Leicester Gazette
| Owner(s) | Co-operative |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy, Megan Lupton |
| Editor | Emma Guy |
| Founded | 3 January 2023 (registered), 31 March 2023 (launched, online) |
| Language | English |
| City | Leicester |
| Website | leicester |
The Leicester Gazette is a local, independent newspaper covering Leicester and Leicestershire.[1] Launched in March 2023,[2] the Gazette publishes investigative journalism, feature stories and news reports.
The publication is a co-operative,[3] owned by its workers and readers. Members pay a monthly or annual fee, similar to The Bristol Cable model.
It is a member of Co-operatives UK, IMPRESS, Independent Community News Network, Independent Media Association, the Local Democracy Reporting Service and Social Enterprise UK.[4]
History
[edit]The Gazette was founded by Rhys Everquill, Emma Guy and Megan Lupton after a crowdfunding campaign and a small grant from Central England Co-operative.[5][6] It was formed in opposition to the Leicester Mercury business model, which, like other Reach plc publications, has been accused of clickbait, sensationalism, and intrusive advertising.[7]
The newspaper has further funding from De Montfort University, Scurrah Wainwright Charity, Lush (company),[8] Midcounties Co-operative, among others. [9]
The Gazette has pledged to launch a print newspaper in 2025.[10][11]
The newspaper rebranded in September 2024, changing its name from Great Central Gazette to Leicester Gazette. It also expanded into Leicestershire.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Sharman, David. "Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Registration of new society. Financial Conduct Authority, p5. 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Great Central Gazette Leicester's Co-operative Newspaper – Syston Town News". 17 October 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Association, Independent Media (27 February 2023). "Meet our members: Great Central Gazette". IMA. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Miller, Emily (4 July 2022). "Leicester's The Gazette to launch online and in print". NICHE MAGAZINE. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Sharman, David. "New newspaper Great Central Gazette to launch in Leicester - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "DMU graduates prepare to launch newspaper that will be". www.dmu.ac.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Sharman, David. "Great Central Gazette launches with Leicester election focus - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage". HoldtheFrontPage. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Transparency". 18 May 2023. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Leicester-based newspaper, The Gazette has today announced it will launch online in early 2023 and later in print". Evington Echo. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Newly launched news co-operative wants to boost local journalism in Leicester | Media news". www.journalism.co.uk. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "The story behind our new name and look". 27 September 2024. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.