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Our twice monthly newsletters, launched during the the Covid 19 Corona outbreak, served as an important communication resource for business and individuals affected during this period of uncertainty and containment.
As the world reopened, the newsletters grew to become an E magazine under our title brand Dluxe Magazine, still offering updates and advice but focused on how readers can get back to living their best lives in the midlands.
See our latest newsletters to the right.
STRESS AWARENESS MONTH: LEICESTER AUTHOR RELEASES NEW BOOK TO HELP YOU FIND ‘CALM IN THE CHAOS’
A Leicester author has released a new book exploring how people can stay grounded and present, even when life feels overwhelming. The Happy Rickshaw Driver: Finding Calm in the Chaos by Kirit Thakore is a spiritual, story led take on stress and modern life, set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s intensity. Through the journey of a high-performing stress coach pushed to her limits, the book examines a simple but timely idea: calm isn’t something we find once life settles down —
Fraser Urquhart Media
15 hours ago2 min read
NEW PLAN FOR TOURISM GROWTH LAUNCHED FOR LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
16 hours ago3 min read
LEICESTER AIMS TO RETAIN 'CURRY CAPITAL' TITLE - WITH A FOCUS ON ITS UNIQUE HERITAGE!
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Mar 43 min read
EARLY LEICESTER DINERS EAT HALF PRICE WITH FIRST TABLE
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 252 min read
ALEX’S WISH SUPERCARS EVENT ROARS BACK FOR 2026 – BIGGER, BETTER AND MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 183 min read
STEAM MEETS SCREEN: GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT ON NETFLIX
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 182 min read
BIRMINGHAM LAW SOCIETY ANNOUNCES 2026 LEGAL AWARDS WINNERS
Birmingham Law Society has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Legal Awards, celebrating the top legal talent across the region. Fourteen winners were chosen from a shortlist of 69 outstanding individuals and firms across 14 categories. The winners were announced at a glittering ceremony held at the ICC Birmingham on 12 February, hosted by local radio personality PJ Ellis, where attendees gathered to honour the exceptional quality of legal work in Birmingham and the West Midland
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 184 min read
LEICESTER’S FESTIVAL TEAM SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL ‘TOURISM SUPERSTAR’ AWARD – VOTE NOW!
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 112 min read
VISIT LEICESTER LAUNCHES ENGLAND’S FIRST TOURISM AI CHATBOT
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 113 min read
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY TO HOST D9015 TULYAR FOR HISTORIC RETURN TO PASSENGER SERVICE IN 2026
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 113 min read
LESS SCREEN TIME, MORE STEAM TIME: LOCAL FAMILIES ENJOY 50% OFF AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY THIS WEEKEND
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 112 min read
THOUSANDS OF LEICESTERSHIRE WOMEN DEMAND BETTER HEALTHCARE – BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO BE HEARD
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 112 min read
FROM PAINT TINS TO POSITIVE CHANGE: LEYLAND AND DULUX RAISE OVER £18,000 FOR ST MUNGO'S
Leyland and paint giant, Dulux, have together raised £18,430 for leading homeless charity, St Mungo's, following a two week fundraising initiative across Leyland's London network of decorating stores. From 1-14 December 2025, Leyland and global paint brand AkzoNobel pledged to donate £2 for every tin of Dulux Trade or Dulux Heritage (720ml or larger) sold on-store and online across the network of Leyland stores in London. The campaign saw strong support from tradespeople and
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 112 min read
60 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES: ‘VAL’ HONOURS SIX DECADES OF COMMUNITY IMPACT WITH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 112 min read
FU Media delivers 1 billion reach in 2023
The biggest successes that drove us to deliver over 1 billion in reach for our clients last year. After totting up our 2023 figures...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Mar 6, 20242 min read
FU gives Hope Against Cancer's Trail of Hope route to success
In its 20th anniversary year, we knew we had to pull out all the stops to get Hope Against Cancer in the headlines. And with a brand new...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Aug 11, 20232 min read
FU team get boost with 2 new joiners
Team FU have seen a fair bit of change in the last few months, with two exciting new team members joining the fold. Their wealth of...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 14, 20232 min read
FU powers Europe's biggest LGBTQ+ rugby cup over the line
When FU got the call from Birmingham Bulls to work on the Union Cup, the biggest LGBTQ+ rugby tournament in Europe, the team grabbed the...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Raja Monkey to create one day only restaurant experience at luxury Mailbox store
One of Birmingham’s best-loved Indian restaurants, Raja Monkey, has teamed up with Harvey Nichols Birmingham to host an afternoon of...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Hunt is on for the 'Real World' Leicestershire Heroes of the Pandemic
Nominations have been launched (today) by Voluntary Action LeicesterShire for a special awards ceremony that will celebrate the ‘real...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Turtle Bay To Open Second Restaurant In Birmingham
Caribbean restaurant Turtle Bay has officially announced today that Birmingham will benefit from further investment with the launch of a...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Gender Equality, Child Exploitation and Diversity Explored in Free to Attend Birmingham Law Society
A free to attend legal conference hosted by Birmingham Law Society, Commonwealth Lawyers Association and University of Birmingham, will...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Alex’s Wish: Drug Trialled by Alex Shown to Slow Down Disease Progression
A drug trialled by Leicestershire teenager Alex Hallam as part of a study into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, provides...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Everards On Lookout For Ambitious Pub Talent To Take On Two Country Pubs in Leicestershire
Leicestershire based family brewers, Everards, is on the lookout for ambitious pub talent to take the reins of two of their most popular...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 14, 20222 min read
The Church Seeks Divine Intervention
Available immediately, The Church is a large, Victorian city pub that was originally purchased by Everards in 2013.
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 5, 20221 min read
De Montfort University and Fraser Urquhart Media Launch New Networking Event 'DMU/DM ME'
De Montfort University’s Castle Business School and Fraser Urquhart Media, are proud to announce their latest collaboration 'DMU/DM Me'.
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 5, 20222 min read
Leicestershire’s High Sheriff Invites You to Stand Together and ‘Choose Your Fast’
The High Sheriff of Leicestershire is inviting everyone to join her in ‘giving something up’ for one day on April 20th. The ‘Choose Your...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 11, 20223 min read
Stephen Lawrence Murder Trial Judge To Talk About His ‘Life In The Law’ At Edgbaston School
One of the legal sector’s most high-profile judges, the Rt Hon. Sir Colman Treacy, is to take to the stage for a one-night only,...
Fraser Urquhart Media
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Keeping Calm In A Crisis: Grant Funding Released For Vital Mental Health Resources Across Region
Charity organisations throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being given the opportunity to apply for funding.
Fraser Urquhart Media
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Aakash Odedra To Premier All New Show For Children At Leicester’s Spark Festival Ahead Of UK Tour
Aakash Odedra BEM, recognised as one of the most talented British South Asian choreographers and dancers.
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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