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Bringing you the latest news, updates, and stories from Leicester and beyond. Have a story? Email: [email protected]
East Midlands, Leicester
Joined October 2021
Leicester’s city centre buzzed with festive excitement as hundreds gathered to celebrate the 2025 Christmas lights switch-on. The atmosphere was filled with holiday spirit, highlighted by a Christmas Market
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Thousands of Sikhs to Take Part in Leicester Nagar Kirtan Procession
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Leicester is set to welcome thousands of Sikhs to its streets later this month for a major religious procession. The event, known as Nagar Kirtan, will take place on Sunday, 16 November, and tradit...
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Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with light, joy, and prosperity! Happy Diwali! 📷📷 #HappyDiwali
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DIY SOS Transforms Leicester Home for Brave 8-year-old Isla
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Beloved BBC renovation show DIY SOS is back on screens this Friday (October 3), with an emotional episode that sees the team descend on Leicester to transform the life of a remarkable young girl. The...
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Leicester’s Highcross to Host Vibrant Diwali Bazaar This October! @Highcross #Diwali
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Leicester is preparing to light up once again as the city gears up for the return of the Diwali Bazaar at Highcross. Set to take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October in St Peter’s Square,...
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The finalists for the 9th annual Leicestershire Curry Awards have been officially announced, following a vibrant reveal event held last night at Leicester’s Athena Events Venue. https://t.co/NVtnJtmSO1
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Leicester’s Sikh Community Marks Momentous Weekend with Two Vibrant Vaisakhi Celebrations
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Leicester’s Sikh community marked a momentous weekend with two vibrant celebrations that brought thousands together in a powerful display of faith, culture, and unity. The city’s annual Nagar...
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Leicester Faith Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis Following His Passing
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Religious leaders in Leicester have paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday morning (April 21) at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a remarkable 12-year...
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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
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Weddings affected as popular venue to close for 10 weeks
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Beaumanor Hall, a popular Leicestershire wedding venue, is closing temporarily, after engineers identified safety concerns with the building’s historic chimneys. Ongoing assessments by structural...
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Record Numbers Celebrate Lord Hanuman’s Birthday in Leicester
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Thousands of people celebrated the birthday of Hindu god Lord Hanuman in Leicester at the weekend after eight days of festivities to mark the occasion. The celebrations took place at the Shree...
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Leicester Comes Alive with Vibrant Vaisakhi Celebrations at Highcross and Hamilton Gurdwara! https://t.co/f8lfmxzrht
@JohnLewisRetail @Highcross Picture credit: @PukaarNews
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Rob Nixon Named Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire After Retiring as Chief Constable
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Just a week after retiring as Chief Constable of Leicestershire and Rutland, Rob Nixon has been appointed as a Deputy Lord-Lieutenant for Leicestershire. In this prestigious role, Nixon will continue...
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Vaisakhi Celebrations in Leicester: Culture, Community, and More https://t.co/Ki7sNJyKpp
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Cultural performances will take place in Leicester city centre this weekend to celebrate Vaisakhi, an important holiday in the Sikh calendar. Highcross Leicester is proud to support the Midland...
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Two Teenagers Found Guilty of Manslaughter After Attack on 80-Year-Old Man
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Two teenagers have been found guilty of the manslaughter of an 80-year-old Bhim Kohli who was attacked while walking his dog in Braunstone last year. Mr Kohli died from injuries sustained during the...
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“I turned around, and there he was. It was a 30-second window to speak to him, and I couldn’t believe I was shaking hands with the King,” @eavafm
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For Vijay Umrao, Station Manager of EAVA FM, a community radio station in Leicester, a recent event marked the pinnacle of his career—a royally fabulous moment that he’ll remember forever... As part...
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Meet our cover star for the 54th edition, Amir Khan, as he shares his inspiring story, *"A Life-Changing Journey in the Royal Air Force."* Don’t miss this exclusive feature! @RoyalAirForce
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Nupur Arts is celebrating 35 incredible years of dance, culture, and creativity! For over three decades, this inspiring organisation has nurtured talent and showcased the beauty of dance Tonight, over 200 young performers will light up the stage @demontforthall @NupurArtsDA
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Footballer’s success and Bangladeshi Heritage Honoured at City Restaurant @SheffieldUnited
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The achievements of a Leicester City footballer and his Bangladeshi heritage have been celebrated at a special event organised at the city’s award-winning Chutney Ivy restaurant. Hamza Choudhury...
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A great show at De Montfort Hall last night. Check out our review of Classic Rock Show 🎸🤘⭐️ https://t.co/7WfqTzAUo7
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Classic rock enthusiasts were in for a treat last night (Tuesday, January 21) at De Montfort Hall, as the high-voltage Classic Rock Show kicked off its massive European tour. From the very first...
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