Leicester city centre is set to benefit from a £4million package of improvements designed to make it more welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors. The plans include better lighting and signage at key arrival points, measures to tackle antisocial behaviour, improvements to public spaces, support for vacant shops, investment in events infrastructure and upgrades in the Market Place and Lanes area. Residents and visitors can expect cleaner streets, better-lit public spa

Sat 5th September 2026 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 Sat

After attracting more than 80,000 visitors during its 2023 debut, Leicester Monsters, one of Leicester's most-loved family events, is set to make its much-anticipated return this autumn. The Return of Leicester Monsters will once again transform Leicester city centre from 22 to 31 October, as eight giant illuminated monster installations appear across rooftops, windows and unexpected corners of the city. The event is expected to once again attract tens of thousands of visitor

A man who cause major disruption to Loughborough Town Centre on Tuesday morning and then later on the same night, caused more disruption and road closures in Leicester City Centre on Belgrave Gate has been charged. Loughborough These two incidents happened on Tuesday morning, 14th July, when the man was reported on a rooftop in Loughborough town centre, triggering a major emergency response and closing the town centre, causing loss of trade to around 20 shops and disruptions

A Police incident has closed parts of the City Centre tonight. Belgrave Gate and the surrounding areas are closed to traffic and pedestrians. Police are currently dealing with an incident There is no access to Haymarket Car park, Charles Street and the Haymarket Bus station and surrounding areas. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. This incident has a large police presence and Leicestershire Fire service is also in attendance with Fire crews on standby on

The roof and brick gable end of a building have fallen onto the street below on Wharf Street South this evening. A significant emergency response is underway, and local residents have been evacuated from the apartments. Video by Leicester Media Online A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said: "I can confirm several roads in the Wharf Street South area of Leicester have been closed after a building partially collapsed this evening (Monday 13 July). Leicestershire Fire an

If you happen to walk the City's streets in the early mornings, this is what you'll see. Takeout packaging and uneaten food were scattered across the streets; these pictures were taken in the Market Street area of the city this morning around 6 a.m. Restaurant and takeaway owners should be required to fulfill their social and environmental responsibilities by cleaning the area outside their establishments, rather than depending on the City Council's street cleaning teams. In

A police cordon is in place on Belvoir Street this morning. Sections of the street have been cordoned off following an overnight incident. A cordon has been set up near Harvey's nightclub, where a first aid kit and other items are visible within the taped-off section. We have reached out to Leicestershire Police for further details on this incident. More to follow. UPDATE 12:00 A man was stabbed in the face in the city centre in the early hours of this morning. Man serious

Saturday 1st August 2026 This year's theme will be Crowned by Culture - Caribbean Queens and Kings Tickets and Entry This year, we're going digital! To help make your carnival experience smoother and faster, we’re encouraging everyone to purchase their tickets online through our website. You can also pick them up in person at Stabana Cultural Products, 119 Charles Street, LE1 1FA. Buying in advance means you’ll be able to breeze through our fast-track entry points at the park