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 Global.
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Copper pipe theft causes gas leak at Anstey sheltered housing
Intruders stole copper piping at Martin Court in Anstey on Thursday 22 October, causing a gas leak. Charnwood Borough Council is reviewing…
Tigers go top of Gallagher PREM with bonus-point win at Bristol
Leicester Tigers beat Bristol 22-16 at Ashton Gate with a bonus point to go top of the Gallagher PREM table, scoring four…
Leicester obituaries: which Leicester, which site and how to post a notice
Chercher des obituaries à Leicester : comment éviter la confusion avec d’autres Leicester, trouver les bonnes annonces, vérifier les infos funéraires et…
Yellow fog warning for Leicester and Leicestershire on Friday morning
A yellow Met Office fog warning covers Leicester and Leicestershire until 10am on Friday 30 October, with slower journeys and bus and…
Space Park Leicester adds £73m a year to UK economy and supports 400 jobs
Space Park Leicester generates £73m of goods and services a year and supports over 400 jobs, its latest annual review says, with…
Leicester mayor pledges festive attraction amid Jubilee Square ice rink doubt
Leicester's mayor wants a city centre Christmas attraction despite doubt over the Jubilee Square ice rink, as the council explores alternatives.
The essentials
Leicester to London: cheaper coach fare or faster train journey?
Leicester to London ? Compare train and coach by journey time, arrival stations, luggage rules, and full checkout price—fast isn’t always cheaper.
IDE Systems joins Space Park Leicester with plans for engineering partnerships
Engineering firm IDE Systems has joined Space Park Leicester, seeking partnerships with local businesses, researchers and emerging talent.
Riis goals give Leicester hope, but promotion needs more than one striker
Emil Riis has six goals in eight league games, but Leicester's projected points total highlights the challenge of securing promotion.
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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News
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Leicester event organisers can apply for share of £230,000 council fund
Leicester organisations can apply for grants of £2,500 to £25,000 towards festivals and events, with applications due by Thursday 31 December 2026.
Homes & jobs
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Stocking Farm residents raise traffic concerns as £18.8m housing scheme takes shape
Site preparation for 50 council homes at Stocking Farm has begun, with residents raising concerns over traffic and changes to their neighbourhood.
Everyday life
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Which Leicester City Map for England Travel? Streets, Parking and Historic Sites
Find the best Leicester map for your trip: city-centre coverage for walks, wider views for hotels, and accurate parking and entrance points…
Shops & business
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Aldi sets demolition timetable for former Premier Inn on Narborough Road
Demolition at the former Narborough Road Premier Inn is due to start on Monday 2 November and last around eight weeks, Aldi…
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 face Oxford City away in televised FA Cup first-round tie
Leicester's FA Cup trip to Oxford City will be shown live on Friday 6 November, with former Foxes player Darnell Johnson among…
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…