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Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards 2019 Asian Clothing Boutique of the Year: Nims Boutique Winners are now revealed for Britain’s 3rd Asian Wedding Awards 2019 following the stunning awards ceremony at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London on 6th March. The award ceremony was held to celebrate the hard work and commitment of Britain’s ever-growing Asian wedding industry, to reward the graft of exceptional suppliers, and to thank those who go above and beyond to make someone’s special day the most memorable of their life. Nimmi Goswami at Last nights award ceremony in London Nims Boutique, based on Narborough Road Leicester, has won the award 'Asian Clothing Boutique of Year' at Britains Asian Wedding Awards 2019 It was lovely to be nominated, and it’s amazing to win. Thanks to all my customers Narborough Road Shop Nims Boutique is an absolute passion for the owner Nim. Nims Boutique has been featured in Asiana Magazine, the Lubna Rafiq Academy, Kaniz Ali Academy and also her jewellery has been worn by Celebrities Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Bambi Bains and Zukreat. Nims Boutique have a unique collection of jewellery for every occasion. From stud earrings to Bridal jewellery, Nims aims to provide you with the latest celebrity looks at affordable prices. And the jewellery is surprisingly lightweight too. Just read some of the reviews from her happy customers to see how amazing the shopping experience is. Shop in the Leicester Boutique to experience our welcoming and calm Indian Shopping Experience. You can browse in the contemporary boutique, try things on the luxury changing rooms, take pictures and purchase everything you need for your upcoming wedding or party. Nims Boutique also have a selection of Readymade & Semistitched Lehngas & suits for you to purchase online or try on in store. Nims has recently launched a range of Gifting products too. Sari Bags, trays, money wallets, Bangle Boxes and Gift Boxes for all your wedding needs. Nims Boutique 211-213 Narborough Road, Leicester LE3 2QR Tel 0116 2896570 https://nimsboutique.com https://www.facebook.com/Nimsboutique/

Always & always facing toward the Light Here in Leicester tonight we witness the remarkable and inspiring story of Leicester suffragette Alice Hawkins. The amazing 3D show brought to life with live performances, an incredible choir and a spectacular video projection on the historic Corn Exchange building. Thousands of people attended tonight at the New Market Square to watch one of the three shows. It was truly a great way to remember Alice and her fellow suffragettes. I’m sure that history was made in our city of Leicester has the Statue of Alice looked down upon us all tonight with tears of joy rolling down her face and knowing that her fight for equality was achieved. This Event was truly rememberable, one of the best I have covered here in Leicester and we should all be proud of our history and the diversity of our great city of Leicester. Great work from all involved with this event, it was well organised. with good security, along with great work from Maggie Shutt’s team at the Leicester city council events. Watch the Video of the event. Video By Leicester Media online 4K Ver 1:01 Alice Hawkins Alice Hawkins (née Riley) was born in 1863 in Stafford into a working class family. One of nine children, Alice went to work at the age of 13 and met her future husband, Alfred Hawkins, at a socialist meeting. Alice married Alfred in 1884 and moved to Leicester, where she lived and worked for the rest of her life. Alice raised a family of six while working at the Equity Shoe Factory on Western Road, where she quickly focused on the issues affecting women working in the shoe trade. An active member of the newly formed Independent Labour Party, Alice went to London in February 1907 to join a suffragette protest outside Parliament. Along with 28 other women, Alice was arrested that day and subsequently spent 14 days in Holloway prison. This period of incarceration – the first of five – galvanised Alice’s resolve and she formed the Leicester branch of the Women’s Social and Political Union just a few months after leaving jail. Four years later, in 1911, Alice co-founded the Women’s Independent Boot and Shoe Trade Union. Although her time as a suffragette came to an abrupt end in 1914, when women were asked to cease their militancy, Alice continued to be an active trade unionist and a Labour party member until her death in March 1946, where she was buried at Leicester’s Welford Road Cemetery Votes for Women! It’s a hundred years since the Representation of the People Act gave some women and all men the right to vote. During 2018-19, the city is marking the anniversary by remembering the women who played such a key role in the suffragette movement, including Leicester's very own Alice Hawkins. Alice Hawkins Statue New Market Square, Leicester Market Leicester’s statue of Alice was unveiled in February 2018 a hundred years after the Representation of the People Act gave some women the right to vote. Leicester is one of seven cities in the Centenary Cities project marking 100 years of Votes for Women funded by the Government Equalities Office with a range of exhibitions, events and the launch of the Alice Hawkins statue last year. Tonights event was a free, with wristbands issued to allocate the show times, along with discounts for venues. This major event - celebrating Alice’s story and closely linked to International Women’s Day on March 8th – is not to be missed. Share Space and Light used 5 projectors to create a projection that covered the entire Corn Exchange building. Each projector will project 30000 lumens of light. 1 lumen = the light of 1 candle. All to help bring the story of Alice Hawkins to life 100 years on! Pictures taken at the event. www.sharedspaceandlight.com to find out more about Alice Hawkins www.storyofleicester.info This Event produced by Leicester City Council in partnership with Big Difference Company. This article by Craig Thorpe for Leicester Media Online Follow and Like Leicester Media on Facebook For more Pictures of this event. www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline

