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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.
20,000 EXPECTED AT LEICESTER PRIDE AS MIDLANDS STRENGTHENS CLAIM AS UK'S PRIDE CAPITAL
Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Saturday 5th September – has gr
Fraser Urquhart Media
1 day ago2 min read
RELAXED RUNNING DAYS AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
Great Central Railway (GCR) is introducing a new programme of Relaxed Running Days, designed to provide a calmer, more accessible heritage railway experience for visitors with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and other additional needs. Launching on Thursday 18 June, the initiative will take advantage of the railway’s quieter midweek operating days to create a more predictable and supportive environment for visitors and their
Fraser Urquhart Media
1 day ago2 min read
SEEN: YOUR GATEWAY TO THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY – AND TO COMMUNITY ROUTES 2026
With the clock ticking on applications for one of the UK’s most talked-about creative development opportunities, Community Routes, Birmingham’s Punch Records invites young artists, performers and producers to SEEN – a one-day live creative gathering offering real access, real talk, and real opportunity. Taking place on Thursday 25th June - just days before the Community Routes 2026 deadline of 29th June - SEEN: Industry Day gives Birmingham and West Midlands-based creative
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 162 min read
NEW RESEARCH REVEALS CRISIS OF CONNECTION AMONG GBTQ+ MEN
Glastonbury, Somerset | 29 August to 2 September 2026 As Men’s Health Week – 15-21 June - shines a spotlight on male wellbeing, new research commissioned by The Love Festival has revealed a growing crisis of connection among gay and bisexual men, with loneliness, body image pressures and dating app fatigue emerging as some of the community’s biggest challenges. The Love Festival comes to Glastonbury, Somerset, from 29 August to 2 September 2026 as a five-day residential, co
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 163 min read
UP, UP AND AWAY: LEICESTER'S FIRST-EVER BALLOON FESTIVAL KICKS OFF A SUMMER PACKED WITH FAMILY EVENTS
This weekend, Leicester’s skies will be transformed as the city hosts its first-ever Balloon Festival, one of a series of major family-friendly events expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire. From spectacular hot air balloon displays and Star Wars adventures to giant mazes, colourful cultural celebrations and extraordinary community art installations, the county is offering families a packed programme of unique experiences throu
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 163 min read
NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE LAUNCHES IMMERSIVE NEW OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM EXPERIENCE AS 25TH BIRTHDAY GIFT TO VISITORS
The National Space Centre is marking its 25th birthday on 30 June with the launch of an extraordinary new gallery experience — a major addition designed to transform the visitor journey and bring the far reaches of our Solar System closer than ever before. At the heart of the celebrations is the brand-new Outer Solar System Experience, an immersive space where visitors can step beyond the asteroid belt and explore distant worlds without ever leaving the Centre. This exciting
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 162 min read
LEICESTERSHIRE BID TO LAND MIDLANDS’ FIRST NATIONAL ‘BIKEPACKING’ ROUTE
A group of Leicestershire cyclists have embarked on a 220-mile challenge in the hope of securing national recognition for a new long-distance cycling route that would put the county on the map for ‘bikepacking’ adventure tourism. The proposed ‘King's End’ route will link key historic sites, countryside landscapes and independent cafés across Leicester and Leicestershire, with the hope that it will be included in Cycling UK's prestigious ‘Adventure Series’ - potentially making
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 163 min read
THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM'S NATIONAL COLLECTION DIESEL D6535 RETURNS TO SERVICE FOLLOWING MAJOR RESTORATION
The Great Central Railway and 5305 Locomotive Trust are celebrating the completion of a major restoration project on the National Railway Museum’s National Collection locomotive D6535, preserving one of Britain's most significant early diesel locomotives for future generations. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the restored locomotive in action during the railway's Autumn Diesel Gala, where D6535 (33116) will be paired with visiting Class 33 locomotive 33103, appearin
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 162 min read
SSHHHH! IT'S A SECRET! NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE LAUNCHES FAMILY FILM CLUB WITH SECTRET PLANETERIUM SCREENING
The National Space Centre is inviting families to embrace the unexpected this summer with the launch of its brand-new Family Film Club Secret Screening being held in in the UK's largest planetarium on Sunday 28 June 2026. Designed to appeal to children and grown-ups alike, the special morning event offers visitors the chance to enjoy a family-friendly film on the big screen in the UK’s largest planetarium; the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium – with one important twist: nobody k
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 161 min read
FROM 1000 BIKES TO MEDIEVAL BATTLES: 13 MAJOR EVENTS SET TO DRAW THOUSANDS TO LEICESTERSHIRE THIS SUMMER
Hot on the heels of Download - the UK's biggest rock festival of 2026 - Leicestershire is underway to one of its busiest summers on record welcoming visitors to a spectacular array of major events – from medieval battlefields, world-class motorsport to one of Britain's largest wartime re-enactments. 13 major events are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city and county over the coming months, cementing Leicester and Leicestershire's reputation a
