The public and local businesses are being called upon to support the restoration of Old John Tower on Bradgate Park as it undergoes essential work.… The post Trust’s plea for support to resto...
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Preperations are under way for one of the world’s most iconic Impressionist paintings to take pride of place at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery from… The post Renoir masterpiece to be displa...
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A historic 74-year-old steam loco once driven by the King will haul a special train from Leicester to Stratford-upon Avon for the first time this… The post Steam train fit for a King to visit L...
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A special ceremony was held this week in Leicester to mark the birthday of Hindu god Lord Hanuman following six days of festivities. The celebrations… The post Celebrating Lord Hanuman’s birt...
The first public memorial statue in England of HM Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in Oakham on what would have been her 98th birthday. Over… The post First memorial to Queen Elizabeth II unveil...
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Mehak Chandel is a Miss England finalist from London. Here she tells Pukaar how she’s planning to use her platform to promote inclusivity as well… The post Model’s passionate aims after mak...
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A group of Sikh women have opened an exhibition, showcasing some of the most influential women from their faith. Members of the Bosworth Sikh Women’s… The post Influential Sikh women showcase...
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A Lutterworth resident celebrated his 52nd birthday by completing a 120 mile charity paddle from Leicester to London. Stephen Lamb from Lutterworth – team leader… The post Leicester canoeist ...
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A Loughborough teen has beat off hundreds of competitors to be named the country’s best under 18 LEGO builder 13-year-old Joe Nemeth-Ward, from Loughborough, landed the… The post Loughboroug...
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A Leicester based GP is hoping to impress with her delicious fusion dishes on this year’s series of MasterChef. Dinta Thakkar is hoping to set… The post Leicester GP hungry for success in the...
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Hundreds of young people are coming together in Leicester to celebrate the birthday of Hindu deity Lord Ram. Youth association Ramdoot Seva Sangh, Shree Sanatan… The post Hundreds of young peop...
This year’s National Samosa Week culminated in a samosa eating competition at Geoffery’s in Leicester, where dozens took on the mouth watering charity challenge. However,… The post Ady Daym...
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Thousands of people gathered at Leicester’s Victoria Park earlier today (Wednesday, April 10) to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. Eid ul-Fitr completes what has been a sacred… The post Thousands celebr...
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Leicester’s legendary ‘Showaddywaddy’ will perform at De Montfort Hall later this month as part of their epic 50th anniversary tour. Formed in Leicester in 1973, the… The post Showaddywa...
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A Loughborough homeless charity chose the summit of Mount Olympus in Greece to announce that it has been saved from closure. The Falcon Centre was… The post Leicestershire homeless charity scal...
A retired couple from Rutland are on a quest to prove that wisdom, perspective and maturity is the winning formula as they take part in… The post Rutland couple to take on reality TV ‘adventu...
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Over 250 staff, students and people from the local community joined Leicester College for the first-ever Big Iftaar event. Leicester College partnered with The City… The post Over 250 people ce...
Foodies with a competitive streak have the chance to be crowned Leicester’s ‘Samosa King or Queen,’ during an event designed to celebrate this tasty triangular… The post Chance to become ...
To call The Full Monty a ‘crowd pleasing’ production would be a gigantic understatement. One look at the droves of women coming out of the… The post Review: The Full Monty at Curve appeare...
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A computer genius in the making landed a top spot in the country in the Oxford University Computing Challenge (OUCC). Layan J, Year 11 at… The post Loughborough student excels in Oxford Univers...
Hundreds of vibrant festival goers turned out to celebrate Holi in Slough – an event described as ‘one of the biggest in the UK.’ The… The post Holi celebrations in Slough are a colourf...
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A Leicestershire man who ate from skips as a rough sleeper claims the area’s homeless crisis is ‘worse than ever’. Once a promising footballer with… The post Former rough sleeper says Lei...
Rashmi Mishra is the founder of Inspiring Indian Women, a project which aims to empower women globally – helping them to flourish and reach their… The post IIW: Leading Women to Greatness ap...
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A “Holi” festival is being held for the first time this month on Rushey Fields in Leicester. Holi, also known as the festival of colours,… The post Rushey Fields to host its first ‘Holi�...
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World-class athletes will feature alongside 1,000 runners at a free community running and brand exhibition event being held at New College Leicester. Olympic medallists including Ethiopia’s…...
