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New podcast launched by Charlie Ramshall (@cr_lcj) to study mental health in sport leicestershirepress.com/2025…

New podcast launched to study mental health in sport - Leicestershire Press

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Arts and education organisation, Pedestrian, has launched a campaign to open a creative youth hub in the centre of Leicester. Lottie Poll reports. leicestershirepress.com/2025…

WATCH: Young people invited to get creative at new Our Big Build Project in Leicester - Leicester...

Arts and education organisation, Pedestrian, has a campaign to open a creative youth hub in the centre of Leicester.

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Adam Redfern Memorial Fund (@RedfernFund) holds annual Run for Redfern event to raise money in memory of DMU journalism alumnus Adam, who died suddenly of cardiac arrest. Reporters @AminaHAliLCJ and @MollyLeelcj attended the successful event. leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Run for Redfern 2025 has mass success - Leicestershire Press

The Adam Redfern Memorial Fund annually holds a Run for Redfern event to raise money in memory of DMU journalism alumnus Adam, who died suddenly of cardiac arrest. Run for Redfern 2025 was held on...

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66 Days to the Stage – Leicester’s Riotous collective bring a fresh batch of fledgling punks into the limelight for International Women’s Day. Report by Alfie Linville-Sibley #IWD #LeicesterMuisc #independantmusic leicestershirepress.com/2025…

66 days to the stage: Riotous Collective carry on Unglamorous torch for International Women's Day -...

By Alfie Linville-Sibley

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A yoga teacher inspired by 1990s pop icon Madonna is urging people to take up the practice of yoga to aid the stresses of daily life. Report by Charlotte Cain leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Yoga tutor invites people to reduce stress and improve their lives by joining Leicester classes -...

A Leicester yoga teacher inspired in the 1990s by pop icon Madonna is encouraging people to try yoga to aid the stresses of daily life.

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Leicester lockdown memories recalled five years on - video report by @jljournalism23, @yutipatel385681, @HanzalaFayaz and Remayah Tulloch-Hunter leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Leicester lockdown memories recalled five years on - Leicestershire Press

Five years ago this week, Britain went into lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19. Pub landlord Dave Swirles and university lecturer Lee Marlow recall to

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Advice offered on getting value for money when finding student accommodation in Leicester - report by @Shukribashir_ @MayaZamman and Liv Woolf leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Advice offered on getting value for money when finding student accommodation in Leicester -...

Finding the right accommodation at university can be a tough task for students. Reporters Shukri Bashir, Maya Zamman and Liv Woolf found out from student

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Leicester's Silver Arcade welcomes new stores – ‘It feels like a revival’ - report by Alfie Linville-Sibley leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Leicester's Silver Arcade welcomes new stores – ‘It feels like a revival’ - Leicestershire Press

Nestled between Silver Street and Cank Street, you’d be forgiven for walking past the Silver Arcade without a second thought. Now in its twelfth decade, the arcade is lumbering back into life.

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Three chords and the truth: When You're Smiling singer Jersey Budd on Kasabian, Glastonbury and his turbulent time in the dog-eat-dog music industry. @jerseybudd @LeicsPress leicestershirepress.com/2025… #lcfc #jerseybudd #kasabian #music #feature #journalism

From Glastonbury and Royal Albert Hall with Kasabian to plumbing: Jersey Budd's journey - Leicest...

Leicester musician, Jersey Budd, played huge gigs at Glastonbury and Royal Albert Hall with Kasabian. Everything was in place for him to be The Next Big Thing. But did it happen? Jersey speaks to...

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International Women's Day takeover by Shama Women's Centre - report by @JessBournelcj1 leicestershirepress.com/2025…

International Women's Day takeover by Shama Women's Centre - Leicestershire Press

The Shama Women’s Centre is hosting a museum takeover to celebrate International Women’s Day at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery tomorrow (SAT,MARCH8).  

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Listen in: Topic of mental health in Black households under discussion - audio report by Fidele Lungieki leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Listen in: Topic of mental health in Black households under discussion - Leicestershire Press

Ethnic minorities often tend to overlook mental health issues. Fidele Lungieki investigates the attitude of the black community towards mental health and how

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LISTEN: Leicester Market traders speak up about relocation inconvenience - audio report by @DenisiaMurat, Fidele Lungieki and Sara Doktorova leicestershirepress.com/2025…

LISTEN: Leicester Market traders speak up about relocation inconvenience - Leicestershire Press

After more than a year of delays the renovation of Leicester’s famous outdoor market is still not complete. Market traders are struggling to make ends meet

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Listen: Leicester market sellers describe 'heartbreak' over latest relocation plans - audio report by @CarterSmith45_ and Niamh Spencer leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Listen: Leicester market sellers describe 'heartbreak' over latest relocation plans - Leicestersh...

A year ago Leicester Market sellers were hopeful about moving into their new redeveloped stalls.

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Food banks across Leicester offer help to university students - report by Benedicta Azakaye leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Food banks across Leicester offer help to university students - Leicestershire Press

Food banks in Leicester play a crucial role in supporting university students who may struggle to afford enough food. These services provide free, emergency food parcels to those in need, ensuring...

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‘No matter where life takes me, I’ll always be Ndebele’: Nyansha Ncube on her childhood in Zimbabwe - feature by Benedicta Azakaye leicestershirepress.com/2025…

‘No matter where life takes me, I’ll always be Ndebele’: Nyansha Ncube on her childhood in Zimbabwe...

At 28 years old, Nyansha Ncube is a wife, a mother of two, and a health care professional. But no matter how much life has changed, she still holds onto the memories of her childhood in Zimbabwe.

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Leicester nightlife thriving as venues bid to stay open later - report by Benedicta Azakaye leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Leicester nightlife thriving as venues bid to stay open later - Leicestershire Press

By Benedicta Azakaye

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The sad reality of going ‘clubbing’ as a girl in Uni. Three university students share the harrowing story that ruined their Leicester party marathon. #party #uni #harassment #reality Report by @monafiqilcj leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Leicester has a harassment problem say three party girls - Leicestershire Press

For weeks, three Leicester University students devoted their weekends to a self-proclaimed “party marathon.” Mona Mohamud found out how the trio embraced the city’s nightlife but encountered an...

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Leicester’s famous #OnePoundDan gives #EXCLUSIVE interview to @monafiqilcj! Click below to read. #Famous #OnepoundDan #Leicester leicestershirepress.com/2025…

One Pound Dan: Leicester’s beloved street icon tells his story - Leicestershire Press

Leicester’s streets are home to many familiar faces, but none more well-known than Daniel Thomas, affectionately dubbed 'One Pound Dan' by locals. Mona Mohamud had a chat with Dan, who for nearly...

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From Lebanon to #Leicester. #AloBeirut brings the middle east to the midlands with the best shawarma in town. Chef Mazen shares his #Lebanesefood secret. Review by @monafiqilcj leicestershirepress.com/2025…

Does Alo Beirut serve up the best shawarma in Leicester? - Leicestershire Press

If you’ve been on Narborough Road in Leicester lately, you might have noticed a new, mouthwatering aroma wafting through the air. That’s the unmistakable smell of authentic Lebanese shawarma. Mona...

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With #Varsity fast approaching for #DMU and #UOL, find out what to expect over the five-day event - report by @RianFearne8914 leicestershirepress.com/2025…

DMU and UOL prepare as Varsity approaches - Leicestershire Press

De Montfort University and the University Of Leicester are preparing to go head-to-head in their annual Varsity fixtures. Head of DMU Sport Fiona DIck speaks to Rian Fearnhough as excitement builds...

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