Fraser Urquhart Media
Jun 163 min read
VISIT LEICESTER CHAMPIONS REGENERATIVE TOURISM WITH ‘GREEN DAYS, GREEN STAYS AND GREEN WAYS’ CAMPAIGN
Visit Leicester has officially announced its Green Days, Green Stays and Green Ways campaign, a major initiative designed to highlight the benefits of regenerative tourism and encourage eco-friendly travel throughout the city and county. Tourists the world over are increasingly aware of the impact of their travel and want to know that their choices make a positive difference, rather than leave a negative impact. Moving beyond traditional sustainability, the campaign focu
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 192 min read
Leicester’s Windrush Tea Party Returns to Celebrate Caribbean Culture, Community and Legacy
Leicester’s Museum Square will once again be transformed into a vibrant hub of Caribbean joy as the Windrush Tea Party returns for another amazing celebration on Saturday 20th June. Organised by Opal22, the event takes place from 12pm to 8pm at Museum Square, New Walk, Leicester, and invites families, friends, and communities of all backgrounds to come together for an unforgettable day honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation. With entrance operating on a ‘pay-what-you
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 193 min read
QUEEN’S BIGGEST HITS BLAST OFF AT NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE IN STUNNING SURROUND SOUND PLANETARIUM SHOW
The legend that is Queen will be blasting through the cosmos at the National Space Centre on the 29 May at Queen Heaven, an audiovisual planetarium experience dedicated to one of the most enduring bands of all time. Set beneath the vast dome of the UK’s largest planetarium, the show pairs Queen’s biggest anthems — including Bohemian Rhapsody and Who Wants To Live Forever — in a space designed to surround you with sound and atmosphere. A one-of-a-kind experience that celebrate
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 121 min read
A STEP BACK IN TIME: 1940S WEEKEND COMES TO GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY THIS MAY
Grab yourself a GI and join us on the dancefloor for a jitterbug and jive, because this May the Great Central Railway is stepping straight back into the 1940s. Returning on 30–31 May 2026, the much-loved 1940s Weekend, A Celebration of Blighty, invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and spirit of a post wartime Britain. Across the two-day event, the Great Central Railway’s period stations will be transformed into a tribute to the 1940s, with vintage trains, authent
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 52 min read
£12 MILLION LAFERRARI APERTA TO HEADLINE ALEX’S WISH SUPERCARS EVENT
Alex’s Wish has today unveiled the first of its showstopping vehicles set to appear at the 2026 Supercars event – led by the breathtaking LaFerrari Aperta, an ultra-rare hypercar valued at an estimated £12 million. Taking place on Sunday 31st May 2026 at Ratcliffe College (10am–3pm), the Alex’s Wish Supercars event is already shaping up to be its most spectacular yet, with the LaFerrari Aperta confirmed as the headline attraction. Launched in 2016 to celebrate Ferrari’s 70t
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 52 min read
Calling All Creatives: Midlands Artists Sought to Take Part in Powerful Black History Month Tour
2Funky Arts is launching an exciting paid opportunity for artists of Black, African and Caribbean heritage to be part of their acclaimed, annual And Still I Rise Midlands tour - a production for Black History Month. Ten outstanding creatives will be selected to present powerful new work - celebrating the strength, spirit and vibrancy of Black culture. Each artist will develop an original 6–7-minute performance, exploring themes of identity, heritage and liberation. Inspired b
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 52 min read
Great Central Railway Launches Patreon to Strengthen Community Support
The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced the launch of its official Patreon page, offering supporters a new way to contribute to the preservation and development of the historic railway through affordable monthly donations. The initiative responds to a long-standing sentiment among supporters – “If everyone who loved the GCR just gave a small amount each month…” – by providing a simple and accessible platform to do exactly that. Patreon, a widely used online membership
Fraser Urquhart Media
May 52 min read
‘THE MEGA BOSSES’ LEAD THE WAY AS LEICESTER’S SPARK FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN REVEALS THIS YEAR’S LINE UP
Leicester’s much-loved Spark Festival returns this May, transforming venues across the city into a nine-day celebration of creativity for children and families - and this year, children aren’t just taking part, they’re helping to lead the way. Running from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 May 2026, the nine-day festival will transform schools, libraries, community spaces and venues across the city into a vibrant celebration of the arts for young people aged 0-13 with a packed program
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 283 min read
FROM SEA SHANTIES TO SPACE STATIONS, ASTRONAUTS TO ANTHEMS: MAY TAKES OFF AT THE NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE
May is shaping up to be a busy one at the National Space Centre - and not in a “quiet wander around the exhibits” kind of way. Think toddlers discovering space for the first time, sensory-friendly afternoons, pirates taking over the planetarium, a real-life astronaut and Queen blasting through the cosmos - all within a few short weeks. The month kicks off on 1 May with Small Space Days, a gentle introduction to space for the Centre’s youngest explorers. Designed for early yea
