Sad news. The passing of a boy from Plaistow made good. So many milestones- the erotic sword play scene in Hardy’s Madding crowd, “Kiss my hand” in Superman and the pan desert romp in Priscilla. An icon who could be found in London’s St James’ district until recently- RIP.

News | Leicester PhD student sets her sights on success thanks to award for telescope research 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/augu… #CitizensOfChange | Space Park Leicester Physics & Astronomy, University of Leicester

I listened to this album,open.spotify.com/album/4pG3bKkb… Astral Weeks, endlessly, in the hot summer before I went to university in 1991. Listening now to the blended mix of Spanish guitar and Irish folk on a hot summer’s day in Spain. What it is to be alive.

A picture of humility or something else? To imagine the product of our labour in ruins as a natural part of the cycle.

The cladding is down at Phoenix Arts. After too long behind scaffold, Leicester’s Independent Cinema and creative digital gallery is allowed to breathe again. As we head in to autumn check out the dynamic programme and enjoy the transition to shorter days in the cultural quarter

1,000+ jobs have been created in the East Mids space industry in recent years. Great to visit National Space Centre Space Park Leicester #Leicester to discuss how new partnership with EU & European partners can help develop new space tech, drive growth & protect national security & planet. 🛰️

Great to see you Space Park Leicester spearheading research, economic growth and opportunities in space and earth observation in the region and globally.

Thirsty Farmer Cider has been crafted in rural Nottinghamshire from the Fear family’s own cider apples, our cider celebrates the ancient art of real cider making. A tradition lovingly passed down since 1880. Abbey Pumping Station Food & Craft Fair on 20 & 21 September.

Count me in for this movie when it reaches final production!

Triple triumph! Leicester has been shortlisted in 3 categories at @TimesHigherEd's #THEAwards: 👉Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 👉International Collab–Global Empathy in Healthcare Network 👉Research Project–Tobacco, Health and History ➡️le.ac.uk/news/2025/sept… #CitizensOfChange

You must listen to this wonderful performance by Angelique Kidjo of her African Symphony - one of the most joyous and beautiful things I have heard in recent times. The proms on @bbcRadio3 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…

Great to see so many local partners and colleagues sharing in a special day! Peter Chandler Jewry Wall Roman Museum

Great to see Liz Kendall taking on this critically important brief for the UK and it’s government. Science and Innovation are at the core of driving productivity and economic growth in regions and nationally. We look forward to continuing our work together.

'I grew up on council estate, then toured the world' bbc.in/4no3IS4

This rockumentary premieres tonight at Phoenix Arts Leicester featuring Uncle Frank and FUN LOVIN' CRIMINALS Frank Benbini.

The University of Leicester is heading to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference! Five sessions on healthcare, economic growth, communities, clean energy & tackling hate. Join the discussion. 📅 29 Sep 🔗 Register 👉 tickettailor.com/events/univers… #CitizensOfChange

Whilst a shame to see him leave, what delicious fun for Jamie to live and play in a delightful Italian city. StradiVardy’ strikes right note as Cremonese embrace unlikely new soloist - The Guardian apple.news/AT6lmoExGQK-3D…

To the people of Leicestershire…(lend me an hour of your time next week?) From tomorrow (till Thurs) Leicestershire CCC 🦊 play their final home game of the 2025 County Championship. So, please come even if it’s just for an hour and show your appreciation to the team and their promotion. 🦊

♥️🕊️Let’s focus on PEACE🕊️♥️ 💃🏿What a night yesterday at St Peter’s Square in Rome💃🏿 Thank you Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli for creating this beautiful moment in History yesterday #gracefortheworld #lavidaesuncarnaval