1620s House & Garden shortlisted for tourism and hospitality award
The winner will be announced on November 24
£3 million government funding boost for adult numeracy project in Leicestershire
We can now deliver hundreds of free courses, wrap-around support and workshops, over the next three years
Baton relay showcases net zero pledge
The baton relay will deliver a climate message to next month's COP27 conference in Sharm-el-Sheik
Green Plaque honour for Battle of Britain fighter pilot
Sgt Bert Black is thought to be the only Battle of Britain pilot to be buried in Leicestershire.
Grant boost for refill and reuse project
The EkoJoe project in Blaby was awarded just under £2,000 to run Love Food Hate Waste days at local allotments.
5,000-year-old mysteries from Neolithic Rothley go on display at Charnwood Museum
The selection of finds displayed date back to 2,900BC, when Stonehenge was first being built.
International baton relay to highlight climate emergency comes to Watermead Country Park
Watermead Country Park is hosting the baton handover between stages 77 and 78 at 8.30am on Tuesday 4 October
Changes to opening times at waste sites
Autumn and winter opening times will apply from Saturday 1 October
Leicestershire councils and communities work together to promote climate action
We're supporting Great Big Green Week, a nationwide campaign taking place from Saturday 24 September to Sunday 2 October.
Fresh appeal for foster carers in Leicestershire
A ‘Find out more about Fostering’ event is being held at County Hall next Thursday, 29 September
Thousands of Leicestershire pensioners eligible for £100 payment
The voucher can be exchanged for cash at any PayPoint retailer by 16 December.
Historic council meeting to feature tributes and pledges
A scroll pledging support will be sent to King Charles III
200 seats available at Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the Queen
Leicester event being held on eve of state funeral
Book of condolence opens at County Hall
Residents are encouraged to sign the book which is available at County Hall
Local leaders publish tributes to The Queen
Senior leaders across Leicester and Leicestershire have released messages of condolence following the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen.