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Reminder for businesses to claim grants for coronavirus help
Businesses across Leicester whose trade has been affected by the local or national coronavirus restrictions are being reminded to apply...
Dec 18, 20202 min read


New surrender scheme starts to keep dangerous weapons off the streets
Measures to keep dangerous weapons off the streets are a step closer today with the opening of a surrender scheme, under prohibitions...
Dec 10, 20203 min read


Rutland and Melton fire stations spread festive cheer with new Christmas shoebox appeal
Christmas may feel a little different this year, but crews at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are determined to spread Christmas...
Nov 30, 20202 min read


New heritage panels mark 80th anniversary of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’
Two new heritage information panels recounting the events of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’ have been installed in the city. They commemorate...
Nov 20, 20203 min read


COVID-19 vaccine study opening soon in Leicester
A vaccine study for COVID-19 will open soon at Leicester’s Hospitals through the new Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) in Leicester, which...
Nov 19, 20203 min read


Twenty arrests during week-long knife crime crackdown
Operation Sceptre formed part of a national campaign aimed at reducing knife crime by targeting those carrying weapons and disrupt the...
Nov 18, 20203 min read


Work begins on 300 new homes at Waterside
Construction has started on the transformational development of 300 new homes and new offices at Waterside. Housing developer, Keepmoat...
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Ride On announced as partner in Leicester’s new e-bike scheme
Leicester City Council has announced specialist e-bike hire provider Ride On as its partner in the city’s forthcoming e-bike share...
Nov 6, 20204 min read


Virtual Remembrance Day tribute film to mark commemorations
Short film commemorating those who have lost their lives in conflict will form the centrepiece of Remembrance Day in Leicester this...
Nov 6, 20202 min read


New grants to help keep homes warm and energy bills low
Leicester City Council has been awarded £1million for a new scheme aimed at tacking fuel poverty with grants for energy efficient and low...
Nov 6, 20202 min read


New National Restrictions from 5 November
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being...
Nov 2, 202010 min read


Call to ‘celebrate differently’ to stay safe
Celebrate differently’ to stay safe is the plea from organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as residents gear up for...
Oct 30, 20202 min read


Charnwood residents urged to 'stem the spread'
People can't meet indoors with those they don’t live with. Charnwood residents are being urged to follow stricter rules to stem the...
Oct 30, 20202 min read


Post a Poppy for this Remembrance Day
Post a Poppy campaign is underway to encourage people in Leicester to commemorate Remembrance Day by creating poppy-themed artwork, cakes...
Oct 20, 20202 min read


Pledge Your Support for Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020
Communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked to pledge to help end hate crime by sending messages of support...
Oct 12, 20203 min read


Pledge Your Support for Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020
Communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked to pledge to help end hate crime by sending messages of support...
Oct 12, 20203 min read
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