Aldi sets demolition timetable for former Premier Inn on Narborough Road
Demolition at the former Narborough Road Premier Inn is due to start on Monday 2 November and last around eight weeks, Aldi says.
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Alex Mitchell explains taunt behind Tigers–Saints derby melee
Alex Mitchell says a taunt aimed at Adam Radwan sparked the Welford Road melee as Leicester Tigers beat Northampton Saints 28–7.
Visiting Leicester Market? Location, food stalls and checks before you go
Leicester Market is in the city centre on Market Place. Learn where to go, what’s in the Food Hall, and what checks…
Which Leicester City Map for England Travel? Streets, Parking and Historic Sites
Find the best Leicester map for your trip: city-centre coverage for walks, wider views for hotels, and accurate parking and entrance points…
Stocking Farm residents raise traffic concerns as £18.8m housing scheme takes shape
Site preparation for 50 council homes at Stocking Farm has begun, with residents raising concerns over traffic and changes to their neighbourhood.
Leicester town centre jobs: central workplace or misleading search result?
“Leicester” in a search result isn’t proof of a town-centre workplace. Verify the actual location, confirm details on the vacancy page, and…
Which Leicester postcode do you need? District counts, address checks and coverage
Leicester’s postcode districts total 15 codes. Understand what this count does (and doesn’t) tell you, then learn how to verify the right…
The essentials
Leicester Tigers sign tighthead prop Caoimhe O’Sullivan Roche
Caoimhe O'Sullivan Roche joins Leicester Tigers from New York Exiles, bringing experience from two Women's Elite Rugby seasons.
Leicester event organisers can apply for share of £230,000 council fund
Leicester organisations can apply for grants of £2,500 to £25,000 towards festivals and events, with applications due by Thursday 31 December 2026.
Jack Garritty given ten-day ban over Red Derek ride at Leicester
Jack Garritty has received a ten-day suspension after an inquiry into Red Derek’s fast-finishing third in a Leicester handicap.
Leicester · Key figures
- Population
- 368,600 residents
- Area
- 73.3 km²
- Population density
- 5,027 per km²
- Postcode districts
- 15 postcodes
Data: Wikidata, GeoNames
Leicester from A to Z
- Cafés 114
- Dentists 23
- GP surgeries and doctors 27
- Hairdressers and barbers 96
- Hotels 27
- Pharmacies 34
- Restaurants 170
Neighbourhoods
News
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Looking for Leicester Mercury obituaries? Notices, funeral details and tributes
Learn how to find Leicester Mercury obituaries and death notices, read funeral arrangements correctly, and use online tributes—plus tips for posting respectful…
Homes & jobs
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Part-time vacancies in Leicester: flexible shifts or guaranteed hours?
Before applying for part-time vacancies in Leicester, verify weekly hours, shift patterns and requirements. Flexible jobs only work if shifts match your…
Everyday life
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Frog Island footpath and cycle path closed after roof debris falls
Highways officers cordoned off a Frog Island pavement and cycle path after roof debris fell from a derelict building on Saturday 24…
Shops & business
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Leicester’s Kirtons Bakery grows workforce as sales reach £23.9m
Leicester manufacturer Kirtons Bakery increased its average workforce to 162 as annual sales rose 23.6%, but higher costs squeezed profits.
Areas & nearby
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Met Office Leicester: live forecast or historical temperature benchmark?
Get the official Met Office Leicester forecast and warning details, then compare with November averages and past temperature extremes to understand what…
Sport
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Tigers beat Saints 28-7 as four-try derby win lifts Leicester to second
Leicester Tigers scored four second-half tries to beat Northampton Saints 28-7 at Welford Road and move into second place behind Gloucester.
Leicester in numbers
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What is Leicester’s population? City totals, growth and density
Leicester’s population was 368,600 in 2021. Discover how the city grew from 2011 to 2021, plus its density of 5,027 residents per…