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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 (UK) only
📰 Suggested topics below
⬇️ Pitch guide linked below

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/contribute/ @job_writers @soljourno @journoresources
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Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Rishi Sunak has set the date for the general election on 4 July 2024. It's a crucial time to back independent publishers like us to help keep politicians in check.

Join us as a member today: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/membership/

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NEW: 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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We'll be updating this page in the coming weeks with all the latest information for the 2024 general election.

https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/generalelection2024/

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NEW: General election called for 4 July – and what it means for you

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date the country will go to the polls.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/general-election-called-for-4-july-and-what-it-means-for-you/

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We believe in the power of high-quality journalism over chasing clicks and advertising revenue — in fact, we're funded by readers like you.

Help independent journalism thrive - become a member: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/membership/

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ICYMI: Testing loyalty: the Foxes' unwavering support

Amidst turbulence, including two legal proceedings against the Premier League and EFL over its controversial point deductions this season, Leicester fans celebrated their loyalty. As celebrations continue throughout the city, we look back at a rocky season.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/testing-loyalty-the-foxes-unwavering-support/

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ICYMI: Corder Catchpool: Leicester's heroic conscientious objector

On 15 May each year, people around the world mark International Conscientious Objectors Day.

Read here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/corder-catchpool-leicesters-heroic-conscientious-objector/

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Exciting news ahead! Keep an eye out for our upcoming crowdfunder. More details to follow! 🌟

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Co-founder Rhys Everquill will be joining Co-operatives UK line-up for the National Youth Summit!

🗓️ Saturday 15 June
📍 Central
🎟️ FREE — uk.coop/youthsummit

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We have updated our page with key dates, more FAQs, and a note about boundary changes. Find everything you need to know about this year's election here: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/generalelection2024/

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Do you have a question for a local 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/

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Great to be at University of Leicester last week for networking with other social enterprises across Leicester. We're looking forward to the next one!

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Just 7 days left until our crowdfunder goes live! 🚀 Get ready to join us in making a difference. Subscribe to get notified when it goes live: https://www.greatcentralgazette.org/signup/

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