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A children’s author and illustrator from Leicestershire has channelled her own experiences of dyspraxia and her daughter’s experience with autism into a brand new picture… The post Melton M...
Leicester’s Highcross is inviting shoppers to mark Mothering Sunday (10 March) a little differently this year, by encouraging them to swap the breakfast in bed for… The post Chance to get yo...
An annual fun run which was set up in memory of a popular Leicester student will take place this weekend at the city’s Victoria Park.… The post Run in memory of Leicester man, 28, who passed ...
The first Eid Shopping Festival is taking place in Leicester later this month – a ‘one stop shop’ where people can buy everything from jewellery,… The post Epic Eid Shopping Festival to t...
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Almost 1,000 runners took to the streets of Leicester at the weekend for a challenging 10k run, which took in some of the city’s finest… The post Smiles, sunshine and fast times as runners ta...
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Two men who mocked the death of Leicester City’s owner at a Millwall match have been convicted of a public order offence. Peter Brooks, 48,… The post Father and son convicted of ‘vile’ tr...
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Thousands are expected to line up on the start line this weekend for the highly anticipated Leicester 10K. Organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All,… The post Final countdown until the retur...
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A Leicestershire man who performed on-line sex acts in front of children has been jailed. James Dyson, of Market Harborough, was also found to have… The post Five year sentence for Leicestershi...
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The legendary ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, who performed in Leicester ten years ago, has passed away at the age of 72. The singer, known for… The post Ghazal maestro passes away following prolon...
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A two-year-old boy reported to have fallen into the River Soar has today been named as Xielo Maruziva. A search has been ongoing in the… The post Boy who fell into River Soar named by police a...
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A Leicester actress’s star is on the rise as she works with the director of legendary 90’s rom-com ’10 Things I Hate About You.’ Nekoda… The post Leicester Actress Gaining the Attention...
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A Leicestershire Police officer has spoken out about her experience of staring in the latest series of BBC Three’s ‘Fresh Cops’, which follows young officers… The post New Leicestershire ...
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A search operation is continuing in Leicester this morning, after a two-year-old boy fell into the River Soar. The child had been with his family… The post Search Continues for Child Swept Away...
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A community running event is to be held in Leicester next month, offering a total prize pot of £30,000 – the highest in the history… The post Leicester to host community running event with �...
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The University of Leicester’s very own culinary chemist and Great British Bake Off finalist, Dr Josh Smalley, lent his insights into pancake perfection for Shrove… The post Pancakes, and how ...
Kev Mud has been crowned this year’ s UK Pun Champion, following a battle of wits at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Celebrating the great British… The post Puntastic Champion Crowned at Leice...
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The Shadow Minster for Science, Research and Innovation, Chi Onwurah, has spent a day at Space Park Leicester, speaking to University experts about widening participation… The post Ministerial ...
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Leicestershire Police could be cutting the jobs of 188 staff members as it navigates a £5.4m shortfall in its budget. Although the potential job losses… The post Almost 200 jobs could be cut a...
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A rare painting by renowned Leicester artist Rigby Graham has gone on display for the first time, to the delight of his family. … The post Leicester Artist’s Rare Painting Goes on ...
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Leicester born fashion guru, Gok Wan has been named among a new line-up of celebrity co-hosts on BBC One’s hit show ‘Pointless.’ Gok is one… The post Leicester’s Gok Wan Announced as Ne...
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People are being encouraged to sign up for a series of free Bollywood dance workshops taking place at libraries across the city and county next… The post Free Bollywood Dance Workshops Across L...
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The owner of a Leicester recording studio has organised an “unmissable” event in the city, where aspiring musicians can network and learn how to build… The post “Unmissable” Music Confe...
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An ITV documentary focused on a high profile Leicestershire Police murder investigation will air this evening (Tuesday, January 30). TikTok: Murder Gone Viral, which will… The post ITV Document...
Leicester entrepreneur Virdi Singh Mazaria is to take part in this year’s series of The Apprentice – the first ever turban wearing contestant to do… The post Leicester DJ Lined up to Appear...
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Popular Bollywood singer Bhargav Kumar Upadhyay is reflecting on his time in Leicester, following a four month tour which saw him drop his new single… The post Bollywood Singer Releases ‘Beau...