Leicester

Trending in Leicester

A historic pub linked to Dick Turpin is reopening after years of closure

Local Democracy Reporter -

This Leicester bar lost its licence over shocking fire safety failings – now it wants a second chance

Local Democracy Reporter -

There are now FIVE critically endangered giraffes chilling at Twycross Zoo (and they’re the only ones in the UK)

Laura Wilde -

Fosse Park is getting even bigger – despite fears for Leicester city centre

Local Democracy Reporter -

This Leicester space festival lets you meet scientists, explore the cosmos and hear from TV star Dallas Campbell

David Bratton -

Britain’s Got Talent winners The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir are heading to Nottingham and Leicester as part of massive UK tour

David Bratton -

Beloved Leicester vinyl store Rockaboom to shut its doors for good

David Bratton -

This East Midlands brewery has just pulled off one of the biggest beer award wins of the year

David Bratton -

20,000 expected as Leicester Pride takes over the city with music, drag and a huge Lady Gaga finale

David Bratton -

Walkers has launched two wild new crisp flavours and one is basically your Friday night takeaway in a bag

Laura Wilde -

Hollister is finally opening its first-ever Leicestershire store and Y2K fashion fans are going to love it

Stuck in the Middle -

The old Highcross TGI Fridays has been transformed into an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ food paradise

Laura Wilde -

Leicester’s hidden gems are finally getting the spotlight they deserve

Laura Wilde -

Leicester just became the UK’s first shopping centre to host HADO augmented reality game and honestly, it looks wild

Laura Wilde -

Why Loughborough Town Hall should be on your autumn radar

David Bratton -

Leicester’s latest chicken spot is opening with free food, a DJ and 50% off

Laura Wilde -

Leicester’s biggest beer garden just got a £1m glow-up

Stuck in the Middle -

New independent comedy festival wins backing of Leicester mayor

Local Democracy Reporter -

RIP Wigston: Town temporarily renamed ‘WISTN’ after Hollywood-style sign drama

Local Democracy Reporter -

Leicester City up for sale as owners King Power looks to end 16-year reign

Stuck in the Middle -

New comedy festival launched in Leicester after performers are left out of pocket by Leicester Comedy Festival charity

David Bratton -

Recovered Doctor Who episodes to be shown on the big screen in Leicester, with a special guest who worked on the BBC show

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester’s obsession with chicken continues as Cluck’d gets ready to open their new restaurant

Laura Wilde -

Leicester Comedy Festival saved as council vows 2027 event will go ahead after organisers collapse.

Stuck in the Middle -

Watch the 2026 solar eclipse from a steam train while eating fish and chips

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester city centre pub Four Four One closes after health inspectors find ‘risk to public health’ due to rat activity and ‘dirty’ kitchen

Local Democracy Reporter -

Church roof left devastated after huge blaze tears through historic Leicester landmark

David Bratton -

Leicester’s Caribbean Carnival returns in a blaze of colour this weekend

David Bratton -

Things to do in the East Midlands this weekend (July 25-26)

Stuck in the Middle -

Dough-nut good enough! Dunkin’ Fosse Park hit with shock hygiene score

Local Democracy Reporter -

Twycross Zoo’s latest animal experience involves capybaras and coffee

Laura Wilde -

Leicester’s former Big Difference venue could soon reopen as ‘Forum Porcorum’ if community fundraiser is a success

David Bratton -

This social media-famous takeaway in Leicester has been hit with a poor hygiene rating after ‘dirty’ kitchen discovery

Local Democracy Reporter -

Kasabian just dropped details of their biggest UK arena tour in years

Mark Bishop -

Leicester pub to close as owner says £2.8m debt write-off ‘not fair’

Local Democracy Reporter -

Highcross wants your Leicester Caribbean Carnival memories for a new summer exhibition

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicestershire councillors caught watching England match during council meeting

Local Democracy Reporter -

The East Midlands’ hottest new restaurant openings right now

Laura Wilde -

Looking for summer holiday inspiration? Twycross Zoo’s new Zoolapalooza has you covered

Stuck in the Middle -

This new Highcross art installation is a colourful love letter to Leicester

Stuck in the Middle -

A haunted café with secret rooms is trying to save itself by becoming a museum

Local Democracy Reporter -

20,000 set to descend on Leicester for massive Pride takeover

Laura Wilde -

Leicester just retained its Curry Capital crown (and crushed the competition)

Laura Wilde -

Danny Beard to channel Lily Savage in riotous new stage show – and it’s getting a world premier at Leicester’s Curve

David Bratton -

Tamzin Outhwaite brings Abigail’s Party chaos to Leicester’s Curve

David Bratton -

One of Leicester’s oldest churches is hopefully about to get the massive glow up it deserves

Local Democracy Reporter -

Dynamo is bringing his intimate magic tour to Leicester in 2027 – and it’s kind of a big deal

David Bratton -

This really ugly abandoned car park in Leicester is finally being boarded up to protect our eyes and keep us safe

Local Democracy Reporter -

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ goes full cosmic in mind-bending 360° Leicester takeover

Mark Bishop -

Plug pulled on outdoor gig by Leicester Comedy Festival

David Bratton -

Round Corner Brewing are bringing ten hours of live music, street eats and craft beer to the people of Melton Mowbray this July

David Bratton -

Historic Leicestershire pub linked to Dick Turpin saved from ruin as restoration work finally begins after community fight

Local Democracy Reporter -

Jamie Webster announces intimate UK tour and new album ‘Running Round The Sun’ – with a crucial Leicester stop

