Leicester news

Here are some recent news articles from Leicester:

Local News

  1. Leicester City Council approves plans for new £20m leisure centre (Leicester Mercury) - The council has given the green light for a new leisure centre in the city, which will feature a swimming pool, gym, and sports facilities.
  2. Leicester's Curve theatre to host new production of The Full Monty (Leicester Mercury) - The Curve theatre has announced a new production of the hit musical The Full Monty, which will run from March to May.
  3. Leicester's Highcross shopping centre to get new food hall (Leicester Mercury) - A new food hall is set to open at Highcross shopping centre, featuring a range of local and national food brands.

Sport

  1. Leicester City FC: Brendan Rodgers praises team's spirit after win over Brighton (BBC Sport) - Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team's spirit and determination after they came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1.
  2. Leicester Tigers: Matt Toomua to leave club at end of season (BBC Sport) - Leicester Tigers fly-half Matt Toomaa has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
  3. England Rugby: Leicester's Ellis Genge named in England squad for Six Nations (BBC Sport) - Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge has been named in England's squad for the Six Nations championship.

Crime

  1. Man arrested after police chase through Leicester streets (Leicester Mercury) - A man was arrested after a police chase through the streets of Leicester, which ended with the suspect being taken into custody.
  2. Leicester man charged with murder of his mother (Leicester Mercury) - A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his mother, who was found dead at her home in Leicester.
  3. Police appeal for witnesses after Leicester shop robbery (Leicester Mercury) - Police are appealing for witnesses after a shop was robbed in Leicester, with thieves making off with cash and goods.

Other News

  1. Leicester's National Space Centre to host new exhibition on space exploration (Leicester Mercury) - The National Space Centre is set to host a new exhibition on space exploration, featuring interactive displays and artifacts.
  2. Leicester's Guildhall to host new art exhibition (Leicester Mercury) - The Guildhall is set to host a new art exhibition, featuring works by local and national artists.
  3. Leicester's Market Harborough to host new food festival (Leicester Mercury) - Market Harborough is set to host a new food festival, featuring a range of local and national food stalls and live music.