top of page
Search


Winners of the Niche Business Awards went back to the future to celebrate at last night's ceremony
There were 16 award winners. City goers spotted an unusual vehicle outside Athena on Friday night. Movie fans would have recognised it as...
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Freeze energy prices for firms or risk business failures, warns East Midlands Chamber
A five-point plan has been created for the government. East Midlands Chamber has sent out a stark warning to the government as it...
Aug 25, 20223 min read


A Leicestershire professor is named top influence
Professor recognised as one of Britain’s top influential figures. An international researcher based in Leicester has been named as one of...
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Leicester brewery celebrates 50 years of Tiger ale
Everards wants you to help them celebrate. Everards iconic Tiger ale is 50 and to celebrate the brewery will be taking Tiger on Tour....
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Bricks McGee: Inside one of Leicester's unique businesses
Who wouldn't spend all day playing with Lego bricks? "Show me someone who doesn’t like Lego, and I’ll show you someone I don’t like." By...
Aug 17, 20223 min read


Summer fashion show offers exclusive prices from high street stores in support of The Zinthiya Trust
Shop everything from Asos to Italian designer wear. People in Leicester can shop the latest fashion with up to 75% off at a one-time-only...
Aug 15, 20222 min read


High Sheriff of Leicester announces charity cricket festival and community awards
The cricket festival aims to engage with women and girls. Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) will be hosting its inaugural...
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Student pitches to Dragons' Den Peter Jones and reaches competition final
The Leicester Business Enterprise student could win £5,000 for her idea. A Leicester College student travelled to London to Peter Jones'...
Aug 4, 20222 min read


One month until the Niche Business Awards 2022 ceremony
We're going 'Back to the Future' on Friday, September 2. The #NicheBizAwards 2022 will return to Athena this September to celebrate the...
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Leicester law firm supports Headway
Nelson selects three charities to support. Charity has always been important to leading city centre law firm Nelsons. This week the firm...
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Leicester's Take Me Group adds Durham taxi rank to its fleet
Take me will rebrand its new companies later in the year. Ambitious taxi operator Take Me has added another company to its growing...
Jul 29, 20222 min read


New farm shop now open at Stoughton Grange
The shop is Steamin' Billy's latest addition to the Oadby-based development. Having recently refurbished The Cow & Plough pub at...
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Europe's tallest artwork boosts Leicester's street art reputation
The new piece solidifies Leicester as a top UK destination for street art. Over the last month, Leicester has witnessed the...
Jul 27, 20223 min read


High Sheriff collaborates with Voluntary Action LeicesterShire to recognise 'Real-Life Heroes'
Two events will celebrate those in Leicestershire and Rutland who made a positive contribution during lockdown. Voluntary Action...
Jul 25, 20223 min read


Reviewed: Two nights in (Hotel) Brooklyn
Niche was invited to stay at the newly opened Leicester branch of Hotel Brooklyn. The hotel opened on July 4 - Independence Day, to keep...
Jul 18, 20226 min read


Leicester businesses can apply for a £5k grant from Sir Thomas White Loan Charity
Applications close on August 31. The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity has pledged to support businesses in Leicester, Leicestershire and...
Jul 7, 20222 min read


Finalists announced for Niche Business Awards 2022
Tickets are available for the ceremony in September. A crowd of more than 60 delegates gathered to hear the finalist's announcement of...
Jul 4, 20222 min read


Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print
Print copy will cost £2 a month. A new Leicester-based newspaper will launch online in early 2023 and later in print. Gazette co-founder...
Jul 4, 20222 min read


Hotel Brooklyn names its first manager
It's Leicester's newest hotel. will be managed by Chris Harrington. Set to open on July 4, Hotel Brooklyn will be managed by Chris...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Hundreds of new jobs at MIRA Technology Park thanks to £6.25m gateway project
The project will unlock development sites for new buildings. Hundreds of new jobs are expected to be created after the Leicester and...
Jun 30, 20222 min read
bottom of page



