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News and views from students at the Leicester Centre for Journalism at @dmuleicester. See also: @journalismdmu
Leicestershire, England
Joined October 2016
New podcast launched by Charlie Ramshall (@cr_lcj) to study mental health in sport
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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