Community News Leicestershire

11/09/2023

Allocated school places will be announced on national offer days – March 1, 2024 (secondary), and April 16, 2024 (primary) 👇

Last year, nearly 99 per cent of the county's children secured a place at a preferred primary school

18/08/2023

The Deapp project offers information, reassurance and support to children and families dealing with a life-changing diagnosis 👏

The cash will help children access information through large-print books, audio sessions and resources

25/07/2023

Professor Nishan Canagarajah said Lord Woolley's impact 'cannot be underestimated' 👏

Simon Woolley, who was 'made in Leicester' when 'racism was rife', has enjoyed a decorated career in UK politics

24/07/2023

You can now grab yourself one of 75,000 FREE National Trust Family Day Passes worth up to £50! To claim, all you need to do is register with InYourArea 👇👀

InYourArea is giving away 75,000 National Trust day passes to InYourArea users! Register here to claim your ticket and visit for free.

20/07/2023

Generally, agaves grow, flower, and then die, and it was thought they took 100 years to flower (hence its common name - the century plant) 🌼🌼

The century plant is more than 15 feet and had to be cut back as it was pushing on the roof of a greenhouse

19/07/2023

Leicestershire County Council reaffirmed its commitment to support service personnel, veterans, reservists and cadet volunteers 👇

The covenant is a pledge to ensure no armed forces member faces disadvantages with public and commercial services

18/07/2023

The goal is to transport cargo or spacecraft between various orbits to fulfil tasks such as resupplying, maintenance, and space logistics 🛰

The system, known as AI Guidance, Navigation, and Control, will be used for a new rocket engine to help spacecraft servicing in-orbit satellites

18/07/2023

Geoff was born in Jamaica in 1940, with his mother moving to work as a dressmaker in England in 1948 as part of the Windrush Generation 👇

Sir Godfrey 'Geoff' Palmer OBE is one of ten members of the Windrush Generation who had portraits commissioned by King Charles III

18/07/2023

The Oddfellows Arms will run as a hub and pub 'at the heart of the village' after 'years of campaigning' by locals 👇

The Oddfellows Arms will run as a hub and pub 'at the heart of the village' after 'years of campaigning' by locals

17/07/2023

Those eligible can access up to 30 hours of funding for free this autumn to help with cost of living pressures 👇

Those eligible can access up to 30 hours of funding for free this autumn to help with cost of living pressures

14/07/2023

Independent custody visitors (ICVs) are volunteers who make unannounced visits to police custody suites 👇

Independent custody visitors (ICVs) are volunteers who make unannounced visits to police custody suites

15/06/2023

Leicester is one of only 18 medical schools which accepts body donations out of around 45 across the UK

15/06/2023

The nation's favourite yellow magic bear turns 75 next month and will perform in the Little Theatre later this year 👀

The nation's favourite yellow magic bear turns 75 next month and will play in the Little Theatre later this year

14/06/2023

Four adults learned team-building skills and ways to cope with their mental health during the week-long trip 👇

Four adults learned team-building skills and ways to cope with their mental health during the week-long trip

11/05/2023

The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2023 will see three gala dinner celebrations in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire 👇

The East Midlands Chamber Business Awards will hold a trio of gala dinner celebrations later this year

05/05/2023

The momentous event marks over 70 years since the last coronation in the UK 👑

Get your message viewed across the globe to celebrate historic occasion not seen in the UK for more than 70 years

05/05/2023

Professor Gordon Campbell prepared the Quatercentenary Edition of the King James Bible in 2011 👇

Professor Gordon Campbell prepared the Quatercentenary Edition of the King James Bible in 2011

31/03/2023

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust launched 'Autism Space' in time for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 👇

'Autism Space' is a free and safe online area offering clear, reliable and accessible advice and information

30/03/2023

The buses, manufactured in Northern Ireland by Wrightbus and operated by First Bus, will support hundreds of high-skilled jobs 👇

City residents will enjoy an extra 18 electric buses, thanks to a £2.9 million government cash injection

27/03/2023

Although Beatlemania officially began on October 13, 1963, the momentum of the phenomenon can be traced to the concerts that spring 👇

The sale will arrive in the anniversary week of the Fab Four's appearance at De Montfort Hall on March 31, 1963

27/03/2023

Richard Grundy is making 'great strides' on his weight loss journey, supported by his nutritionist 👇

Weight Management Leicestershire offers a 12-week course to help men get fitter and lose weight

27/03/2023

The childcare settings had to successfully embed a 'whole setting approach' around four core health themes 👇

The status shows that the groups met specific standards to ensure 'every child has the best start in life'

27/03/2023

Explore Learning, an award-winning tuition provider, will offer the sessions in centres across England 👇

The 'accessible' workshops aim to support local children while they prepare for their exams in May

24/03/2023

The 'We Are Harborough' exhibition runs until August 31 👇

The museum will display memories, experiences, objects and stories from local participants

21/03/2023

Dave set up an aircraft simulator in his spare bedroom, keeping his neighbourhood's aviation heritage alive ✈️

Dave Larder can now take off and fly anywhere in the world from the comfort of his spare bedroom

21/03/2023

Myla Godwin's proposal suggests that July 5 should become 'Thank You NHS' day, with pupils attending school in NHS-related outfits 👏

Myla Godwin's campaign to pay tribute to the NHS has grown, with the petition reaching 650 signatures.

21/03/2023

Dr Amanda Chaplin secured the cash prize from the Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine 👇

'Star researcher' Dr Amanda Chaplin hopes her work will make a 'real difference' to cancer studies

16/03/2023

Friends of Hollycroft is a charity group that supports Hollycroft Park with events and community activities 👇

Friends of Hollycroft has run a volunteer gardening group for over 10 years at the Green Flag-winning site

13/03/2023

The 'most comprehensive' analysis of ethnic inequalities in Covid-19 health outcomes was published in The Lancet: eClinicalMedicine 👇

The major study analysed results from 77 research studies covering 200 million people globally

10/03/2023

The free sessions include a range of activities and a nutritious meal as part of 'Leicestershire Holidays Together' 👇

The sessions include arts and crafts, sports, dance, games and musical activities for children aged five to 16