Leicester Gazette

07/10/2026

Why I voted for the ‘Zionism is racism’ motion at the Green party conference

A local Green party member explains why, despite his concerns, he voted for ‘Zionism is racism’ at the party’s autumn conference

07/10/2026

We're hiring! The Leicester Gazette is looking for a freelance Graphic Designer to support our print edition.

Details and apply here: https://www.leicester.news/graphic-designer/

06/10/2026

Exciting news! Co-founders Emma and Rhys are supervising a PhD project exploring the role of local news in Leicester and Leicestershire. Co-created with researchers at Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, and the Leicester Gazette.

Apply:

Collaboratory 2027 PhD Project Download PDF Key Details Project Title: Local News in Leicester and Leicestershire: A Civic Identity Balance Sheet to Guide Future Action Deadline:11:59pm, 29th November 2026 Host University: Loughborough University School/department: Communication and Media Start date...

04/10/2026

We want to clothe the world again – but change must come first

Meet the garment workers who are pulling on the threads of change ahead of a new law to protect them from exploitation

28/09/2026

What does a typical day as a firefighter look like?

Devon Winters spends an entire day shadowing a Leicestershire fire crew

27/09/2026

Blue Watch

Devon Winters spends an entire day shadowing a Leicestershire fire crew

18/09/2026

We’re moving to LCB Depot! 🎉

As we set up our new office, we’re looking for desks, chairs, shelving, storage, a sofa/armchair and anything else you think we might need.

Can you help? Email [email protected].

14/09/2026

Leicester's last public hanging

On 25 July 1856 William Brown was hanged outside the prison on Welford Road in front of a huge crowd

13/09/2026

The last public hanging in Leicester

On 25 July 1856, convicted double-murderer, William Brown, was hanged outside the prison on Welford Road in front of a huge crowd of around 25,000 spectators

09/09/2026

We are saddened to share that Molly Hannah Popple passed away on Friday, 4 September, aged 105. It was a privilege to tell her remarkable story and the team sends our condolences to her family and friends.

Molly Popple speaks to us about working in Leicester's garment industry following her 105th birthday