Highcross Leicester is set to host a major community dance showcase at East Square on Saturday 6 June, bringing together performers from across the city for an all-day celebration of dance, culture and creativity. The free event will see a range of local dance collectives and academies go head-to-head in a live dance off, with performances taking place throughout the day featuring multiple dance styles, including street dance, break dance, Bhangra, Caribbean dance, Kathak (In

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We dined at Thai Classic (Leicester) restaurant on Sunday evening. We enjoyed freshly cooked Thai delights served in a comfortable environment and were looked after by the friendly, attentive staff. With modern and contemporary Thai decor, the restaurant was welcoming. The restaurant is situated near the busy Highcross Shopping Centre. Our starters and mains were selected from an extensive Thai menu. Photographs are included in the menu to help customer selection.

Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in a van parked in Leicester city centre. Police were called to a car park in Garden Street just after 5.30pm on Wednesday (27 May) by a member of the public reporting concern about the condition of the vehicle. When officers forced entry to the van, the body of a man was found inside. Enquiries are continuing to be undertaken to locate the man’s next of kin. After identifying the address of the regis

Maintenance work on a bridge on a busy road in Leicester is due to take place later this month. Repairs and maintenance will be carried to the St Barnabas Road bridge, which crosses the Bushby Brook in the North Evington area of the city, from Monday 26 May. Planned works will include repointing brickwork on the bridge parapets, repairing and repainted the structural metalwork, renewing the waterproofing system and resurfacing the carriageway across the bridge. The maintenanc

Reflecting on 5 Years since the Lockdown through pictures We all stayed at Home For many of us memories remain of intense fear, eerie silence, and rapid societal change. The anniversary, marked on March 23, 2025, reflects on the “stay at home” orders, empty streets, panic buying, and the profound, lasting impact on mental health, education, and the frontline. Memorable moments and thoughts from five years ago include: The "Stay at Home" Order: Boris Johnson’s address on March