Mark Bishop -

Travel advice issued to those attending Download Festival by train – and ‘beer bins’ are banned

Stuck in the Middle -

Dave battles the banks in new musical opening this week in Leicester

Stuck in the Middle -

Comedians say they are still owed money after performing at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival

Mark Bishop -

Leicester restaurant which calls itself ‘best’ in the city used ‘same cutting board for raw and cooked foods’

Local Democracy Reporter -

Leicester’s Riverside Festival is going to be bigger than ever and you’re definitely getting dragged along

Laura Wilde -

Yard Act announce East Midlands gigs as they unveil new album ‘You’re Gonna Need A Little Music’

David Bratton -

Stetsons on standby as a genre‑smashing superstar Maren Morris rides into Leicestershire for a UK‑exclusive headline set at Long Road Festival 2026

Stuck in the Middle -

Ewe won’t want to miss this – Silence of the Lambs stage play to get world premiere in Leicester before shows in Buxton and...

David Bratton -

This Loughborough fire had drama, flames… and a rescued chameleon

Stuck in the Middle -

Loughborough’s Market Place is turning into a giant buffet next month – and we can’t wait

Laura Wilde -

Leicester Museum FLOODED with 400 classic Star Wars toys for new exhibition

Stuck in the Middle -

Monster trucks are roaring back with a huge UK tour — and the East Midlands is on the list

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester City will be marking the 10‑year anniversary of their Premier League win with a charity match featuring title-winning team members at King Power...

David Bratton -

Hunt on for culprit who is painting over yellow lines in Leicestershire village

Local Democracy Reporter -

Shed Seven are running Shedcember X and the East Midlands is going to be spoiled

David Bratton -

Specialist markets bring a spring buzz to Loughborough this April

David Bratton -

Gabrielle is playing two dates in the East Midlands as part of her massive UK tour in 2027 and honestly, it’s about time

Laura Wilde -

Highcross Leicester just won spring with Office’s return and new K‑Beauty store PURESEOUL

Laura Wilde -

O2 Academy Leicester set for closure ahead of 2027 university campus redevelopment

Mark Bishop -

BACK IN THE SADDLE: The Old Horse in Leicester to reopen following a £1m major makeover

Mark Bishop -

Leicester’s Kasabian drop ‘Great Pretender’ — A sharp, swagger‑loaded shot of forthcoming album Act III

David Bratton -

New Jenno’s coffee house with live music planned for new Leicester estate

Local Democracy Reporter -

Embrace return with new album Avalanche and intimate Leicester gig will give fans first listen

David Bratton -

Tribute act The Smyths are to play The Queen is Dead in its entirety to mark the album’s 40th anniversary with shows in Leicester...

Mark Bishop -

Parents and teachers ‘overwhelmingly’ want to keep Leicester’s July Fortnight – but others say it’s ‘too long’

Local Democracy Reporter -

It’s where rockets meet raw emotion – Cosmic Emo Night launches next month at Leicester’s National Space Centre

David Bratton -

You can catch The Wonder Stuff on their 40th anniversary UK tour with Inspiral Carpets in Leicester and Lincoln

Mark Bishop -

Traders now fear the ‘end of business’ as the £7.5m Leicester Market revamp stalls following discovery of Roman ruins

Local Democracy Reporter -

These villagers want their 800-year-old pub once frequented by Dick Turpin’ to be reopened as they say the brewery has ‘left it to rot’

Mark Bishop -

You’ll be gobsmacked to find out how easy it is to get half price grub at some of the top East Midlands restaurants –...

Laura Wilde -

Melton Mowbray’s Ye Olde Pie Shoppe is now offering their distinctive take on traditional afternoon tea – and it looks bloody delicious

Mark Bishop -

Missing 60s Doctor Who episodes recovered by Leicester charity

David Bratton -

Leicester sports bar could be turned into Indian gastropub

Local Democracy Reporter -

GAME CHANGERS: How Rare helped the East Midlands become the heart of video gaming in the UK

David Bratton -

Fabulous fun things to see and do this weekend in the East Midlands (March 6 – 8)

Stuck in the Middle -

This is the story of Daniel Lambert – Leicester’s ‘biggest’ celebrity who decided to make a career out of being obese

Laura Wilde -

Hopes new scheme will boost busking in Leicester city centre  

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester Get Lucky as Daft Punk’s best tribute band plan to play only East Midlands date of 2026 in city

Mark Bishop -

Iconic British comedy The Full Monty to celebrate 30th anniversary with new UK stage tour – and it’s coming to the East Midlands

Stuck in the Middle -

See inside Leicester city centre pub The Hansom Cab following huge £280k transformation

Stuck in the Middle -

Download Festival adds A Day To Remember, THE PRIMALS, and Creeper to line-up as second wave of acts announcement drops

Mark Bishop -

‘Extremely busy’: EMR warning to train passengers due to weekend engineering works

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester’s legendary Chinese New Year celebrations kick off this weekend with city centre procession and Highcross shopping centre takeover

Stuck in the Middle -

Put on your stretchy pants and limber up those stomach muscles because it’s time to celebrate British Pie Week with this ‘Very Best of Melton’...

Mark Bishop -

Police name missing man at the centre of a murder investigation in Leicester

Stuck in the Middle -

Love is in the aisle as Leicester Asda store introduces red baskets for single shoppers on Valentine’s Day

Stuck in the Middle -

Leicester-born comic Marc Burrows is bringing ‘The Britpop Show’ to his home city following Edinburgh Fringe success

Mark Bishop -