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Leicester’s independent, not-for-profit newspaper, written by & for local people. Subscribe for high-quality local journalism: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/subscribe

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🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 As we bid farewell to 2023, we're taking a special look back at our journey so far. Join us on this reflection as we explore the ups and downs, headline stats, and what's in store for the coming year. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/our-journey-so-far-headline-stats-and-top-stories-of-2023/
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🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 As we bid farewell to 2023, we're taking a special look back at our journey so far. Join us on this reflection as we explore the ups and downs, headline stats, and what's in store for the coming year. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/our-journey-so-far-headline-stats-and-top-stories-of-2023/
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"When we got to A&E, we were seen straight away by a receptionist to book us in, but we were told that it would be about a two-hour wait to see a triage nurse and about an eight-hour wait to see a doctor." https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/my-experience-of-emergency-admission-to-leicester-royal-infirmary/
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Reach plc-owned @leicslive saw a catastrophic decline in readership over the last year, according to new data published by @IpsosUK

Unique online readers plunged from 3.4m in 2022 to 1.1m in 2023

https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2024/news/ipsos-figures-december/ @journalism_news
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As a membership-supported and newsletter-first platform, most of our journalism is free to access.

Here's a run-down of what we publish 👇
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Our mission is simple.

1 – Led by the community

We are a local, Leicester-based community newspaper driven by members, not advertisers.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/about/
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This week’s edition of the Inside Leicester newsletter is postponed due to volunteer availability. We’ll resume our regular schedule next Monday. Keep an eye out for feature articles this week and next! https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/tag/inside-leicester/
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In this month's issue of our member newsletter, The Newsroom 📨

🎓 Frontrunner internship scheme
📰 Sponsorship opportunities
🌳 Social Enterprise UK

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/the-gazette-lands-coveted-spot-in-university-internship-programme/
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CORRECTION: This article was amended on 18 March 2024. It neglected to mention the Liberal Democrat’s Benjamin Feist in Leicester West. We have amended the story to include him. https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/the-current-list-of-leicester-candidates-for-the-next-general-election/

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We’re now a BBC Local News Partner, accessing content from the Shared Data Unit, News Hub & Local Democracy Reporting Service. This will allow the team to focus on explainers, analysis & investigations while providing crucial local democracy content to the community.

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Fun facts this :

💻 Only 0.38 g of CO2 is produced every time someone visits our website
☕ Every year it generates enough CO2 to make 6,145 cups of tea

It emits the amount of carbon that three trees absorb in a year 🌳

https://www.websitecarbon.com/website/greatcentralgazette-org/


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Call for pitches! Our summer theme: community cohesion

💵 £125 per story
📅 Deadline 31 May
✏️ 1,500+ words
📍 Stories about #Leicester (UK) only
📰 Suggested topics below
⬇️ Pitch guide linked below

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/contribute/ @job_writers @soljourno @journoresources
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ICYMI: Callout: Shape Leicester's Community Agenda this election

We're figuring out what issues people care about most – and we want your help

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/

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The deadline to register to vote is one week away — Monday, 17 June 2024.

Avoid missing out on the opportunity to make your voice heard: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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NEW: Former MP Keith Vaz to stand in Leicester East

Former Leicester East MP Keith Vaz is running for his old seat in the general election. Vaz today announced his candidacy for the seat, challenging his successor Claudia Webbe.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/former-mp-keith-vaz-to-stand-in-leicester-east/

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Your words of support can make a huge difference, even if you're unable to donate. Let's spread the word and reach more supporters together.

Leave a comment at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/no-news-is-bad-news-for-leicester

#Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester #GE2024

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NEW: Join us for our Leicester West general election hustings

You’re invited to hear from Leicester West's general election candidates!

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/join-us-for-our-leicester-west-general-election-hustings/

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Do you have a question for a local #GE2024 candidate? 🤔 Share them in the survey below — and we’ll work to get them answered.

Deadline: Tuesday, 11 June 2024

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/

#Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

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🗳️ Feeling undecided ahead of #GE2024?

📣 Book your tix for our #LeicesterWest Hustings!

🗓️ Monday, 17 June 2024
🕕 6.30pm till 8pm
📍 Martyrs Church, LE3 0QT

Details / RSVP here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greatcentralgazette/1285110

#Leicester #Leicestershire #Hustings #ElectionHustings

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What burning questions do you want to ask your local candidates? Let's grill them, together. Submit your questions in the survey here — we'll make sure they get answered.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/ #Leicester #Leicestershire #GE2024

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UPDATE:

The Workers Party of Britain candidate has withdrawn from the Leicester West race.

We will be updating our election dashboard shortly.

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What burning questions do you want to ask your local candidates? Let's grill them, together. Submit your questions in the survey here — we'll make sure they get answered.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/ #Leicester #Leicestershire #GE2024

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Do you have a question for a local #GE2024 candidate? 🤔 Share them in the survey below — and we’ll work to get them answered.

Deadline: Tuesday, 11 June 2024

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/

#Coops #IndyMedia #Leicestershire #Leicester

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What burning questions do you want to ask your local candidates? Let's grill them, together. Submit your questions in the survey here — we'll make sure they get answered.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/ #Leicester #Leicestershire #GE2024

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What burning questions do you want to ask your local candidates? Let's grill them, together. Submit your questions in the survey here — we'll make sure they get answered.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/callout-shape-leicesters-community-agenda-this-election/ #Leicester #Leicestershire #GE2024

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