New Parks

Flower festival theme is Poetry In Bloom

Thursday, April 16, 2009

New Parks: The Methodist Church in Battersbee Road is to hold a flower festival over the weekend of June 13-14 on the theme Poetry in Bloom.

There will also be craft stalls and refreshments. Admission is by donation.

The festival will be open on the Saturday from...

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Townswomen's Guild reports for March 2009

Thursday, April 02, 2009

BLABY TG members were delighted to meet John and Christine Stubbs, a husband and wife team, who had brought a display of their miniature...

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Six children were held hostage in house siege

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A man has admitted holding six children hostage in a terrifying siege. Michael Roland Page barricaded himself into a house in Keightley Road, New...



Ex-biker Edith, 100, enjoys birthday smiles and song

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A former biker who lived in the same house for 95 years celebrated her 100th birthday with 200 friends and family. Edith Atkins, who lived in...

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City legend swaps boots for wellies

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Leicester City football legend Steve Walsh has swapped his football boots for wellies as he joined local councillors for a landmark tree planting...

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Cash is 'Fab' boost for health

Alan Parker and Rob Melling

Monday, March 30, 2009

Thousands of people are to get personal trainers and cut-price gym sessions to help them lose weight. NHS Leicester City and Sport England are...

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Young make splash with free swimming

Monday, March 30, 2009

Young people across Leicester will be making waves on Wednesday with the launch of free swimming for under 16s. In the past few weeks, thousands...

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Campaigners pave way to crossing safety

Thursday, March 26, 2009

A pedestrian crossing built after a campaign by residents has opened. The toucan crossing in Aikman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, was installed...

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Police to put youngsters' 'soft drinks' to the test

Thursday, March 26, 2009

It is the oldest trick in the underage drinker's book – lacing a soft drink with something a little harder. But police now have the answer...

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Archbishop visits a church success story

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams signs autographs

Monday, March 23, 2009

The Archbishop of Canterbury was guest of honour at a church to celebrate its anniversary and see how it is winning new worshippers. St Aidan's...

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