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A family has honoured the memory of murdered soldier Lee Rigby by laying flowers at Leicester’s main war memorial. Mark Phillips, his partner Natasha Ward, and their two children Jack, two, and Holly, four, placed flowers at the memorial in Victoria Park at the weekend – and are encouraging others to do the same. The [...]

The New Parks community pulled together in the ‘Run for Renee’ fundraiser that took place over the Easter weekend, on 31 March 2013. Winners Jack and Ellie were delighted as they crossed the finish line first and Renee’s Mum, Catherine Woolman, said, “Renee’s memorial garden will be open to people who have taken part and [...]

Takings for the annual Poppy Appeal across Leicestershire and Rutland are almost 10 per cent down on the previous year, organisers have said. The Royal British Legion, which supports 300 ex-service personnel and their families in the county each year, had been hoping the 2012/13 appeal would raise more than £600,000. However, community fund-raiser Giles [...]

Leicester’s latest centenarian celebrated her birthday with a card from the Queen and a visit from the lord mayor. Elsie Frossell, who turned 100 yesterday, was visited by Councillor Abdul Osman at Abbey House residential home. Born the middle of three sisters on March 28, 1913, in Darwen, Lancashire, she moved to the city in [...]

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at the Community Boxing Gym? Left school and need some qualifications and experience? Got some spare time on your hands? Want to enhance your CV? We would like to hear from you! All you need is a sporty, friendly and reliable attitude For a few hours volunteering a [...]

A global internet sensation has inspired people from all over Leicestershire to post YouTube videos of themselves dancing like maniacs. The Harlem Shake is a new worldwide craze, known as an internet meme – a concept that spreads via the web – and was inspired by a song of the same name by US DJ, [...]

A learner driver was involved in a 100mph police chase, ignoring red traffic lights and forcing other motorists to move out of his way. Luke Brian Lee (19) was behind the wheel of a high performance BMW 330d when he zoomed past an unmarked police car on Lubbesthorpe Way, Leicester’s outer ring road. ​ Lee [...]

The RSPCA is investigating after three dead rabbits were found dumped on a road. The rabbits were left in a wire crate found by a member of the public on January 31 in New Parks Boulevard, New Parks, Leicester. Due to the degree of decomposition, a vet was unable to determine the cause of death. [...]

Come along to the jobs fair at New Parks community centre from 11-3 on 14th Feb. Liz Kendall MP is due to attend along with a host of employers, training providers and the representative from the National Apprenticeships Service.

There is a new paper available that discusses the Sport and Physical Activity Strategy in 2012-2017 from New College Leicester. You can download the full publication here -NEW COLLEGE Sport and Physical Activity Strategy Here is the forward Our 5 year strategy, and the partnership delivering it, was formed in order to raise attainment, achievement [...]