Two taken to hospital after Red Hill Way crash following police pursuit
Two people in an Audi were taken to hospital after a crash on Leicester’s Red Hill Way involving a VW Passat previously pursued by police.
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News from Leicester: council decisions, community stories and travel updates
Get daily Leicester news: council decisions, community stories, policing updates, travel disruption and events—plus key developments across Leicestershire.
Leicester v Bradford on 14 November postponed because of international call-ups
Leicester City’s League One home game against Bradford City on Saturday 14 November has been postponed. Tickets already bought will remain valid…
Belgrave Road to close for Leicester Diwali celebrations on 8 November
Belgrave Road and adjoining side streets will close for Leicester’s Diwali celebrations on 8 November, with no public fireworks display.
Four Leicester Tigers named in England squad for Australia Test
Joe Heyes, Ollie Chessum, Jack Van Poortvliet and Freddie Steward are in England’s squad preparing to face Australia at Allianz Twickenham.
Castle councillor Liz Sahu joins Labour, leaving Leicester Greens with three seats
Liz Sahu, who has represented Castle ward since 2023, has joined Labour after opposing a Green Party conference motion on Zionism.
Leicester City need faster points return to reach promotion target
Leicester City have 19 points from 13 League One games, leaving Russell Martin’s side needing 71 more to reach the owners’ target…
The essentials
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…
Where is Belgrave Road, Leicester? Golden Mile boundaries, shops and history
Belgrave Road, in Leicester’s Belgrave area, is closely tied to the Golden Mile. Discover its boundaries, what to find there—shops, Indian food…
Dan Harrison steps down as Leicestershire County Council leader
Kevin Crook will take over as acting leader of Leicestershire County Council after Dan Harrison steps down following leaked staff comments.
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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Three more DMU buildings considered for sale or letting amid £8m shortfall
DMU is considering sales or lettings at three Leicester buildings housing university services as it faces an £8m budget shortfall.
Homes & jobs
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354 homes approved on empty brownfield site at Charles Bennion Walk
Plans for 311 apartments and 43 houses on the former BUSM site in Waterside, Leicester, have been approved by the developer Trafalgar…
Everyday life
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New Parks pool closure proposal raises concerns over disabled swimmers’ access
A Leicester mother fears losing a suitable pool for her disabled son as the council consults on closing New Parks Leisure Centre.
Shops & business
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Where is St Georges Retail Park Leicester? Postcode, property listing and management contacts
St George’s Shopping Park is a retail park in Leicester with postcode LE1 1SG. Learn where it is, what the property listing…
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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Keane saves secure Leicester Women a cup bonus point after late equaliser
Katie Keane saved twice in the shootout as Leicester Women earned a bonus point following a 1-1 cup draw at Southampton 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…
