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THE STORY BEHIND OUR NEW NAME AND LOOK

We unveil our new name, logo and some important changes at the paper.

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Leicester Gazette Sep 27, 2024
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VOTE ON REBRANDING TO LEICESTER GAZETTE AND EXPANSION

Should we change our name, and expand into Leicestershire?

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SIMON DE MONTFORT: AN ANTISEMITIC “POPULIST” OR “PIONEER OF MODERN DEMOCRACY?”

James Hickman walks us through the life and legacy of Simon de Montfort, the
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HOW A WALKING GROUP IN EAST LEICESTER IS COMBATING LONELINESS AND BRINGING
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How a walking group that started with just one person, and now has hundreds of
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elderly in Leicester's British Asian community.

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Devon Winters Aug 28, 2024
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LEAKED EMAILS REVEAL LEICESTER UNIVERSITY WILL CLOSE KEY BUILDINGS FOR “AT
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Two buildings on the University of Leicester campus will be off-limits to staff
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Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Aug 23, 2024
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AS THE FAR-RIGHT RIOTS IN THE UK, INDIA OFFERS A CAUTIONARY TALE

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THE STORY BEHIND OUR NEW NAME AND LOOK

We unveil our new name, logo and some important changes at the paper.

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Leicester Gazette Sep 27, 2024
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VOTE ON REBRANDING TO LEICESTER GAZETTE AND EXPANSION

Should we change our name, and expand into Leicestershire?

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Rhys Everquill Sep 3, 2024
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SIMON DE MONTFORT: AN ANTISEMITIC “POPULIST” OR “PIONEER OF MODERN DEMOCRACY?”

James Hickman walks us through the life and legacy of Simon de Montfort, the
Leicester earl who expelled the Jewish population from the city in 1231.

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LEICESTER'S GROWING COUNCIL HOUSING CRISIS

As waiting lists climb, so do the numbers of rough sleepers in the city.

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Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Aug 29, 2024
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THIS TEAM OF RETIRED CHURCHGOERS IS HELPING PEOPLE STAY SAFE ON A NIGHT OUT

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LEICESTERSHIRE NHS TRUST ASKS: HOW DO YOU WANT TO DIE?

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Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Aug 14, 2024
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LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL’S FINANCES STILL ON ‘CLIFF EDGE’ DESPITE SAVINGS

Many councils across the UK have already declared effective bankruptcy.

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Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Aug 13, 2024
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FACT CHECK: FLAWED ONLINE POLL FALSELY PREDICTS RESULTS OF LEICESTER ELECTION

Voters are being warned that misinformation online could affect their vote.

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Rhys Everquill and Amina Ali Jul 4, 2024
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MPS' PERSONAL DETAILS EXPOSED ONLINE

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Rhys Everquill Jun 20, 2024
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IS LEICESTER SAFE? HERE’S WHAT THE RESIDENTS AND DATA SAY

As Tory and Labour candidates vie for the mantle of ‘law and order’, has crime
gotten better or worse in the last few years?

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Molly Lee Apr 4, 2024
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GANGS, SYRINGES AND BODILY FLUIDS: A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE BAR

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THIS TEAM OF RETIRED CHURCHGOERS IS HELPING PEOPLE STAY SAFE ON A NIGHT OUT

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COULD LEICESTER'S FIRST PRIDE SWIM PROVIDE A NEW ALCOHOL-FREE QUEER COMMUNITY?

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Jem Collins Aug 1, 2024


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SIMON DE MONTFORT: AN ANTISEMITIC “POPULIST” OR “PIONEER OF MODERN DEMOCRACY?”

James Hickman walks us through the life and legacy of Simon de Montfort, the
Leicester earl who expelled the Jewish population from the city in 1231.

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THE LEICESTER SUFFRAGETTES WHO TURNED TO ARSON

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on Blaby railway station in 1914.

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Margaret Brecknell Jul 11, 2024
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THE ROAD TO UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN LEICESTER

A short walk through the history of representative democracy in Leicester.

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Megan Lupton Jul 4, 2024
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LEICESTER SOUTH: YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

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Rhys Everquill and Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Jul 1, 2024
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THIS TEAM OF RETIRED CHURCHGOERS IS HELPING PEOPLE STAY SAFE ON A NIGHT OUT

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LIVE: 2024 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS IN LEICESTER

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GANGS, SYRINGES AND BODILY FLUIDS: A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE BAR

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LEICESTER PARENTS HIT BY HUNDRED OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS IN FINES FOR PUPIL
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Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter and Rhys Everquill Aug 6, 2024


MEGAN LUPTON

Megan is a writer and podcaster. As communications lead, she ensures that The
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