The National Space Centre will mark 20 years of its hugely popular Star Wars event with a spectacular weekend celebration on 4–5 July, welcoming more than 100 costumed characters each day from across the iconic franchise. First launched in 2006 after collaboration with the 501st UK Garrison, the event quickly became a standout in the fan calendar. Its inaugural year featured legendary actors Kenny Baker, Dave Prowse, and Jeremy Bulloch — the faces behind R2-D2, Darth Vader, a

New figures have revealed that the economic impact of the tourism sector in Leicester and Leicestershire is worth £2.676 billion, despite a challenging environment for these businesses. This figure relates to activity in 2025 and is up by 4.62% on the 2024 figure of £2.558 billion. Over 32.5 million people visited the city and county in 2025, this is an increase of 1.65% on the previous year’s figure of 32.04 million, which was 2.4% up on 2023. Of these numbers, the county

Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Saturday 5th September – h

Leicester’s Museum Square was once again transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returned for another amazing celebration today (Saturday 20th June) Here is some pictures taken by Craig Thorpe for Leicester Media Online You can share them just open, click and save for FREE.... Organised by Opal22, this event runs from 12pm to 8pm at Museum Square, New Walk, Leicester, families, friends, and communities of all backgrounds to come together for

The FIFA World Cup 2026 might be coming home, but the crown for the best curry capital remains firmly planted here in Leicester the home of curry lovers. England, let's go! As you watch the next game, have your beers ready and order in a curry. Leicester has been confirmed as England’s Curry Capital for the next two years! The city was successful in its bid to retain the title of England Curry Capital and was confirmed as the winner in a special presentation ceremony at the

Great Central Railway (GCR) is introducing a new programme of Relaxed Running Days, designed to provide a calmer, more accessible heritage railway experience for visitors with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and other additional needs. Launching on Thursday 18 June, the initiative will take advantage of the railway’s quieter midweek operating days to create a more predictable and supportive environment for visitors and their