Leicester councillors to vote on scrapping elected mayor on 19 November
Leicester councillors will vote on ending the elected city mayor role, with a council leader and cabinet proposed from May 2027.
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Kismat on Gateway Street given one-out-of-five hygiene rating
Kismat on Gateway Street received a one-out-of-five hygiene rating after a Leicester City Council inspection found mouldy food and flies.
Orlando Bailey signs new Leicester Tigers deal after 28 appearances last season
Leicester Tigers playmaker Orlando Bailey has signed a new contract, announced on 13 November 2026, after making 28 appearances for the club…
Leicester to Manchester: cheaper ticket or simpler door-to-door journey?
Cheapest isn’t always best. Compare train, coach and driving for Leicester to Manchester by checking full connections, arrival stops, luggage rules, parking…
A5 at Hinckley reopened after lorry strikes railway bridge
The A5 between Nutts Lane and Dodwells Road reopened by 4.40am after a lorry hit the railway bridge near Hinckley on 12…
Reform picks Kevin Crook as Leicestershire council leader candidate; vote on 2 December
Reform UK councillors chose acting leader Kevin Crook on 10 November as their candidate for Leicestershire County Council leader; a full council…
Thurcaston phone disruption follows cable theft at Beaumont Exchange
A cable theft at Beaumont Exchange has disrupted phone calls in Thurcaston, with Openreach repairs expected to continue into next week.
The essentials
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…
£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.
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
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£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.
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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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…
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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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…
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…
