Leicester Gazette

The chequered career of 19th-century politician Charles Frewan 07.07.2026 12:42 ↓

At a time when only rich men could vote, we look at Leicestershire politician, Charles Hay Frewen and the corrupt practices of elections during this era.

Disabled C**ts pave the way for a more inclusive comedy scene 05.05.2026 12:18 ↓

From inaccessible venues, the disability gap and dehumanising experiences. Disabled Cants are a comedy group taking matters into their own hands.

Here’s what the inquiry into the 2022 Leicester unrest tells us 07.04.2026 15:56 ↓

The inquiry was undertaken by Soas and LSE.

Leicester Market has a rich past. Does it have a future? 03.03.2026 9:45 ↓

Once upon a time, people would come to Leicester market to turn a profit. But what’s it like today? Here’s what the traders had to say.

The 1905 unemployed march from Leicester to London 04.11.2025 9:43 ↓

The 1905 march to London of the Leicester unemployed was one of the most momentous events in the history of the city’s working class.

De Montfort University spent over £5m on consultants in five years 07.10.2025 6:55 ↓

Campaigners question why huge sums are being handed to multibillion-pound companies when staff’s jobs are on the line.

Trans vlogger Katie Neeves shares inspiring story behind her gender-affirming surgery 02.09.2025 11:19 ↓

From the beginning, Katie has been documenting her gender transition in a series of vlogs published to YouTube.

The bloody siege that wiped out a fifth of Leicester's population 05.08.2025 11:55 ↓

In 1645, Leicester faced a brutal siege by Royalist forces, leading to mass casualties and shaping the future of English democracy.