Lead Picture by Leicester Media © 2019 Joy riders ends up in deep water The Rally Soar Lane Leicester. Police incident BMW car in water. Reports of fail to stop for Police, all 3 emergency services are in attendance. What we know so far the car was being Chased by police, with the aid of the police helicopter after failing to stop, the car crashed through the railing into the Grand Union Canal. just after the bridge. Occupants rescued from water and taken to hospital. Updated Police Statement Issued on 2/3/19 at 8:30 p.m. Police are investigating after a car failed to stop in Vaughan Way, Leicester, around 9.15pm yesterday (1 March). Officers attempted to stop the vehicle following concerns about the manner in which it was being driven. The car left the scene and was followed by officers on to Soar Lane where it collided with fencing and entered the Grand Union Canal. The four occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital, where one currently remains. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing. Initial enquires suggest the car had been stolen from the Metropolitan Police force area. Three men – aged 28, 24 and 23 were arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and theft of a motor vehicle. They have since been released on police bail. A 23-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of the same offences. A scene preservation was on in Soar Lane while officers carried out initial enquiries but has since been lifted. Pictures of the scene at Soar Lane Leicester (Grand Union Canal) By Leicestermedia online BBC News Report (Video and Pictures By Leicester Media) A 2 hour recovery operation to remove a stolen BMW from the Grand union Canal Soar Lane in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident happened after Failing to stop for police around 9.30pm Friday night, Ending with the car and 4 occupants crashing through the railing ending up in the water at the Grand union canal The Rally community Park. The operation to recover the vehicle from the water was a Long and Tricky operation. Video By Leicester Media Online © 2019 Recovery operation Pictures and Video by Leicester Media Leicester Media is looking for News stories and incidents. Tel news desk 0116 233 9000 email news@leicestermedia.online Please follow and like Leicester media on Facebook www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline

Review of the newly refurbished Bobby’s Restaurant at Belgrave Road, Leicester. At 7pm on Saturday night, the restaurant was fairly busy. A short wait before the table was ready. The extensive menu provided a full description of each dish. We ate a selection of starters and delicious main courses. The sharing platter of starters and the chilli paneer being exceptional good, full of flavour and textures. Food was high quality, service was quick and staff were friendly and helpful, offering advice on the menu. Overall the atmosphere was good and the food was value for money. 5 Star 🌟 Rating Pictures by Leicester Media © 2019 A Well-Known Vegetarian Indian Restaurant Serving the best curry in Leicester for more than 3 decades, you are sure to be impressed with the choice of vegetarian dishes from Bobby’s. Recognised in Leicestershire for traditional vegetarian Indian food, we feature home-style cooking so you never leave us feeling hungry. Established in 1976, the staff at our Indian restaurant boast extensive experience to bring you an impeccable service to complement our delicious vegetarian dishes made with fresh ingredients. Encouraging people from all over the UK to visit us, we are part of the Belgrave Business Association. Review By Russell Thorpe for Leicester Media online www.bobbys-restaurant.co.uk Bobbys Restaurant 154-156 Belgrave Road Leicester Leicestershire LE4 5AT Tej 0116 266 0106 / 0116 266 2448 Email info@eatatbobbys.com

The Mint itself may be clear. But the future for the Leicester factory is not. The factory that makes Fox's Glacier mints could close under merger plans. Glacier mints have been made here in Leicester since 1918. Big Bear Confectionery, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is also behind other brands, including Poppets, XXX mints and Just Brazils. A spokeswoman for Big Bear and Tangerine Confectionery, both owned by Valeo Foods Group, said employees and trade unions had been informed. The consultation period is expected to last until the end of April. Pictures by Leicester Media online

