Imagine being a double world champion at just 15 years old! That’s exactly what Leicestershire’s Mackenzie Dandy is, after winning not just one, but two…
According to Kadam Chris Heyes, resident teacher at Leicester’s Kadampa Meditation Centre, the ancient practice has never been more vital, especially in these busy modern…
Local comedian Ishi Khan is one of hundreds of performers hoping to tickle your funny bone at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Here she describes…
As we move into the New Year, one of the highlights for me is always the release of His Majesty’s New Years Honours List. Personal…
Great British Bake Off star Josh Smalley talks about the skills and ingredients that led him all the wayto the final of the beloved baking…
In this feature, Professor Philip Baker, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise, celebrates a record-breaking year of research income for the University of Leicester. I am…
Lord Simon Woolley was ‘made in Leicester’ – on the St Matthew’s estate to be precise. Today he sits in London’s prestigious House of Lords,…
Wedding Guru, Priti Raichura shares some ideas of how to schedule some personal time on your wedding day for you and your partner. Looping in…
For many Leicester festival-goers, this year’s Radio 2 in the Park will hold some unforgettable memories; great music, immense joy – and James Blunt crowdsurfing…
It’s fair to say that books and writing have always played a huge part in the life of Leicester’s Farhana Shaikh – a multi-talented author,…
I have recently been reflecting on the past year and on the transition to a new monarch. The sad passing of the late Queen Elizabeth…
Not many people can say they’re ‘World Record Holders.’ However, 50 members of a Leicestershire netball team earned that right earlier this year, when they…
Get ready for a little touch of star quality in Leicester this Christmas with the epic new Made at Curve production of Tim Rice and…
As the cooler weather begins to set in, one of our favourite pastimes is whiling away an hour or two in a nice little cafe;…
It’s hard not to be inspired by the passion and courage of Chanda Vyas. She’s a woman who’s very much in demand; one who’s officiated…
In 2012, Leicestershire chef Jordan Brady was homeless and sleeping rough. Today he’s the proud owner of his own award- winning restaurant, which is thriving…
Since getting together in 2016, this stylish, retro loving four-piece have enjoyed notable success; a sell out show at Leicester’s O2 Academy, a number one…
Whether you need outfit inspiration or a full wardrobe refresh, Personal Stylists at John Lewis are there to help, as our editor Louise Steel found…
