From a quiet kid in Market Harborough to a BMX rider competing – and winning – on the world stage, Jude Jones’ journey is anything…
At the heart of Leicester’s vibrant and multicultural city, the John Lewis store has made community celebration a central part of its in-store experience. Led…
With 2026 celebrated as the National Year of Reading, an eye-catching double-decker bus is travelling the country with a simple mission: help people rediscover the…
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting journeys a couple will ever embark on, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many…
This beautiful Mediterranean Island of Malta is packed with history, sunshine and magic. It’s known for its clear blue waters and huge sprawling sandy beaches.…
For Leicester writer Mayapee Chowdhury, storytelling has never been about playing it safe. It has been about survival, honesty, and ultimately, liberation. “I’ve been writing…
By David Sandall, temporary Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police As spring turns into summer, it marks a crucial period for our police force as we…
When Katie Neeves talks about happiness now, she does so with a certainty hard won over a lifetime. “I can’t stop smiling. There’s no inner…
According to award-winning milliner Giulia Mio, more people should embrace the hat. Not as costume. Not as trend. But as punctuation – the final mark…
Parkruns across Leicestershire have become a cherished Saturday morning tradition. Taking place in parks and open spaces such as Victoria Park, Watermead Country Park, Belvoir…
The first thing you notice in Lucy Stevens’ paintings is the colour. Bold, confident, luminous – turquoise, yellows, inky blacks – her birds seem to…
As Rosemary Conley approaches 80, she shows no interest in slowing down – and no need to prove herself either. Her success is already written…
A pioneering midwife whose work reshaped how hospitals care for parents after stillbirth was formally recognised by the University of Leicester, in an honour that…
Success in Singapore has marked an extraordinary chapter for Leicestershire PE teacher Tom Halfhide, who represented England at the 2025 Men’s Netball Nations Series –…
Celebrating the raw energy and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, Sunny Afternoon, the four-time Olivier Award-winning musical inspired by The Kinks,…
For many on the Leicester performing arts scene, Jonny Fines is a familiar name. A versatile performer with credits spanning major UK tours, television drama…
One of Leicester’s most historic buildings is celebrating a major milestone this year as the Leicester Guildhall marks 100 years since it opened as a museum. The…
Leicester’s indie scene has a new name gathering serious momentum. After a string of BBC Introducing plays and a standout live session at Nottingham’s Metronome,…
