place in two major arterial roads in the city during the forthcoming October half-term holidays. Works are due...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Campaign to prevent domestic abuse reaches out to Asian women
You are not alone’ is the message being sent to victims of domestic abuse as part of a new campaign launched today. The campaign has been...
Sep 29, 20213 min read


Arsonist jailed for 12 years
A man who sent threatening messages to his ex-partner before setting her static caravan alight has been jailed for 12 years. On the...
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Green plaque accolade for workhouse orphan who became a war hero
Plaque to be unveiled next week A war hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in the First World War and who later went...
Sep 25, 20212 min read


Officers clinch Heroes of Leicestershire Awards
The brave actions of two officers who helped save a life and the dedication of a retired inspector, have been recognised at the ‘Heroes...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


HOUSEHOLDERS IN HINCKLEY TO BENEFIT FROM FREE SECURITY UPGRADES TO BOOST SAFETY
Nearly 300 householders in Hinckley will be offered free security upgrades as part of a major crackdown on burglary. Leicester,...
Sep 23, 20213 min read


Council offers support to bring award-winning social supermarket to local neighbourhood
A former youth centre in Leicester is to be leased to an award-winning social enterprise which plans to open a new store in the city....
Sep 22, 20212 min read


Iconic Leicester restaurant to publish its first cook book
A labour of love: Bobby’s publishes its first cook book One of Britain’s oldest and most famous vegetarian Indian restaurants is sharing...
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill lends her support to Santander Cycles Leicester
Olympic champion and Santander brand ambassador Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill visited Leicester today to support the city’s popular new e-bike...
Sep 20, 20210 min read


Cast your votes on next Green Plaque recipient
Shortlist of 12 people and places in line for recognition. Members of the public are being asked to cast their votes to decide on the...
Sep 19, 20212 min read


Leicestershire pensioner encourages over 60s to take a safer driving assessment
A Leicestershire pensioner in his 80s has just completed an over-60s driving assessment with the county council - and now hopes others...
Sep 19, 20212 min read


Striking new bridge will form centrepiece for major revamp of busy city road
Plans for a major revamp of Leicester’s Abbey Park Road – including a new bike-friendly footbridge across the River Soar and major...
Sep 9, 20214 min read
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