Leicester's divisive election calls for fresh leadership
Hersh Thaker reflects on this experience as a first-time candidate in one of the most divisive elections the city has ever seen.
How one resident faced the sudden onslaught of floodwaters
In June, Leicester saw the impact of the climate crisis after intense flash floodings affected homes, roads, and businesses.
Revealed: Leicester City FC's gambling ties after Luke Ashton's death
An investigative report by James Turrell sheds light on the intersection of football and gambling, raising crucial questions about responsibility and transparency in the industry.
The history of Leicester Pride: How it went from dream to reality
Everybody in society should feel the right to accept oneself in regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Lady Jane Grey: Leicester’s nine-day queen
In July 1553, a young noble named Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed as Queen of England and Ireland.
Hold Tight Raver: A spotlight on the forgotten city
Leicester’s rave scene was all the things that Leicester is today: multicultural, community driven, innovative, and unfortunately overlooked.
🗞️ Weekly Briefing: Beaumont Market set to close
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🗞️ Weekly Briefing: Free bus service hits 1000 passengers daily
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The Beans: Sean Roy Parker’s exhibition comes to Leicester
There is a well-known phrase that says: “If you shake a Leicester man by his collar, you will hear the beans rattle in his belly.” This was because Leicestershire people realised how easy and efficient it was to grow beans for themselves and their families.
🗞️ Weekly Briefing: NHS surgery recently opened at Leicester General Hospital
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Why biodiversity matters, and how we can improve it
The Gazette hears from Helen Pettman, managing editor at the Evington Echo and chair of the Friends of Evington.
I’ve worked in precarious jobs for more than 10 years
Panos Theodoropoulos, teaching fellow at University of Leicester, argues here’s what unions should do to support migrant workers.
Noughts and Crosses: from page to stage
Malorie Blackman's best-selling dystopian novel has been adapted for the stage in a thrilling and poignant play by Sabrina Mahfouz.
What my co-operative journey taught me about work
In the late 1970s and 80s, I worked as a telephonist for the General Post Office, a public corporation which became British Telecom. It was considered a good gig, especially for a young working class girl from a social housing estate.
