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Fear of sprawling new housing developments

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By Thomas Foster
The latest housing developments around Braunstone have led to fears of overcrowding and heavier congestion.
One new development has almost doubled its number of new housing and has raised concerns that other developments may follow suit.
Thorpe Astley housing development, in the north of Braunstone, has had the proposed amount of new housing increased from [...]


Saturday Night fever

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By Eva Nyandoro
A unique dance is being promoted in a freestyle disco by professional dancers at the Braunstone Civic Centre.
Ceroc Dance has been running for over ten years in Leicester, and has been described as ‘pure dance addiction’.
Ceroc is a blend of salsa, jive, Latin and Hip Hop.
Jeff Kremer, a Ceroc choreographer, said: “The classes [...]


Young families given support

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By Vicky Clarke
A unique support service for young families is looking to recruit volunteers to provide help and advice in the west Leicester area.
Home-Start Blaby District offers practical assistance to families of young children.
The National Lottery-supported scheme hopes to attract parents or grandparents who can spare 2-3 hours per week to help a local family.
A [...]


Fair trade fortnight failure

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By Tasmin Cocks
An attempt to revolutionise consumer habits in Braunstone has failed to make the impact organisers hoped for.
The Brite Centre took part in the national ‘Big Swap’ fair trade fortnight campaign from February 22 – March 7 to encourage the public to adapt more fair-trade goods into their lifestyles.
The centre’s café, Maz’s, stocked up [...]


Restoration hope for historic hall

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By Camilla Goodman
An online campaign has been launched to restore an 18th century hall and have it reused by the public.
Braunstone Hall has been empty since the school within it was closed in 1996 and is said to be the target of graffiti and fire damage.
Campaigners Lee and Wendy [...]


24-hour dose of customer care

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By Eva Nyandoro
A selfless businessman who believes in putting the customer before profit has made history by opening Leicester’s first ever 24-hour weekend pharmacy.

Pharmacist Sohail Ahmed has overcome many obstacles to open ‘Your Pharmacy’ on Narborough Road.

His wife has given up her job in a school to help support the business.

Mr Ahmed said: “It is [...]


Government award for integrated travel scheme

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By Thomas Foster
A new smart ticketing scheme for public transport could be coming into effect across Braunstone thanks to one million pounds awarded to Leicester City Council.
The Department for Transport is to award the city council £1.11m on March 5 for use on a scheme similar to London’s Oystercard system.
It could be used on [...]


Creative exhibition

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By Vicky Clarke
A ‘celebration of Braunstone’ has formed the theme for creative work on display at a community exhibition this week.
The Great Braunstone Exhibition will feature digital photography, watercolour paintings, textiles and a display of local history.
Visitors will also be able to record their views and hopes for the future of Braunstone and see the [...]


Is it a bird? A UFO? Or is it a Lantern?

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By Tasmin Cocks
Astonished people in Braunstone spotted mysterious “orange glowing spheres” in the sky.
Vicky Lewin witnessed a series of these unidentified flying objects above Braunstone Gate at midnight after celebrating a 50th birthday with friends.
Mrs Lewin described how a single object was then quickly followed by two more, and then another three in a triangle [...]


Plans begin for a decade of carnival celebrations

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By Camilla Goodman
Preparations are underway for the 10th anniversary of an annual carnival in Braunstone.

Fundraising events will be kicking off this month in aid of the Braunstone Community Carnival scheduled for Saturday July 3.
The first of these is a dance showcase on Saturday March 13 at Newfound Pool WMC, in Beatrice Road, starring [...]


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