{"podcast":{"title":"Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","podcast_index_feed_id":7589499,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-henderson-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-henderson-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":765,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Leicester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Leicester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Leicester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T08:17:43.360143+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499"},"episode":{"title":"Riverside Festival Boosts Leicester's Economy & Culture","slug":"riverside-festival-boosts-leicester-s-economy-culture","published_at":"2026-05-24T14:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/riverside-festival-boosts-leicester-s-economy-culture","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7dec270d-d0ab-4abb-9a20-9e52d31a1d91.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/7dec270d-d0ab-4abb-9a20-9e52d31a1d91.mp3","summary":"The Riverside Festival in Leicester, a two-day event by the River Soar, has been a significant cultural and economic boost since 1997. With over 60,000 to 70,000 attendees spending around £52 each, it injects over £3 million into the local economy. The festival, initially aimed at revitalizing the riverside area, now serves as a platform for local artists and businesses. The council contributes £35,000, with the rest coming from sponsorships and partnerships. This years event, on June 6th and 7th, features over 80 artists and 100 stalls. The festival is poised to further enhance Leicesters cultural identity and support its creative industries. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c485875a4a5a9c7","meta_description":"The Riverside Festival in Leicester, a two-day event by the River Soar, has been a significant cultural and economic boost since 1997. With over 60,000 to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":92,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/episodes/riverside-festival-boosts-leicester-s-economy-culture/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499/riverside-festival-boosts-leicester-s-economy-culture.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}