Rhys Everquill - Great Central Gazette

Rhys is a seasoned journalist, writer, and community organiser. As community lead, he works across fundraising, community engagement, daily operations and some editorial work too.

58 articles

The Newsroom

Vote on rebranding to Leicester Gazette and expansion

Should we change our name, and expand into Leicestershire?

Rhys Everquill Sep 3, 2024

On the left, we see the entrance to Leicester Crown and County Court. On the right, we see two far-right protestors saluting.

The Newsroom

Vote on the stories you want to see

Help shape your local independent newspaper.

Rhys Everquill Aug 20, 2024

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Callouts

Want to join The Gazette team?

Help us redefine local journalism and build a newspaper owned by local people.

Rhys Everquill Aug 6, 2024

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Reports

Leicester parents hit by hundred of thousands of pounds in fines for pupil absences this year

More than £600,000 in fines have been issued by the council.

Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter and Rhys Everquill Aug 6, 2024

A polling station sign against a metal railing on top of a brick wall

The Newsroom

The Gazette hires first paid team members after election success

Plus: election round-up, editorial themes, and more.

Rhys Everquill Jul 30, 2024

A poster from Two Queens called 'flock' which shows a woman looking at the viewer

Inside Leicester

Over 50 local artists feature in new exhibition

Plus: The city school giving back to its community.

Jess Bourne, Emma Guy and others Jul 8, 2024

Graphic and map of Leicester with the words "General Election Live: Leicester East, Leicester South, Leicester West" on top.

Reports

Live: 2024 general election results in Leicester

We're bringing you all the results from across Leicester as they happen.

Rhys Everquill and Emma Guy Jul 4, 2024

Starmer holds a mug with the word 'change' on it. Sunak is celebrating.

Reports

When, where and how to vote

Essential information if you are heading out to vote today.

Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter and Rhys Everquill Jul 4, 2024

A bar chart on the website which claims independent candidate Shockat Adam will receive 32.50 per cent of the vote.

Investigations

Fact check: flawed online poll falsely predicts results of Leicester election

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

Rhys Everquill and Amina Ali Jul 4, 2024

Graphic with 'Leicester East: Voting Guide' overlay on a map and election iconography

Features

Leicester South: your guide to the 2024 general election

Everything you need to know ahead of polling day on Thursday, 4 July.

Rhys Everquill and Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Jul 1, 2024

Polls open on Thursday, 4 July. Graphic: Surasti Puri / Great Central Gazette

Features

Leicester East: your guide to the 2024 general election

Everything you need to know ahead of polling day on Thursday, 4 July.

Rhys Everquill and Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Jul 1, 2024

Graphic with 'Leicester West: Voting Guide' overlay on a map and election iconography

Features

Leicester West: your guide to the 2024 general election

Everything you need to know ahead of polling day on Thursday, 4 July.

Rhys Everquill and Hannah Richardson, Local Democracy Reporter Jul 1, 2024