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 vehicle bays, bringing the total to
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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.
£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.
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,…
Thousands gather on Leicester’s Golden Mile for Diwali celebrations
Thousands celebrated Diwali on Leicester's Golden Mile as Diwali Village returned to Cossington Recreation Ground after a scaled-back 2025.
The essentials
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.
Narborough’s Copt Oak reopens after £300,000 sports pub revamp
The Copt Oak in Narborough has reopened after a £300,000 refurbishment, with sports screens, new games facilities and a refreshed menu.
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…
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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Man dies in Chesterfield Road crash in Leicester; 29-year-old arrested
A man died in a crash on Chesterfield Road, Leicester, on Saturday 7 November. A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of…
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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Loughborough canal bridge work questioned by Great Central Railway shareholders
Four Great Central Railway shareholders question unfinished work on the Loughborough canal bridge. Management says it is in good order and the…
Shops & business
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Christmas in Leicester Square: market browsing or a booked night out?
Christmas in Leicester Square mixes the festive market, La Clique performances and ice skating—but dates and ticketing aren’t interchangeable. Choose your attraction…
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 face Oxford City as 135 extra away tickets are released
Leicester City face Oxford City in the FA Cup on Friday, with 135 extra away tickets released and the match live on…
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…