Alice Hawkins Event Sunday 3rd March 2019. Free event get your wristbands now. YEAR-LONG national celebration marking the centenary of the first British women getting the vote culminates in a spectacular finale in Leicester next month – and you’ll be able to reserve your place at the free event from Monday (4 February). The story of the suffragette Alice Hawkins – the shoe factory machinist who led the women’s suffrage movement in Leicester in the early 1900s – will be brought to life on Sunday 3 March in a stunning event that will use large-scale projection to create an unforgettable experience for spectators in the city’s new market square. Video mapped imagery projected onto the rear of the Corn Exchange will transform the building, with light, sound and archive footage being used to help tell Alice’s story like never before. Organisers say it’s the first time that an event of this kind has been seen in Leicester – and it promises to be an experience that no one, of any age, will want to miss. Geoff Rowe of the Leicester-based Big Difference Company – which is co-producing the event – said: “It’s going to be absolutely brilliant! “We’re proud to have worked on huge Leicester events in the past and have brought together an amazing team to produce this latest event. Anyone who joins us on Sunday 3rd March will remember this event for the rest of their lives so I would urge you to save the date in your diary and reserve your place now.” Called ‘Always and always facing toward the Light’ – the motto of the Leicester suffragette movement – the free event is supported by funding from the Government’s Centenary Cities fund. It will be repeated three times on the evening of Sunday 3 March – at 6.30pm, 7.45pm and 9pm – with each performance lasting 30 minutes. Admission to each show will be by wristband, which will be available – free of charge – from Visit Leicester on Gallowtree Gate from Monday (4 February). Anyone unable to pick up their wristband in person can write to Visit Leicester, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope with their request. Inspired by Alice’s life, the show will also focus on the growth of the suffragette movement and the legacy of the suffragettes’ fight for equal rights, with interviews with women and girls from present-day Leicester bringing the story right up to date. Live performance, a bespoke soundtrack and a 40-strong choir will also feature in the event, which will bring the UK’s centenary celebrations to a close, just a few days before International Women’s Day. Deputy city mayor and heritage champion Cllr Adam Clarke said: “The UK-wide year of events commemorating the centenary of the Representation of the People Act started here in Leicester with the unveiling of the statue of Alice Hawkins. “A year on from that ceremony, we’ll be returning to the new market square – close to the site of so many of Alice’s public speeches – to mark the end of the centenary year with this spectacular event. “With International Women’s Day taking place on 8 March, it’s fitting that our final event in Leicester will honour not just Alice, but everyone who challenges inequality in our society.” Shared Space & Light – the company behind the spectacular Lighting of the Torch Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympic Games, as well as amazing installations at Durham’s world-class Lumière Festival – have been brought in to create the event for Leicester, which is being produced by Leicester City Council in partnership with Big Difference Company. Free wristbands for the event will be available from Monday (4 February) from Visit Leicester on Gallowtree Gate. Anyone unable to pick up their wristband in person can write to Visit Leicester, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope and a note saying how many wristbands they would like for the 6.30pm, 7.45pm or 9pm shows. Anyone wishing to receive their wristbands by post should make sure their stamped self-addressed envelope is delivered to Visit Leicester by Friday 22 February. Requests should be marked ‘Wristbands’ and sent to: Visit Leicester, 51 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester LE1 5AD. Always and always facing toward the Light is part of a programme of events in Leicester supported by a grant of £189,500 from the Government’s Centenary Cities fund. Since February 2018, when the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage was commemorated in Leicester with the unveiling of a statue of Alice Hawkins, a programme of talks has been taking Alice’s story to children at schools across the city and the county, while around 500 children took part in a centenary event in Leicester’s new market square last July. Pictures by Leicester Media There’s also still time to visit a free exhibition at New Walk Museum that features memorabilia from Alice’s life. Alice Hawkins and Votes for Women! continues until Sunday 24 February. #alicehawkins

