Leicester’s 190 electric buses save over 27,000 tonnes of CO2
Leicester’s 190 electric buses have saved more than 27,000 tonnes of CO2, with a fully electric network planned by the end of 2027.
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£14m air ambulance base near Catthorpe recommended for approval
Harborough councillors will decide on 17 November on a £14m air ambulance base near Catthorpe, with two helipads and a home for…
Leicester secures £3.4m to get rough sleepers into accommodation by Christmas
Leicester City Council has secured more than £3.4m to fund rough sleeping support and 63 extra specialist accommodation units.
£20,000 donation helped keep Leicester Pride free at Abbey Park
A £20,000 donation from Barratt Homes helped keep Leicester Pride free for visitors at Abbey Park on 5 September 2026.
A511 upgrades face December decision after £13m funding gap emerges
A £13m funding gap puts planned A511 junction upgrades in doubt, with Leicestershire County Council due to decide the scheme’s future in…
Leicester City beat Walsall 2-1 to reach EFL Trophy last 32
Leicester City came from behind to beat Walsall 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday 10 November and reach the EFL…
New lifts open at Loughborough’s Beehive Lane car park after £750,000 upgrade
Two new lifts have opened at Beehive Lane car park in Loughborough as part of a £750,000 upgrade that adds two electric…
The essentials
Leicester City drawn away to Dover Athletic in FA Cup second round
Leicester City will visit Dover Athletic in the FA Cup second round, with a 5 December date and 3pm kick-off listed subject…
Leicester police news: what is confirmed about incidents, arrests and investigations?
Get the latest Leicester police news—incidents, arrests and investigation updates—grounded in what Leicestershire Police has confirmed, with key dates, locations and custody…
Violence up 53% at HMP Gartree since 2023, with six priority concerns, inspectors say
Violence rose by 53% at HMP Gartree near Market Harborough, inspectors found, as drugs, self-harm and care failures raised urgent concerns.
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 incident today: confirmed updates or unverified reports?
A roundup of confirmed Leicester incident reports from Leicestershire Police and local authorities, with clear locations, timing, and any official safety advice,…
Homes & jobs
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Cheap hotels in Leicester town centre: lower room rate or lower total cost?
A lower room rate isn’t always cheaper. To find cheap hotels in Leicester town centre, compare total payable price, exact location, room…
Everyday life
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£1.75m plan for final Granby Street revamp in Leicester
Leicester's final £1.75m Granby Street revamp could begin in early 2027, with new vehicle restrictions and crossings proposed.
Shops & business
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Nando’s applies to alter former Pizza Hut at Thurmaston Shopping Centre
Nando’s Chickenland Ltd has applied to alter the former Pizza Hut unit at Thurmaston Shopping Centre, with outdoor seating and a delivery…
Areas & nearby
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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…
Sport
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Northampton beat Leicester 39-19 in PREM Rugby Cup but lose Weimann to injury
Leicester Tigers lost 39-19 at Northampton in the PREM Rugby Cup on Friday night, with Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann forced off injured.
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…
