There was also the creation of a new Leicester campus based at the 18th century manor house Scraptoft Hall. Leicester Polytechnic officially became De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) on 26 June ...

Europe's biggest comedy festival, which showcases established stars, works in progress, workshops and competitions, kicks off ...

In 1239 Simon de Montfort became Earl of Leicester, based in the castle, which was situated just north of the Trinity Building. De Montfort is famous for summoning the first “House of Commons”, a ...

The film is narrated by Miriam Margolyes, a long-standing fan and friend who, De Montfort Hall said, got her first big break in showbusiness working with Sir Ken. The film also tells the story of Lady ...

The carved and painted shield of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, can be seen in the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey. The arms shows "gules, a lion with a forked tail, argent". This series ...