Leicester prayer timetable: prayer beginnings or mosque congregation times?
À Leicester, les horaires de prière calculés ne sont pas forcément les mêmes que les heures d’Iqamah. Vérifiez la date, puis confirmez le Jamaat auprès de la mosquée.
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Visiting Belgrave Gate Leicester Argos? Address, opening hours and collection checks
Get the exact address for Argos Belgrave Gate Leicester (LE1 3GP) and tips for checking opening hours, Click & Collect destination, and…
EMR delays continue after line reopens between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway
Trains are running again between Leicester and East Midlands Parkway, but EMR passengers still face lengthy delays and service changes.
Rocket Room to bring axe throwing and Mexican food to Highcross in December
Rocket Room plans a December opening in St Peter’s Square at Highcross, with axe throwing, darts, shuffleboard and a full Mexican food…
Evolution Bar opens at former Revolution venue on Leicester’s New Walk
Evolution Bar has opened on Leicester’s New Walk, with cocktails, private hire and plans for coffee sessions, yoga and bottomless brunches.
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 lose at Luton as Marshall strikes after Cullen’s late equaliser
Ten-man Leicester City lost 2-1 at Luton after Liam Cullen’s 90th-minute equaliser was cancelled out by substitute Callum Marshall.
The essentials
Leicester hospital parking review follows claims of four-year permit waits
Hospital staff report costly parking and late-night walks as UHL reviews permit allocation, parking capacity and safety across three sites.
Flats to rent in Leicester city: lower rent or a better daily routine?
Use a shortlist comparison to choose the right flat in Leicester: check confirmed costs, location, and commuting times—then view in person with…
Leicester weather news: warmer September or a return to November averages?
Leicester’s September 2026 averaged 20°C, 1.6°C above the norm. Find the November benchmarks—9.7°C high, 4.7°C low, 70 mm rain—and what they mean…
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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Leicester Christmas ice rink cancelled as operator and council dispute debt
Jubilee Square will have no Christmas ice rink in 2026 after its operator withdrew. The city council is exploring other uses for…
Homes & jobs
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House to sell in Leicester? Compare asking prices, tenure and viewing priorities
Shopping for a house to sell in Leicester? Don’t judge value by asking price alone. Compare tenure, hidden costs, energy and chain…
Everyday life
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Ash Field Academy staff plan strike on Wednesday 4 November over dismissal
UNISON members at Ash Field Academy in Evington plan a further walkout on Wednesday 4 November, seeking Tom Barker’s reinstatement.
Shops & business
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Costco Leicester: early Executive access or standard shopping hours?
Costco Leicester à Thurmaston : horaires selon votre carte. Les Executive entrent dès 10h (semaine), tandis que Gold Star et Business ouvrent…
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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McFarlane and Burns available for Leicester City’s trip to Luton
Christian McFarlane and Wes Burns are available for Leicester City's Luton trip on Saturday 24 October, while Jayden Joseph remains sidelined.
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…