Leicester News and Events
Planning your Leicester trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Leicester such as events and attractions, to make your Leicester visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Leicester, you’ll find everything you need for your Leicester holiday on Whats On in Leicester.com. Our What’s On Leicester guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Leicester – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Leicester by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
See what's On in Leicester. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats On In Leicester Local News
Leicester News April 13, 2026
Fire-breathing dragon and life-sized longship set for Leicester return in free event
A ‘packed programme’ of events is set to celebrate thousands of years of history Leicestershire Live – What’s On News …
Leicester News March 25, 2026
New Leicestershire bakery to open this week – and it’s offering free sausage rolls
‘Famous’ hot pies, pastries and sweet bakery treats will also be on the menu Leicestershire Live – What’s On News …
Leicester News March 9, 2026
I visited Leicestershire pub’s tapas restaurant – I can’t wait to go back
The restaurant opened as part of a £500,000 project Leicestershire Live – What’s On News …
Leicester News February 18, 2026
All the Highcross jobs available right now including Superdrug, Starbucks and Wagamama
Office and Umami also have roles available for job-seekers Leicestershire Live – What’s On News …
Leicester News January 29, 2026
Leicestershire pub to open under new owners alongside well-loved chef
The pub’s owners said they have been ‘overwhelmed’ by support Leicestershire Live – What’s On News …
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Leicester Mercury
- Leicester doctor tells truth on 'better than medicine' claimsby newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Neil Shaw) on April 15, 2026 at 6:56 am
Dr Lynette Ewart has explained how you know 'influencers' aren't telling the truth
- Future of Leicester's 2,000 empty car parking spaces left 'in a mess'by newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Caitlin James) on April 14, 2026 at 6:41 pm
While stakeholders pass the blame, questions over when the spaces will be restored for local […]
- New foodbank to open in central Leicester this weekendby newsdesk@leicestermercury.co.uk (Tom Mack) on April 14, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God is running the foodbank at its new church near Leicester […]
BBC News
- Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation findson April 15, 2026 at 10:35 am
The BBC exposes a shadow industry charging migrants thousands of pounds to help them cheat the […]
- AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden feeson April 15, 2026 at 10:34 am
The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.
- 'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignoredon April 15, 2026 at 10:23 am
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change […]
- Watch: Moment gunman tackled by school principal in Oklahomaon April 15, 2026 at 10:03 am
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in […]
Daily Mail Leicester
- US finance chief says Iran War recession is not as bad as London being nuked... as Trump threatens to punish Starmer by downgrading UK trade dealon April 15, 2026 at 10:41 am
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shrugged off a 'small bit of economic pain' after the IMF warned […]
- Iranian Christian who had his leg broken by regime thugs because of his religion describes horrors endured during five-year prison hellon April 15, 2026 at 10:41 am
For 361 days, Farshid Fahti was held in solitary confinement in a two-metre cell, part of a […]
- Husband whose wife vanished overboard in the Bahamas bursts into TEARS as lawyer halts interview after he was released from police custodyon April 15, 2026 at 10:40 am
Brian Hooker, 58, was released from police custody in the Bahamas after his wife, Lynette, 55, went […]
Daily Mail Articles Leicester
- Scott Mills shows the strain as he is seen for the first time since being sacked by BBC over historical allegation of serious sexual offences as he walks dog...on April 15, 2026 at 10:43 am
Scott Mills has been pictured for the first time since he was sacked from the BBC.
- The 20 UK 'no-go' beaches for swimming this spring revealed - with contaminated waters, sewage and dump waste polluting the seaon April 15, 2026 at 10:43 am
These are the 20 stretches of English coastline that have been classified as 'poor' for water […]
- US finance chief says Iran War recession is not as bad as London being nuked... as Trump threatens to punish Starmer by downgrading UK trade dealon April 15, 2026 at 10:41 am
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shrugged off a 'small bit of economic pain' after the IMF warned […]












