Russell Thorpe

St Wolstan's House was built in 1856 as a farmhouse and replaced a previous house. In 1839 the farm had 145 acres, with the fields laid out in a straight line behind the house stretching towards Oadby and in 1945 it had just under 100 acres. The farmyard buildings, which were behind the house where the flats in Boulter Crescent now stand, were still in existence in the 1970s. The only building left is the original laundry that is built on a vaulted brick cellar which collects rainwater from...

Mirch Masala celebrates its 30th year here in Leicester. On the evening of June 17th, Leicester Media was invited to commemorate Masala's 30th anniversary. The special celebration featured music, VIPs, friends and family, and, naturally, exquisite Indian cuisine. Guests were treated to drinks and canapés, along with a variety of vegetarian main courses served outdoors. Each dish was expertly cooked and presented, with perfectly balanced flavors that left you craving more. The event was well...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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. A separate drinks...