The Heartbeat of the City
A new proposal for the future of Leicester Market is now out for consultation, after work on the city’s market place was paused earlier this year. The city council is now proposing a scheme that would return Leicester’s historic market to its old site – ...
We’re approaching the time of the year when De Montfort University and the University of Leicester welcome a new cohort of undergraduate students for the next academic year, with many young people moving to the city for the very first time filled with ant ...
Vinyl lovers are in for a treat with the AA Records Fair on Leicester Market. On Sunday 6 October and Sunday 1 December 2024, the fair is open from 10am to 3pm and there are more than 25 traders from around the country selling records to suit every taste ...
For many people, this time of the year is an early test of New Year resolutions, with goals for self-improvement and lifestyle changes all being put to the test as January rolls on. You wouldn’t be alone if losing weight, improving your diet and saving ...
The festivities are over for another year and we’re stepping into 2024, which means people up and down the county will be hoping to make a positive start with their annual New Year’s Resolutions. Research shows that eating healthier and saving money regu ...
Learn more about the Leicester barbering institutions’ move to Leicester Market Shortys have been styling, shaving and sculpting slick hairstyles since they opened in Leicester city centre over 14 years ago. The well-loved barbers recently moved fro ...
The dictionary definition of the word diversity is simply ‘the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something’. With the fact that in the 2011 Census, Leicester was named as one of the most diverse cities in the UK, the defi ...
Open Streets is back again on the last Sunday 27th August 2023. Come along and join in the fun at Leicester Market and Town Hall Square from 1pm-4pm with a variety of free activities for all the family to enjoy. This month’s highlight is a variety of L ...
Taking a trip through Leicester Market at lunchtime, there’s plenty to tempt the tastebuds – none more so than Just Falafel. Famed throughout the centre of Leicester, they have brought a taste of Middle Eastern culture with them, with their humble shop ...
An impressive new mural celebrating the history of Leicester Market through the centuries has been created overlooking Green Dragon Square. The huge artwork overlooks the new route connecting Town Hall Square to the historic market, which dates back to ...