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  1. 5 Jul 2021
    A platform at great central railway

    Movie magic made in Leicester

    Everyone’s heard of the Oscars and BAFTAs, but you don’t have to hotfoot it to Hollywood or London to celebrate the best in movie-making. Oh no, because right on your doorstep, Leicester-based Midlands Movies Awards recognise the talent of our homegrown filmmakers. The awards run annually and have included star…

  2. 12 Apr 2019
    serving dishes full of curry

    There’s curry… then there’s Leicester curry

    As one of the most diverse places in the UK, you’re never too far away from a scrumptious and flavoursome curry. As it’s National Curry Week we thought we’d bring you all the wonderful places to grab a delectable curry. It’s not as simple as it sounds since there is so…

  3. 13 Jul 2018
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    Leicester’s Best Pizza

    Leicester’s Best Pizza No matter what form it comes in, frozen, crispy, deep-pan or thin; pizza always remains one of life’s most wonderful pleasures. Most follow the simple but effective formula of crispy dough, rich tomato sauce, a scattering of toppings, and last but certainly not least, the cheese that…

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