‪Fatal Road collision on Lubbesthorpe Way Leicester. Pictures by Leicester Media © 2019 by Craig Thorpe Location Northbound slip road to Aldi and the leisure park Lubbesthorpe Way (A563) was closed for several hours Northbound. Local diversions was put in place. What we know so far about this incident. it was a two car collision which happened around 8.15pm tonight (Saturday 16th February) all 3 Emergency services was in attendance. Both cars had been travelling northbound towards the A47 and used the exit slip road for Meridian Leisure Park. Updated News Police Appeal following fatal collision on Lubbesthorpe Way Police release statement Issued on 17/2/19 at 10:26 a.m. Incident number: 628 of 16 Febraury Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision yesterday evening (Saturday). Police were called at 8.16pm to a report of a collision on Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester, involving two cars. Both cars – a Ford Fiesta and a Nissan Duke – were travelling northbound on Lubbesthorpe Way, travelling away from the Fosse Park area towards the A47. Information from witnesses suggests both cars were on the exit slip road for Meridian when they collided. As a result of the impact, the Duke rolled down the embankment, landing on the main carriageway. The driver and passenger in the Fiesta were not injured. The driver of the Duke, a 44-year-old Leicester man, was pronounced dead at the scene. DC Beth Pick from the serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. She said: “We’d like to hear from anyone who may have seen the Nissan Duke in the moments immediately before the collision. “While officers have spoken to a number of people who arrived within seconds and were helping with first aid, anyone who saw a Nissan Duke travelling on Lubbesthorpe Way just before 8.15pm may be able to help with our investigation. “Anyone driving in the opposite direction may also have some vital information that will assist.” Anyone with information should contact the force on 101, quoting incident number 628 of 16 February. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leicestermediaonline/ #rtcleicester #rtclubbersthorpeway

We visited 3 fast food chains today Sunday 10th February in Leicester city center around 1pm. Mc Donalds East Gates, KFC on High Street and Burger King Haymarket. Mc Donalds & KFC was very busy and the Front of house was very clean and tidy just like you would expect. Burger King wasn’t that busy. the tables and the Front of house was very untidy, uneaten food, dirty tables and bins overflowing on to the floor. We returned to Burger King some 45 minutes later and the front of house was still the same. and then a member of staff started to clean up the rubbish of the floor and tables. Pictures inside Burger King Haymarket Clock tower restaurant We then spoken to the manager and ask him for his comments on our findings for not meeting with customer expectations on tidiness. ”we been very busy serving customers and doing paperwork and we are also short staffed today” He refused to give his name. Review

Campaign aims to encourage victims of sexual abuse and violence to come forward Leicestershire Police is supporting a week of action which aims to encourage victims of sexual abuse and violence to come forward to report crimes. The campaign, which uses the hashtag #ItsNotOk, is aimed at those who typically under report crimes of this nature, including members of faith groups, males and women over 55. Starting today (Monday 4 February) and running until Sunday 10 February, the force will promote the support services available to victims through a series of messages and videos. The campaign is also being supported by UAVA (United Against Violence and Abuse), Victim First, and Leicester Rape Crisis, all of whom can offer dedicated help and guidance. Millicent Gant, manager of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) based at Juniper Lodge, Leicestershire, said: “This is an important campaign which aims to raise awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence. Both are extremely sensitive subjects and it is our hope that this week will encourage more people to speak out. “Victims of sexual violence or sexual abuse are not alone. There are many specialist services available run by dedicated professionals offering emotional and practical support. Our aim is to break down barriers including gender and culture which could prevent some from reaching out, whether you wish to formally report to the Police or not. "Juniper Lodge provides a confidential service for anyone over the age of 18 who has been raped or sexually assaulted either recently or at any time in the past, regardless of gender, language, or cultural identity.” Seetal Rajput, senior independent violence advisor at UAVA, said: “UAVA Ltd stands for United Against Violence and Abuse. We are a consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services. “Sexual assault and rape is a traumatic and extremely stressful experience, whether it was by someone known or by a complete stranger. UAVA has a specialist team of Independent Sexual Violence Advisers. This service is for anyone male or female, living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, who has experienced rape or sexual assault. This could be as a result of a recent incident or something that has happened in the past. We are here to help and support during a difficult time and help along the road to recovery.” Joe Raby from Victim First added: “This campaign can be significant in creating an open discussion around sexual violence and abuse and the ways in which organisations can provide support. “Hopefully this week will help people feel confident to talk about this area, ask questions and challenge myths and stereotypes so that we continue to help victims feel more comfortable accessing support. “Victim First supports all victims and these cases do not have to be reported to the police. We provide dedicated caseworkers to find the right support path for individuals.” A spokeswoman for Leicester Rape Crisis at Jasmine House, which provides support to females aged 13 upwards who have suffered from recent or historic sexual abuse, said: “Our support services range from a telephone helpline, one-to-one support, and counselling. “Later this month we will also be launching a family support group, a young girls support group 13 - 17 and an adults support group. All our services are provided free of charge to those affected by the impact of sexual violence living in Leicester City, Leicestershire or Rutland.” Support is available from the following: UAVA on 0808 80 20028 http://www.uava.org.uk/ Victim First on 0800 953 959 http://victimfirst.org/ Rape Crisis on 0116 2558852 https://www.jasminehouse.org.uk/ #itsnotok

