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Emily’s Top 3 Mother’s Day wish list
A mum's Leicester Mother's Day. As the mum of two daughters (13 and nine), I am always happy with their Mother’s Day offerings....
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Paralympic gold medallist championing opportunities for children with disabilities
"Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the freedom of running." UK Sport has launched its second video in a series...
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Leicester scheme for better pubs and clubs wins national award
Best Bar None has shown success in reducing anti-social behaviour. Leicester's Best Bar None secured 'Best New Scheme' at the national...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Leicester and Leicestershire awarded official VisitEngland partnership status
'Tourism is worth more than £2 billion to Leicester.' National tourism agency, VisitEngland has awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Musical adaptation of The Secret Garden coming to The Little Theatre this Easter
The classic is the centrepiece of a stellar season at Leicester’s home of amateur dramatics. The Little Theatre on Dover Street has...
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Johnny Depp-approved luxurious Indian restaurant to open in Leicester
The Hollywood actor said it was "the best curry [he'd] ever had." Promising to be the most decadent dining experience in Leicestershire,...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Reviewed: Jesus Christ Superstar at Curve 2024
Physical theatre meets rock concert. Gyrating, convulsing, and rhythmically thrashing as though their lives depended on it, the ensemble...
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Our picks for Leicester Comedy Festival 2024
It's launch day! Niche has looked through the entire festival brochure to find our highlights and recommendations. From stand up, to...
Feb 7, 20244 min read


Reviewed: Sister Act (touring) at Curve 2024
Sister Act is back at Curve after its last touring visit to Leicester two years ago. With a fresh cast, Sister Act: A Divine Musical...
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Leicestershire leads the way in sustainable food and drink
A range of sustainable food experiences are on offer for visitors to the city and county. Leicester and the wider county are leading the...
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Immersive street art exhibition set to open in Leicester
The Bring The Paint team is behind the virtual reality experience. A cutting-edge immersive exhibition of subway street art and graffiti...
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Get a free pint in Everards pubs this January and February
Free pint from Everards to celebrate the brewery's 175 years! January is a tough month for many and so the Everards team says they're...
Jan 24, 20241 min read


National Space Centre sets new yearly visitor record
A record number of people came to learn about space in 2023. The National Space Centre has hit a record high for number of visitors in...
Jan 17, 20241 min read


De Montfort Hall celebrates highest selling pantomime to date
The co-production with Imagine Theatre saw a record high for audience. De Montfort Hall (DMH) and Imagine Theatre's 2023 pantomime, Jack...
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Gastro pub reveals details of seven-figure renovation
Leicestershire pub, The Griffin Inn, is soon to be refurbished. The owners of Swithland’s The Griffin Inn are investing £1m into an...
Jan 2, 20242 min read


A taste of Paris in Leicester
Experience a taste of France at Bistrot Pierre. Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE France. In 2023 I was lucky enough to visit Paris and...
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Leicestershire wins silver at National Sustainable Food Places Awards
The only Midlands county to be awarded this accolade in 2023. The National Sustainable Food Places Awards 2023 saw Leicestershire win a...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Curve's most successful years to date
249,900 audience members attended performances at Curve. Leicester’s Curve theatre has today released its 2022/23 Annual Report,...
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Reviewed: The Owl Who Came for Christmas at Curve
A festive performance of a much-loved story classic. The Owl Who Came for Christmas at Curve Theatre in Leicester is a wholesome and...
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Leicester Comedy Festival announces this year's competition finalists
UK Pun Championships and more! Leicester Comedy Festival has announced its Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year finalists, Circuit...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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