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Musician Dave Clarkson finds sugary inspiration for sweet sounds of nostalgia - Leicestershire Press Was life sweeter in the past? Or are we just addicted to the aftertaste? Katie McKenna finds out why sound artist Dave Clarkson goes digging through candy

Was life sweeter in the past? Or are we just addicted to the aftertaste? Katie McKenna finds out why sound artist @daveclarkson.bsky.social goes digging through candy wrappers and childhood echoes. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/m...

Lincoln's landmark cathedral dominates skyline - Leicestershire Press For centuries, Lincoln Cathedral has stood proud above the city. Travel reporter Aiden Pearce explores why the cathedral has stood the test of time.

For centuries, #LincolnCathedral has stood proud above the city. Travel reporter Aiden Pearce explores why the cathedral has stood the test of time. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/l...

FTGU's Kobey Yang on way to being Taiwan's next big wrestling talent - Leicestershire Press In a world devoid of wrestlers from South East Asia, Kobey Yang is on a mission to put his name in the history books. Matthew Saunders speaks to the Taiwanese

In a world devoid of wrestlers from South East Asia, #KobeyYang is on a mission to put his name in the history books. Matthew Saunders speaks to the Taiwanese star about his journey on the independent scene. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/f...

ADHD diagnosis: Am I really that different? - Leicestershire Press Struggling with severe ADHD can be a lonely path. Feature writer Sara Doktorova interviews Jamie Dhada, a 14-year-old secondary school student who says others

Struggling with severe #ADHD can be a lonely path. Feature writer Sara Doktorova interviews Jamie Dhada, a 14-year-old secondary school student who says others do not see what is going on in his head. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/a...

The rise of Leicester-based singer Rainbow Frog Biscuits:'It's okay to be weird' - Leicestershire Press Five years ago, Amber Louise was just a girl from Loughborough. She is now rainbow frog biscuits, a singer-songwriter with over one million TikTok followers.

Five years ago, Amber Louise was just a girl from Loughborough. She is now singer-songwriter #rainbowfrogbiscuits with a million+ TikTok followers. Reporter @cartersmith4.bsky.social tells her story. leicestershirepress.com/2025/10/28/t...

She shoots, she scores! DMU Journalism graduate Alice Wright nets job at Man City - Leicestershire Press The DMU Journalism lecturers are just so amazing at what they do. If it was not for them telling me that you need to go out and get that experience, I

She shoots, she scores! DMU Journalism graduate Alice Wright nets job at Man City leicestershirepress.com/2025/05/21/s...

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

New podcast launched by Charlie Ramshall to study mental health in sport leicestershirepress.com/2025/06/04/n...

WATCH: Young people invited to get creative at new Our Big Build Project in Leicester - Leicestershire Press Arts and education organisation, Pedestrian, has a campaign to open a creative youth hub in the centre of Leicester.

WATCH: 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/2025/03/24/w...

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 Sun...

Adam Redfern Memorial Fund holds annual Run for Redfern event to raise money in memory of DMU journalism alumnus Adam, who died suddenly of cardiac arrest. Reporters
@aminahali.bsky.social and @mollyleelcj.bsky.social attended the successful event. leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/24/r...

66 days to the stage: Riotous Collective carry on Unglamorous torch for International Women's Day - Leicestershire Press By Alfie Linville-Sibley

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/2025/03/24/6...

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

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 #Yoga #Wellness
leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/19/y...

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

Leicester lockdown memories recalled five years on - report by Joe Lubasa, Remayah Tulloch-Hunter, Yuti Patel and Hanzala Fayaz leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/17/l...

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

Advice offered on getting value for money when finding student accommodation in Leicester - video report by Shukri Bashir, Liv Woolf and Maya Zamman leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/17/a...

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.

Leicester's Silver Arcade welcomes new stores – ‘It feels like a revival’ - report by Alfie Linville-Sibley leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/10/l...

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

From Glastonbury and Royal Albert Hall with Kasabian to plumbing: Jersey Budd's journey - report by @mollyleelcj.bsky.social leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/09/f...

#InternationalWomen'sDay takeover by Shama Women's Centre - report by Jess Bourne leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/07/i...

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

Listen in: Topic of mental health in Black households under discussion - audio report by Fidele Lungieki leicestershirepress.com/2025/03/03/l...

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

LISTEN: Leicester Market traders speak up about relocation inconvenience - audio report by Fidele Lungieki, Denisia Murat and Sara Doktorova leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/27/l...

Listen: Leicester market sellers describe 'heartbreak' over latest relocation plans - Leicestershire Press A year ago Leicester Market sellers were hopeful about moving into their new redeveloped stalls.

Listen: Leicester market sellers describe 'heartbreak' over latest relocation plans - audio report by Carter Smith and Niamh Spencer leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/27/l...

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 tha...

Food banks across Leicester offer help to university students - report by Benedicta Azakaye leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/18/b...

Leicester nightlife thriving as venues bid to stay open later - report by Benedicta Azakaye leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/18/l...

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 unacce...

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 Mona Mohamud leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/17/l...

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 thre...

Leicester’s famous #OnePoundDan gives #EXCLUSIVE interview to Mona Mohamud! Click below to read. #Famous #OnepoundDan #Leicester leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/11/o...

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 Moh...

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 Mona Mohamud leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/11/d...

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 fo...

With #Varsity fast approaching for #DMU and #UOL, find out what to expect over the five-day event - report by Rian Fearnehough leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/09/d...

DMU student embraces change leaving Kenya for Leicester - Leicestershire Press From watching lions to becoming one, a student from Kenya has experienced a world of change after embarking on studying at De Montfort University in Leicester and taking up a new sport. Wrens Otieno s...

DMU student embraces change leaving Kenya for Leicester - report by Rian Fearnehough leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/09/d...

Leicester club runs city's first inclusive touch rugby team - Leicestershire Press Rugby is one of the biggest sports in Leicester, and the Vipers Rugby Club uses the sport to make a difference. Rian Fearnehough finds out how rugby is helping children in the community.

#SENchildren are given the opportunity to take part at #Leicesterrugby club @VipersRFC in city's first inclusive rugby team. Report by Rian Fearnehough leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/08/l...

Are Leicester nightclubs becoming a relic of the past?  - Leicestershire Press Nightclubs and other similar venues are continuing to decline in numbers and popularity throughout Leicester.

Are Leicester nightclubs becoming a relic of the past? William Delahunty investigates the trend, as club Mosh Leicester reduces its opening hours #nightclub #Leicesterhttps://leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/08/are-leicester-nightclubs-becoming-a-relic-of-the-past/

Leicester student raises £300 for Ambitious About Autism support charity - Leicestershire Press A criminology and forensic psychology student organised a fundraising event at a Leicester bar to aid the charity Ambitious about Autism.

Leicester student raises £300 for Ambitious About Autism support charity - report by William Delahunty leicestershirepress.com/2025/02/07/l...