Food & Drink

I celebrate Chinese New Year with a feast from Leicester's Oodles Wok

The Leicester company is the top-rated for Chinese food on Trip Advisor

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Leicestershire pubs facing tax bills increase of almost £5,000 this year

Opponents have said more needs to be done to save pubs and bars

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Recipe boxes you can order for Valentine's from steak to Marry Me Chicken

You can also share a Spicy Sausage Heart-Shaped Pizza or Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies

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Ballboy kicked at Chelsea match moves £150m business to a golden HQ

Charlie has come a long way since the Swansea game, but has still based his business in the city

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Nespresso and Oatly join forces to launch new coffee capsules

The capsule brings together oat drink with a coffee designed to compliment the plant-alternative

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Walkers launches new Extra Flamin’ Hot line-up with unexpected collab

You'll be able to get surprising team-ups for free on TilkTok

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Gordon Ramsay says people should switch from butter to alternative

The celebrity chef says he has tried it and now recommends it to everyone else

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McDonald's drops price of chicken nuggets to 99p for a limited time

The deal is available for anyone with the McDonald's app

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Restaurant's bid to operate as takeaway rejected due to being close to school

'Unacceptable levels of noise' would also come from the site according to officials

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It's time to vote for Leicestershire's best pub in our poll

There are some fantastic boozers in Leicestershire

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The Leicestershire restaurants who have made finals of British Kebab Awards

One is up for the Best Regional Kebab Restaurant title

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Valentine meal for two at home starts from under £40

There are also starters, desserts and drink choices

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Bodega Cantina in Leicester to shut after 'painful decision'

The restaurant will close its doors for good this weekend

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Krispy Kreme selling doughnuts for just £1 at Highcross - but a specific phrase is needed

The doughnut chain is offering a special discount in Leicester today

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Popeye's is giving away 20,000 free chicken tenders for Blue Monday

Today also marks the start of a run of offers at the restaurant chain

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Latest Leicestershire food hygiene results as two butchers need 'major improvement'

A pizzeria also received the lowest score possible - zero

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I tried 1970s vintage food storage hack that revives stale bread in minutes

Stale bakery items can often be disappointing - but one vintage food storage tip promises to revive them in minutes

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The Leicestershire pubs hosting week-long Burns Night celebration

Traditional Scottish dishes will be served

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I stuffed myself on Leicester's Tamatanga chicken curry - and it was flawless

The city centre restaurant makes stunning food

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Subway set for new Leicester outlet with jobs up for grabs

A variety of roles are on offer

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Restaurant's extended opening hours bid rejected amid noise and litter fears

Planning officials said it could have a 'significantly detrimental' impact on residents

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Latest food hygiene ratings for Leicester as two restaurants need 'urgent improvement'

Wagamama in Highcross has been told improvement is necessary

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Hickory's Smokehouse set to create 100 new jobs in Leicestershire

It will replace an existing venue which will close within months

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Wetherspoons customers fume after pub chain axes classic meal from dozens of menus

The 8oz sirloin steak - complete with a soft drink - was available for just £13, with an alcoholic drink available for an extra £1.74. But punters have been left devastated as it has been removed from 40 of the chain's pubs across the UK

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Shopping Aldi's new handheld vacuum cleaner to rival Shark is £40 in their Specialbuy sale The latest range of Aldi Specialbuys is set to be a hit with pet owners, with a huge selection of pet products available to buy in store and online from February 27

Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake

A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

Next's 'gorgeous' £48 fleece jacket that gets shoppers 'lots of compliments'

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Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out

Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Shopping Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Chef's 'perfect' poached egg recipe includes 1 extra step for round shape

Chef Thom Bateman, who has been sharing his recipes and cooking hacks on social media, says you can make the perfect poached eggs in minutes with a very simple extra step

Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake

A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

Chef shares fried eggs trick to make them tastier with one ingredient - not salt

Fried eggs are a breakfast staple, but they can taste a bit bland if not cooked properly. Luckily, you can make sure your fried eggs are bursting with flavour with one simple trick

Coffee experts reveal how to store coffee to keep it fresh for longer

With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best

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Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried

Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate

Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body

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Emmerdale Dingle legend 'to return' 23 years after first episode to expose John Sugden

Emmerdale fans are convinced that a soap icon is set to make a return to the Dales, as they predict Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) will be the one to bring down John Sugden

Emmerdale Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent

Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out

Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside

Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers

Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre

Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'

Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit

Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response

The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021