Richard Armitage is without doubt one of the most successful and accomplished actors to come out of Leicestershire. He is probably best known for playing…
When you look at Pete Underhill’s portraits, what strikes you first is the incredible detail and the undeniable skill of the artist. However, what really…
Leicestershire actress Posy Sterling talks about her love of ice baths, landing her first leading role and being named as one of the UK’s brightest…
In this feature Professor Neil Chakraborti, criminologist and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies, discusses the release of a new short film by the…
Army veteran Tom Folwell, tells us how wheelchair rugby has given him a purpose in life again, after he lost both his legs while serving…
When it comes to the punk music scene, dozens of spirited older and middle-aged women are putting Leicester firmly on the map, thanks to a…
For five decades, Sharmilee has been a beloved purveyor of sweet Indian treats and delectable vegetarian cuisine on Leicester’s iconic Golden Mile. Established in 1973,…
Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.” – Seth Godin This March, marks two years since Rob Nixon…
Our editor, Louise Steel visits Leicester’s Retro Computer Museum for a few virtual kicks, and a trip down memory lane… From the outside, Leicester’s Retro…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
