Leicester news
Here are some recent news articles from Leicester:
Local News
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.