Remember a time when your fringe covered at least one eye, your MSN name was basically a cry for help, and your iPod Classic knew your feelings better than anyone else? Then good news: that version of you is getting a night out! For one night only, Cosmic Emo Night at the National Space Centre will be proving that you were right all along and it was never just a phase, by turning up the volume on heartbreak teenage angst and giving it a cosmic upgrade. Think less bedroom floo

Visit Leicester has launched its brand-new Tourism Growth Plan, setting out a five-year strategy to continue to grow the tourism economy and solidify a distinctive identity for Leicester and Leicestershire . The Tourism Growth Plan builds on the success of the previous five-year plan, which saw the city and county rally from the impact of the longest COVID lockdown in the UK to grow the value of the tourism economy to £2.5 billion and welcome 32 million visitors per year to t

This year Leicester will be vying again for the title of England Curry Capital, which it has held for the past 2 years, since being crowned in July 2024. Leicester will be going up against four of the country’s most iconic curry locations in a public vote to see who has the best Biryani, the finest Phal and the top Tarka Dal, not to mention a pile of poppadoms and pilau to mop them all up!     The England Curry Capital competition was revived in 2023 by local journalist and

Leicester, UK – A new restaurant booking platform is launching in Leicester, offering diners 50% off their food bill in return for booking early tables. First Table, which already operates in 18 UK cities, will go live in Leicester from Wednesday 25 February, partnering with a mix of independent restaurants across the city.     From neighbourhood favourites to destination dining spots, Leicester’s diverse food scene has embraced the First Table model with enthusiasm.    First

Leicestershire is set to feel the roar once again as the hugely popular Alex’s Wish Supercars charity event returns on Sunday 31st May, taking place in the stunning grounds of Ratcliffe College from 10am to 3pm.   Following an incredibly successful event in 2025 – which raised an impressive £28,000 for the Duchenne charity – organisers are promising an even bigger, better and more exciting day out for car enthusiasts, families and thrill-seekers alike.   The event is organise

The Great Central Railway has once again taken centre stage, with one of its home-fleet steam locomotives, Great Western Railway icon 6990 Witherslack Hall, appearing in the brand-new Netflix series Seven Dials .   While filming took place outside of GCR’s home turf of Charnwood in Leicestershire, the locomotive’s on-screen role is a powerful stamp of authenticity – reinforcing the Great Central Railway’s reputation as the UK’s most cinematic heritage railway and the only one

Leicester’s Festivals & Events team has been named as one of just ten finalists in VisitEngland’s prestigious Tourism Superstar Awards — and the city now has the chance to help them win. Facing competition from across the country, the team is flying the flag for Leicester on a national stage, and public votes will decide the champion. They’re up against some stiff competition from all across the country and you can vote for them Here to help bring the title home to Leicester

Following the launch of a brand new website last year, Visit Leicester is now the first official Tourism Organisation in England to have its own AI Chatbot – a smart new digital assistant designed to make planning a visit to Leicester and Leicestershire quicker, easier and more reliable. FOXI , is a helpful and handy tool capable of answering any question that visitors to the website may have from attractions and events to places to eat and stay. And unlike using more widely

Image by Nigel Julian The Great Central Railway is thrilled to confirm that Class 55 Deltic D9015 Tulyar will be based at the railway during 2026 — marking a major milestone for diesel preservation as the locomotive prepares to haul its first passenger train in 35 years. Owned by the Deltic Preservation Society (DPS), D9015 is one of the most historically important surviving Deltics, and its arrival continues the long-standing partnership between the Great Central Railway and

Local families are being invited to ‘stop streaming and start steaming’ this month, as the award-winning Great Central Railway celebrates being named ‘Best Day Out in Leicestershire’ with a 50% ticket offer exclusively for local residents. To mark the win at the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards, the Great Central Railway is giving families a reason to ditch their devices, get out, explore and spend quality time together, with half-price tickets for residents livi

More than 2,000 women and girls across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have already spoken out about their healthcare experiences – from menopause to mental health, sexual health to access to care – in a landmark Healthwatch survey.  Now, with just weeks left before the deadline, Healthwatch Leicester and Leicestershire and Healthwatch Rutland are calling on even more women to step forward and help shape the future of women’s health and care services before the survey c

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) kicked off its 60th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration at Leicester Racecourse, welcoming over 130 guests to honour six decades of transforming lives, empowering communities and championing the voluntary sector across Leicester and Leicestershire. The evening served as a thank you to the many individuals, partners, volunteers and supporters who have been part of VAL’s journey. Guests gathered to reflect on the organisation’s proud h