Welcome to City of Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England. It is the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest. In 2004, the population of the city proper was estimated at 285,100, with 441,213 living in the wider Leicester Urban Area. Leicester is the most populous city in the East Midlands.
Today, Leicester is a thriving city, located on Midland Main Line and close to the M1 motorway. Leicester has an ethnically diverse population, a product of immigration to the United Kingdom since the Second World War. The city has a large South Asian community, and as such many Hindu, Sikh and Muslim places of worship. Leicester is a centre for higher education by way of Leicester University, De Montfort University, and Loughborough University, all based in the region.
Recent Articles
Garden Benches | a Perfect Patio Furniture Addition
- By Jesse Akre
- Published 01/15/2010
- Home Management
- Unrated
One of the best ways to create a warm and inviting outdoor space is to incorporate the use of park benches into your outdoor decor Whether they are simple or grand, park benches send a subtle message to your neighbors and guests that you want your outdoor space to be appreciated and enjoyed by all
The Benefits of the Jule of the Orient
- By Steven A Johnson
- Published 01/25/2010
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
There are many health drinks on the market today, so it hard to deiced which on is right for you, or which one will do the most for your body Well there no need to look around any more Jule of Orient health drink by FreeLife is the drink that’s right for everyone’s body and will give the most nutrients that your body needs
A Few Options to Find the Right Embroidered Design
- By Maggie Johnson
- Published 11/13/2009
- Arts and Crafts
- Unrated
There are lots of people who simply adore the idea of having embroidery on what they wear It doesn’t matter if they wear a shirt, cap or pant, they just don’t want to go out without a great embroidered design on their ensemble
5 Fundamental Causes of Acne
- By Jacob K Smith
- Published 12/8/2009
- Advice
- Unrated
Acne is a common skin condition, characterized by the incidence of inflammation, blackheads and whiteheads on the skin; especially on the face and other parts of the ‘upper body’ It is quite a distressing condition, affecting people – as it does - where they are most visible
A Honeymoon in Bermuda - Newly-weds Destinations
- By John Jamli
- Published 12/5/2009
- Travel
- Unrated
The newly weds can never be wrong by deciding on spending their honeymoon in Bermuda, an elegant and sophisticated island that is recognized globally for other commercial markets as well Even as it is as small as twenty-one miles long and one wide, Bermuda is still the leading preference of many couples around the world