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 283 min read
CRICKLEWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL WINS £5,000 LEYLAND MAKEOVER AFTER COMMUNITY VOTE
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood has been crowned the winner of Leyland’s Big School Makeover competition, securing £5,000 to spend at Leyland to help transform its learning environment. The North London school topped a public vote after thousands of Londoners backed their local schools, highlighting the strong community spirit behind the initiative. The initiative, now going into its fourth year, invites schools across London to nominate themselves for a chance to imp
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 283 min read
TWO WEEKS TO SAVE THE CROWN: LEICESTER CALLS ON PUBLIC TO DEFEND ‘CURRY CAPITAL’ TITLE
With just two weeks left until the final deadline, Leicester is urging residents, food lovers and supporters nationwide to rally behind its bid to retain the coveted title of England’s Curry Capital. Having held the crown since 2024, the city now faces fierce competition from Birmingham, London, Manchester and Bradford in a public vote that will decide who takes the title for 2026–2028. From biryani to phal and tarka dal, the contest celebrates the very best of Britain’
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 213 min read
WHERE AVALON MEETS AUTHENTICITY: THE LOVE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GLASTONBURY FOR A TRANSFORMATIONAL TANTRA RETREAT FOR MEN WHO LOVE MEN
Glastonbury, Somerset | 29 August – 2 September 2026 A new chapter begins in one of Britain’s most mythical landscapes, as The Love Festival comes to Glastonbury in 2026 under the stewardship of leading tantra practitioners Richie Moore and Joey Tabone - reimagined as a powerful, consent-led retreat for connection, self-discovery and community among men who love men and rebranded as The Love Festival. Set within the ancient heartland of Avalon , where myth, ritual and lands
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 213 min read
GRANDPARENTS GO HALF PRICE AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY THIS APRIL
The Best Day Out in Leicestershire, the award winning Great Central Railway, is inviting Grandparents, grandchildren and families to enjoy a unique and affordable experience this spring with a special half price Grandparents Weekend on 18th and 19th April. Recognised as the Best Day Out in Leicestershire at the 2025 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards, the Great Central Railway is offering half-price tickets for grandparents and £1 travel for children
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 142 min read
NEW GUEST LOCO ANNOUNCED: DIESEL POWER TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY SPRING GALA
Experience the roar of classic diesel power at the Great Central Railway’s Spring Diesel Gala, taking place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2026. Running along the UK’s only preserved double-track main line, this three‑day celebration promises an intensive timetable of frequent services and a stunning line‑up of both home fleet and visiting diesel locomotives. Against the backdrop of the blossoming Charnwood countryside, visitors will see an impressive selection of diesel t
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 142 min read
PUNCH RECORDS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY ROUTES 2026 RESIDENCY FOR BIRMINGHAM’S NEXT GEN CREATIVES
Birmingham’s Punch Records today announces the return of Community Routes, its flagship free creative development programme offering 50 fully funded places for 18-25 year-olds in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The project supports the next wave of DJs, vocalists, broadcasters, photographers and digital artists, helping them to break into the highly competitive creative industries – and retain this talent in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Applications open 8 April and
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 73 min read
DIESEL POWER TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY SPRING GALA
Experience the roar of classic diesel power at the Great Central Railway’s Spring Diesel Gala, taking place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2026. Running along the UK’s only preserved double-track main line, this three‑day celebration promises an intensive timetable of frequent services and a stunning line‑up of both home fleet and visiting diesel locomotives. Against the backdrop of the blossoming Charnwood countryside, visitors will see an impressive selection of diesel t
Fraser Urquhart Media
Apr 72 min read
EASTER ADVENTURES AWAIT AT GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY
The Great Central Railway is inviting families to hop aboard this Easter for a weekend of heritage rail travel and seasonal fun, headlined by a railway-wide Easter Egg Hunt. The award-winning railway – recently named Best Day Out at the Leicestershire Tourism Awards – will host the Great Central Easter Egg Hunt from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 April , transforming the line’s four heritage stations into a colourful adventure trail for young explorers and their families. Visitors ca
Fraser Urquhart Media
Mar 252 min read
BLAST OFF TO THE EMO UNIVERSE: COSMIC EMO NIGHT TAKES OVER THE NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE THIS APRIL
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
Fraser Urquhart Media
Mar 252 min read
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
Mar 182 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
Mar 183 min read
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