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Leicester Bus Upgrades Coming | Leicester News
Leicester’s pouring a million pounds into its bus network to make riding smoother—adding 185 new real-time totems and 100+ digital screens across key spots, with a goal of 1,700 branded stops by 2027. This upgrade, part of a five-year “One Network” push, includes text-to-speech tech for…
Tithe Barn Cafe Reopens Stronger | Leicester News
After a close call with fire, the historic Tithe Barn cafe—dating back 500 years—is back open, thanks to owner David Marriott’s determination and community support. The blaze spared the main thatched barn, but forced a shutdown; now, with a fresh interior and his kids helping out, David’s turning…
Leicester’s Music Hub Reborn | Leicester News
A beloved Leicester music venue, The Big Difference, has been shut down after its parent company collapsed into financial chaos, leaving unpaid rent and insurance bills. Manager Anthony Lamb, who’s run the spot for four years, is now rallying the community to save it — launching a fundraiser that’s…
Ivanhoe Line Revival Push Gains Momentum | Leicester News
The Ivanhoe Line revival is gaining serious momentum as a powerful coalition of MPs, local leaders, and business interests unite to bring passenger rail back between Burton and Leicester—a route shut down since the 1960s. With backing from the Rail Minister and led by MP Amanda Hack, the campaign…
Survivor Speaks After Social Media Post | Leicester News
A convicted rapist and child abuser, Leon Bowes, just got slapped with four new charges after a decades-old victim finally came forward—triggered by a police Facebook post. The now-30-year-old survivor, abused by the then-17 and 18-year-old Bowes when she was just 12 and 13, had never spoken out…
Eagle Star House Gets Modern Twist | Leicester News
A historic 1894 Victorian building in Leicester, once just offices, is now home to sixteen modern apartments after a tough battle with city council concerns over light and noise. Plans were initially rejected, but after tweaks and a successful appeal in September 2024, the project moved forward.…
Police Crack Down on Park Vehicles | Leicester News
Leicestershire Police and Charnwood Borough Council have launched a joint crackdown on unauthorized motorbike, e-scooter, and e-bike use in four local parks, targeting “hotspot” areas where these vehicles are causing chaos, anti-social behavior, and safety risks. Officers visited parks in Shepshed,…
Gordon Ramsay Dines at Leicester’s Amrut | Leicester News
Gordon Ramsay dropped by Leicester’s buzzy new Indian spot Amrut for a surprise private dinner—no fanfare, just word-of-mouth magic. The fiery chef spent two hours enjoying top-tier dishes from head chef Dharmender Singh Gour, who’d been tipped off by a local. Staff and owners were thrilled,…
Tributes to Twenty Seven Lives Remembered | Leicester News
Twenty-seven lives honored in this week’s Leicester Mercury funeral notices, from the laughter-filled mother Diana Susan Chaw, age 80, to the beloved school dinner lady and community helper Isobel Coombe-Keenan Onyszkow, age 89. These heartfelt tributes capture the enduring impact of everyday…
Leicester’s Electric Bus Upgrade | Leicester News
Leicester’s bus future just got a major upgrade—with nearly £5 million invested in ten new electric buses and a smart tech boost for riders. These sleek, eco-friendly rides will roll on key routes, while over 100 new totems with real-time arrival info and text-to-speech features make boarding…
Old Church Becomes Student Housing | Leicester News
Loughborough’s historic Schofield Centre is getting a major student housing upgrade — the southern wing, once a community church, is being transformed into a 28-bed student hub complete with gym, study spaces, and a TV room. The renovation also includes basement upgrades and community investments…
Thirsty Summer Tests Water Systems | Leicester News
This summer’s heatwave is turning up the pressure on Britain’s water supply — with record-breaking demand and reservoirs under strain. While Severn Trent celebrates 31 years without a hosepipe ban thanks to smart infrastructure upgrades and customer conservation, other companies like Anglian Water…