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Leicester officially declared a destination after dark with Purple Flag accreditation
It's official! Leicester's nightlife makes our city the place to be! Leicester has been commended for its fantastic nightlife today. We...
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Reviewed: Bread-making experience at Brockleby’s
Sally Smith went on a date night with a difference. As we approach the last days of winter and with the evenings starting to lighten,...
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Top three 'roast and a walk' places in Leicestershire
Discover our favourite Sunday roast and carvery spots in the Leicestershire countryside. Sometimes it’s nice to make a Sunday roast. From...
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Leicester Coffee House is about more than profit
They're keen to see the Coffee House used for community activities. Gail Brown, founder of Leicester Coffee House, told us what goes into...
Jan 12, 20235 min read


Employers want workers back in the office - but will they go?
New study shows a reluctance to head back to the office. Businesses want their employees to be in the office for at least three days of...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Vote for Curve in the WhatsOnStage Awards
The Leicester theatre has received nominations for three of its productions in this year's WhatsOnStage Awards. Leicester’s Curve has...
Dec 20, 20222 min read


Spark Festival reveals 20th anniversary programme
Extraordinary artists will return to Leicester's Spark Festival in February 2023. The Spark Festival programme presents us with theatre,...
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Reviewed: 9 to 5: The Musical at The Little Theatre
Knighton Park Amateur Operatic Society are redefining the working day. Colin Higgins' 1980 office comedy, 9 to 5, was the perfect...
Nov 22, 20225 min read


Midlands jeweller offers money back for a White Christmas
Customers will receive their money back if snow falls on Lumbers' roof on Christmas Day. If you're buying jewellery this year, you'll be...
Nov 18, 20222 min read


Mystery Christmas film to be hosted by Leicester Film Club at Brew Dog
Could it be Miracle on 34th Street? The Holiday? Jingle Jangle? Die Hard? Leicester Film Club will be closing its first year of...
Nov 9, 20221 min read


Christmas in Leicestershire: what's on this winter
It's officially Christmas with Visit Leicester's winter round-up Ice skating, Cinderella themed magic, and even a visit from Charles...
Nov 4, 20225 min read


Reviewed: Autumnal break at Kegworth's hidden gem
New menu launch at Marco Pierre-White's Yew Lodge restaurant. The day I drove up to Kegworth to enjoy the new Taste of Autumn menu at...
Nov 2, 20223 min read


Leicester's new sneaker store to give away fifty goody bags
Complete with arcade games! Exclusively for Leicester, the first fifty people through the doors of UK sneaker retailer Off Season will...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


The best firework displays in Leicestershire this year
Real treats are in store for families this Bonfire Night. Fireworks, roaring bonfires, hot food stalls, candy floss, sticky toffee...
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Reviewed: Black Iron's express menu at Winstanley House
Dine and dash has a whole new meaning. Yesterday I experienced the new Express Menu on offer from Black Iron at Winstanley House. You can...
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Mini Chefs step into the kitchen to Raise Money for LOROS
Students from Ketton School visit Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa to make pizza for charity. During Rutland Food & Drink week, 26 excited...
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Reviewed: A Country Night in Nashville at De Montfort Hall
The sound of country music filled the iconic concert hall. Country music is quintessentially American. It's spiritual home is the Grand...
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Reviewed: Othello at Curve
The use of set was ingenious. We all know Shakespeare’s plays. Othello, perhaps slightly lesser-known, is a tragedy set in Cyprus during...
Sep 20, 20224 min read


Reviewed: The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (Aged 13¾) at The Little Theatre
Niche was invited to watch the musical's dress rehearsal ahead of opening night. It's been three years since Leicester Amateur Operatic...
Sep 20, 20223 min read


Reviewed: Bongo's Bingo XL at Leicester's Morningside Arena
Covered in Coco Pops, we went back to the 80s. Famous (or infamous) for crazy prizes and riotous fun, Bongo's Bingo came to Morningside...
Sep 8, 20225 min read
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