Issue 2 | July 2003 
Heart of England
Leicester
Leicester is a city with a long and varied past engrained in the fabric of its buildings and the character of its businesses and people. It is also a city that looks to the future.
Leicester has the commitment to develop a quality environment over the next 30 years. More than anything, it is a city of diversity, offering citizens and visitors alike the benefits of a cosmopolitan environment.With a population of about 280,000, Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands and the 10th largest in the country.
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Leicester is well known for its diverse population and embraces a fascinating mix of cultures from around the world. From religious faiths to festival celebrations, these cultures have become part of the fabric of Leicester life.
Sport
Leicester is home to Leicester City Football Club and also houses a range of sporting facilities to suit most sporting tastes.
Food
Leicester is renowned for its excellent Asian cuisine but there's much more to the city's culinary agenda. Italian, Greek, Mexican, Spanish, Creole, Chinese and traditional English restaurants are some of the tasty alternatives in and around the city centre.
Out on the town
Over the last five years Leicester's nightlife has changed beyond all recognition. Now bursting with bars, pubs and clubs of every description, you are guaranteed to find your idea of a good time.
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- Heart of England
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Web links
Education UK
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Visit Heart of England
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Visit Britain
www.visitbritain.com/world/home5.asp
Warwick and Warwick Castle Tourist Information
www.warwick-uk.co.uk
Visit Coventry
www.visitcoventry.co.uk
Cheltenham Spa - Centre for the Cotswolds
www.visitcheltenham.com
City of Nottingham
www.nottinghamshiretourism.co.uk
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