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LEICESTER PRIDE RETURNS FOR THE 15TH YEAR TO A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Leicester Pride 2023, one of the largest free LGBTQ+ events in the UK, will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this September at its new...

Leicester Cycling Awards 2023

The Leicester Cycling Awards exists to promote and celebrate everyday cycling in Leicester and recognise those in our communities who...

Police officer arrested after driver dies during pursuit

A man has died following a collision in Aylestone Road this morning (Friday 25 November). Shortly before 4am, an officer from the force’s...

Fever’s Candlelight concerts launch in Leicester

Tickets are now on sale for Fever’s popular classical music series, Candlelight. Following sold out performances across multiple UK...

Leicester gets ready for Diwali Day celebrations on Monday

Preparations are now well under way for Leicester’s annual Diwali Day celebrations on Monday (24 October). Belgrave Road will once again...

Updated arrests and charges – East Leicester disorder

Following the update last Friday (23 September), detailing 47 arrests and charges, the investigation to the reports of crime linked to...

More than six years’ imprisonment for man who engaged in sexual activity with girls

A man who befriended a teenage girl on Snapchat – before sexually abusing her and her friend has been jailed for more than six years.

Family of assault victim talk about the impact it’s left on their lives

“He wishes the man had killed him – life will never be the same again.” These are the words of the heartbroken wife whose husband was...

Police dog found brothers hiding in ditch following attempted metal theft

A police dog tracked and found two men hiding in a ditch after they had attempted to steal around £59,000 worth of steel. Brothers Joseph...

Off-duty officer helps put burglar behind bars

The efforts of an off-duty officer have led to a man being jailed for stealing hundreds of pounds from an elderly woman. At Leicester...

Riverside Festival returns to Leicester Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June

Leicester Riverside Festival returns on the first weekend in June. Spread over four areas this free two-day festival features fun on and...

Celebration of 70 years of dance to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Leicester's Jubilee Square will be the setting for a spectacular celebration of dancing across seven decades as part of the Queen’s...