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For the latest news, events and developments from the Leicester and Leicestershire tourism industry, please click on the links below. If you represent a Leicester and Leicestershire tourism business and wish to see your story posted here, please email simon.gribbon@l-p-l.com with the details and an appropriate image, if available. Also email this address if you want to sign up to receive regular updates on these news stories.
From 1 May 2011 to 31 May 2011
The battle begins for Lottery Awards
31 May 2011
Bosworth Battlefield has successfully secured a place in the semi finals of The National Lottery Awards
Japanese importers to visit annual Artisan Cheese Fair in Melton Mowbray
26 May 2011
Delegates from Japanese Imported Cheese Promotion Association to join UK's finest artisan cheese makers in Leicestershire from 11-12 June 2011
National Forest Cycle Centre opens 1 June
25 May 2011
Hicks Lodge, a new cycle centre designed by Pick Everard in the heart of The National Forest opens for business on Wednesday 1 June at 11 am
VisitBritain eNews 25 May 2011
25 May 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Local youngsters to open new National Forest Cycle Centre
23 May 2011
A bunch of keen local cyclists will burst through the ribbon at 10.45 am on Wednesday 1 June, to officially open the new Hicks Lodge, National Forest Cycle Centre, just outside Ashby de la Zouch
First train to run along Great Central Railway's branch line since 1959
20 May 2011
History was made on Monday as the first train ran along the branch line since the track lifting train in 1959
University Of Leicester announces plans for £14 million residential conference facility
18 May 2011
Proposal would 'breathe new life' into redundant site
Is your family up to the challenge?
16 May 2011
Come and celebrate National Family Week this May half term at Leicestershire's flagship tourist attractions and see if your family is up to the challenge
UK astronaut celebration for half term
16 May 2011
Helen Sharman was the first and only Briton to fly in space as a UK citizen
VisitEngland eNews May 2011
12 May 2011
VisitBritain News 11 May 2011
11 May 2011
Welcome to VisitBritain news, our fortnightly e-newsletter, providing you with our latest international market intelligence, partnership marketing opportunities, tourism events and news
Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter - May 2011
10 May 2011
Welcome to the May 2011 edition of the Inspire LeicesterShire newsletter, keeping you up to date with what is happening in Leicester and Leicestershire to maximise the benefits of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and detailing how you can get involved
Opening date announced for Hicks Lodge, the new National Forest Cycle Centre
10 May 2011
Pump up those tyres and saddle up! The new National Forest Cycle Centre at Hicks Lodge, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, will be open for business on Wednesday 1 June
Black 5 45491 arrives at GCR
5 May 2011
The Great Central Railway has welcomed two new arrivals in the last week
Local Pork Pie baker launches family tree challenge to celebrate 160th anniversary
5 May 2011
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie baker Dickinson & Morris is launching a family tree challenge to commemorate its 160th Anniversary
7th vintage loco confirmed for GCR's spectacular Golden Oldies Gala
4 May 2011
Great Central Railway's line up is completed by the first ever visit of a 'Terrier' from 27-30 May 2011
All aboard for Transport Festival
4 May 2011
Snibston's Transport Festival is just the ticket for a great day out and this year promises to be even bigger and better than ever
Visitors to Leicester advised to anticipate localised congestion on Saturday 7 May
3 May 2011
Visitors to Leicester city centre are being advised to anticipate congestion and heavier than usual demand for parking spaces on Saturday, May 7. Unusually both Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers RFC will be holding home matches on the same day. Around 48,000 people are expected at the two events
