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Leicester Gazette<p>Feature 🗞️ Leicestershire elections mark end of an era as Reform sweeps the county</p><p>This will be the last Leicestershire County Council election in its current form.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/leicestershire-elections-mark-end-of-an-era-as-reform-sweeps-the-county/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/leicestershire-</span><span class="invisible">elections-mark-end-of-an-era-as-reform-sweeps-the-county/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>New album @Flickr 📸 'NW Leicestershire Election Count 2025'</p><p>View it here: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/thegazettecoop/albums" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">flickr.com/photos/thegazetteco</span><span class="invisible">op/albums</span></a></p><p>(All photos are licenced under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)</p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Rhys 🌱<p>We cannot ignore <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Facebook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Facebook</span></a>'s ongoing assault against publishers.</p><p>Just two days before the local <a href="https://social.coop/tags/elections" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>elections</span></a> in <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a>, our Facebook account was 'permanently suspended,' effectively banning us from the platform.</p><p>As a result, we will rely less on these platforms and seek more ethical ways to reach our audience, like our weekly newsletter and the <a href="https://social.coop/tags/fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fediverse</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/leicester-gazette-hit-with-facebook-account-ban-ahead-of-election/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/leicester-gazet</span><span class="invisible">te-hit-with-facebook-account-ban-ahead-of-election/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.coop/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/BigTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BigTech</span></a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Zuckerberg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Zuckerberg</span></a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Media</span></a> <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Journalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Journalism</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Editorial 🗞️ Leicester Gazette hit with Facebook account ban ahead of election</p><p>It has since been reinstated, but what does this saga mean for the future of the Gazette?</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/leicester-gazette-hit-with-facebook-account-ban-ahead-of-election/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/leicester-gazet</span><span class="invisible">te-hit-with-facebook-account-ban-ahead-of-election/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Mike<p>First <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/petanque" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>petanque</span></a> league game of the season.<br>Leicester Petanque Club won 2 games and lost 2 to Glenfield PC.</p><p>I'm not saying that I was part of the team that won both its games but.....</p><p>A thoroughly enjoyable evening in excellent company.</p><p> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leicestershire</span></a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Report 🗞️ Leicestershire leaders condemn Reform's 'dog whistle' tactics</p><p>Leicestershire County Council elections take place tomorrow, Thursday 1 May.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/leicestershire-leaders-condemn-reforms-dog-whistle-tactics/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/leicestershire-</span><span class="invisible">leaders-condemn-reforms-dog-whistle-tactics/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Earlier this week, we received news that our Facebook account had been 'permanently suspended' – in effect, we were banned.</p><p>Read the full story on Press Gazette: <a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/social_media/facebook-local-news-account-banned-leicester/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">pressgazette.co.uk/social_medi</span><span class="invisible">a/facebook-local-news-account-banned-leicester/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Our redesign saw us change our name 💗 Formerly Great Central Gazette, we're now the Leicester Gazette. Our new logo features a wyvern, an often overlooked <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> symbol. Read more about the story behind our new look: </p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/the-story-behind-our-new-name-and-look/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/the-story-behin</span><span class="invisible">d-our-new-name-and-look/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/IndyMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndyMedia</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Support independent journalism! 📰 By becoming a member, you help us keep our website ad-free, allowing you to focus on what matters. Plus, as a co-op member, you become a co-owner of your local newspaper! Join us: </p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">leicester.news/membership/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>We cover both <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a> — plus, all the towns and villages in between! 📍 Read more about our mission here: </p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/about/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">leicester.news/about/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Co-ops UK is the UK's trade association for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Cooperatives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cooperatives</span></a> 💪 Together, we believe in the power of cooperation and community ownership: </p><p><a href="https://www.uk.coop/directory/leicester-gazette" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">uk.coop/directory/leicester-ga</span><span class="invisible">zette</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Mike<p>We're back home from taking our granddaughter to <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> City Centre.</p><p>We went both ways on the bus - sitting upstairs at the front.<br>Visited the Roman exhibitions in Jubilee Square and watched the Morris Dancers in front of the Cathedral.<br>Bought sweets from the sweet shop, raspberries from the market, and lunch from Greggs.<br>We sat in Town Hall Square to eat lunch and people watch.<br>Back to the bus stop by way of The Works and Flying Tiger.</p><p>She's really enjoyed herself, and it's been great spending time with her.<br>We've all had a great time <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/today" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>today</span></a></p>
Mike<p><a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/today" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>today</span></a> we've got to entertain our granddaughter while dad takes grandson to watch Leicester City lose to Wolves.</p><p>She wants to go into <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> city centre on a double deck bus, have lunch from Greggs, look at the shops, and buy pick &amp; mix sweets.<br>She'll be an easy to date sort of gal in a few years!!</p><p>It should be fun.</p>
Maark<p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leicester</span></a> castle gardens on the way into town 😍</p>
Leicester Gazette<p>We believe in transparency 🔍 We publish our membership numbers, revenue, grant income, donations, salaries, and annual accounts on this page: </p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/transparency/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">leicester.news/transparency/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Feature 🗞️ Meet the independents, newcomers, and small party candidates vying for your vote</p><p>With the county council election just a week away, we spoke to some of the candidates looking to enter local politics in 2025.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/meet-the-independents-newcomers-and-small-party-candidates-vying-for-your-vote/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/meet-the-indepe</span><span class="invisible">ndents-newcomers-and-small-party-candidates-vying-for-your-vote/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>Report 🗞️ Far-right racism, conspiracy theorists and Andrew Tate fans</p><p>Reform UK's North West Leicestershire branch is a hotbed of 'hate' – here's the proof.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/far-right-racism-conspiracy-theorists-and-andrew-tate-fans/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/far-right-racis</span><span class="invisible">m-conspiracy-theorists-and-andrew-tate-fans/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
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Leicester Gazette<p>Feature 🗞️ Trans activists take to the streets to challenge supreme court's gender ruling</p><p>“There's no saying where else this could go – it's just the beginning,” said one demonstrator.</p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/trans-activists-take-to-the-streets-to-challenge-supreme-courts-gender-ruling/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">leicester.news/trans-activists</span><span class="invisible">-take-to-the-streets-to-challenge-supreme-courts-gender-ruling/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a></p>
Leicester Gazette<p>We support open access to knowledge! 📚 Using Creative Commons licences allows other publishers to use our work, with appropriate credit. We sometimes republish content from likeminded <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/IndyMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IndyMedia</span></a>, too: </p><p><a href="https://www.leicester.news/republishing/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">leicester.news/republishing/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicester" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicester</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Leicestershire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leicestershire</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/CreativeCommons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CreativeCommons</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/CC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CC</span></a></p>