About Leicester

Leicester is situated in the East Midlands, UK and is an important manufacturing and commercial site. It is also host to its famous markets, the University Of Leicester and De Montfort University. A culturally varied city and one of the UK's 10 largest cities, Leicester has a strong tradition of development and in 1990 was named Britain's first Environment City in recognition of the city's pioneering environmental programmes.

About Leicester
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Regional News from ITV

Tour of Britain preview
Riders prepare for Midlands stage

ITV's Property portfolio
Claimed 80% of houses in Midlands have lost value in a year

Ground breaking research into lung disorder
Work at Leicester hospital could save thousands of lives

Local singer tipped to be this year's big thing
Teenager Sam Beeton signed to same label as Elvis Presely

Midlands couple face losing second daughter
Alexandra Emery suffering from rare incurable brain disorder