Outcry from Tesco customers, over the loss of fresh food counters we visited the Narborough Road store today here in Leicester. One customer said “ I don’t like prepackaged fish, it’s a waste of Materials and is bad for the environment. Look at It it’s tripled packed Why Why buy it when you get fresh fish. If they close the counter I will shop elsewhere” Tesco are planning to closed down some of it’s Fresh meat and fish counters in a cost cutting exercise. Is this a bad move for Tesco. Another customer from Leicester said “it’s disgusting Tesco needs to help to save our planet, not pollutant it anymore. The supermarket chain could also close some of its meat, and delicatessen counters. The store management refused to give any comment. Pictures shows the amount of packaging Plastic Cardboard and foam tray. Pictures by Leicester Media Follow us on Facebook and leave your comments on this article. https://www.facebook.com/644428992410357/posts/1775322695987642/

"Our ‘lives not knives’ campaign Officers on a knife crime operation in Leicester City Centre on Saturday night (2nd February) have recovered seven knives and arrested six people. The operation saw neighbourhood officers working with response officers and CCTV operators to tackle a recent increase in robberies around the market place in the city centre. Officers carried out intelligence led high visibility patrols, used their stop search powers and the knife arch was placed outside a city centre nightclub. Officers made six arrests; three 16 year old men from Leicester and a 17 year old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of a weapon and released on conditional bail. Another 17 year old man from Leicester was arrested on suspicion of robbery but released no further action. A sixth person, 25 year old Rahsaan Harris of Berberis Close in Leicester, was charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of a Class B controlled drug. He was released on unconditional bail to attend Leicester Magistrates Court on Thursday 28 February 2019. Inspector Manjit Atwal, Commander of the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Area said; “Saturday night’s operation was a great example of the benefits of pulling together to achieve one goal. I am really pleased that we have taken six nasty weapons off our streets and made a significant number of arrests and I hope this sends out a message to others that if you carry a knife into the city centre you stand a high chance of being stopped and searched. "Our ‘lives not knives’ campaign is designed to drive home the message that carrying a knife can have devastating consequences and if you are caught carrying a knife you could end up in prison. Hopefully Saturday’s operation will make others think twice before carrying a knife. We will be doing more operations like this in the near future.” Anyone walking through city or town centres is advised to take some simple precautions to keep themselves and their property safe; Walk with other people/friends wherever possible Walk in well-lit areas Don’t use your phone in the street and don’t put it in a pocket where it is obvious to see. Be aware of your surroundings Register all of your personal property at www.immobilise.com - the UK National Property Register. For important information and advice on knife crime, please https://leics.police.uk/categories/_knife-crime #Ourlivesnotknives

Fire evacuation at the Highcross This afternoon Leicestershire Fire service was called out this afternoon to a report of a Fire alarm at the Highcross shopping Centre. 4 fire appliances was seen in High street. Shoppers had to leave the centre and restaurants was left with uneaten food on tables, most of the customers did not return. Many tens of thousands of pounds could have been lost due to this interruption in trading, But public safety comes first. Updated Monday 4th February 2019 Fault on Fire Alarm was the cause of the evacuation. Statment from the Highcross Jo Tallack, general manager at Highcross, Leicester said: "Yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 3 February) one of our smoke alarms was activated, resulting in an evacuation of part of the centre. Ensuring the safety of our shoppers and staff is paramount and we were pleased to quickly reopen the centre to shoppers". Pictures shows tables of uneaten food and drinks. #highcrossleicester #lfrs